Spinalonga Regular Trip -daily At 12:30 From Agios Nikolaos
Description
Spinalonga is a magnificent island with fortresses dating from the Venetian period. It is an island of legends, a triumph to survival in the early 20th century from the scourge of leprosy, now a place of great archaeological and historical significance. Nostos Cruises operates the only fully organized cruise to Spinalonga which includes detailed information from our experienced guides and onboard guided tours in English and Dutch. For French customers we provide them with an audio guide player.
Tour Options
Itinerary
we visit the island for one and a half hour, and do a 30 minutes swim stop in Kolokytha bay.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(321)
The boat was like a ferry moving slowly . Arrived at Spinalonga island to find a building site . There is one very expensive cafe 😆 We expected a little town or village
What an incredible way to learn more about Crete and Spinalonga on the water! We loved our time on and off the boat. Staff was kind and helpful. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Crete and Spinalonga both on the water and ashore. It means a lot to us that our crew helped make your experience special. Your kind words and recommendation are greatly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Crete soon! 😊
Went on this trip last week which me and my wife enjoyed very much and the scenery was lovely. There was one 30 min swim stop also it went to a little island which you could get off for 1 and a half hours but you have to pay extra to walk around, we had lunch which was ok and there is a proper food menu on board with a good selection of drinks which we found a bit expensive but overall I would recommend this trip out of this lovely little town.
Thank you for your review and for choosing to join our trip! We’re delighted to hear that you and your wife enjoyed the experience and the beautiful scenery. We appreciate your feedback regarding the island visit, onboard lunch, and refreshments. Your comments help future guests know what to expect and help us continue improving our services. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable cruise in the future! 😊
Having watched the boat sail past our hotel daily we booked a trip to the island, choosing a larger boat as it can get quite choppy in places. Smooth sailing with reasonably priced drinks on board. Plenty of space. Great level of info about Spinalonga from Gloria in English, audio options available in other languages. God amount of time to explore on the island.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cruise and chose to visit Spinalonga with us. It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated the comfort of the boat, the onboard facilities, and the information provided by Gloria. We’re also pleased that you had plenty of time to explore the island and make the most of your visit. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you on board again during a future visit to Crete! 😊🚢☀️
Spinalonga is an exciting destination, especially if you are historically interested. We chose this trip because it was a half-day trip. We were not interested in either swimming or having lunch included in the excursion. It was a 30-minute swim stop on the way to Spinalonga but we had to put up with it, but it was a cool feeling to see Spinalonga from the seaside when we arrived and rounded it. The island is full of remains from the old leper colony that existed there between 1903 and 1957 but also from the fortifications built there during the 16th century. Anyone who wants to see everything and climb to the top needs good legs, it is steep uphill and there are loose rocks and gravel on the way down. But even for those who do not want to climb so much, there is enough to see and take part of. The history of the island is worth a visit.
Thank you for sharing your detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that you found Spinalonga such a fascinating destination, especially from a historical perspective. The island’s rich history, from the Venetian fortifications to its years as a leper colony, makes it a truly unique place to explore. We’re pleased that you enjoyed the approach by sea and the opportunity to view the island from the water before your visit. Thank you as well for sharing helpful insights about the terrain and walking conditions, which will be valuable for future visitors planning their trip. We appreciate your feedback regarding the swim stop and are glad that, overall, the historical experience made the visit worthwhile. Thank you for recommending Spinalonga as a destination, and we hope to welcome you on board again in the future.
From Agios Nikolaos we stopped for a swim off the boat. I was expecting to get off onto a beach. The English speaking guide was very informal. Very big group so stopped at 2 locations and given the information. After that we walked around and back on the boat. If you want in depth information you need a private tour to give you time to read the information. It was enough for us.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Spinalonga and found the information provided sufficient for your visit. We appreciate your feedback regarding the swimming stop and understand that some guests may expect a beach stop rather than swimming directly from the boat. We also recognize that group tours offer a more general introduction to the island, while visitors seeking a more in-depth historical experience may prefer additional time for exploration or a private guided tour. Thank you again for your comments and for choosing to travel with us. We hope to welcome you on board again during a future visit to Crete.
Boat was brilliant and was awesome to swim in the sea on the way. Our guide was very good and very passionate about the leper colony that lived on the island. Only slight criticism I’d have is that you don’t have very long on Spinalonga, the guide takes you around the main (but small) part then you have to rush round the rest on your own. I’ll also say we really wanted to learn about the Venetian and Ottoman history but the guide was very focused on the Leperosy - which was fine but not the main reason we wanted to visit.
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the boat trip, the opportunity to swim in the sea, and that you found our guide knowledgeable and passionate. We also appreciate your comments regarding the time spent on Spinalonga. Due to the schedule of the excursion, the guided tour focuses on the island’s most significant sites, while allowing some free time for independent exploration. We understand, however, that you would have preferred more time to discover the island at a more relaxed pace. Regarding the historical content of the tour, Spinalonga’s leper colony is often a major focus because of its unique and moving story. That said, we appreciate your interest in the island’s Venetian and Ottoman heritage and understand that you would have liked these aspects to be covered in greater depth. Your feedback is valuable and will be shared with our team as we continually work to improve the experience we offer our guests. Thank you again for visiting Spinalonga with us, and we hope to welcome you on another excursion in the future.
Loads of room on board including shady areas for shelter from the sun. Take your own food and drinks as meals are expensive. Walk right round Spinalonga or go up the steep paths to the top. Our guide was really good and very well informed.
Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the spacious boat, the shaded areas on board, and that you found our guide knowledgeable and informative. Thank you also for sharing your tips for future visitors. Spinalonga offers some wonderful walking routes and viewpoints, and we’re glad you had the opportunity to explore the island and make the most of your visit. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on board again in the future.
Our trip with Nostos Cruises to Spinalonga was absolutely fantastic! The crew created such a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere from the moment we boarded. Everything felt very well organized and professional, while still being relaxed and fun. The scenery during the cruise was breathtaking, and the stop for swimming in the turquoise waters was simply magical. Visiting Spinalonga was a unique experience and definitely a must-see when in Crete. You can really tell that the team cares about giving visitors a memorable experience. We would definitely choose this cruise again and recommend it to everyone!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are truly delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with Nostos Cruises. Our crew works hard to create a friendly, relaxing, and well-organized atmosphere, so it means a lot to know that you enjoyed every part of the trip — from the breathtaking scenery and magical swimming stop to your visit to Spinalonga. Your kind words and recommendation are greatly appreciated and motivate us to continue offering memorable experiences to all our guests. We would be more than happy to welcome you back on board again in the future! Warm regards, Nostos Cruises Team
It was a beautiful experience. The boat ride and the information, as well as the visit to Spinalonga. The interesting history of the island, the impressive ruins. But also the nature, which seems to be reclaiming the place with its flowers and trees.
Vielen Dank für Ihre schöne Bewertung und Ihre freundlichen Worte! Es freut uns sehr, dass Ihnen die Bootsfahrt, die Informationen während der Tour sowie der Besuch von Spinalonga gefallen haben. Die einzigartige Geschichte der Insel, die beeindruckenden Ruinen und die besondere Atmosphäre machen diesen Ort wirklich unvergesslich. Besonders schön ist auch Ihre Beschreibung der Natur, die sich den Ort mit Blumen und Bäumen langsam zurückerobert – genau das macht den Charme von Spinalonga so einzigartig. Wir würden uns sehr freuen, Sie wieder an Bord von Nostos Cruises begrüßen zu dürfen! Herzliche Grüße Nostos Cruises Team
