Boat trip from Kissamos to the island of Gramvousa and the Balos lagoon, Crete

Explore the protected paradise of Crete on this boat trip from Kissamos to the island of Gramvousa and the Balos lagoon!

Book your activity

From€38
8 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 3 years-old and up

Practical information

Discover the preserved Wildlife Refuges of Gramvousa and Balos during this boat tour from Kissamos!

Boat capacity : 1,100 people.

Course of events

Please allow for a whole day for this activity. Here are some details about the duration of each step of the itinerary:

  • Arrival at Kissamos port 40 minutes before departure.
  • Embark the boat in Kissamos.
  • Boat tour in the bay of Kissamos.
  • Head to Gramvousa or Balos depending on the itinerary.
  • 2 hour stop to visit Gramvousa where you can hike to the castle in 20 minutes.
  • 20 minutes sail between Gramvousa and Balos.
  • The ship will dock in Balos for about 2 hours.
  • Sail back to Kissamos.
Activity requirements

Passengers must be present at the boarding area at Kissamos port 40 minutes before departure.

Special terms

During the stops, you may return to the ship at any time, but make sure you are back at least 10 minutes before departure.

Gramvousa and Balos do not have roads or shops. The ship's self-service restaurant-bar is open throughout the cruise, so you can enjoy a delicious meal, salad, snacks, drinks, coffee, ice creams, etc. on board or take away your meal in a package.

You can rent a sun umbrella, at a daily fee of 5€.

You can use your credit card for purchases onboard the ship.

There is a free parking area at the port of Kissamos.

Meeting point:
Cretan Daily Cruises, Port of Kissamos, Chania 734 00, Greece
Spoken languages:Greek, English
Included
  • Professional skipper
  • Free parking at the port
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Sun umbrella
  • Food
  • Beverages
Do not forget to bring
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel