Boat Trip from Falasarna to the Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa
4.9()
Activity
Motorboat
Languages
English, French, Italian, Greek, Portuguese
Included
Drinks
Minimum age
No age restrictions
Meeting place
Limeniskos - Falasarna
We meet at our office at Falasarna Port, where the sign says 'Falassarna Activities Meeting Point' (Λιμενίσκος 734 00, Greece)
Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
Details
By choosing our boat trip from Falasarna to the Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, you will visit one of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Crete. Let yourself be enchanted by these landscapes of unspoilt nature and spend a few hours relaxing.
We will depart from Falasarna Port, where our staff will be waiting for you on board the boat to give you a few hours of carefreeness and fun. We will then begin our trip in these turquoise and transparent waters, surrounded by a long white sandy beach. After about 30 minutes of navigation, we will arrive at the Balos Lagoon, a nature reserve described by many as a paradise on earth. It is a lagoon formed by a tongue of sand separating it from the bay of the same name. Here we will make a stop of about 1 hour, where you can take a refreshing swim and admire the surrounding landscape.
Resuming navigation, the next destination will be Gramvousa, an archipelago consisting of two small uninhabited islets with a landscape that is very rocky and wild. Here there is a second swimming stop of about 1 hour, where you can once again dive into these wonderful waters. After the stop, it will then be time to return to our starting point.Highlights
- Explore the Balos Lagoon and the islets of Gramvousa
- Two swimming stops including one at one of Europe's most beautiful beachesItinerary
- Falasarna Beach
- Balos Lagoon (swimming stop of about 1 hour)
- Gramvousa (swimming stop of about 1 hour)
- Falasarna BeachHow to get there
We meet 15 minutes before departure at our office at Falasarna Port, next to the sign 'Falassarna Activities Meeting Point'. If you arrive by car, there is a free car park nearby. At the end of our trip, we return to our starting point.Characteristics of the boat
- Number of passengers: 17
- Sun-protected area (sun shade available on request)
- RestroomsIncluded services
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (water, lemonade, beer)Bring along
- Swimsuit
- Beach towel
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat
- Snorkeling equipmentGood to know
- Not accessible to wheelchairs
- Not accessible to strollers
- Small size pets allowed
- You can bring your own food and drinks on board
*Until the new measures for visiting Balos are implemented by the Environmental Services, the ship will approach Balos and anchor 100 meters off the coast. Swimming and snorkeling are prohibited inside the lagoon but can be done outside.
This speedboat day trip from Falassarna to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa is a guest favorite, with nearly all reviewers giving it a top rating. The main highlight is the small-group experience, which avoids the crowds from larger ferries. Guests love the fun, fast ride on the speedboat and consistently praise the friendly, knowledgeable captains. The tour is called the perfect way to see the area's "absolutely beautiful" landscape. While a few wished for more time at the stops, the overall experience is considered outstanding value for a more personal adventure.
A superb experience! The places we visited were magnificent, and it was worth paying a little extra to experience it away from the hordes of tourists disgorged by the large cruise ships. Balos is very crowded, but in Gramvousa, you arrive before everyone else, so you can really enjoy it.
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Guillermo · CoupleArgentina · July 2026
Excellent tour, personalized and very professional. Amazing places.
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Can I bring my dog or pet?
Yes, you can bring small pets on board.
Can I bring my own food & drinks?
Yes, you are welcome to bring your own food and drinks on board.
How long is the boat trip?
The trip lasts a little over 3 hours, including two 1-hour stops for swimming.
Can we swim during the trip?
Yes, the trip includes two 1-hour swimming stops at Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa. Please note that in Balos, swimming is only allowed outside the lagoon, about 100 meters from the coast.
What is included in the price?
The price includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks like water, lemonade, and beer.
What should I bring with me?
You should bring a swimsuit, a beach towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and snorkeling equipment.
Where is the meeting point?
You should meet the crew 15 minutes before departure at the office at Falasarna Port, next to the sign 'Falassarna Activities Meeting Point'.
Is there parking available at the meeting point?
Yes, there is a free car park available near the meeting point.
How many people can be on the boat?
The boat can accommodate a maximum of 17 passengers.
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