Greece · CRETE BOAT TRIPS
Every trip has one day too few. These 15 crete boat trips earn the slot, priced and timed so you can choose in a couple of minutes.
Guided boat from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga, with a Kolokitha Bay swim stop and sights of Olous and Pirate Barbarosa.
“We had a wonderful time! Worth the money and time.”
Full-day boat trip from Chania to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island, with hotel pickup, skip-the-line tickets, swimming and castle views.
“Fantastic day! Well worth visiting both destinations and the boat trip is enjoyable. There are good food and drink options on the boat as well. Would highly recommend!”
Luxury sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island with snorkeling, drinks, and lunch on shared trips, plus private options for more control.
“Wonderful early evening on the water with passionate captain and first mate. Vibes were exactly what we were looking for to get out on the water. Would definitely book again!”
Bus and ferry from Chania or Kalyves to Gramvousa and Balos, climb the Venetian fortress, then swim in Balos Lagoon. Boat ticket extra.
“Really nice guide and welcoming, was a comfy ride to the port and back. Our guide was really friendly and kept us informed and updated with the itinerary and what to expect. The Gramvousa Island was amazing, definitely recommend walking up to the Fortress first and then spending the rest of the time on the beach. Note there are no cafes or food on the island, only one small souvenir shop. Spent 2.75 hours which was a good amount of time to do both. It’s worth noting that you can’t actually go into the Balos beach due to the new conservation rules unless you swim to it from the boat.…”
Cruise from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga and Kolokytha, with boat lunch, swim time, and Venetian fortress views.
“Great staff on the boat. Good way to see the coast line Crete. Spinalonga was very interesting to visit. Food was very satisfactory for serving many people and prepared on the boat.”
Bus and boat day from Rethymno to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island, plus optional Venetian Fortress climb and swimming time.
“Great trip with a professional guide. But it will be better to take more information about Balos and Gramvousa.”
1-hour sunset cruise in Rethymno on the wooden Captain Hook pirate boat, with beer or soft drink and views of Fortezza and the harbor.
“Brilliant, well worth the money. Would definitely recommend, the sunset was amazing.”
Private half-day sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island with swimming, snorkeling, fishing, paddleboarding, unlimited drinks, and optional onboard meal.
“We loved the staff (captain and co-captain). It was really relaxing and the lunch was great. They had all the equipment for snorkelling and even moved the boat closer to the beach, so that we could swim to it. Such a great day! Thank you”
4-hour cruise from Kolymbari to Menies Beach and Chironisia Bay for snorkeling gear, WWII-era finds, and secluded swim stops.
“The tour was great, we saw beautiful fishes and sea vegetation. Although there were many people, we were able to get quickly to and from the water and it did not influenced our experience negatively during the whole trip.”
3-hour guided boat trip from Chania for snorkeling near Almyrida, plus SUP basics, optional sea scooters, snacks, and free photos.
“Perfect mix of activities and timings, we all really enjoyed our trip, thanks guys!”
Spinalonga fortress boat tour from Elounda with Kolokytha swim, BBQ, and Agios Nikolaos stroll by Lake Voulismeni. Full-day Crete tour.
“The trip to the beach and the BBQ were well organised, especially the service of the BBQ, vegetarian option gratefully received. Mary, the guide, was very informative and helpful. In some way we would have been happy to finish the trip after Spinalonga. Agios Nicholas is a modern city and we had time to look at the lake and have a coffee.”
A 13-hour Rethymno to Santorini day trip by high-speed catamaran, with guided Oia and Fira time plus views of the caldera.
“Really pretty the Oia town and the views in Fira but in Oia just time for made a couples of pictures and does it..., only a hour and 20 min in Oia, in fira around 2 hours and 50 min, where is pretty views..., so I think that was good but they are running much in Oia, that is the more pretty ..., some people can go to volcano and for the beach but I think the best option is stay in Fira and see the views and for shopping better in Creta the same souvenirs and much cheaper... For the volcano is plus 16€ but I think is so…”
Heraklion to Santorini by highspeed boat with guided Oia and Fira, Caldera views, and an optional volcano trip for a full 11-hour day.
“It's a shame your company is, by advertising and making profits, causing travellers like myself and thousands of others to descend on a little island clearly totally unable to cope with the volume of tourists and so spoiling what should have been a quiet and enjoyable day. Nowhere to relax, nowhere to enjoy the beauty, just the most stressful and suffocating experience I've ever encountered - too many people!!!!!!!!!!”
Sail from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, with Cretan lunch onboard, swimming, snorkeling, and castle views on a small-group cruise.
“The captain and Jo were wonderful. They took good care of our family. The tasty foods, the company, and Balos/Gramvousa Island were all great. We really enjoyed seeing their sailing experiences. You can definitely trust their sailing capabilities. Highly recommend this excursion.”
Chania area boat trip in Crete with guided snorkeling, Blue Cave, Marathi waters, snacks, and free hotel pickup.
“Trained helpful divers and snorkelers.. The staff was observant of everyone needs. They helped a member of our group snorkel for the first time and took an advanced snorkeler on a deep dive.”
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