Private Chania Boat Trip: Discover Balos, Gramvousa, and Hidden Beaches in Crete

Embark on a private boat trip in Chania, Crete, and explore the stunning Balos beach, Gramvousa island, hidden beaches, and the protected Thodorou island. Swim in turquoise waters and discover ancient temples.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Balos Lagoon - After jumping onboard, our first stop on this full day trip is Balos beach, a lagoon of outstanding natural beauty located at the far tip of Gramvoussa peninsula, the most western point of Crete. The whole area is been declared a protected area by the Natura 2000 programme and conservation of the area is our top priority
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
Additional Information

Join us as we set off on a day-long expedition, with our initial destination being the stunning Balos beach. Nestled on the furthest edge of the Gramvoussa peninsula, this lagoon boasts unparalleled natural beauty and marks Crete’s most westerly point. Recognised and shielded under the Natura 2000 programme, we are committed to prioritising its…

Location
Akti Enoseos 10
Akti Enoseos
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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P9557utdanielles
Jul 13, 2025
Best birthday boat trip! - What an amazing day! The sites were fantastic and a half day was the perfect amount of time. Our skipper Gregory was the best and made sure everything was comfortable. He even let me play my own music the whole time!
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813coreyr
Jul 2, 2025
Beautiful Way To Experience Crete! - My wife and I went on a private boat trip from Chania and had the most amazing time! There were a few stops along the way at various beaches, and each one was more beautiful than the last. We were provided plenty of drinks and a light lunch, which was perfect. We could not recommend it more!
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Fredshavnjosephine
May 27, 2025
Fantastic private boat trip with own captain - We had a fantastic trip on a private boat with our own captain. We were lucky with the weather and our captain Costas made the trip even better, with his good mood. In addition, his humor fits perfectly to our trio. We visited caves (one we could swim into) and Menies beach where we also could swim. The trip was tailored to our needs and the boat trip was so pleasant. Can highly recommend! We briefly met an English colleague in the office who was just as nice and you could feel there was a good mood among the staff. There was also a large selection of beverages on board (we had purchased an upgrade). 5 stars to Costas and Notos Mare.
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Christophe9568
Oct 12, 2024
Not to be missed. - What a pleasure to meet very friendly and especially hyper professional people. We rented a 300 hp at a more than reasonable Award without shipper. After downloading a Cretan navigation app, a short briefing on dangerous areas and small corners to do then a short 20 minutes sea tour with a skipper, who explains from A to Z the full functioning: dashboard, tanks ... , we were able to enjoy a beautiful day of sailing on Balos and Gramoussa. Thank you to this great team.
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498rolandg
Jun 20, 2024
A wonderful boat trip - This was the second private boat tour from Chania to Balos with Notos Mare. And it is always a dream to go on a tour with the boats and the team from Notos Mare. Luis, our skipper, was very accommodating, took time to answer all questions and brought us back to the port in Chania very safely. We felt safe the whole time. Luis also anticipated our every wish. Whether it was thirst or hunger. I can recommend Notos Mare 100%.
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Wjk4345
May 30, 2024
Amazing family day out with captain louis - What a wonderful amazing day we had on our private boat trip for 4 adults and 2 children. Our captain Louis for the day could not have been more helpful providing interesting information and best spots for anchoring up. Louis was always aware of what was going on around to ensure our safety whilst we sailed in the spacious comfy boat. Food provided was fresh and tasty and there was ample choice of drinks. We truly did make some fabulous family memories. Would definately recommend this company for a boat trip out whilst in crete.
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238jh
May 25, 2024
Balos Lagoon - We had a wonderful time taking a rib boat to Balos Lagoon. As a non-swimmer, it was a little tough for me to walk from the boat to shore in wavy water, but all the others were thrilled. Luis was a wonderful skipper/host. Highly recommend this tour, but be sure to take your jackets and/or towels to keep warm as you sail around Crete! The sea had the most beautiful shades of blue and green.
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Elvistal7
May 21, 2024
Our captain was the best!!! - The boat was spotless, the snacks and drinks were very good, our captain was very knowledgable and accommodating. We had a wonderful time and we will book Notos Mare again for July and I'm sure other future trips.
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Trip97523
Sep 24, 2023
Awesome day on the water - We had a fantastic day on the Mediterranean with friends. Communication with NotosMare was easy, always responding to any questions quickly. We rented the Axopar 37. Beautiful boat with tons of room for 6. Captain prepared us a great lunch on board, drinks were flowing and the beaches were gorgeous. Captain Manolis was exactly what we were hoping for, great guy. Made our day quite enjoyable. Thank you NotosMare and Manolis. Your company came highly recommended from our hotel in Chania. I now know why.
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Chrisfromcumberland
Aug 28, 2023
Best half day Chania sea excursion - Our captain Emmanuel (Mano) was the perfect host. Very knowledgeable about the history, geography and even shared a few secret spots. We swam in crystal blue water in grottos, saw Venetian era fortress, a few wild goats and the most peaceful beaches one can imagine. We even floated over the wreckage of a WWII German transport JU-52. Mano was just the best host and captain. He made the excursion a trip of a life time.
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From $1,386 (Per Boat)
up to 9 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).