About this experience
Visit some of the most famous spots of Crete on a full-day boat trip from Chania areas. Cruise along the coast, swim in the blue waters of Balos, and hike to the Venetian castle on Gramvousa Island.
Highlights
- Breath in fresh sea air as you pass white sandy beaches and clear blue water
- Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transportation from your hotel area to the port
- Hike to the Venetian castle on top of Gramvousa Island and gaze at the views
- Cruise along the coast on a comfortable boat with a bar-restaurant and open deck
- Experience the naturale beauty of the stunning Balos Lagoon
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned luxury car or minivan.
- Multilingual tour guides
- Free time in Balos (approximately 2.5 hours)
- Free time in Gramvousa (approximately 2 hours)
- Lunch (if option selected). The lunch is a choice of main dish of chicken with potatoes or pork with rice or stuffed tomatoes, etc, a small Greek salad, and a 750 ml bottle of water.
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Experience the ultimate Nature & Adventure on this Family-friendly Full-day tour featuring a scenic Boat Cruise and Beach trip in Crete.Departing from Chania with a convenient Hotel transfer and Boat ticket included you will enjoy Skip-the-line access through Kissamos Port to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa island, where world class-class Snorkeling and Hiking await.
Experience a full-day boat trip to the westernmost part of Crete and visit two of the most famous landmarks, Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island.
Be picked up by an air-conditioned bus at a pickup point close to your hotel and you be driven to Kissamos Port.
There you will board a large comfortable boat with an open deck and a bar-restaurant.
Enjoy your cruise along the coast and see the dramatic rock face from the water.
The boat after an 1-hour trip will approach Gramvousa Island or Balos Lagoon (depending on the itinerary).
Gramvousa Island used to be a pirate's cove. Choose to hike for 20 minutes to the Venetian castle which is built on a steep 137m high rock. Enjoy panoramic views over the Aegean Sea and unique landscape from here.
You may also swim in the area next to the chapel of Agioi Apostoloi.
After the boat will depart for the lagoon of Balos, which will be reached after approximately 20 minutes.
Balos is characterized as one of the best beaches in the world. Words cannot convey the wild beauty of your eyes. You will admire the white and in some places the pink sand, the turquoise waters, and the natural beauty of this unique place.
You will have the opportunity to stay in this paradise and swim.
Things to note
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable shoes
- Comfortable clothes
- Hiking shoes
- Water
- Beachwear
- Credit card
- Towel
- Hat
- Swimwear
- Sunglasses
- Cash
Terms & conditions
Pickup is from location that you choose in your booking.
You will receive personalized pickup information in a separate email from Quality Travel at approximately 20:00pm the day before the excursion. (please check also your spam emails)
The bus with the same name will wait for a maximum of 5 minutes at the pickup point, so please be there atleast 10 minutes before pick up time. Please have with you in cash 1 euro for the enviromental fee for the Municipality of Kissamos.