Balos and Gramvousa Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with Meals Chania

Overview

This small-group catamaran cruise turns a visit to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa island into a relaxed day of sailing, swimming and good food. On the default option we collect you from set points between Georgioupoli and Kissamos and bring you to Kissamos port, where a modern sailing catamaran with sunbeds and shaded lounges welcomes no more than 25 guests with coffee, tea and a breakfast bowl. You arrive at Balos early to swim and snorkel before the crowds, then sail to Gramvousa for more swimming or the climb to its Venetian fortress, with a Greek lunch served on board. Paddleboards, snorkel gear and floats are ready to use, and water, soft drinks, coffee and tea are unlimited. It suits couples, families and friends.

Highlights

• Small-group sailing on a modern catamaran with no more than 25 guests
• Early arrival at Balos Lagoon to swim before the crowds
• Swim, snorkel or climb to the Venetian fortress on Gramvousa island
• Welcome breakfast bowl, light brunch and a generous Greek lunch on board
• Unlimited water, soft drinks, coffee and tea
• Snorkelling gear, stand-up paddleboards and floats included
• Round-trip transfer from set points between Georgioupoli and Kissamos

Itinerary

1. Pickup in the Chania areaEarly pickup from set points between Georgioupoli and Kissamos; we confirm your time the day before.
2. Welcome at Kissamos portAbout 15 minutes of welcome drinks, breakfast bowl and safety briefing before the 08:30 departure.
3. Sail to Balos LagoonAbout 1 hour 30 minutes of sailing along the Gramvousa peninsula.
4. Balos LagoonAbout 1 hour 40 minutes to swim, snorkel and paddleboard, with a tender boat to the shore.
5. Gramvousa island and lunchShort sail to Gramvousa, then about 1 hour 40 minutes to swim or climb to the fortress, with lunch on board.
6. Return to Kissamos and transferAbout 1 hour 30 minutes of sailing back to port, then transfer to your pickup point.

What's included

• Round-trip transfer from set points between Georgioupoli and Kissamos
• Small-group sailing on a modern catamaran with sunbeds and shaded lounges (up to 25 guests)
• Welcome espresso, tea and fruit-infused water with a breakfast bowl
• Light brunch and Greek lunch with meat, seafood and vegetable dishes
• Unlimited water, soft drinks, coffee and tea
• Swim and snorkel stops at Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa island
• Snorkelling gear, paddleboards and floats
• English-speaking crew, life jackets, toilet and outdoor shower on board

Not suitable for

• Pregnant women
• People with pre-existing medical conditions
• People with reduced mobility (please ask us first)

Meeting point

On the default option we pick you up early in the morning from set points in Kissamos, Kolymbari, Maleme, Gerani, Platanias, Agia Marina, Chania, Souda, Kalathas, Stavros, Kalami, Kalyves, Georgioupoli or Kournas beach, and confirm the exact time the day before. If you choose the port option, be at Kissamos port (Trachilos) 20 minutes before the 08:30 departure: port rules mean the boat cannot wait.

Important information

• Send each guest's full name, date of birth, passport or ID number and nationality after booking: the port authority requires them
• Bring swimwear, a towel, a sun hat, sunscreen and a passport or ID (a copy is accepted)
• The Gramvousa fortress entry ticket is not included
• Tell us about dietary needs; halal meat cannot be guaranteed, but vegetable dishes are always served
• The cruise depends on the weather and may be rescheduled or cancelled in strong wind
• If you are pregnant, travelling with a child under 2 or prone to seasickness, ask us before booking
• Pets, smoking indoors and unaccompanied minors are not allowed; please do not touch marine life