The best locations for boat trip near Platanias are Chania, Kolymvari and Kissamos. In the area of Platanias you can find even more boat trip locations. Chania is the closest boat trip location and is 11 km away from Platanias. You can reach it in about 21 min by car.
"The entire trip was very good. 3 adults and 2 children had a lot of fun with the captain and his crew. The short excursion is only recommended."Matthias, November 1, 2023
"It was a beautiful day. The captain and the crew are very nice and also an excellent guide to discover these 2 small islands surrounded by nature. I recommend it to everyone, even families especially those who love to swim."CRISTINA, August 20, 2023
Private Boat Trip to Menies and Chironisia from North-West CreteJoin us for a day filled with swimming and snorkeling at Crete's most beautiful beaches and caves! We start our boat trip to Menies and Chironisia from either Chania or Kolymvari, depending on what is most convenient for you. Here you will be able to enjoy some gorgeous untouched places of nature before we move on to Menies Beach. This private beach is quiet and gives you the perfect opportunity to swim, snorkel, and enjoy the sun. Back on the boat, we will serve you some snacks and drinks as we cruise towards our second stop at Chironisia. Upon arrival, you will see the impressive caves, that you can explore with the snorkeling equipment that we provide. After visiting the caves, we can take you to a few other secret beaches in the area. When the tour comes to an end, we will safely take you back to the port where you departed. Highlights - Swimming stop at Menies Beach - Snorkeling stop at the secret caves of Chironisia - Comfortable private RIB boat with professional skipper Departure & Return We meet at the old port of Chania, or at Kolymvari port, 15 minutes before departure. After the tour, we will bring you back to the point where you started. Characteristics of the boat - Capacity of the boat: 3 to 9, depending on the boat - Type: RIB boat - Sun-protected area - Pets allowed - No restrooms - Accessible to wheelchairs upon request (to be arranged after booking) Included services - Snacks & drinks (soft drinks, water and beer) - Snorkeling equipment Additional services - Fishing equipment, upon request for a surcharge of €200 - Drone, upon request for a surcharge Good to know The order of the itinerary and the duration of the stops may vary depending on the tour you choose and the weather conditions.
From 340€
Private Boat Trip to Menies, Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon from KolymvariStep on board one of our private RIB boats, and enjoy a day at sea together with your friends or family! Our boat trip to Menies, Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon departs from the port of Kolymvari, and our kind skipper will steer the boat towards our first destination: Balos Lagoon. We will stop here, so you can lay down on the white sand beach and enjoy the bright blue sea. We then make our way to Gramvousa, where we can visit a Venetian castle, and admire an old shipwreck that ran aground on the beach. When our break here comes to an end, we will head to our third stop: Menies. This beach is well known for its turquoise waters and ancient ruins. You can go for a swim, and explore the underwater life with snorkeling equipment we provide. On our way back to Kolymvari, the skipper will take you past a few more private beaches and caves where you can enjoy peaceful moments and make some good holiday memories! Highlights - Swimming stops at Balos Lagoon, Gramvousa and Menies Beach - Visit of private beaches and remote caves - Comfortable private RIB boat with professional skipper Departure & Return We meet at the port of Kolymvari 15 minutes before departure. After approximately 7 hours, we will take you back to the same point. Characteristics of the boat - Capacity of the boat: 6 to 10, depending on the boat - Type: RIB boat - Sun-protected area - Pets allowed - No restrooms (except for Theofanis & Odysseas) - Accessible to wheelchairs upon request (to be arranged after booking) Included services - Theofanis or Odysseas : pasta salad, spinach pie, soft drinks and beers - Pegasus : soft drinks, beers, traditional sandwich - Snorkeling equipment, upon request Additional services - Fishing equipment, upon request for a surcharge of €200 - Drone, upon request for a surcharge - BBQ, upon request for a surchage of €25 per person
"Very pleasant boat trip and a fairly sunny day for November 1st. We were able to swim in the Balos lagoon, then go up to the Gramvousa citadel. Beautiful day !"Caroline, November 1, 2023
From 19€
Private Boat Trip from Kissamos to Elafonisi Beach & Kedrodasos with ApéritifFor unique natural sights, our private boat trip from Kissamos to Elafonisi Beach and Kedrodasos is the perfect choice. During the course of the day, you will receive the exclusive attention of the skipper, with whom you can arrange swimming stops, and you will have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious typical apéritif offered on board. All the prerequisites are in place for a memorable experience. After meeting at the port of Kissamos, we will head for our first stop, the unmistakable beach of Elafonisi. We recommend that you do not forget your camera, as the pinkish hues of the shoreline that awaits us are a true natural spectacle, the ideal subject for your photographs. This beach owes its pink colour to the myriad of red and pink shells pulverised by the sea, and has preserved a timeless charm over the years, as well as a unique ecosystem thanks to the protection of this environmental zone. We will then head to the beach of Kedrodasos, a paradisiacal corner of Crete, where the white sand separates the turquoise of the sea from the lush forest in which the beach is set, in an incredible natural palette of colours. Once we have explored the seabed and the surrounding waters, we will slowly return to the port of Kissamos, but not before enjoying a pleasant typical apéritif offered on board. Highlights - Exclusive boat trip to explore Elafonisi Beach and Kedrodasos - Customised swimming stops in agreement with the skipper - Typical apéritif offered on board Itinerary - Port of Kissamos - Elafonisi Beach - Kedrodasos - Port of Kissamos How to get there We meet at the port of Kissamos 20 minutes before departure. The meeting point can be reached by car, and there are free car parks nearby. Characteristics of the boats - Number of passengers: 4, 7 or 9 (depending on the boat) - Sun-protected area - No restrooms - Fresh water shower (depending on boat) Included services - Typical apéritif offered on board (cold meats, cheeses, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) - Snorkeling equipment Bring along - Sun hat - Swimsuit - Beach towel - Sunscreen Good to know - Accessible to wheelchairs - Accessible to strollers - Pets allowed - If you wish, you may bring food and drinks on board
From 1550€
Private Boat Trip from Kissamos to Menies with ApéritifWith our private boat trip from Kissamos to Menies you will have access to a totally relaxing experience, which you can share with your friends and family with the attention of our skipper exclusively for you. Between customisable swimming stops, unique colours and our typical apéritif offered on board, we are sure you will have an unforgettable trip. After departing from Kissamos, we will cruise to Menies and its beach, an idyllic setting where nature reigns supreme. Menies is renowned for the multitude of activities that can be enjoyed here: whether it is discovering the ruins of an ancient temple just a few steps from the beach, or exploring the rich depths of the blue sea, you will keep indelible memories. At the end of our stop in Menies, we will return to Kissamos, but not before enjoying the delicious typical apéritif offered on board. Highlights - Exclusive boat trip to explore Menies - Customised swimming stops in agreement with the skipper - Typical apéritif offered on board How to get there We meet at the port of Kissamos 20 minutes before departure. The meeting point can be reached by car, and there are free car parks nearby. Characteristics of the boats - Number of passengers: 4, 7 or 9 (depending on the boat) - Sun-protected area - No restrooms - Fresh water shower (depending on boat) Included services - Typical apéritif offered on board (cold meats, cheeses, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) - Snorkeling equipment Bring along - Sun hat - Swimsuit - Beach towel - Sunscreen Good to know - Accessible to wheelchairs - Accessible to strollers - Pets allowed - If you wish, you may bring food and drinks on board
From 400€
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"Very pleasant boat trip and a fairly sunny day for November 1st. We were able to swim in the Balos lagoon, then go up to the Gramvousa citadel. Beautiful day !"
Explore the stunning Bay of Kissamos with this boat trip to Balos and Gramvousa that will take you to the best spots of Crete. We depart from the port of Kissamos and sail for one hour, passing through cliffs and secluded beaches that meet the Mediterranean Sea. You will be amazed by the clear
Join us for a boat trip from Chania to Theodorou with a live mermaid show and experience the wonders of the underwater world. Come aboard the Stella, our glass bottomed boat and enjoy the views while we head to Theodorou, the famous "kri-kri" island. As we approach you will see through the glass
Enjoy an amazing sunset over the horizon with our glass-bottom boat trip to Lazaretta. You can lean back and enjoy the spectacle or dip into the sea while we stop at the coast of Lazaretta. Our trip starts from the historical port of Chania, only a few minutes before the sun sets. Then we steer our
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