About this activity
Discover Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon on this cruise from Crete. Enjoy beautiful scenery, swim in the clear water, and visit the old Venetian castle of Gramvousa Fortress for panoramic views.
- Explore the uninhabited island of Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon.
- Visit Gramvousa Fortress for incredible panoramic views.
- Enjoy swimming in crystal-clear waters and relaxing on the beach of Balos Lagoon.
- Discover the breathtaking natural beauty of western Crete.
Full description
Take a cruise from Kissamos Port to Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon. See cliffs, beaches, and crystal-clear water, and visit Gramvousa Fortress for stunning vistas.
Meet your driver outside your Crete hotel and head to Kissamos Port to board your ship. Cruise for about an hour in the bay, passing Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon, rugged cliffs, and secluded beaches. Finally, sail between Gramvousa Island and Cape Vouxa at the end of the bay.
Arrive at the small port of Gramvousa and enjoy the magical environment created by nature, legends, and history. See the beach with a shipwreck and the famous castle of Gramvousa, which is the highest point on the island. Alternatively, you can swim in the area next to the Church of Agioi Apostoloi.
After a stop at Gramvousa, get back on the boat to head to Balos Lagoon. Choose to swim in the turquoise water, relax on the pink sandy beach, or admire the natural beauty of rocks and cliffs. Then, rest at the beach before heading back.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Ferry tickets
- Russian and English speaking escort
- Food and drinks
- Municipality fee: €1
Meeting And Pickup
Pick-up and drop-off at hotel entrances or meeting points are within a short walking distance. Confirmation of the exact departure time will be received the evening before the tour.
Available from regions: Malia, Stalida, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Analipsi, Kato Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Heraklion, Ammoudara (Heraklion), Ligaria, Agia Pelagia, Fodele, Bali, Panormo, Lavris, Skaleta, Stavromenos, Pigianos Kampos, Adelianos Kampos, Rethymno, Pirgos, Paralia Kourna, Georgioupolis.
Important information
- The tour starts at 10:00 in the morning (the start time of the tour may sometimes vary).
- Pickup from the hotel is between 5:00 and 9:00, depending on the distance of the hotel from the starting point of the excursion.
- Returning to hotels is between 19:00 and 22:30, depending on the distance of the hotel from the ending point of the excursion.
- What to bring: Comfortable shoes, Swimwear, Towel, Sunscreen, Water, Beachwear, Cash.
- The group is multilingual. Information on the bus in English and Russian.
- Infants must sit with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seats.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 48 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Super leuk
Het was een hele mooie Ervaring.. alleen de rotsen was iets minder in het water. Super mooi Blauwe water En onze gids Lilly was heel lief En erg behulpzaam. En kon als goed goed uitleggen over de historie Gramvousa enz
Wycieczka była super, Balos i Gramvousa musisz koniecznie zobaczyć jeśli jesteś na Krecie. Odbiór z hotelu był o dokładnie tej samej godzinie o której dostaliśmy informacje na mailu (6:25) kierowca bardzo doświadczony, miły i uprzejmy. Nasza przewodniczka LILY była bardzo miła, opowiadała nam w trakcie jazdy autokarem historie wyspy Gramvousa i ogólnie o wycieczce. Troszczyła się o nas na statku udzielając wskazówek odnośnie posiłków itp. Sam rejs promem był super, w tym czasie (29 wrzesień – było już mniej zwiedzających wiec spokojnie wystarczyło dla wszystkich miejsca, nie było sporych kolejek do jedzenia itp. Widoki były przecudowne, warto to zobaczyć na żywo. W trakcie powrotu organizator kontaktował się z naszymi hotelami i ustalał czy zdążymy na kolacje bądź prosił o przyszykowanie do pokoju. Baaardzo nam się to spodobało, czuliśmy się zaopiekowani 24/h. My wrocilismy o 21.30, ale zdążyliśmy zjeść w restauracji. Ogólne wrażenia : bardzo super ! Polecam wszystkim ❤️