Balos & Gramvousa Luxe Catamaran Zeilcruise vanuit Kissamos
Beschrijving
Uw reis begint bij Kissamos Port op een semi-privé cruise aan boord van een stijlvolle catamaran. Geniet van espresso, thee, water, frisdrank en een verse ontbijtkom. Als we Balos Lagoon naderen – ontspan op ligbedden, slok detoxwater of een eiwitshake en bewonder het prachtige roze-witte zand en turquoise water. Geniet bij aankomst van authentieke Kretenzische hapjes. Zwemmen, peddelen, of gewoon ontspannen in de zon. Verken vervolgens Gramvousa Island, een onbewoond juweeltje met wilde landschappen en kristalhelder water. Er wacht een Kretenzische lunch, bereid met lokale biologische ingrediënten. Combineer het met Grieks bier of frisse witte wijn van de open bar. Opties voor vegetariërs, visliefhebbers en kinderen zijn beschikbaar. Na de lunch kunt u ontspannen aan dek of nog een duik nemen voordat u terugkeert naar Kissamos Port, verfrist, geïnspireerd en klaar om elk moment te koesteren. Houd er rekening mee dat we op deze route twee jachten exploiteren - Lagoon 45 en Bali 4.5. Wij garanderen niet aan welke specifieke boot uw boeking wordt toegewezen.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
Onze eerste bestemming, de betoverende Balos Lagoon, is een stukje paradijs met zijn turquoise wateren en zachte zandstranden. Neem hier een verfrissende duik, snorkel, peddel op onze SUP boards of leg Instagram-waardige momenten vast met onze leuke opblaasbare flamingo. Lichte snacks, waaronder een verscheidenheid aan Griekse kazen en fruit van het seizoen, houden je energiek.
Vervolgens stoppen we bij Gramvousa Island, een plek met een rijke geschiedenis en een prachtig landschap. U kunt het eiland op eigen houtje verkennen, zwemmen in het uitnodigende water of gewoon ontspannen op het dek en zonnebaden. Terwijl u geniet van de omgeving, bereidt onze bemanning een heerlijke lunch in mediterrane stijl aan boord met verse salades, zeevruchten, vlees en een zelfgemaakt dessert. Een speciale kindvriendelijke maaltijd zorgt ervoor dat ook de kleintjes goed verzorgd worden.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
Wacht minimaal 10 minuten voor uw geplande ophaaltijd bij het verzamelpunt. Kijk uit naar een DaneriYachts Logo op de voorruit van de bus. Houd er rekening mee dat de overdracht niet kan wachten. Als u niet op tijd bij de ophaalplaats bent, bent u zelf verantwoordelijk voor het regelen van uw vervoer naar de haven op eigen kosten. Af en toe kan de overdracht 10-15 minuten worden vertraagd, dus wees geduldig en wacht op het ontmoetingspunt gedurende deze tijd.
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We booked the Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Cruise directly through DanEri Yachts' website, choosing it over cheaper alternatives because of the premium experience advertised. Unfortunately, the experience did not match the promotional materials. AT ALL! The website shows a spacious catamaran with a large front net and roomy lounging areas. The boat we were assigned was much smaller, had no front net, fewer sunbathing areas, and only one paddleboard. Although the boat was not full, my husband and I still had to share one sunbed. The meal was another major disappointment. The website advertises a **freshly prepared meal** and even shows food being prepared in the promotional video. Instead, we received what appeared to be a pre-prepared meal reheated in a microwave that was not even thoroughly heated. The main protein consisted of only TWO PRAWNS.(yes p1 was the full meal , and it was different content compare to the others) I was also forgotten during meal service and only received my meal after reminding the crew member, when most other passengers had already finished eating. Captain Jacob told us that we are on the less luxury boat and the photos and videos on the website were from a previous season, that the meal offering had changed, and that he would discuss a partial refund with the company. After contacting DanEri Yachts, they replied that they operate two different catamarans under the same package that day( but I was told by the captain that the other one was more luxury?) . They offered a **10% refund** initially but then stopped responding.
We were contacted the day before our excursion that we had to move to a different day. We last minute switched excursions to make this work. Unfortunately the day we switched to was extremely choppy, which I’m aware is not the operator’s fault. We were docked at Balos Beach and they left us! We saw them take another passenger on the buoy and thought they were coming back to take us as well, but saw them sail away to Gramvousa. We had to notify a boat nearby to call them to get us. They made it sound like we were left because we were late which is not true. Irregardless, you count passengers before leaving. Not worth the price and not worth being left without our belongings or passports without so much as an apology. Could give 0/5 million if I could. Gone on boat tours in other Greek islands and countries and never had this happen before. Ridiculous
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are truly very sorry for the experience you described. We have already investigated the situation and spoken with our onboard team. This is absolutely not acceptable and does not reflect our standard of service or safety procedures. Every passenger must be properly accounted for before departure, and we deeply regret that this situation caused you such stress and inconvenience. Please rest assured that this matter is being taken very seriously and will be addressed internally to ensure it does not happen again. We sincerely apologize for what happened and for the lack of proper communication at the time. Your experience is not what we aim to deliver to our guests.
I booked an excursion with this company, and the experience was simply appalling. The service never took place because the company failed miserably in the organization: they gave us the wrong hotel pickup time and left us stranded waiting. Worst of all wasn't just the mistake, but the total lack of respect and professionalism that followed. No one bothered to call us to let us know about the delay or the error. We made dozens of calls trying to find out what was going on, but no one answered. To this day, the company has remained completely silent. We haven't received a single apology; they still won't answer the phone and are completely ignoring the customer after having taken our money. This isn't just incompetence; it’s a lack of business integrity. I do not recommend this company to anyone. If you don't want to ruin your vacation and lose money, stay far away from this operator! I am going to file a formal complaint in the official complaints book and with the relevant authorities.
We are very, very sorry to hear about your experience and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we fully understand your frustration. Please contact us directly so we can investigate what happened and resolve this issue as soon as possible. We would truly appreciate the opportunity to assist you and make things right.
The overcrowding on this boat completely ruined what should have been an enjoyable family experience. For a six hour excursion, there was virtually no space for passengers to relax in comfort. Those who boarded first claimed all of the cushioned seating and lounged across the available space, while the rest of us had no choice but to sit on the hard edges of the boat for most of the trip. Calling this a luxury catamaran experience is simply inaccurate. This was especially difficult for my daughter, who suffered from seasickness throughout the excursion. Having to sit on the hard edge of the boat while feeling unwell made an already unpleasant experience even worse. Comfort was one of the main reasons we chose and paid for this tour, and it was completely lacking. After paying 465 euros, I expected a spacious, comfortable, and premium experience that reflected the way this excursion was advertised. Instead, it was overcrowded, poorly managed, and represented extremely poor value for money. The only highlight was the beautiful scenery, which is a credit to Greece itself, not to the company operating this cruise. I am genuinely upset that we spent 465 euros on this experience. I would strongly encourage anyone considering this excursion to look at other cruise options before booking.
Thank you for your review and for choosing DanEri Yachts. However, we'd like to clarify a few points. You booked a Comfort ticket for our DanEri Lux cruise. We offer two ticket categories: **Comfort** and **VIP**. The **VIP** ticket includes access to the exclusive upper deck with a reserved sunbed, meaning guests have their own guaranteed place throughout the cruise. It also includes a towel and a small bottle of wine or beer. The **Comfort** ticket provides access to the shared main deck, where seating is not assigned and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This difference between the two ticket types is clearly explained in the tour description before booking, allowing guests to choose the option that best suits their preferences. We are very sorry that your daughter suffered from seasickness during the trip. We would like to reassure you that if our crew had been informed, they would have done everything possible to help. We always have seasickness tablets available on board, and our team is happy to assist any guest who feels unwell. Thank you again for your feedback. We truly value every guest's comments and wish you and your family all the best.
Excellent trip! Staff was amazing! Food was delicious! The trip was the highlight of our vacation and would absolutely recommend it!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip, the food, and our amazing crew. It means a lot to know it was a highlight of your vacation. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on board again soon!
Over marketed as luxury & differentiated “protein” cocktails. Overpriced for the small & unimpressive catamaran and service. Kind staff, but bare minimum service. Choose a lower price option and expectations will be met.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. We would also like to clarify that the “protein cocktails” are always available on board upon request and are freshly prepared by our crew each time. We take your comments regarding the service seriously and will look into this internally with our team to ensure improvements are made. Thank you for sailing with us!
Fantastic way to spend a day and enjoy Balos. Jacob and the crew gave us a great experience. Smaller catamaran w around 20 guests (saw other catamarans with what looked like 60 people - appreciate the smaller group vs crowd). Incredibly still and beautiful water. If you’re up for it, bring water shoes to explore on land and shoes if you want to hike up to the fortress (~10 mins of vertical steps). We had perfect weather w minimal wind. Will book again next time I’m in Crete.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 We're delighted you enjoyed Balos, the small group experience, and the time with Jacob and the crew. Great tip about the water shoes as well! We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you on board again next time you're in Crete.
Do not hesitate in booking this! I went with my husband, and 2 children age 4 and 2. From start to finish every need was met - toys both on and off board for the kids. Fantastic food. We were the first boat to arrive at Balos so had incredible views and pictures. I will recommend this trip to everyone coming to Crete - the crew were phenomenal, perfect amount of time at every step and we had the most wonderful day!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re especially happy to hear that your whole family had such a great experience with us. It’s lovely that the kids enjoyed the toys and that everything felt comfortable and well taken care of for you. Arriving early at Balos is truly special, and we’re glad you got to enjoy it in peace and take those beautiful photos. Your kind words about our crew mean a lot to us. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you and your family on board again in the future! 🌊😊
Lovely with a smaller boat and a maximum of 22 people, we were 18 and it went well. Lagoma breaks for swimming. Good crew. A little weak with food, the chicken ran out before we had time to take and no exactly luxurious feeling. Got the impression that there would be snacks and other things available during the day but no we went quite hungry ashore unfortunately and it felt like that when I paid just over 4200kr for my son and me. But as I said the luck was nice
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the small group setting, the swimming stops, and the crew on board. It’s great that the overall trip and scenery were still a positive part of your experience. However, we’re truly sorry to hear that the food and onboard selection did not meet your expectations, and that you felt there was not enough available during the trip. This is not the standard we aim to provide, and your comments have been shared with our team for review and improvement. We appreciate your honest feedback, as it helps us improve the experience for future guests.
Beautiful views and phenomenal crew! Alfonso was fabulous, as was his team! Highly recommend!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beautiful views and had such a great experience with Alfonso and the team. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon!
