From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town Visit
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Activity
Motorboat
Languages
German, English, French
Meeting places
Heraklion - Kokkini Chani
At the bus stop N.2 in front of Arina Beach Resort (Kokkini Chani, Ηράκλειο 715 00)
Heraklion, Bust Stop Hotel Marilena / Hotel Agapi
At the bust stop between Hotel Marilena and Hotel Agapi (Λεωφ. Ανδρέα Παπανδρέου 173, Ηράκλειο 714 14)
Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
Details
Discover Balos on a magical cruise to Crete’s west end, with crystal waters and white sands. Then explore Chania’s charming alleys and iconic Venetian harbor — all in one unforgettable day!
Start your adventure with a convenient pickup from Heraklion or nearby areas. Relax on a comfortable bus ride to Kasteli Port, located on the western side of Crete. Depending on your hotel’s location, the journey takes around 4 hours. A short 20-minute stop will be made along the way for restrooms, refreshments, and snacks.
1st Stop: Kasteli Port (around 4 hours from Heraklion)
Arrive at Kasteli, the departure point for your boat trip to the Gramvousa Peninsula and Balos Lagoon. Get ready for an unforgettable 5-hour cruise!
2nd Stop: Cruise to Balos Lagoon
Sail along the impressive Gramvousa Peninsula and see the historic fortress before arriving at the stunning Balos Lagoon. Enjoy plenty of time for swimming in the crystal-clear waters, walking on the golden sand beach, and exploring the unique natural surroundings.
3rd Stop: Return to Kasteli (end of cruise)
After a memorable experience at Balos, the boat will return to Kasteli port. Your bus will be waiting to take you to the final stop of the day: Chania.
4th Stop: Chania (2 hours)
Explore the charming town of Chania, famous for its picturesque old town and stunning Venetian harbor. Enjoy 2 hours of free time to stroll through the quaint streets, visit local shops, or relax at a seaside café.
End of the tour – Return to resorts:
After your visit to Chania, relax on the return bus trip to Heraklion. Drop-off time will vary depending on traffic and your hotel location.Highlights
- Board a boat and sail to Gramvousa and Balos
- Enjoy relaxing moments on the exotic Balos Lagoon
- Explore the vibrant town of Chania, its famous old harbor, and admire the Venetian architecture
Itinerary
- Departure from one of the pick-up location
- Kasteli
- Balos Lagooon
- Kasteli
- Chania
- Return to the starting pointHow to get there
We meet at the meeting point 30 minutes before the starting time. There, our bus will pick-you up to bring you directly to the port from where our trips starts. At the end of the trip, we return to our starting point and bring you back to the same place from where we picked you up.Characteristics of the boat
- Number of passengers: 300 to 1000 passengers (depending on the boat)
- Bar/restaurant (with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages), payment with cash only
- Sun-protected area
- Restrooms Included services
- Transportation in air-conditioned buses
- Professional driver
- Tour guide
- Boat tickets (day cruise)
- Entrance fee to the natural park of Balos
- All applicable taxes
- Liability insurance coverage by ALLIANZ
Not Included
- The boat’s restaurant and snack bar will be open throughout the cruise, offering meals and refreshments for purchase (lunch not included in the tour price
- UmbrellasAdditional services
- We offer pick-up from various locations, including hotels and nearby bus stops.Bring along
- Swimsuit
- Beach towel
- Sun protection
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
- BackpackGood to know
- Suitable for children of all ages, pregnant women and the elderly
- Accessible to strollers
- Accessible to wheelchairs
- No pets allowed
- Payment at our bar is possible with cash only
- Our restaurant on board is opened between 12pm and 5pm
* Please note that the itinerary of this trip may be adjusted in accordance with environmental regulations, which are subject to change in order to protect the natural park of Balos. Should any modifications occur, travelers will be informed in advance of the trip.
Great excursion.
They picked us up at the hotel, but it took us an hour to pick up from each hotel, which was quite tiring because it was followed by a 2.5-hour drive.
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Eliane · CoupleFrance · September 2024
Superb day, magnificent, absolutely to do and Cretan Odyssey are really very serious both in terms of support and the friendliness of the bus driver and the guide
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Marta · FamilySpain · August 2023
Everything is great and the food on the boat is quite good
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