Gramvousa Islands Boat Cruise

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Price from
€71
Duration
8 h
Group size
Up to 15 travellers
Guide languages
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Overview

This cruise has everything – great scenery, beach time and a helping of medieval history. Everything starts at Kastelli on Crete's northwest coast, where a boat awaits to carry you across Kissamos bay to the Gramvousa peninsula and isles. And to round off the trip, you'll spend a few hours at the beautiful Balos lagoon.

You'll sail past steep cliffs and caves before docking at Imeri Gramvousa isle – ‘Imeri' means ‘Tame'. Once a pirate hideout, this massive chunk of rock is crowned by a half-ruined Venetian fort. Here, you can stay sunbathing on deck, take a swim or trek up to the castle to drink in the views.

Next, your boat will make its way back to Tigani on the peninsula. Lapped by the fluorescent turquoise waters of the Balos lagoon, it's a beach that looks like something from the Caribbean. Laze on the white sands, take snaps of the views or splash about in the warm water – it's really shallow and stays knee-deep for a long way out.

What's included

Entrance Fees
Boat trip
Transportation

Not included

Lunch & drinks

What you will do

Gramvousa
Everything starts at Kastelli on Crete's northwest coast, where a boat awaits to carry you across Kissamos bay to the Gramvousa peninsula and isles.
2 h
Gramvousa Fortress
Once a pirate hideout, this massive chunk of rock is crowned by a half-ruined Venetian fort. Here, you can stay sunbathing on deck, take a swim or trek up to the castle to drink in the views.
2 h
Paralia Balos
Next, your boat will make its way back to Tigani on the peninsula. Lapped by the fluorescent turquoise waters of the Balos lagoon, it's a beach that looks like something from the Caribbean.
2 h
Balos Lagoon
And to round off the trip, you'll spend a few hours at the beautiful Balos lagoon. Laze on the white sands, take snaps of the views or splash about in the warm water.
2 h

Meeting point

Pickup: Pick up is provided from selected hotels only. Your exact pick up time and place depend on the hotel where you stay at. After confirming the booking we will contact you to inform you about the exact pick up time and place. If you haven´t heard from us at least 48 hours before the activity start time, please contact us. If no hotel information is given, we won't be able to provide our services.

Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please be at the port of Kissamos at least one hour prior to departure
Depending on the day of the week, the boat departs either at 10:30 or at 10:40
Bring bathing gear, towel, a hat and sunblock
This is a very popular and in-demand activity. Expect higher levels of attendance during July and August
Please note, depending on location of your hotel, the transfer times on this tour could be up to 2.5 hours