Damnoni Beach & Boat to Preveli
Our first stop is Damnoni Beach, a beautiful seaside destination with golden sand and turquoise waters. From here, you will board a boat for a 20-minute scenic ride along the coastline to Preveli Beach, one of Crete’s most famous and exotic beaches.
Preveli Beach
Known for its unique palm forest and the breathtaking river that flows into the sea, Preveli Beach is a must-visit destination. You will have 2.5 hours of free time to swim in the crystal-clear waters, walk along the river, or simply relax in this tropical-like paradise.
Return to Damnoni
After enjoying Preveli, we take the boat back to Damnoni Beach, where you will have another 2.5 hours of free time. Here, you can swim, sunbathe, or enjoy a meal at one of the local seaside tavernas.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Wed, Fri, and Sun
Start times
7:00 AM and 8:00 AM
Next available
Sun, Oct 4
Adult (ages 12+)
$34
Child (ages 5–11)
$18
Infant (ages 0–4)
$9
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
Pick-Up From Panormos area
Pick-Up from your hotel / accomondation in Panormos area
Pickup included
Pick-Up from Rethymnon area
Pick-Up from your hotel / accomondation in Rethymnon area
Pickup included
Itinerary
Damnoni Beach
120 min
You will take there the boat which will bring you to the palm beach. Then, when you will come back, you will have free time (2 hours) on that beach in order to have a lunch or to continue to swim.
Preveli Beach
Admission not included180 min
You will arrive on the palm beach by boat. You will have there about 3h free time having a walk along the river under the palm trees , swimming under the sea or enjoying a coffee on the beach...
Starting price $34 is 33% below the typical $52 for tours of similar length in Chania
Excurgo comparison of 394 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Preveli palm Beach & Damnoni Excursion take?
Preveli palm Beach & Damnoni Excursion lasts about 7–9 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Preveli palm Beach & Damnoni Excursion cost?
Prices start at $34 per person for this Chania experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Preveli palm Beach & Damnoni Excursion run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, starting at 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM.
How much does Preveli palm Beach & Damnoni Excursion cost for children?
Children aged 5–11 pay from $18, adults from $34.
Can I cancel Preveli palm Beach & Damnoni Excursion for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Panormo, Scaleta, Stavromenos, Sfakaki, Adelianos kampos, Platanias, Rethymno
missiria, perivolia, rethymno center, Pickup points include Rethymno Marina, Elpis Studios and Apartments.
What languages is Preveli palm Beach & Damnoni Excursion offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Preveli palm Beach & Damnoni Excursion worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 13 verified reviews; it is run by Checkin Creta Travel.
Reviews(13)
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antoninomV9813ZK
July 21, 2026
Thank you Anny
Thank you Anny for your advice, your kindness, your cheerfulness, your friendliness, your availability, for everything....
We went on 2 excursions.
Looking forward to crossing paths with you one day on a future trip.
Operator response
Merci beaucoup pour votre magnifique commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que vous avez apprécié vos deux excursions ainsi que l'accueil et l'accompagnement d'Anny. Votre satisfaction est notre plus belle récompense. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau lors d'un prochain séjour en Crète. À très bientôt !
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Janeta G
July 15, 2026
Very disappointing customer service
Very disappointing customer service
We booked a tour to Prevali Beach for three people. Due to strong winds, the boat trip was cancelled, which was completely understandable and not the company's fault. The tour guide, Nicholas, was professional, friendly, and explained the situation clearly. He refunded the €13 boat fee and told us to visit the agency to receive the remaining €25 per person.
The experience at the agency was completely different. The staff member, Anny, provided some of the CHECK IN CRETE travel agency worst customer service I have ever experienced. We explained that we were leaving Crete early the next morning and simply needed the refund we had been instructed to collect. Instead of helping us, she repeatedly asked if we wanted to book another tour, despite us clearly explaining that this was impossible.
She then spent a long time on the phone and ignored us for around 30 minutes. It was extremely hot inside the office, yet she never offered us a seat, even though there was a bench occupied only by her own bag. We felt completely dismissed and treated as if our time did not matter.
When we told her that the customer service was very poor, she accused us of shouting. We were not shouting - we were becoming frustrated after being ignored for so long while simply trying to receive the refund we were entitled to. Only after we firmly insisted did she finally process the refund.
Nicholas, the tour guide, deserves recognition for his professionalism and kindness. Unfortunately, our positive impression of the tour was overshadowed by the unacceptable behaviour at the agency. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously and improves the customer service, because no customer should be treated this way.
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We are sorry that you left with this impression, as our goal is always to provide the best possible service to every customer, even when unexpected situations such as weather-related cancellations occur.
However, we would like to clarify a few important points. At the time you visited our office, our colleague was already assisting other customers. As with any customer service business, all guests are served in the order of their arrival, and during busy periods some waiting time is unfortunately unavoidable.
In addition, no member of our staff is authorized to issue refunds independently. According to our company policy, every refund must first be approved by our head office before it can be processed. This procedure applies equally to every customer and is in place to ensure that all financial transactions are handled correctly and transparently. The time required was therefore not due to a lack of willingness to assist you, but because our colleague was following the company's mandatory procedures.
We completely understand that you were leaving Crete the following morning and appreciate that waiting was frustrating. However, our employee could not bypass the required approval process, regardless of the circumstances. Despite the pressure of serving other customers at the same time, your refund was processed as soon as the necessary authorization was received.
We are pleased to read your kind words about Nicholas and will certainly pass on your compliments to him. At the same time, we believe it is only fair to recognize that our office staff were carrying out their responsibilities in accordance with company procedures while assisting multiple customers.
We regret that your final impression was affected by the waiting time, but we respectfully disagree with the suggestion that our staff acted unprofessionally. We remain committed to treating every customer fairly, following the same procedures for everyone, and continuously improving the quality of our service.
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Oezlem44
June 10, 2026
Must see!
We did the tour with Andreas. Since my parents do not speak English, it was worth its weight in gold that he speaks fluent German. The ride was informative and a lot of fun. The beaches on site are a dream anyway. Great recommendation!
Operator response
Liebe Özlem,
vielen Dank für Ihre tolle Bewertung und die netten Worte! Es freut uns sehr, dass Ihnen die Tour mit Andreas so gut gefallen hat. Besonders schön zu hören ist, dass seine Deutschkenntnisse Ihren Eltern geholfen haben, die Tour entspannt und in vollen Zügen zu genießen.
Preveli und Damnoni sind wirklich wunderschöne Orte, und wir freuen uns, dass Sie die Strände und die gesamte Erfahrung genießen konnten.
Vielen Dank für Ihre Empfehlung – wir würden uns freuen, Sie und Ihre Familie bald wieder begrüßen zu dürfen!
Herzliche Grüße
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c_cilianed2025
October 3, 2025
Amazing experience!
We arrived in Crete hoping to visit to the maximum and what a pleasure when our paths crossed with Anny!!! An angel in the middle of Crete!
Anny is a very friendly person who advised us very well and offered great excursions. (She has a very varied choice and offers us what is best for our desires).
The price / quality ratio is very interesting I strongly recommend it if you are close to the city of Rethymnon. (Skaleta)
PS: she is a native of France and speaks very good French 😉
Operator response
Merci beaucoup pour vos magnifiques mots ! 🥰
Nous sommes ravis que votre expérience en Crète ait été si spéciale et que les propositions d’Anny vous aient permis de découvrir ses endroits préférés. Nous espérons vous revoir bientôt pour encore plus d’excursions inoubliables ! 🌞🌸
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Safari60987699982
September 12, 2025
Thanks to checkin Creta, Anny and Kevin for his 3 great excursions. Located 200m from the hotel.
Anny and Kevin are super nice speaking French and English. Very good advice I highly recommend
Operator response
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire chaleureux !
Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié vos excursions avec Anny et Kevin.
Ils seront très heureux de savoir que leurs conseils et leur gentillesse ont rendu votre séjour encore plus agréable.
Au plaisir de vous revoir bientôt en Crète pour de nouvelles découvertes ! 🌸
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536terjes
July 28, 2025
Very nice and lovely trip to preveli & Damnoni beach
Very nice tour. Walking in the clearwater river with lovely palms around. Small waterfall you could swim and walk thru. Nice beach as well. Short busstrip and a nice litle boattrip in blue crystalclear water. This was a nice trip. The guide was also good, dont remeber his name but he was french. The lady who sold us this trip was lovely and recomended this trip. Her name was Anny and have her stands in Adelianos kampos, Thanks to her😊
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Operator response
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the trip to Preveli and Damnoni. We’ll make sure to pass your kind words to the guide and of course to Anny – she’ll be very glad! 😊
Until we meet again!
Best regards,
Our team, Checkincreta
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JFG85
July 15, 2025
Highly recommend!
We highly recommend this address. The French hostess Anny ( near the hotel Réthymnon Palace ) offers you a handset according to your expectations and your budget. We thank Kévin our guide on 3 excursions. We appreciated his availability, knowledge and sense of responsibility. We enjoyed discovering this beautiful island with many facets including the palm grove of Préveli.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Chers amis,
Un grand merci pour vos mots si chaleureux et pour la confiance que vous nous avez accordée ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié vos excursions avec nous, et que Kevin, grâce à sa disponibilité, ses connaissances et son professionnalisme, ait contribué à vous faire découvrir la Crète dans toute sa richesse.
Anny est également très heureuse d’avoir pu vous proposer une formule adaptée à vos envies et à votre budget.
La Crète est une île pleine de beautés et de contrastes, et nous sommes ravis que vous ayez pu en explorer des lieux uniques, comme la palmeraie de Préveli.
Ce serait un vrai plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau à l’avenir !
Avec toute notre considération,
L’équipe Checkincreta
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alessandrarL7994NE
November 3, 2024
Our vacations was rally nice !!!
The service was goed, good advierte from Jullie Who make our tour. All our experience in the tours that we made was realky nice. Thank you so much Jullie. Greeting from The Nederland, Miryam and Nico
1 people found this helpful
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pteathe
October 8, 2024
Beautiful beach with palm grove
Magnificent visit of previli we were enchanted by the palm grove, our Guide Anny was at the top, kind and rich in learning customs
2 people found this helpful
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susan_B
September 12, 2024
Don’t go
Never got there. Brought to beach to wait for boat. Never arrived after 2 hour wait Beach was rough and dangerous. Skipper of boat should have known about tides, etc…. After 2 hour wait bus took us to a back-up place for 2 hours. Nothing to do at this village. We did get our $20 boat ticket back and $5 for inconvenience
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