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Crete: Balos Gramvousa Cruise with Transfer Boat Ticket

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Activity provider:Quality Travel
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Crete: Balos Gramvousa Cruise with Transfer Boat Ticket

Activity provider:Quality Travel
3.9  / 5
402 reviews
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Visit some of the most famous spots of Crete on a full-day boat trip from Chania areas. Cruise along the coast, swim in the blue waters of Balos, and hike to the Venetian castle on Gramvousa Island.

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Duration 12 hours - 1 day
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Pickup included
Pickup is from specific points near your hotel. The activity provider will email you prior to the tour to confirm your exact pickup location. The bus will wait for a maximum of 5 minutes at the pickup point so please be there on time.

Experience

Highlights
  • Breath in fresh sea air as you pass white sandy beaches and clear blue water
  • Cruise along the coast on a comfortable boat with a bar-restaurant and open deck
  • Experience the naturale beauty of the stunning Balos Lagoon
  • Hike to the Venetian castle on top of Gramvousa Island and gaze at the views
  • Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transportation from your hotel area to the port
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Experience a full-day boat trip to the westernmost part of Crete and visit two of the most famous landmarks, Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa island. Be picked up by an air-conditioned bus at a pickup point close to your hotel and you be driven to Kissamos port. There you will board a large comfortable boat with an open deck and a bar-restaurant. Enjoy your cruise along the coast and see the dramatic rockface from the water. The boat after an 1 hour trip will approach Gramvousa island or Balos lagoon (depending on the itinerary). Gramvousa island used to be a pirate's cove. Choose to hike for 20 minutes to the Venetian castle which is built on a steep 137m high rock. Enjoy panoramic views over the Aegean sea and unique landscape from here. You may also swim in the area next to the chapel of Agioi Apostoloi. After the (approximately)1,5-hour stop in Gramvousa, the boat will depart for the lagoon of Balos, which will be reached after approximately 20 minutes. Balos is listed as one of the best beaches in the world. You will be amazed from the turquoise waters, the pink sandy beach and the natural beauty of this unique place. You will have the chance to stay in this paradise for about 2,5 hours.
Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Roundtrip bus transfer
  • Cruise
  • Free time in Balos (approximately 2.5 hours)
  • Free time in Gramvousa (approximately 2 hours)
  • Lunch (if option selected)
  • Guided tour
  • Foods and drinks (unless lunch menu option selected)
  • Sun Umbrellas (available to rent)
  • Photographer on the boat (at extra cost)
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Snacks
  • Hiking shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Beachwear

Know before you go

  • Pickup is from specific points near your hotel
  • You will receive personalized pickup information in a separate email from Quality Travel (please check also your spam emails)
  • The bus with the same name will wait for a maximum of 5 minutes at the pickup point, so please be there on time
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3.9 /5

based on 402 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.2/5
  • Transportation
    3.9/5
  • Value for money
    3.8/5

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This was quite an experience. I would advise anyone who chooses the excursion to do the hike and see the castle. The views at the top are magnificent. I'm not really a hiking person but I'm glad I did as the hike was worth it. Also the beaches are very nice. However the transport company we used seemed to have a lady who seemed to be drunk or confused which was not ideal. There was a mix up with people who had booked and paid for lunch as well on the boat. However, when we got to the port, another lady sorted this out quickly. Finally, we had someone who knew what she was doing and had lots of energy. The driver was very friendly and he was waiting for us when we arrived from the excursion. Additionally, he dropped us first at our dropping point as we were the first ones to be picked up in the morning. This was fair and thanks to the driver. Overall, it was an amazing experience

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September 14, 2023

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Gladys – United KingdomVerified booking

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Please take appropriate foot wear. Decent trainers or trail shoes ( a pair of swim shoes) the accessibility of this tour is difficult as there is no dock. The boat has plenty of food on to fill you up and it’s a bit chaotic but we had a great trip, pack everything you need for the day change of clothes etc as this will make the trip better. The day we went it rained but Balos is so beautiful

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September 9, 2023

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Georgina – United KingdomVerified booking

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Bus was not new and not very clean. "Guide" was there to get tickets and inform about organizational stuff - which boat to get in, where to look for times, how to come back, no extra information was provided. The Boat it self was crowded - to be expected in mid-August during the peak of the season. You could get drinks and food on the boat, you could also (and should) rent a umbrella as there is no shade in the beach. Beaches are nice, lots of people, but you could find some place. One side is perfect for small children, as there is only 30-40 cm of water for couple hundred meters with a sandy bottom. Another is rocky and gets deeper quite fast, saw quite lot of people snorkeling too. Overall you get what you pay for - trip with a boat, beautiful beach and views in the castle and share it all with a crowd. Good value for the money. For better experience - find a smaller group.

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September 8, 2023

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