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|---|---|---|---|---|
Gramvousa and Balos Day Cruise from Chania | 11 hours | 3.3 (42) | $79 | |
Falassarna to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Group Cruise | 5 hours | 4.5 (50) | $104 | View |
Private Boat Cruise Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island from Kissamos | 4 hours | 5.0 |
Our trip starts at your hotel or a location in its vicinity, with our bus.Our destination is the port of Kisamos. As soon as we reach the port, you go aboard the ship to set out on the cruise.The ship departs from the port at 10:20. An hour later you reach the small island of Gramvousa.The ship stays at the island for two hours.The castle of Gramvousa is to be found at the top of the island. If you wish so, you can climb up the path to the castle, if not, you can stay on the beach and swim. (Climbing will take you at least 20 min to reach the castle. Proper hiking shoes are a must!).The ship departs from Gramvousa Island at 13:30, the breath-taking lagoon of Balos being its destination. Words can’t possibly do justice to the wild beauty your eyes will meet once you reach Balos.The white and at places pink sand, the turquoise warm and shallow waters, the rocks reaching for the sky around the lagoon, all these amazing elements come together to create a heavenly landscape!
In demand: 30 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 9.
As soon as we reach the port, you go aboard the ship to set out on the cruise.The ship departs from the port at 10:20. An hour later you reach the small island of Gramvousa.The ship stays at the island for two hours.The castle of Gramvousa is to be found at the top of the island… built by Venetians on top of some steep cliffs in order to act as a fortification protecting the island, today it offers visitors a panoramic view to the amazingly blue waters of the Cretan sea.
The ship departs from Gramvousa Island at 13:30, the breath-taking lagoon of Balos being its destination…The journey is short, and lasts only about 20 minutes.The ship reaches Balos at 13:45 and stays there for 2 hours. Words can’t possibly do justice to the wild beauty your eyes will meet once you reach Balos… The white and at places pink sand, the turquoise warm and shallow waters, the rocks reaching for the sky around the lagoon… all these amazing elements come together to create a heavenly landscape, which you are bound to want to keep returning to!
On board and throughout the journey, you can enjoy your meal in the self-service restaurants of the ship, where traditional Cretan dishes are being offered, or at the ship’s bar.You reach Kissamos Port an hour later; our bus will be waiting for you there, in order to return you to your hotel.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Gramvousa and Balos Day Cruise from Chania lasts about 11 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $79 per person for this Chania experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
Children aged 3–12 pay from $45, adults from $79. Infants go free.
It can: 30 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Nostos Beach Boutique Hotel, Hotel Aegli.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 100 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 3.3 out of 5 across 42 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by MTM Experiences.
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