Crete · Outdoor

Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island with Transfer and Ferry Tickets

8+ hours Group 40-60 EN · RU
Duration8+ hours
Group size40-60
Tour typeGroup
LanguagesEN · RU

Overview

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.

  • Refresh yourself with a relaxing swim in the crystal-clear waters of Balos Bay.
  • Climb the historic Venetian Fortress on Gramvousa Island and enjoy panoramic views.
  • Feel the wind rustle your hair as you cruise past Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa.
  • Sunbathe on the pink sandy beach at Balos Lagoon or explore a historic shipwreck.
  • Spend the day exploring the famous Balos Lagoon, Balos Bay, and Gramvousa Island.

Your day

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.

Timetable

  • 10.45: Departure from the port of Kissamos.
  • 10.45-11.45: Crossing the bay of Kissamos.
  • 11.45: Arrival at Gramvousa island.
  • 12.00-13.45: Disembarkation. Visit to the Venetian castle. Swimming time.
  • 13.45: Departure from Gramvousa and head to Balos.
  • 14.00: Arrival at Balos.
  • 14.00-16.30: Our boat will anchor about 10 meters off the coast of Balos and stay there for about 2.5 hours for swimming (weather permitting).
  • 16.30: Departure from Balos and head to Kissamos.
  • 17.45: Arrival at Kissamos port.

* During the season, the times and programs may change.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Ferry tickets
  • Russian and English speaking escort
  • Food and drinks
  • Municipality fee: €1

Meeting & pick-up

We will contact you and inform you of the time and place of departure the day before the start of the tour.

Available from: 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

  • 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

Good to know

Available months:

  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 48 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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