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Home/Destinations/Chania/Balos & Gramvousa

Balos & Gramvousa Cruises

Crete’s most famous shore: cruises sail from Kissamos to the pirate island of Gramvousa, with its Venetian castle and shipwreck, and the breathtaking Balos lagoon, where turquoise shallows meet white and pink sand. A day of dazzling beauty.

144 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Balos & Falassarna Beach - Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch
Chania
Balos & Falassarna Beach - Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch
4.9(381)·7–8 hours
from$189/ person
via Viator
Balos & Gramvousa: Cruise with Meals, Drinks & Transfer
Chania
Balos & Gramvousa: Cruise with Meals, Drinks & Transfer
4.7(233)·7 hours
from$177/ person
via Viator
Private Boat Trip Kissamos Balos (price per group - up to 10 people)
Chania
Private Boat Trip Kissamos Balos (price per group - up to 10 people)
4.9(152)·3–6 hours
from$743/ person
via Viator
Gramvousa and Balos Tour from Chania(Boat ticket is included!)
Chania
Gramvousa and Balos Tour from Chania(Boat ticket is included!)
3.7(122)·10–12 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Chania Guided Snorkeling and Boat Excursion
Crete
Chania Guided Snorkeling and Boat Excursion
4.9(60)·4 hours
from$92/ person
via Viator
Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Chania
Chania
Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Chania
3.6(57)·10 hours
from$23/ person
via Viator
Gramvousa and Balos Day Cruise from Chania
Chania
Gramvousa and Balos Day Cruise from Chania
3.3(42)·11 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Full-day Balos and Gramvousa Tour from Chania with Boat Ticket
Chania
Full-day Balos and Gramvousa Tour from Chania with Boat Ticket
3.8(29)·11 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Private Boat Cruise Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island from Kissamos
Chania
Private Boat Cruise Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island from Kissamos
5.0(29)·4 hours
from$914/ person
via Viator
Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island or Chania Old Town
Heraklion
Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island or Chania Old Town
4.1(27)·12–16 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Gramvousa Island & Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Rethymno English & German guide
Chania
Gramvousa Island & Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Rethymno English & German guide
3.7(15)·11 hours
from$19/ person
via Viator
From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Chania Old Town
Heraklion
From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Chania Old Town
3.9(7)·14–15 hours
from$86/ person
via Viator
Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island Cruise Tour
Chania
Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island Cruise Tour
4.3(4)·4 days
from$62/ person
via Viator
Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon Day Tour from Rethimno
Chania
Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon Day Tour from Rethimno
3.3(4)·8 hours
from$21/ person
via Viator
Gramvousa-Balos Tour from Chania
Chania
Gramvousa-Balos Tour from Chania
4.0(2)·10 hours
from$48/ person
via Viator
Crete: Private Safari to Balos Lagoon with Panoramic Views
Chania
Crete: Private Safari to Balos Lagoon with Panoramic Views
4.5(2)·7–8 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Cruise Friendly Chania Tour
Crete
Cruise Friendly Chania Tour
4.5(2)·5 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Tour Gramvousa Balos Bay from Panormo Lavris with Guide
Chania
Full-Day Tour Gramvousa Balos Bay from Panormo Lavris with Guide
1.0(1)·9 hours
from$19/ person
via Viator
Boat Tour from Chania to Balos, Gramvousa, Menies & More
Crete
Boat Tour from Chania to Balos, Gramvousa, Menies & More
5.0(1)·6–7 hours
from$1,466/ person
via Viator
Gramvousa Pirate Island & Balos Lagoon from Chania
Crete
Gramvousa Pirate Island & Balos Lagoon from Chania
11 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon Full Day Tour from Chania
Crete
Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon Full Day Tour from Chania
12 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Full Day Tour Gramvousa Balos Bay from Georgioupolis with Guide
Chania
Full Day Tour Gramvousa Balos Bay from Georgioupolis with Guide
9 hours
from$19/ person
via Viator
From Chania: Day Cruise to Cretan Blue & James Bond Island
Chania
From Chania: Day Cruise to Cretan Blue & James Bond Island
9 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator

Balos & Gramvousa in Chania — FAQ

What is Balos lagoon?
Balos is a stunning lagoon on Crete’s north-west tip, with shallow turquoise water and white-and-pink sand.
How do you get to Balos and Gramvousa?
Most visitors take a boat cruise from Kissamos, often combining Gramvousa island with the Balos lagoon.
What is on Gramvousa island?
Gramvousa has a Venetian castle on a hill and a shipwreck in its bay, with time to swim and explore.

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