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Highlights

  • Start a round-trip cruise from Kissamos Port that takes you across the deep-blue bay to the stunning Balos Lagoon and rugged Gramvousa Island.
  • Explore Balos’ shallow turquoise waters, relax on its rare white-pink sand shores framed by wild cliffs, and enjoy some sightseeing.
  • Ascend to Gramvousa’s Venetian castle for stunning views over the sea and surrounding islands while appreciating Crete's natural beauty.
  • Learn about Crete’s coast with a multilingual audio guide offering commentary in four languages during your journey.
  • Enhance your experience by upgrading to include a tasty onboard lunch, making it an all-in-one island cruising adventure.

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Discover the beauty of Crete with a memorable boat cruise starting from Kissamos Port to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island. This journey takes you across deep-blue waters to explore stunning natural landscapes.

Your adventure begins at Kissamos, where you'll board for a round-trip sightseeing cruise guided by professional captains and crew members. Set sail towards the beautiful Balos Lagoon, known for its shallow turquoise waters and rare white-pink sand shores framed by dramatic cliffs. After soaking in these serene surroundings, head to Gramvousa Island.

On Gramvousa, climb up to a historic Venetian castle offering sweeping views over the sea and surrounding islands. Enhance your experience with an engaging multilingual audio guide available in Greek, English, German, and French—perfect for learning about Crete’s fascinating coast through interesting stories and insights.

Opt for an optional upgrade that includes a delicious onboard lunch along with drinks to make this island cruising experience even more enjoyable. With these options, you can relax and savor the moment as you explore two of Crete's most remarkable destinations in one trip.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Round-trip sightseeing cruise from Kissamos
  • Professional captain and crew on board
  • Visit to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa islands included
  • Lunch and drinks available as per selected option
  • Audio commentary provided in Greek, English, German & French
  • Hotel transfers
  • Municipality of Kissamos administrative fee (1 EUR per passenger aged 13 and above)

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Around €1 administrative fee is collected from passengers over 13 years old by the Municipality of Kissamos before boarding.
  • Make sure to bring comfortable shoes and swimwear, as well as a hat, towel, credit card for onboard purchases (cash not accepted), and sunscreen.
  • Note that there's no wheelchair access available on this cruise.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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Booking FAQs

Comfortable shoes, hat, swimwear, towel, credit card, sunscreen.

No wheelchair access.

Purchases made on board must be made by credit or debit card only. Cash is not accepted.

The Municipality of Kissamos, before boarding, collects €1 from every ticket as an administrative fee for passengers over 13 years old visiting Balos & Gramvousa.

Skip-the-line does not apply to mandatory security checks; all passengers must undergo these procedures before boarding.

Yes, the cruise includes visits to both Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island as part of its itinerary.

No, there is no wheelchair access available on this tour.

Yes, you are welcome to bring your camera and capture memories of Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island.

It's important to adhere to the scheduled departure time as there is no specific information provided about handling late arrivals; arriving on time ensures you don't miss out.

Yes, bring your booking confirmation and a valid form of identification to board the cruise.

Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on sand and climbing, along with swimwear if you plan to wade in Balos Lagoon. A hat and sunscreen are also recommended due to sun exposure.

Cash is not accepted for purchases made during the cruise; only credit or debit cards can be used.

The ticket includes a round-trip sightseeing cruise, visits to Balos & Gramvousa islands, an optional lunch, drinks as per your selection, and audio commentary. It excludes hotel transfers and requires payment of the Municipality of Kissamos administrative fee.

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