From Kissamos Balos And Gramvousa Speedboat Cruise with Drinks
Overview
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5 hours
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Explore the exotic Balos Lagoon and the mesmerizing Gramvousa Island on board the most prestigious Rib boat in Crete. Our journey begins from Kissamos Port. After starting the engines you will experience the thrill of speed cruising trough the Cretan Sea. After about 30 minutes of cruising you will arrive to your first destination, Gramvousa island. The boat will anchor to the closest point possible for you to disembark but keep in mind that you might have to swim/walk a few meters inside the water to reach the land. You will have about 2 hours of free time in the island. After that you will depart for the next exciting destination, Balos Lagoon. The boat will once again anchor as close to the beach as possible and you will be able to swim/walk to the shore or simply enjoy the crystal waters diving from our boat. You will have about 2 hours before departure. Throughout the whole cruise you can enjoy unlimited refreshments from our open ice cooler except during cruising in high speeds.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Beer (available for customers aged from 18 years old or more)
Swim stops
Use of Snorkelling equipment
All Fees and Taxes
Fuel
Pick up & drop off ( if option selected)
Restroom on board
Towels
Tickets to enter Gramvousa fortress
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Gramvousa Beach
You can find Gramvousa’s beach beneath the Venetian fort at Imeri Gramvousa. It’s in the bay area of the southern end of the island. Its white sand and clear waters are welcoming to all the visitors of the island. The water is calm, and relaxing under the tamarisk trees offers a peaceful escape from daily life. The fact that it’s only reachable by boat adds to its exclusivity.
Balos Lagoon
Once graced by Princess Diana and Prince Charles, Balos Lagoon is known for its stunning exotic scenery, wild natural beauty, and breathtaking turquoise waters. The lagoon has turquoise, vivid blue, and exotic white waters. The sand in some places has a dazzling pinkish color because of the millions of crushed shells. As you go further into the sea, beyond the rocks that form the natural boundaries, the water is colder and deeper, ideal for snorkeling. The Natura 2000 program protects Balos Lagoon because of the rare flora and fauna species. Around 400 plant species have been registered in the area. Twenty-five of these species are indigenous to Crete, with three of them only found in Balos. The lagoon accommodates a large number of birds that migrate, feed, and breed here. You will find Eleonora falcons, cormorants, and shags nesting in surrounding caves. The area also acts as a shelter for the protected loggerhead or Caretta-Caretta sea turtle and monk seal.
Options
Pick up & Drop off excluded
Pick up & Drop off Included
Pickup included
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Never seen before!
Kenichi Y,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful beach and see, especially color. The captain is a specialist and helps us a lot. Just one of the concern is that we have to swim certain area to get the land with our stuffs.
Perfect for solo
hu y,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing solo experience! Small group with Sandwich and drinks, 2 spots, lots of free time!!! Balls is amazing as you can imagine!!
We had an amazing time,...
Jameson B,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an amazing time, guide was funny and patient, very knowledgeable, experienced and courteous to us all. Provided food and drink and timed everything perfect. Boat was very comfortable and the amount of other guests was just right and we had a good time with all of them as well! Would definitely book again and will be recommending to others, was a great way to beat the rush to Balos lagoon as the guide promised.
Speedboat Tour
Neil C,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00We took the speedboat tour to Balos beach and Gramvousa. The weather was a bit rough and we were told very well what the conditions were. We advocated to go on the trip some other did not. Boat ride was as advertised but never unsafe. It was about 30 minutes one way. We spend an hour on the historic site and a little over two hours at the beach. We were the first to arrive by boat which gave us maximum time before the large amount of people showed up. Highly recommend the morning tour. Thanks for a great experience.
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