Luxury Catamaran Cruise: Balos & Gramvousa

Sail Crete’s stunning waters on a luxury catamaran. Explore Balos Bay and Gramvousa Island with gourmet meals and thrilling water activities.

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Balos Lagoon - The first stop is the captivating Balos Lagoon, a true paradise with its crystal-clear turquoise waters and soft sandy beaches. Enjoy a refreshing swim, snorkel, paddle on our SUP boards, or snap Instagram-worthy photos with our playful inflatable flamingo. Light snacks, including a selection of Greek cheeses and seasonal fruits,…
What's Included
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Use of SUP boards
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Use of fishing equipment
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Tea and coffee
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Guided tour
  • Entry tickets to Gramvousa Castle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a semi-private luxury catamaran cruise from Kissamos to the renowned Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island in Crete. These stunning locations boast crystal-clear waters and breathtaking views. This cruise is ideal for those desiring a more intimate, crowd-free experience to savor these gems at a leisurely pace.
The journey starts with a warm…

Location
DanEri Yachts
Our crew members, wearing DanEri t-shirts, will welcome you aboard our sailing catamaran, easily identifiable by its red DanEri flag, at the Kissamos port. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure for boarding. Convenient parking is available at the port.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Madeline_u
Jul 12, 2025
Catamaran Balos & Gramvousa - Catamaran ride to 2 beaches. The day was beautiful as well as the beaches. You could visit these beaches by ferry but would recommend this better. We were a small group which made it special. Lunch was served and it was delicious. Mussels, salad, chicken, bread and orzo with seafood. Also plenty of beer and water. You could also snorkel, swim & paddle board.
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Cristinarf5018bm
Jul 10, 2025
Best way to see Balos Beach! - The crew was amazing! and the food was delicious. We were nervous to drive the rental car to Balos, but this way we showed up in style (and before all the large groups). A perfect way to spend a day in Crete !
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Kimtrip01
Jul 10, 2025
fantastic trip - This was an amazing excursion, run so smoothly, with a fantastic staff - Dimitri, Jessica, and Yanni. Highly recommend!!!
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Navigate283265
Jul 5, 2025
Excellent day - Very professional, fun and knowledgeable crew. The food was plentiful and delicious. They have everything you need on board including towels, sunscreen, and toys. Balos and Gramvousa are stunning and worth the visit. Highly recommend this trip over the cheaper/mass transport options - the crew makes it worth the splurge.
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Connortk3606ns
Jul 5, 2025
No better way to see Balos - Rule #1 - Smile! My wife and I did this on our honeymoon and to say it was a highlight of our time in Chania would be an understatement. This is the best bang for buck activity you can do, the food is not just acceptable but genuinely one of the best meals we had in Greece which you may not expect, Jessica was our chef, it’s hard to understand how such a meal could come from such a small kitchen. Seriously it was fantastic. The boat crew takes care of everything: breakfast, snacks, lunch, alcohol, blankets, towels, snorkel gear, float noodles, they even called a taxi for us when we got back to port! Our captain, Yiannis navigated a choppier than normal sea, as it was windier in Crete this month than normal. Even with that the trip was exceptional and we’ve booked a similar trip in Milos already, the only thing we’re not sure we can replicate in Milos is the crew, which will be hard to replace. The other crew member, whose name unfortunately escapes me, was extremely personable and very fun. He was quick to make sure everyone had what they needed and always brought a laugh. The boat held roughly 12 people not including crew, in our opinion this is the perfect amount. Nobody was fighting for space, it wasn’t crowded and everyone was very polite. 12/10 experience
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V9032gpnicolet
Jul 2, 2025
Worth the money! - Ship crew was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. Food was fantastic and the stops were beautiful. Top notch all around!
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Jeff_s
Jun 27, 2025
Wear water shoes to enjoy... - Dimitri is an outstanding boat captain, Yiannis is an excellent driver and Jessica is a fantastic chef! Bring water shoes to visit Balos beach and climb the hillside and to see the church and amazing view of Balos. Also shoes needed to visit the fortress on Gramvousa island.
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866julenef
Jun 26, 2025
Favorite activity in Crete! - We had an amazing trip with Dimitri and Captain Yannis!! Photos speak for themselves— shout out to the gourmet lunch and friends we made on the boat!
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Daniel_h
Jun 21, 2025
Best cruise for Balos/Gramvousa! - There is no better way to enjoy Balos and Gramvousa than this. Such beautiful views with such a personal experience. Can’t imagine seeing this any other way. Our crew Yannis, Dimitri and Jessica were the best crew you could ask for and made the experience even better. Can’t recommend enough, just book it!
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682karolinem
Jun 20, 2025
An unforgettable day - Our day trip to Balos and Gramvousa was a great experience for everyone and started in port of Kolymvari. We were pampered and cared for by the crew and felt welcome at any time. Even small extra wishes were no problem. Anytime we would start a sea adventure again with the crew. Thank you for the unforgettable day.
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From $227
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).