Luxury Catamaran Cruise: Balos & Gramvousa

Sail Crete’s stunning waters on a luxury catamaran. Explore Balos Bay and Gramvousa Island with gourmet meals and thrilling water activities.

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Balos Lagoon - The first stop is the captivating Balos Lagoon, a true paradise with its crystal-clear turquoise waters and soft sandy beaches. Enjoy a refreshing swim, snorkel, paddle on our SUP boards, or snap Instagram-worthy photos with our playful inflatable flamingo. Light snacks, including a selection of Greek cheeses and seasonal fruits,…
What's Included
  • Modern luxury catamaran with sunbeds and shaded lounges
  • Professional English-speaking crew
  • Complimentary transfer (round trip)
  • Welcome drinks: espresso, detox water, teas, and protein cocktails
  • Unlimited drinks: water, soft drinks, local beer, and white wine
  • Nutritionist-designed healthy lunch (vegetarian and children’s options on request)
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What's Not Included
  • Entry tickets to Gramvousa Castle
  • Towels
  • Sunscreen and personal care items
  • Use of private cabins (on request, not guaranteed)
  • Cocktails and alcoholic beverages beyond the open bar selection
Additional Information

Begin your adventure at Kissamos Port with a semi-private cruise on a chic catamaran. Delight in espresso, tea, water, soft drinks, and a nutritious breakfast bowl prepared by a certified nutritionist.
As the journey nears Balos Lagoon—Crete’s most renowned and distinctive location—relax on sunbeds, enjoy detox water or a protein shake, and take in the…

Location
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Our crew members will welcome you aboard at the Kissamos port. Please note that departure time is 08:30 AM. All passengers must be on board no later than 08:10 AM. Late arrivals will lose their tickets, as we cannot delay departure due to port police regulations.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Neysar2026
May 26, 2026
A Perfect Day Sailing Balos & Gramvousa - Our Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise Day was pure perfection. The two stops were absolutely beautiful, but honestly the trip itself was the highlight. Yiannis, our captain, and Elios were the perfect team — they made sure we had smooth sailing from start to finish while also creating such a fun, relaxing, and unforgettable experience for all of us. Their hospitality, energy, and attention to detail truly made the day special. Definitely one of the best experiences of our trip!
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Steven_dimeglio
May 24, 2026
Great Day, Wonderful Crew - 6 of us, 4 adults and two children, went on this excursion today and it was a great day with amazing scenery, a fantastic catamaran with clean bathrooms, and a delicious lunch. We hiked up to the old Venetian fort and the views were breathtaking. The crew is so accommodating, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this tour for your holiday adventure.
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Misrabm
May 16, 2026
Great experience - Professional staff, great itinerary. Beautiful waters. Do it!! Food is ok, grilled seafood would make it top :) Shout out to Ilyas
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Tim_w
May 11, 2026
Perfect way to explore the islands around Crete. Great food and hosts! - Perfect adventure. Everyone had a great time. Captain and host were excellent and made sure we were taken care of. The places/ islands we stopped at were paradise. Not too crowded but just enough people to have a good time. Would do again and highly recommend!
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Sylvie_l
Apr 15, 2026
Beautiful day, with a very friendly and very helpful crew. Always on our own. - You really have to make this exit. It's a great day. There is everything you need on the boat, the activities are nice and the crew really top.
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Navigate12102631092
Oct 24, 2025
Crete Catamaran Excursion - Visited Crete from California and decided to book a boat excursion. My friends and I all had a wonderful time. Everyone was super attentive and helpful. The food was amazing! If I’m ever in Crete again, I will definitely book again. Definitely recommend!
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Sheree01la
Oct 20, 2025
The perfect day. - We had a private cruise for 14 of us and it was the absolute highlight of our trip. The service was top notch from the moment we stepped on board. The catamaran is spacious, clean, modern and comfortable. So many places to sit, lounge and eat. The food (breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout the day) was delicious, provided by the wonderful Jessica. Dimitri made sure each one of us felt taken care of. We were never without a drink in hand. The whole crew was attentive all day, making sure we moved around the catamaran safely. The itinerary was perfectly planned - they scheduled it so we docked at Balos lagoon before the ferry with hundreds of people arrived. We had a few hours at Balos lagoon almost privately which really made the experience. Then we sailed to Gramvousa Island which is a whole difference experience from Balos. There we swam, SUP, and explored the shipwreck. The day flew by and everyone said it was one of the best days they've ever had on vacation ever. Highly highly recommend and would do this again and again. Thank you Dimitri, Jessica, Yanos and crew for an unforgettable experience!
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Paulina_w
Oct 19, 2025
Honeymoon - Great experience!! Demetri was a wonderful guide. So knowledgeable and kind! Would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore more of the island and learn some cool history along the way.
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P1473sqstevens
Oct 3, 2025
Excellent - What an incredible day! The trip had to be postponed beause of winds, and even on the day I went it was rather windy and cooler than I'd like, but that doesn't negate the experience I had. It was a rather small group on board, and although one group of Australians accounted for 95% of the boat, they were welcoming and truly fun and by the end the entire boat was like a little family for the day. So much fun. The food was OUTSTANDING, and the service was impecable. The weather could have been better, but aside from that it was all fantastic. AND the benefit of doing this tour is that we arrived before the major boats arrived in both stops so we were able to experince both Balos and Gramvousa with almost no one else around. Balos is honestly quite interesting, but so shallow and not my favourite, but I can absolutely see why people love it. Overall though, and excellent day!
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Mary_s
Sep 29, 2025
Crete 2025 - Wonderful staff and food was amazing the beaches are not to be missed. Thanks for looking after us so well.
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From $227
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).