The 15 Boat Tours in Crete We Would Book Again

From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa - Gramvousa: castle, church, shipwreck, and clear water

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6,755 reviews · 7 hours · from $47Our pick

Cruise from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa for emerald water, a Venetian castle, swimming, scenic views, and seven hours of Crete.

“We had SUCH a fun day on this trip, the boat crew were super nice & the beaches we visited were stunning. I took my 3year old & we did take a pram for her, but just be aware, you can't really take the prams onto the beaches as they're really stony. We left ours near the boat which was totally fine. Also make sure you have your ticket barcode ready for the boat beforehand as there is no wifi & queues can be long to get them at the ticket office. This was the best day of our trip by far & I got a fantastic tan ;)”

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Agios Nikolaos: Boat Trip to Spinalonga with Swim Stop

2.Boat Trip to Spinalonga with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,031 reviews · 4h 30m · from $29

Cruise from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga, swim in Kolokitha Bay, hear its leprosy-colony story, and explore a Venetian fortress for $29.

“We had a wonderful time! Worth the money and time.”

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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

3.Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,579 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $95

Sail from Heraklion to protected Dia Island for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, a Greek meal, unlimited drinks, and sunset sea views.

“Amazing experience!! The food and staff were amazing, the location is stunning, we had the most beautiful day”

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Hersonissos: Jet Boat Tour with Snorkeling

4.Hersonissos: Jet Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,385 reviews · 1 hour · from $53Top rated

Ride a jet boat from Hersonissos to Saint George’s Bay for fast turns, coastal views, swimming, snorkeling, and a 30-minute sea stop.

“Very good captain, he was the best, snorkeling was great, very nice”

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Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

5.Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,287 reviews · from $90

Review of Heraklion’s Dia Island sailing cruise, with snorkeling, lunch, unlimited drinks, yacht comfort, timing, and practical booking tips.

“This activity was amazing, great communication from the get-go, staff were lovely and very knowledgeable, the transport shuttle was on time and quick, the boat and Dia Island were stunning and the food and drinks were great - especially if you like a sweeter white wine!”

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From Ierapetra: Cruise to Chrissi Island with Swimming

6.From Ierapetra: Cruise to Chrissi Island with Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,040 reviews · 6 hours · from $47

Cruise from Ierapetra to Chrissi Island for clear-water swimming, snorkeling, beach time, and Libyan Sea views on a six-hour boat trip.

“It was a very nice day we spent in the island of Chrissi. Main beaches are a bit crowded so I would recommend to walk away few minutes if you want to discover a little bit more of the island and find beautiful beaches with no one on it.”

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Chania Areas/Kalyves:Gramvousa Island & Balos,Boat Tkt Extra

7.Chania Areas/Kalyves:Gramvousa Island & Balos,Boat Tkt Extra

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 992 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $23

Review of the Gramvousa and Balos boat trip from Chania and Kalyves, with practical advice on costs, swimming, fortress views, and timing.

“Balos and Gramvousa are the most amazing place on earth! The sea is full of color and fish and the water was really clear and perfect! The day was well organized but I would have liked to stay one more hour on Gramvousa Island. The boat was really big and there was a seat for almost everyone! The guide and the autist were nice and informed us well”

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Chania: Balos Gramvousa Cruise with Transfer and Boat Ticket

8.Balos Gramvousa Cruise with Transfer and Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 925 reviews · from $47

Review of the Chania to Balos and Gramvousa cruise, with practical details on beaches, castle hike, transport, crowds, and value.

“Great trip! All neccessary informations just in time, good food and drink on the ship”

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Heraklion: Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal

9.Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 778 reviews · 6 hours · from $106

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for swimming, snorkeling, SUP, a Mediterranean lunch, drinks, and sunset views aboard a small yacht.

“We had an amazing trip to Dia island with Stelios and Celia! We decided to try the full day trip over the half day and are so glad we did. Definitely pay the bit more if you can! The pickup from our hotel was right from the door and on time, we were welcomed on board at the harbour and at the island had a chance to try snorkelling and SUP for the first time. Lunch was prepared while we swam and we had plenty of chance to sunbathe without feeling under pressure to do anything to a schedule. The whole experience was so relaxing, we felt like welcomed guests…”

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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling

10.Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 742 reviews · 4.5 - 7 hours · from $82

Sail from Heraklion to uninhabited Dia Island for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, Greek food, wine, and small-group sailing.

“A beautiful day, great weather, calm sea. Crew were kind and great to talk with. Really enjoyed snorkelling, the water was magical!”

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From Ag. Nikolaos: Spinalonga & Kolokytha Cruise with Lunch

11.From Ag. Nikolaos: Spinalonga & Kolokytha Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 735 reviews · 5h 30m · from $35

Cruise from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga, swim at Kolokytha Bay, and enjoy a simple Cretan lunch aboard a friendly half-day boat trip.

“Food was not so good. Both stops should have been longer because you can hardly see Spinalonga and experience the sea, especially the one on the Kolokytha beach was too short. In general i think this tour during August should be offered in the afternoon cause it is too hot to see Spinalonga in the middle of lunch time.”

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Agios Nikolaos: Semi-Submarine Cruise

12.Semi-Submarine Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 670 reviews · from $18Best value

Cruise Agios Nikolaos Bay in a comfortable semi-submarine, watch colorful fish, and enjoy sea views with multilingual commentary.

“it was unique experience of seeing sea bed and so many different fish”

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Rethymno Area: Gramvousa Island & Balos, Boat Ticket Extra

13.Rethymno Area: Gramvousa Island & Balos, Boat Ticket Extra

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 594 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $20

Review of Crete’s Gramvousa and Balos boat tour from Rethymno, with clear-water swimming, fortress views, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“At first arived a big and very comfortable with conditioner bus. Guide was very pleasant and tell us all needed information about our tour. The views were magical ❣️We climbed on the rock to look from the top. Water colours are magical. Water im Balos is about 25C, but in Gramvousa just about 18-19C ! But it is very good after climbing. Water is super solty, but in the ship is normal water whitch you can use before going inside the ship. Recomended !”

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Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket

14.Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 590 reviews · 12 hours · from $64

Review of the Balos and Gramvousa day trip from Chania, with ferry details, castle hike, costs, crowds, swimming tips, and honest value advice.

“Everything was well-organized. Even though it was plenty of other people on boat our guide Vicky was always visible and even gave her number. She was supernice🧡🤗 Everything was explained perfectly. Balos was gorgeous, with crystal clear water and pink sand. Gramvousa nice to see, but it didn’t wanted to hike, that’s why enjoyed the beach, the only issue, there were lots of slippery stones, i guess it’s better to bring special water shoes for this I remember i was scared to return back from sea, but one kind woman noticed me and helped me 💛”

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