Escape the city and embark on a relaxing cruise to Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon in Crete. Explore the Venetian fortress, enjoy stunning views, and relax on the beautiful Balos Lagoon Beach.
Escape the city and embark on a relaxing cruise to Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon in Crete. Explore the Venetian fortress, enjoy stunning views, and relax on the beautiful Balos Lagoon Beach.
- Balos Lagoon - Following a visit to the island of Gramvousa, enjoy a swim in the crystal-clear waters of Balos Lagoon, known for its stunning white and pink sand. This will surely be one of the most memorable highlights of your Greek holiday.
- Imeri Gramvousa - The excursion boat departs daily from Castelli in the morning and returns in the…
- Balos Lagoon - Following a visit to the island of Gramvousa, enjoy a swim in the crystal-clear waters of Balos Lagoon, known for its stunning white and pink sand. This will surely be one of the most memorable highlights of your Greek holiday.
- Imeri Gramvousa - The excursion boat departs daily from Castelli in the morning and returns in the evening. The journey from Castelli to the island of Gramvousa takes approximately 60 minutes. Upon arrival at the historic pirate island of Gramvousa, a guided walking tour to the Venetian fortress is available. Built in 1597, the fortress sits atop a hill offering breathtaking views of the Bay. The climb takes around twenty minutes. Plan your visit for Tuesday or Wednesday.
- Chania Town - Explore Chania, one of Greece’s most culturally rich cities. As the second largest city in Crete, it draws visitors worldwide with its unique mix of Venetian, Ottoman, Byzantine, and Greek influences. Consider visiting the city on Monday or Thursday.

- Hotel pick-up at designated tourist bus stop
- Air-conditioned bus transfer
- Certified tour guide
- Hotel pick-up at designated tourist bus stop
- Air-conditioned bus transfer
- Certified tour guide
- Entrance ticket to Gramvousa (children up to 12y.o.free)
- Boat ticket
- Boat ticket - Child (4-12)
- Entrance ticket to Gramvousa (children up to 12y.o.free)
- Boat ticket
- Boat ticket - Child (4-12)
Looking to escape the city’s hustle and bustle for a day of complete relaxation for both mind and body? Embark on a one-hour cruise from the port of Castelli to the island of Gramvoussa. Enjoy the open deck liner, where you can marvel at the stunning natural display of twelve shades of the sea in the Bay of Balos. Upon arrival at the pirate island of…
Looking to escape the city’s hustle and bustle for a day of complete relaxation for both mind and body? Embark on a one-hour cruise from the port of Castelli to the island of Gramvoussa. Enjoy the open deck liner, where you can marvel at the stunning natural display of twelve shades of the sea in the Bay of Balos. Upon arrival at the pirate island of Gramvoussa, ascend to the top of the Venetian fortress, built in 1597, offering breathtaking views of the Bay. The climb takes approximately twenty minutes.
Discover Balos Lagoon Beach, renowned as one of Crete’s most beautiful beaches, featuring crystal-clear waters and soft sand.
On Mondays and Thursdays, the itinerary includes visits to Balos Beach and Rethymno town. On Wednesdays, the schedule features visits to Balos Beach and Gramvousa Island.
- If an infant does not sit on lap in the bus, It is necessary to pay a child ticket.
- Pick-up from the specific bus stops next to the hotels. From Area 1: all the villages between Amudara/Heraklion/Karteros/Amnissos/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia/Sissi
- Pick-up from the specific bus stops next to the hotels. From Area 2: Sises/Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Achlada/Mades/Ammoudi/Rodia/Palaiokastro/Pantanassa /Linoperamata/Gazi
- After booking we will contact you to arrange the pick-up. Please, note, if you do not provide your pick-up details up to 24 hours before the tour, we do not guarantee the pick-up. For pick-up from different location, please, contact us.
- Monday: English, German, French, Polish, Italian. The program includes a visit to Balos beach and Rethymno town.
- Wednesday: English, French, Polish, Italian. The program includes a visit to Balos beach and Gramvousa island.
- Thursday: English, German, French, Polish. The program includes a visit to Balos beach and Rethymno town.
- In case you are affected by the sea sickness, make sure to take a medicine 1 hour before getting on the ship.
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.