Balos Beach and Gramvousa island shared group Sailing Cruise
Overview
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8 hours
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Set sail on Boat STELLA for an unforgettable journey across the sparkling waters of the Aegean Sea with a shared group program cruise to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island. Departing from Kissamos Port, this sailing adventure offers the perfect blend of relaxation, exploration, and authentic Cretan flavors.
Move to the hot spots at the Lagoon of Balos and Gramvousa Island when it is less crowded and avoid the big ferries.
Explore the magic world of sailing with the help of an experienced crew.
Swimming in privacy around the boat and not at the crowd beach
As you bask in the serenity of this paradise, indulge in the Magic Gastronomic of Simplicity in a delicious traditional Cretan lunch freshly prepared onboard
keep your staff and change your dressing at inside cabins
out side sitting area well protected with tents and spray hood.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
not recommended for people with mobility problems
What To Expect
Kissamos
We start the sailing trip from the Kissamos Port. We set up the sails and if we found wind you can feel the freedom during you sail with the power of the wind. On the way you can see the peninsula Gramvousa and the caves and near the cape you see the dramatic steep cliffs. When we pass the Cape we turn to the south and then present the Gramvousa Island and after the Lagoon of Balos.
Gramvousa
At Gramvousa Island we anchor and it is the time for the first swimming. During our staying at Gramvousa Island we have time to snorkeling and swimming, to Visit the Castle of Gramvousa Island and enjoying a fresh completed meal cooked on board.
Options
Balos Beach and Gramvousa island shared group Sailing Cruise
What‘s Included
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Lunch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Aristotle Onassis Wanna-B
Navigate733123,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vasilis captains the beautiful 49 ft sailing sloop the Electra. As owner and operator, Vasilis takes great pride in ensuring guests have a fantastic full day experience. The yacht is so clean you can eat off the decks and being new, it's fitted with all the safety and comfort amenities that you can imagine. Vasilis knows when the ferry boats dock and unload, so he ensures to schedule the day's journey to be one-step ahead of the crowds. If you want to feel like a distant heir to Aristotle Onassis and have a first class Crete sailing experience, then book this tour with Vasilis aboard the Electra.
One of the highlights of our trip
adventravell,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience with great crew!!! This was one of the highlights of our 3 week trip to Greece. Highly recommend. Would go again on another trip to Crete.
Amazing experience in Crete
942swetap,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing experience and one of our favorites of the trip. Vasilis was suggested from a friend who used him for her family trip. Vasilis carefully crafted a day where we essentially had balos and garmvousa beach to ourselves. The food on the boat was excellent. His humour was great and he provided beverages for all of us. I would 100 percent use him again.his semi private boats are limited to 8 so you get an intimate experience. Book ahead as he fills up !
Best Day in Crete
Stephanie F,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the best birthday vacation I have ever had with my two friends and thank you to Luis and Thennis not sure if that's how their name is spelled but they were amazing and their cooking was truly amazing they made everything so special we had such an amazing time!!
Beautiful day, trip...
Christelle D,Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful day, very pleasant trip. The lunch was very good. I recommend if you like swimming and sailing on a voikier.
Beautiful sail in Western Crete
BossLadyTravels246,Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Terrific day sailing with an experienced and thoughtful crew. The beaches were beautiful and the home cooked lunch was incredible. Bring some extra adult beverages with you if you are looking to have a drink or two before lunch. Definitely recommend!
Best Vacation Ever!
Jennifer M,Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Do not pass on this experience if in Crete. This was the best vacation day I have ever had. The boat was beautiful. The crew Themos and Jo were great hosts, very skilled and friendly. The meal served for lunch was delicious and better than most restaurant food I’ve had in Greece.. The two beach destinations were absolutely beautiful.. We had a blast, hiking, snorkeling and exploring.. 10/10!
Great yacht experience
Oskars B,Aug 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommended. At the time of booking there were no reviews on Viator but there were some in Tripadvisor and the website seemed legit. Good choice to book for sure. Vasilis was our friendly skipper with his niece and yacht Izabela, we were a friendly group of six people sharing the trip. Good pace for full day trip, avoid the very large and crowded ship that goes to Balos, or the land route. Plenty of time to swim, visit Gramvousa fortress and Balos beach, while having lunch and snacks on the yacht. In particular great as there were not many similar options from Kissamos, you either have to take the large ship or rent full yacht, which for a couple is not efficient. So we were very satisfied. Note that the starting point in Viator app has been marked in Kissamos center for some reason, while it is actually in Kissamos port, just on the right hand side, so should plan extra 10 mins or so driving from Kissamos. No issue parking car, but can be a bit of traffic jam in the evening as everyone finishes their day in the port. Our drive back to Chania took about 55 mins.
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