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Balos Beach Yacht: Exclusive Cretan Escape
4.7
35 Ratings
Kolpos Kissamou
Experience the beauty of Balos Beach on a private yacht cruise. Swim in crystal-clear waters, relax under the Cretan sun, and enjoy delicious Cretan snacks and a homemade lunch.
Experience the beauty of Balos Beach on a private yacht cruise. Swim in crystal-clear waters, relax under the Cretan sun, and enjoy delicious Cretan snacks and a homemade lunch.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Balos Lagoon - There are not enough words to describe the beauty of Balos beach… on our yachts you will enjoy the crystal-clear waters of this western, amazing point of Chania so close to the beach but yet, so far from the crowds!!! Spend your day under the Cretan sun swimming and relaxing in the privacy only a yacht can offer, walk around the…
- Balos Lagoon - There are not enough words to describe the beauty of Balos beach… on our yachts you will enjoy the crystal-clear waters of this western, amazing point of Chania so close to the beach but yet, so far from the crowds!!! Spend your day under the Cretan sun swimming and relaxing in the privacy only a yacht can offer, walk around the white beach without the stress of losing your sunbed as this is secured on the boat!!! Whether sunbathing during the day or “star-bathing” during the night, we guarantee you an exclusive sailing experience!!!
What's Included
- Transfer/Pick up from a meeting point (when option choosed in the booking process)
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Transfer/Pick up from a meeting point (when option choosed in the booking process)
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
- Sea towels, swimsuits, sunscreen
- Sea towels, swimsuits, sunscreen
Additional Information
Words cannot fully capture the beauty of Balos Beach. Aboard our yachts, you will experience the pristine waters of this stunning western point of Chania, close to the beach yet far from the crowds. Enjoy a day under the Cretan sun, swimming and relaxing in the privacy that only a yacht can provide. Stroll along the white beach without worrying about…
Words cannot fully capture the beauty of Balos Beach. Aboard our yachts, you will experience the pristine waters of this stunning western point of Chania, close to the beach yet far from the crowds. Enjoy a day under the Cretan sun, swimming and relaxing in the privacy that only a yacht can provide. Stroll along the white beach without worrying about losing your sunbed, as it is safely secured on the boat! Whether sunbathing by day or “star-bathing” by night, an exclusive sailing experience is guaranteed.
During the two stops, anchored a short distance from the shore, you will have the chance to savor delicious Cretan snacks, a homemade lunch featuring Greek salads and fruit salads, and an open bar with wine, beverages, and soft drinks while you swim and unwind under the Greek sun.
If the pick-up option is selected, pick-ups are available from Chania and locations en route to Kissamos. There are no pick-ups from other regions of Crete or villages further from Chania.
Location
Sailing Cruises Chania
Getting into Kissamos port, continue straight ahead. On your left you will pass a church and, on your right, you will see the ferries. Continue straight ahead and at the end of the road turn right to the North harbour arm. Our catamaran is the one that says "Sailing Cruises Chania' on the must!
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(35 Ratings)
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Nancy_t
Jul 16, 2025
Luxurious Adventure Cruise - The family that guides this trip to Balos is very welcoming and kind, thinking of every need travelers may have. The boat is beautiful, providing shade, comfort, and privacy. From welcoming us with coffee or a drink, to a delicious lunch, the crew provided above and beyond service to us. We absolutely appreciated the thoughtfulness and, of course, the destinations were incredible to visit. One tip: plan to leave earlier to get to the dock before departure than you may expect, as traffic can delay you by 15-20 minutes. You can drive right up to the catamaran at the end of the dock, if you let the parking attendants know. Don’t miss this trip with a lovely family and plenty of adventure and luxury.
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Jacob_b
Jul 14, 2025
Very fun experience,... - Very fun experience, water was beautiful and the crew were very friendly. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip. We expected something simple like a sandwich for lunch but they made us an incredible assortment of food. We were pleasantly surprised by this, it was actually some of the best food that we had in Crete.
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Michael_b
Jul 13, 2025
Wonderful afternoon boat trip - Great time exploring and seeing different beaches. We loved Balos, absolutely stunning and worth the trip. The boat ride was a lot of fun, plenty of space with good food and drink. The staff was wonderful and we really enjoyed the day!
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Cinsmythe
Jul 1, 2025
Best Excursion!!! - This was a highlight of our trip. My family of four took this excursion and from start to finish we had no complaints and absolutely loved the crew that made this excursion memorable. They are a super friendly crew who want to make your trip as memorable as possible. I reached out with a question prior to departing and received an immediate helpful response. Our lunch was a homemade traditional Greek meal that was so good! We had a homemade cocktail at the end of the trip. The captain was interested in how we wanted to spend our time. Absolutely worh the cost! Thank you to Sailing Cruises Chania!
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Cindy_s
Jun 21, 2025
Top Notch Excursion - This was a wonderful excursion. The crew was top notch. We had questions before departure that were immediately answered in detail. The captain and two crew members were so friendly and were there to make this the best day for us which it was. There were ancis on board when we arrived, lunch was a home cooked meal that was delicious and fruit snacks as the tail end of the trip with a nice afternoon cocktail. The destinations were beautiful. I used the snorkeling gear and paddle board. I seriously have no complaints and my family and I laughed, lounged and enjoyed every minute of excursion. Top notch! Thank you"Sailing Cruises Chania" for making this a memorable day!
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Asmusm2025
Jun 18, 2025
Great time, great crew! - We spent a wonderful day on board. Cpt. Jannis and his second hand George sailed us safely (nice waves at 4-5Bft) to Gramvousa, where we enjoyed snorkeling, (SU)Paddling. After 1 1/2hrs of fun we crossed over to Balos, where we spent another hour discovering the lagoon. While Janis showed great seamanship, George shined with his short and funny history lectures about Crete and Gramvousa. The third member of the crew, Nena, who ran the service on the boat in a super friendly and welcoming way, completed this nice team, and made us enjoy every minute.
Thanks a lot - for a very nice day of fun.
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Susan_p
Jun 17, 2025
Great family boat day with excellent staff! - We had an amazing boat day! The crew was wonderful. They went out of their way to give us great food and fun with their boat toys. They were great with my kids. We fist went to Gramvousa to avoid the crowds and then on to Balos, which was amazing. The boat had options for swimming, taking you to the beach in a dingy, or playing around the boat with floats and paddles. It was a lovely day and so much better than taking the giant boat with all the crowds.
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D1508mncherylb
Jun 13, 2025
Brilliant catamaran trip to Balos - Fabulous day to Balos with a welcoming informative and friendly crew. Thank you Nena for a lovely lunch, plenty of drinks, snacks and fruit. The water was amazing for swimming, we had plenty of time to get in the water and walk around. I would highly recommend this company. Yes you pay more than the ferry boats but SO worth it !!
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M00nfrog68
May 25, 2025
Unforgettable Catamaran Experience - Our catamaran tour was hands down one, if not THE BEST, of the highlights of our trip to Greece! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, communicated and incredibly enjoyable. Natassa was professional, thorough and prompt in all communications arranging our excursion. The crew, Panos, Yannis and George, were warm, knowledgeable, and made us feel welcome the moment we stepped aboard. They were the perfect hosts the entire day!
The catamaran itself was spacious, clean, and very comfortable, with plenty of room to relax and soak in the stunning Cretan coastline. Our excursion took us to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island. The crew tendered us from the catamaran to the shore of both locations.
Lunch was a delicious Cretan meal served onboard—fresh, local ingredients prepared beautifully, accompanied by refreshing drinks. It was the perfect way to enjoy the views and unwind. Refreshing aperols were served to us on the sail back.
If you're visiting Crete and want a truly memorable day on the water, I can’t recommend Sailing, Exploring and Mountain Creta enough. It was a magical experience we’ll never forget!
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Lorenzav928
Jul 17, 2025
Journey to a heavenly sea!!! - Beautiful excursion to the dream destinations reached and very pleasant journey , pampered and looked after all the time, with kindness and great hospitality! I would have preferred to spend a little more time on the beach of Balos, otherwise nothing to criticize! Thank you guys!!
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