Crete

15 Best Crete Boat Tours

The boat trips: 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.

1.From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa

Discover Crete’s highlights with a full-day boat cruise to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, featuring stunning scenery, historical sites, and crystal-clear waters.

Most Popular★ 4.2

“Great trip, easy and scenic boat ride with reasonable food options (snacks and meals) (including espresso) and plenty of seating inside or outside. Family of 5 with kids ages 10, 10, and 14. We pre-ordered lunch which wasn’t necessary. With big kids it’s better to…”

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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

“The swim stop was fantastic on the way over to Spinalonga - the water was beautiful and so clear. Once we got to Spinalonga the guide talked us through the history of the Island which was very informative and then we had our free time…”

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4.Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

Experience Crete's stunning coastline on a sailing trip to Dia Island with drinks, lunch, snorkeling, and scenic views. Perfect for relaxation and adventure.

★ 4.9

“Great day and great staff Amazing day, we went with our 5 year old and he loved it. The staff were amazing, Vasilis and Erietta thank you for making the experience even better! Snorkelin... Date of experience: July 2024”

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5.Chania: Balos Gramvousa Cruise with Transfer and Boat Ticket

Discover Crete’s stunning Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island on a full-day boat tour from Chania, including transfer, guided commentary, and free time to explore.

★ 4.1

“It was a unique trip. Balos Lagoon was amazing, and the pink sand and warm waters were delightful. Gramvousa beach was lovely, and had perfectly clear waters. The boat journey was comfortable, and food/drink was reasonably priced. Staff on the boat were friendly. We would…”

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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

“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…”

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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

“The crew was amazing! Very friendly and always willing to help. The one crew member (sorry didn’t ask his name) is an amazing photographer and was offering every single person help with photography”

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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

“Trip was pretty nicely organized. We have received all info. Itinerary as scheduled. Snorkeling was a nice experience seeing wrackage of the war plane, octopuse and many different fish species. For the price i totally recommend this trip.”

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12.From Kissamos Port: Boat cruise to Balos lagoon

Experience Crete’s stunning Balos Lagoon on a boat cruise from Kissamos port with clear waters, scenic caves, and spectacular views, perfect for a day of relaxation.

★ 4.2

“The boat was a little overbooked and we didn’t have seats to go to Balos but managed to get some with nice views for the way back to the port. The trip was very relaxing and fast, with gorgeous views. I would recommend arriving early…”

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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

“The trip was overally very nice. Logistically-wise everything was very good organised, both the bus and the boat were on time all the time. The only minor issue was the boat. It was very loaded with people and sometimes you would need to stand for…”

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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

“overall was a brilliant day, definitely worth it I think. . . I'm also very grateful for the message and information on the secret walk to do in fira as that was the highlight of our trip. beautiful views and new little bars/restaurants. short walk…”

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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