Balos Lagoon Kissamos Shared Sailboat Tour Experience

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

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By our sailing boats "Izabela" and "Poseidon" we organise day cruises to Gramvousa and Balos. Our journey starts from Kissamos Port. After about 90 minutes of cruising, we will reach our first destination, the lagoon of Balos, one of the most beautiful beaches over the Europe. The turquoise water invites you to swimming and snorkeling. We will spend next two hours there, while you can enjoy the beach and relax. We will have a pleasure to offer you traditional and light Cretan lunch on board. Our next stop is the island of Imeri Gramvousa. There you can enjoy the beautiful beach and take a bath in the crystal clear water.

On top of the island, you will find an old Venetian Castle. The views from there are really breath taking. Then we will head back. Anytime that the wind will be enough we will be experience sailing. On board you have for your disposal a cabin to rest or sleep, bathroom with shower. We provide snorkeling equipment. Ofered drinks are water, soft drinks, beer and wine.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Soda/Pop

Bottled water

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Very tasty lunch of local specialties.

Beer and wine.

Towels

Gratuities

What To Expect

Balos Lagoon

Balos Lagoon is a place of great natural beauty with Crystal clear tourqoise waters. One of the most beautiful beaches in Crete and not only.

2 hours • Admission Included

There you can enjoy the beautiful beach and snorkel around the shipwreck. For those who would like to take a chance of catching beautiful photos of Balos Lagoon, there is also the opportunity to climb up at the top of Gramvousa. Above the island, built at the rock, you will find old Venetian Castle, one of the most famous in Crete. The views from there are really breath taking.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Balos Lagoon Kissamos Shared Sailboat Tour Experience

Reviews

5.00

10 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

My husband and I had an...
Jashanjot S,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My husband and I had an amazing experience. Our tour guides were George and Christopher. Both of them were great. It felt well organized and we had enough time at each location to not feel rushed. There was just one other couple on the tour who happened to be fantastic company. We found the smaller group setting made the tour feel more special/private. We saw a few big ferries docking people and it just did not look appealing. Imagine being cramped up against so many other people at the end of the day on one of those. We arrived to Gramvousa just a little bit prior to the big ferry arriving there. For a short period of time we felt as though we had that entire area to ourselves. We were able to go 3/4 of the way uphill to the fort to see the beautiful view of waters below. By the time we made our way down and got into the water, a big ferry was unloading people and all you see is loads of people making a dash for the hike up the fort. Spend the extra money if you can and enjoy it this way. That was a worthwhile memory created and I highly recommend this tour company.
Love it
Iara W,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was amazing, really nice experience! Everyone was super nice, amazinnngggg food!!! Amazing beaches as well
Great boat trip with the family
Joseph A,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We enjoyed this boat trip very much. Having 8 people on the boat was so much nicer than a massive tourist ship. Our captain Cristos was great and made sure we had everything we needed. We even got to have the sail out when the wind picked up! The food was good and the wine was great. Very very fun comfortable day sailing!
Excellent experience in all respects
florencecX873JV,
Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent day, good balance between swimming, sailing and walking, arrival in Gramvoussa before the crowd, very good meal, attentive crew.
Amazing Balos
Lachlan M,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A beautiful boat. Great beaches and a neat sail in. Wavy in one spot only. Leave time to find the boat- best to call when you arrive !
It was a truly wonderful...
Katalin H,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a truly wonderful tour! The food was absolutely delicious, and the captain was very informative. We highly recommend this to anyone who wishes to experience the beauty of Crete.
Lovely day at sea
Z7201PUidab,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Me and my partner had a great day on the boat together with amazing people and a really nice captain! The destinations were beautiful with just enough time on each to sunbathe, swim and discover. The food was very tasty and you got generous drinks. Really recommend!
Perfect Day at Sea with an Amazing Captain!
Dream474827,
Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This sailboat trip to Balos Lagoon was absolutely unforgettable! The boat itself was beautiful, clean, and very comfortable, making the journey relaxing from start to finish. Our captain was truly exceptional — friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Sailing across the crystal-clear waters to Balos Lagoon felt like a dream. The scenery was breathtaking, with turquoise waters and stunning coastal views. I especially appreciated the smooth sailing and the chance to swim in such a peaceful, natural paradise. The entire experience felt personal and well-organised, and I could truly feel the passion and care the team puts into making this tour special. I loved every moment and would happily join this sailboat trip again. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a perfect day in Crete!
Great tour! Highlight of...
Lorena M,
Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour! Highlight of the trip! the boat was great and we loved Balos Lagoon. Lunch was great too!
Great trip to Balos and...
Colby G,
Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great trip to Balos and Gramvoussa. Captain and crew were great, as was the boat. The water was amazing. Watching the people walk up the hill to where the cars parked above Balos made the trip even better.