Greece · BOAT TRIPS IN CHANIA
Good boat trips in Chania fill up weeks out and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
From Kissamos, cruise to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa. Swim, hike to a Venetian castle, and enjoy epic Cretan views in 7 hours.
“Water was so nice, ride was smooth. Wkuld totally recommend”
Kissamos to Balos Lagoon by shared boat. 3 hours to swim in clear emerald water, plus an audio guide on caves and geology.
“Never heard or saw any guide. Difficult to find the correct boat, and trouble having to pay 2 euros of tax while the boat is waiting to depart. Just managed to jump on before it left. Good deal for wine on board though. And Balos itself was very nice.”
Chania day trip to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa with air-conditioned bus, skip-the-line boat tickets, swims, and a Venetian fortress.
“Everything was perfect! The guide was exceptional and went above and beyond her duties!”
Luxury catamaran cruise to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa from Kissamos, with nutritionist-made food, open bar, and water toys.
“The crew was fun, kind, and most importantly emphasized our safety. Everything was timed perfectly and pick up and drop off was prompt! Jessica’s cooking was superb and the beaches were beautiful! It was a great day!”
Sail from Kolimvari to Agioi Theodoroi for swimming, snorkeling and SUP, plus a 3-course meal and unlimited drinks.
“Lucas and Jason were awesome hosts, super friendly and kind. The boat was so neat with enough facilities for the trip. Food prepared by Jason was so delicious and portion was generous. We all refilled our plates and there were plenty for more. Refreshing fruits & Unlimited drinks . Highly recommended experience.”
Luxury catamaran day trip from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, with meals, drinks, water toys, and included transfer.
“Amazing from start to finish. This experience is worth every penny. The boat and locations are beautiful and the staff are so friendly and make the experience extra special. The boat isn't crowded and you get plenty of room. You can get drinks through out the journey and breakfast and lunch is also served. There is lots of swimming equipment to choose from such as snorkels, flippers, floats and paddle boards. We also got a transfer and everything was so well organised. As the staff say, keep smiling!”
3.5-hour glass-bottom boat from Chania to Goat Island and Lazareta, with swim stops, snorkeling gear, WWII plane views, and a drink.
“Lovely day out with plenty of local information given as well as involving the children all day. Thank you.”
Speedboat from Kissamos to Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon in a small group, with snorkeling stops, snacks, and fewer crowds.
“A great morning out. It was a calm day so we could have the front of the boat to lie on between stops. We got to the stops early enough for them to be lovely and quiet, and then when the Balos ferry arrived with soooo many people, we headed off for an extra stop somewhere quiet. They were kind enough to meet my dietary requirements at short notice. Definitely recommend over the boat trips that are double the price for the same stops. This was intimate and great value.”
Full-day boat trip from Rethymno to Gramvousa fortress and Balos Lagoon, with swimming stops, guided transfer, and timed free beach time.
“Alles hat gut geklappt. Unser Guide hat gut deutsch gesprochen( Auch englisch). Alles auf den Programm haben wir gemacht und man hat auch genügend Zeit gehabt bei beiden Orten. Würde es nochmals buchen”
Chania snorkeling boat tour with round-trip hotel pickup, 2 guided stops, pro gear, and snacks on board. Small group, 4 hours, $88.
“My first time snorkelling and it was good fun, the team were so lovely, knowledgeable and very welcoming. Would definitely recommend. Will definitely be back to do it again soon.”
Luxury catamaran cruise from Kissamos to Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon with swims, snorkeling and SUP, meals, drinks, and big views.
“Amazingly nice crew. We managed to arrive at Gramvousa before the large ferries, so we had the beach almost empty for us. Much busier beach in Balos, if we could have staid one more hour there we would have enjoyed the beach with less people as we would have left after the large ferry. Overall excellent!”
Luxury sunset cruise from Chania to Agioi Theodoroi with Prosecco, open bar, sushi, SUP, snorkeling, and a sea sunset.
“It was a beautiful afternoon swimming and eating snacks. The sunset was beautiful!”
5-hour catamaran from Kolymvari to Agioi Theodoroi with dinner, unlimited drinks, snorkel and SUP, then sunset sailing.
“Beautiful boat, very kind and good humored crew, delicious food. A wonderful evening we’ll remember long after our journey home.”
Private boat trip from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Beach with snorkeling, fortress views, and small-group flexibility.
“We were very impressed with this trip. This is the second time we have used Viator and we have always found them to be so good. Our captain was Lefteris and he was excellent. Fantastic trip would highly recommend.”
Chania morning catamaran cruise to Agioi Theodoroi with premium lunch, open bar, and SUP snorkeling gear, 5 hours on calm seas.
“We had an excellent day on our morning cruise yesterday! The boat was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The caption and deckhands were knowledge and kind. They brought us to an amazing bay where we had plenty of time to swim, jump off the boat, and paddle board around. Lunch and snacks were excellent. Would highly recommend this to anyone!!”
Pick the day first, then pick the boat.
