Powerboat Tour to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island - Full Day

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Powerboat Tour to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island - Full Day. Balos is definitely one of the most beautiful places in Crete, Greece.

  • Private
  • Full Day
  • Trekking & Hiking
  • Speedboat Trips
  • Beaches


Balos is famous for its white sand and exotic white, vivid blue and turquoise waters, the wild natural beauty, and the beautiful exotic scenery.

Absolutely a unique beach full of many different crushed shells, given a lovely pinkish color, with shallow and warm waters, ideal for young children. Beyond the rocks at the boundaries of the lagoon, the water is deeper and colder, ideal for snorkeling. The lagoon and the wider area, with rare species of flora and fauna, are protected under the Natura 2000 program.

We start our private speedboat tour from Chania Old Harbor port heading west heading to Rodopou peninsula close to the Rocky Mountains where the views are breathtaking.

After about an hour we reach Balos Lagoon - before the big ferries arrive full of people - so we can peacefully enjoy a refreshing break in the majestic blue lagoon.

After Balos we continue to Gramvousa Island and the small port of Gramvousa with the famous castle built in 1579 by the Venetians at the highest point of the island, on top of a steep, 137-meter-high rock. Its majestic beauty combined with the panoramic view of Balos lagoon and the legend of hidden pirate treasure linked to it, are good reasons to put on comfortable shoes and take the 20-minute walk that will get you up there. Here you can also swim in the beautiful crystal clear waters.

Leaving the Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon we follow the same route back close to the Rocky Mountains where the views are breathtaking, small secluded bays are ideal for quick dives until we reach Menies beach for another swim stop where the privacy and the panoramic views help you to relax far away from crowded beaches.

On the way back to Chania Old Harbour our last swim stop takes place to Theodorou island, a small declared protected park by the state famous for the protection of Cretan Ibex "Kri-Kri". Crystal clear waters with the wild beauty of the island provide an ideal last stop for swimming before we return back to Chania old Harbour.

Experience the freedom & luxury of chartering your own Wellcraft Scarab Exel 31” 850hp Powerboat and let our skipper create an unforgettable full-day escape by visiting amazing exclusive locations with crystal clear waters. Travel in a sporty, comfortable, and high-class style with premium service by our experienced skipper onboard our 9,5 meters powerboat.

Schedule

April - November: Daily

Price

Option 1. Full day tour (7-8h) Price: 800€ boat charter + 600€ fuel cost.
You will visit: Balos Lagoon, Gramvousa, Menies, Chironisia, and Theodorou Island. Lunch packet is included.

Option 2. Full day tour (8h) Price: 800€ boat charter + 750€ fuel cost.
You will visit: Balos Lagoon, Gramvousa, Falassarna, Menies, Chironisia, and Theodorou Island. Lunch packet is included.

Price Includes

- Private Skippered Wellcraft Scarab Excel 31" 850Hp Powerboat 1 up to 7 persons.
- Skipper, towels and snorkeling gear
- Water, refreshments, beer or wine, light lunch packets
- Liability insurance and local taxes

Price Does Not Include

- Fuel Cost Option 1: 600€
- Fuel Cost Option 2: 750€
- Gratuities
- Transportation from and to Chania Old harbor can be arranged upon request with an extra cost.

Departure

From  Chania Old Harbor at 09.00 am
Google Coordinates: 35.518989, 24.022682
Transportation to & from the port with extra cost.

Duration

8 hours

Distance

70-80 miles

Boat

Private Skippered Wellcraft Scarab Excel 31" 850Hp Powerboat 1 up to 7 persons

Payment & Cancellation Policy

- Reservations must be made in advance, no later than 24 hours before departure.
- A cancellation must be done 48 hours before departure.
- In case of later cancellations, no refund will be made.
- We maintain the right to cancel any tour due to bad weather conditions or due to other reasons beyond our control.
- If a tour is canceled due to a few participants or bad weather conditions, we will refund 100% of made payments. 

Don't Forget & Note

- For the registration documents in coast guard we require the day before the following documents:
Full Name
Nationality
Passport number

- Powerboat tours are not suitable for those who are not in robust good health.
- This trip is not recommended for people suffering from boat sickness, fear of speed or water, non-swimmers, disabled people or people with mobility problems, children under 2 years old, or for any children & adults who for some reason could have issues joining a powerboat tour.
- We have an outstanding safety record and we will always respect the prevailing conditions, but we have not forgotten that our clients participate for pleasure and fun!
- Our partner reserves the right to make minor changes in the program when this is considered necessary, for example in case of unfavorable weather conditions. This can be done without prior notice. 
- Our partner maintains the right to cancel any tour due to bad weather conditions or rough sea or safety issues or due to other reasons beyond our control.
- If a tour is canceled due to bad weather conditions, we will refund 100% of made payments.

- Don’t forget your swimsuit, towel (optional) camera, sun protection, etc. During spring and autumn, we advise you to bring a jacket. 

Adventure Tips

- The trip is ideal for everyone who´s looking for an experience beyond the ordinary, youth groups, single or couple participants, families children, and companies.  
- In order to arrange lunch with vegetarian alternatives, information is required upon reservation. That also counts for any kind of food allergy, and only when possible to find suitable alternatives.

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Reviews ( 3 )

  • Stefi

    One of our best days during our holidays in Crete. Well done Yiannis. Many thanks.

  • Peter

    It was such a pleasure to visit and explore Balos Lagoon before the big ferries arrive full of tourists, bliss.

  • Mary

    Hi Yiannis, We had a wonderful time on the boat. The sunset was beautiful. Many thanks for organizing this

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