Boat trips in Crete

Crete's coastline is long and much of it is not reachable by road. A private or small-group boat trip is often the only way to get to the best coves and swimming spots. Most trips combine a few hours of sailing with swimming stops, snorkelling, and a return around sunset, but the exact route and pace are agreed with your skipper beforehand. Providers reply with a price for your whole group based on the area, duration and number of people.

Example activities

Morning glass bottom boat cruise with swim stops
Morning glass bottom boat cruise with swim stopsA morning cruise from the old harbour on a glass bottom boat, passing a wild goat habitat and a submerged WWII aircraft, with swimming and snorkelling stops. Gear, fruit and soft drinks included.Chania~3hfrom ~50€ / personRequest a quote
Full day catamaran cruise along the coast
Full day catamaran cruise along the coastA day cruise from the Venetian harbour towards a bay further west, with two swim stops, brunch and a Cretan lunch on board. Small group, with paddleboards and snorkelling gear included.Rethymno~6.5hRequest a quote
Full day shared catamaran to the island opposite the city
Full day shared catamaran to the island opposite the cityA shared catamaran day trip from the port to the uninhabited island facing the coast, with swim and snorkel stops in clear coves.Heraklion~6.5hfrom ~90€ / personRequest a quote
Boat crossing to the island fortress
Boat crossing to the island fortressRegular boat crossings to the historic fortress island in the gulf, with departures every half hour for most of the day from villages on the bay.Agios NikolaosRequest a quote
Day trip by boat to Chrissi island
Day trip by boat to Chrissi islandA fast boat crossing from the fishing harbour to the protected island south of town, with a full day to enjoy its cedar trees and shallow water. Return ticket and port charges included.Ierapetra~7hfrom ~60€ / personRequest a quote
Swimming trip to two nearby islands
Swimming trip to two nearby islandsA trip from the old harbour out to two small islands, with time to swim near a nature reserve known for its wild goats. A drink is included.Chania~3.5hfrom ~40€ / personRequest a quote
Sunset catamaran cruise
Sunset catamaran cruiseAn evening catamaran outing from the harbour, a shorter format built around the sunset with drinks on board.Rethymno~3.5hRequest a quote
Half day sailing trip with swim stops
Half day sailing trip with swim stopsA skippered sailing outing along the coast with swimming breaks, available as a shared or private trip.Heraklion~4.5hfrom ~80€ / personRequest a quote
Afternoon bay cruise with island visit
Afternoon bay cruise with island visitA four hour afternoon cruise around the bay including a stop at the historic island, with a snack and a drink on board.Agios Nikolaos~4hRequest a quote
Semi-private cruise to Chrissi island
Semi-private cruise to Chrissi islandA smaller-group version of the island day trip, with fewer passengers on board for a quieter crossing.Ierapetrafrom ~80€ / personRequest a quote

Real activities offered in the area, shown as examples. The exact price and availability come from the providers' quotes for your group.

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