Sailing Adventure: Balos and Gramvousa Cruise

Sail to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, swim in turquoise waters, explore a Venetian castle, and savor a Cretan lunch on a shared sailboat tour.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Balos Lagoon - Balos Lagoon is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, featuring crystal-clear turquoise waters. It is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Crete and beyond.
  • Imeri Gramvousa - Visitors can enjoy the stunning beach and snorkel around the shipwreck. For those interested in capturing stunning photos of Balos Lagoon,…
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Towels
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Our sailing boats, “Izabela” and “Poseidon,” offer delightful day cruises to Gramvousa and Balos. The adventure begins at Kissamos Port. After approximately 90 minutes of sailing, the first stop is the stunning Balos lagoon, renowned as one of Europe’s most beautiful beaches. The inviting turquoise waters are perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Guests…

Location
Mikros Naftilos Cruises
You turn to enter the Kissamos port and you turn again right in 30m. Our boat "Izabela" is in front of you in 100m.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jashanjot_s
Sep 12, 2025
My husband and I had an... - My husband and I had an amazing experience. Our tour guides were George and Christopher. Both of them were great. It felt well organized and we had enough time at each location to not feel rushed. There was just one other couple on the tour who happened to be fantastic company. We found the smaller group setting made the tour feel more special/private. We saw a few big ferries docking people and it just did not look appealing. Imagine being cramped up against so many other people at the end of the day on one of those. We arrived to Gramvousa just a little bit prior to the big ferry arriving there. For a short period of time we felt as though we had that entire area to ourselves. We were able to go 3/4 of the way uphill to the fort to see the beautiful view of waters below. By the time we made our way down and got into the water, a big ferry was unloading people and all you see is loads of people making a dash for the hike up the fort. Spend the extra money if you can and enjoy it this way. That was a worthwhile memory created and I highly recommend this tour company.
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Iara_w
Sep 12, 2025
Love it - It was amazing, really nice experience! Everyone was super nice, amazinnngggg food!!! Amazing beaches as well
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Joseph_a
Sep 4, 2025
Great boat trip with the family - We enjoyed this boat trip very much. Having 8 people on the boat was so much nicer than a massive tourist ship. Our captain Cristos was great and made sure we had everything we needed. We even got to have the sail out when the wind picked up! The food was good and the wine was great. Very very fun comfortable day sailing!
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Florencecx873jv
Aug 22, 2025
Excellent experience in all respects - Excellent day, good balance between swimming, sailing and walking, arrival in Gramvoussa before the crowd, very good meal, attentive crew.
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Lachlan_m
Aug 6, 2025
Amazing Balos - A beautiful boat. Great beaches and a neat sail in. Wavy in one spot only. Leave time to find the boat- best to call when you arrive !
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Katalin_h
Aug 6, 2025
It was a truly wonderful... - It was a truly wonderful tour! The food was absolutely delicious, and the captain was very informative. We highly recommend this to anyone who wishes to experience the beauty of Crete.
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Z7201puidab
Aug 4, 2025
Lovely day at sea - Me and my partner had EN amazing day on a boat with amazing people and a really nice captain! The destinations were beautiful with just enough time on each to sunbathe, swim and discover. The food was very tasty and you got generous drinks. Really recommend!
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Dream474827
Aug 1, 2025
Perfect Day at Sea with an Amazing Captain! - This sailboat trip to Balos Lagoon was absolutely unforgettable! The boat itself was beautiful, clean, and very comfortable, making the journey relaxing from start to finish. Our captain was truly exceptional — friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Sailing across the crystal-clear waters to Balos Lagoon felt like a dream. The scenery was breathtaking, with turquoise waters and stunning coastal views. I especially appreciated the smooth sailing and the chance to swim in such a peaceful, natural paradise. The entire experience felt personal and well-organised, and I could truly feel the passion and care the team puts into making this tour special. I loved every moment and would happily join this sailboat trip again. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a perfect day in Crete!
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Lorena_m
Jul 23, 2025
Great tour! Highlight of... - Great tour! Highlight of the trip! the boat was great and we loved Balos Lagoon. Lunch was great too!
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Colby_g
Jul 17, 2025
Great trip to Balos and... - Great trip to Balos and Gramvoussa. Captain and crew were great, as was the boat. The water was amazing. Watching the people walk up the hill to where the cars parked above Balos made the trip even better.
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From $164
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).