Embark on a full-day adventure to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay from Chania. Explore stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking landscapes on this scenic bus and boat tour.
Embark on a full-day adventure to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay from Chania. Explore stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking landscapes on this scenic bus and boat tour.
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Gramvousa Beach - Explore the westernmost point of Crete with a picturesque bus and boat journey to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Sink your feet into the soft white sands of some of the most stunning beaches you’ll ever encounter. Head towards the western side of Crete to reach the port of Kissamos Kasteli.
Upon receiving all the essential…
- Gramvousa Beach - Explore the westernmost point of Crete with a picturesque bus and boat journey to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Sink your feet into the soft white sands of some of the most stunning beaches you’ll ever encounter. Head towards the western side of Crete to reach the port of Kissamos Kasteli.
Upon receiving all the essential details about the cruise from your guide, arrive at the port where the Gramvousa ferry awaits to begin the cruise.
Around 10:20 AM, depart for Gramvousa Island, a journey of approximately 45 minutes.
Upon arrival at Gramvousa Island, choose between swimming or hiking to the top of the island to visit the Venetian fortress. You have 2.5 hours here before proceeding to the Balos lagoon, which is a 20-minute journey.
Upon reaching the lagoon, enjoy about 3 hours of leisure. After swimming and relaxing at the lagoon, the boat will return you directly to the port of Kissamos.
- Balos Lagoon - Upon arrival at the lagoon, enjoy approximately 3 hours of leisure. You can return to the boat anytime for food or rent umbrellas if the sun is too strong. After swimming and relaxing at the lagoon, the boat will take you back to the port of Kissamos. This is an excellent opportunity for photos as the sun will be behind you, highlighting the island’s scenery.
At 6:00 PM, the ferry arrives back at the port, concluding this journey in paradise. Estimated return time to Chania is around 7:00 PM.
Starting Wednesday, June 21st, and for a limited time, ships will not be able to disembark at Balos lagoon. The cruise schedule will be adjusted as follows: a 2-hour and 15-minute stay in Gramvousa, followed by about a 2-hour stop for open swimming at Balos beach.
- Kastelli Kissamos Old Port - Head towards the western side of Crete to reach the port of Kissamos Kasteli.
After receiving all necessary cruise information from your guide, arrive at the port.

- Free time to explore Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
- All legal taxes included
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Liability insurance coverage provided
- Accompanied by a professional driver
- Guidance from a professional English-speaking guide
- Free time to explore Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
- All legal taxes included
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Liability insurance coverage provided
- Accompanied by a professional driver
- Guidance from a professional English-speaking guide
- Boat ticket to Gramvousa island and Balos lagoon(per adult) and 17 for children
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees
- Boat ticket to Gramvousa island and Balos lagoon(children 5 - 12 years)
- Boat ticket to Gramvousa island and Balos lagoon(per adult) and 17 for children
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees
- Boat ticket to Gramvousa island and Balos lagoon(children 5 - 12 years)
Embark on a picturesque bus and boat journey to the most western point of Crete, Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Experience the delight of stepping onto the finest white-sand beaches you’ve ever encountered! Once you reach your destination, you’ll board a boat that will carry you to Balos Bay, located at the peninsula’s farthest northern point. Relish…
Embark on a picturesque bus and boat journey to the most western point of Crete, Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Experience the delight of stepping onto the finest white-sand beaches you’ve ever encountered! Once you reach your destination, you’ll board a boat that will carry you to Balos Bay, located at the peninsula’s farthest northern point. Relish in the 1-hour boat ride, followed by a 2.5-hour stopover at Balos Bay where you can take pleasure in the lagoon’s remarkable blue-green waters and soft white sands.
- Take swimming suits
- Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date
- At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
- Pickup begins up to 90 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli
- Infants will be seated with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seat
- We need phone number and country code infront
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.