Crete

15 Best Crete Boat Tours

Sails to Dia island’s empty coves, Spinalonga cruises and swim stops in water that needs no filter. The Cretan Sea runs calm most mornings; the boats know the windows.

2.Agios Nikolaos: Boat Trip to Spinalonga with Swim Stop

Discover the best of Crete with a 4.5-hour boat trip from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga. Visit Venetian fortress, enjoy swimming, and explore local sights.

★ 4.4

“Amazing boat trip. The stop to swim was really good and the guide on the island was very good. Just bear in mind that the ticket to the island is not included (more 20€ pp).”

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3.Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

Enjoy a half-day sailing trip from Heraklion to Dia Island, with water activities, a Mediterranean meal, unlimited drinks, and stunning sunset views.

★ 4.8

“Here’s a smoother, more natural version of your text: This was the last day of our trip through Crete, and we ended it in the best way possible. The cruise was incredible, the weather was perfect, and the crew and food were fantastic. It was…”

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

Discover Crete’s stunning Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island with this full-day tour featuring scenic boat rides, hiking, and authentic Greek views.

★ 4.2

“Gramvousa island is lovely and worth hiking up to the fort as the views from up there are amazing. Wish we had a bit more time over there, at least another half an hour. Balos is also an amazing lagoon. The boat stopped us only…”

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7.Heraklion: Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal

Experience a scenic sailing cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island with snorkeling, paddleboarding, and a delicious Mediterranean meal for $79.

★ 4.9

“Really nice sailing cruise to Dia island. Once you get out of the harbour, the fun really begins. We didn’t get into the water once at Dia, as it was a bit chilly. However, watching the sunset and admiring the rocky island was worth the…”

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10.Chania: Sunset Boat Cruise with Guide

Experience stunning sunsets, historical sights, and friendly guides on Chania's sunset boat cruise. Perfect for relaxed travelers wanting a taste of Greece.

★ 4.9

“Such a beautiful experience in Chania! The sunset was breathtaking, the boat was comfortable, and our guide was super friendly and informative. Everything was perfectly organized. I totally recommend it — a magical way to end the day!”

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11.Chania: Boat Cruise to Agioi Theodoroi and Lazaretta Island

Experience Crete’s coast with a 4.9-star boat cruise from Chania to Agioi Theodoroi and Lazaretta Islands. Swim, snorkel, and learn about history for just $35.

★ 4.9

“This boat ride was so enjoyable and such good value for money. The captain and his mate were so lovely and helpful. There were 3 stops and opportunities to swim and snorkel. The 3rd stop was near a small beach where the captain was happy…”

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

Experience Crete's stunning beaches and historic sites on this full-day tour to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay, with boat tickets and transfers included.

★ 4.3

“Gramavousa, difficult to travel at the end of the day, I suggest changing the order of the objectives. Attentive guide, very interesting route, Balos is wow, worth it, the Crete is fabulous!”

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15.Crete: Santorini Guided Day Trip by Boat

Experience Santorini's stunning villages and caldera views on this guided day trip from Crete, featuring charming towns, optional volcano tour, and scenic ferry rides.

★ 4.2

“It is a very long day but definitely worth it! Got picked up at 5:50am and then got back around 8pm. From getting on the bus to going to the ferry and meeting our guide everything was so smooth. Christo was amazing, showed us all…”

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More Crete Boat Tours

4.4Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket12 hours$64 4.3Rethymno: Sunset Cruise on a Wooden Pirate Boat1 hour$29 4.7Heraklion: Sunset Sailing Cruise Dia Island with Snorkeling4.5 - 7 hours$82 4.5Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$96.74 4.4From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town14.5 - 16 hours$88 4.8Heraklion: Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch & Swimming6 hours$100 4.9Heraklion: Private Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island4.5 hours$459 4.4Chania: Menies Beach & Chironisia Bay Cruise with Snorkeling4 hours$47 4.6Dia Sailing Cruise With All-inclusive Meal And Drinks5.5 hours$76 4.9From Chania: Boat Trip to Lazaretta Island with Swim Stop1.5 hours$18 4.7Kolimvari: Sailing Cruise with Meal & Water Activities5 hours$129 4.7Chania: Boat Trip with Guided Snorkeling & Stand-Up Paddling3 hours$100 4.4Crete: Spinalonga, Elounda, & Agios Nikolaos Boat Tour & BBQ9 - 10 hours$37 4.4From Crete: Chrissi Island Day Trip by Boat with Swim Stop 4.1Rethymno: Pirate Boat Cruise with Swimming Stop5 hours$64 4.8Chania Town: Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise to Thodorou & Lazareta3.5 hours$53 4.1From Rethymno: Full-Day Trip to Santorini by Boat13 hours$243 4.0Heraklion: Santorini Day Trip with Boat Transfer & Oia Visit11 hours$199 4.8From Heraklion: Sunset Cruise to Dia Island5.5 hours$82 4.9Heraklion Luxury Sailing Catamaran Dia Island | Gourmet Menu$136 4.9From Kissamos: Balos Gramvousa Sailing Cruise with Lunch7.5 hours$229 4.5Heraklion: Preveli Palm Beach Boat Trip & Rethymno Town Tour11 - 13.5 hours$58 4.5Snorkeling and Boat trip in Crete with free certification!4 hours (approx.)$96.79 5.0Chania: Boat Trip with Guided Snorkeling Tour4 hours$88