Luxury Catamaran Cruise: Balos & Gramvousa

Sail Crete’s stunning waters on a luxury catamaran. Explore Balos Bay and Gramvousa Island with gourmet meals and thrilling water activities.

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Balos Lagoon - The first stop is the captivating Balos Lagoon, a true paradise with its crystal-clear turquoise waters and soft sandy beaches. Enjoy a refreshing swim, snorkel, paddle on our SUP boards, or snap Instagram-worthy photos with our playful inflatable flamingo. Light snacks, including a selection of Greek cheeses and seasonal fruits,…
What's Included
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Use of SUP boards
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Use of fishing equipment
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Tea and coffee
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Guided tour
  • Entry tickets to Gramvousa Castle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a semi-private luxury catamaran cruise from Kissamos to the renowned Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island in Crete. These stunning locations boast crystal-clear waters and breathtaking views. This cruise is ideal for those desiring a more intimate, crowd-free experience to savor these gems at a leisurely pace.
The journey starts with a warm…

Location
DanEri Yachts
Our crew members, wearing DanEri t-shirts, will welcome you aboard our sailing catamaran, easily identifiable by its red DanEri flag, at the Kissamos port. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure for boarding. Convenient parking is available at the port.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nicole_s
Sep 23, 2025
This will be the highlight of your trip!! - I love the water, and I knew that I would enjoy this outing, but I think this was the highlight of my family's trip. The crew really go out of their way to take care of you, and to make sure that you have a good time. They provide a fresh breakfast with juice and coffee, they cook a lunch on the boat that was some of the best food we had during our entire trip, and a dessert that I heard was delicious...but I missed it because I was enjoying those aqua blue waters to my heart's content (no regrets). I have never in my life experienced beaches this beautiful, and the history of Gramvousa Island is fascinating. All of these things, combined with plenty of wine/beer, and a wonderful group of people from so many different places...it was the perfect way to spend a day! I hope to do it again. Please, if you even think you might have motion sickness...put a patch on or take your medicine ahead of time. My son was sick on the way out to the beach, but he recovered fairly quickly. The crew was great at giving him tips on how to get through it, but an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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Towunder
Sep 16, 2025
Great tour! A wonderful day to relax. - A great tour. Very nice crew. The tour starts before the stream of the other boats. Book early, as quickly booked up. I can only recommend the trip with such a small boat (22 people).
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Joyce_b
Sep 13, 2025
Worth the money! - So happy I booked this smaller lux Catamaran tour vs. the bigger boat with dozens of people. It's worth spending the extra money. The max on this CAT is 22 people so it's intimate and personal. Captain Yannis was great, very skilled & experienced. His crew was wonderful as well. We had a windier day so Captain Yannis broke out his dinghy to get us 40' to shore & back safely. The beaches were beautiful and getting there early on this tour meant when the crowds of people are off loading their vessel by the dozens, you're boarding your sailing CAT and heading out to the next beach! We chose the early tour at 8:30am for this reason and it did not disappoint! If you're prone to seasickness wear a transdermal patch, works wonders! Or take "non-drowsy" Dramamine. This one girl on the boat could barely keep her eyes open between her instagram selfies lol, but she wasn't sick!
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Heather_w
Sep 7, 2025
Amazing! - This was an amazing experience! The boat was a small group so plenty of space. The lunch and snacks served were wonderful. Our captain was very friendly and knowledgeable. Best sailing trip we have done!
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Peter_h
Sep 2, 2025
Amazing boat. Amazing... - Amazing boat. Amazing crew. Amazing attention to detail and meals. Beautiful location. Thank you Dan Eri. A must book tour and experience!
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Deiscane
Aug 30, 2025
Excellent all around - The team and experience were excellent and the destination was truly spectacular. My family and I highly recommend this trip and DanEri Yachts.
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723juliettek
Aug 24, 2025
Wonderful - We couldn't fault our day out with DanEri. Beautiful boat, hospitality, and meals from a knowledgeable and friendly team. It was a highlight of our trip to Crete and I would recommend to anyone.
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Frequentflier789574
Aug 24, 2025
Great trip to beautiful places! - We had a great time on this boat tour! The staff was friendly and professional, and they had everything you could need to enjoy a beautiful day on the water, including snorkelling equipment, SUPs, and floaties. Balos Lagoon is stunning and we had a great time exploring it. The tour was well planned and gave us a perfect amount of time at both stops. The food and drinks were great and we were well fed throughout the tour. Highly recommend!
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BenoƮt
Aug 22, 2025
Beautiful - Do not hesitate! Do it! A memorable day. A crew always available and Great Welcoming. What to say about Balos.....beautiful, exceptional!!
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Wolfgangmf7171oq
Sep 1, 2025
Nice tour and friendly Service - Wonderful tour to the beaches of Balos and Gramvousa! Good food, plenty of drinks and courteous crew You should be aware that you have to anchor a few meters before the beach and if desired swim to the beach Also the sails are only set if the weather and the intended sequence allows it.
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From $229
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).