From Kissamos Balos And Gramvousa Speedboat Cruise with Drinks
Explore the exotic Balos Lagoon and the mesmerizing Gramvousa Island on board the most prestigious Rib boat in Crete. Our journey begins from Kissamos Port. After starting the engines you will experience the thrill of speed cruising trough the Cretan Sea. After about 30 minutes of cruising you will arrive to your first destination, Gramvousa island. The boat will anchor to the closest point possible for you to disembark but keep in mind that you might have to swim/walk a few meters inside the water to reach the land. You will have about 2 hours of free time in the island. After that you will depart for the next exciting destination, Balos Lagoon. The boat will once again anchor as close to the beach as possible and you will be able to swim/walk to the shore or simply enjoy the crystal waters diving from our boat. You will have about 2 hours before departure. Throughout the whole cruise you can enjoy unlimited refreshments from our open ice cooler except during cruising in high speeds.
Options
Pick up & Drop off excluded
What's included in From Kissamos Balos And Gramvousa Speedboat Cruise with Drinks
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Gramvousa Beach
You can find Gramvousa’s beach beneath the Venetian fort at Imeri Gramvousa. It’s in the bay area of the southern end of the island. Its white sand and clear waters are welcoming to all the visitors of the island. The water is calm, and relaxing under the tamarisk trees offers a peaceful escape from daily life. The fact that it’s only reachable by boat adds to its exclusivity.
Balos Lagoon
Once graced by Princess Diana and Prince Charles, Balos Lagoon is known for its stunning exotic scenery, wild natural beauty, and breathtaking turquoise waters. The lagoon has turquoise, vivid blue, and exotic white waters. The sand in some places has a dazzling pinkish color because of the millions of crushed shells. As you go further into the sea, beyond the rocks that form the natural boundaries, the water is colder and deeper, ideal for snorkeling. The Natura 2000 program protects Balos Lagoon because of the rare flora and fauna species. Around 400 plant species have been registered in the area. Twenty-five of these species are indigenous to Crete, with three of them only found in Balos. The lagoon accommodates a large number of birds that migrate, feed, and breed here. You will find Eleonora falcons, cormorants, and shags nesting in surrounding caves. The area also acts as a shelter for the protected loggerhead or Caretta-Caretta sea turtle and monk seal.
Inclusions
- Soda/Pop
- Beer (available for customers aged from 18 years old or more)
- Swim stops
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- Fuel
- Pick up & drop off ( if option selected)
- Restroom on board
- Towels
- Tickets to enter Gramvousa fortress
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 120 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pickup is provided from the following areas: Kissamos, Kolimvari, Tauronitis, Maleme, Gerani, Platanias, Agia Marina, Stalos, Galatas, Daratso, Agioi Apostoloi, Chania town, Nea Chora, Souda and all areas between. The pick up might be up to 1.5 hours before the start of the cruise. We will contact you one day before your cruise for your exact pick up time. If you are not sure if your hotel is included in the areas mentioned above please contact us.
Meeting / End Points
- If you are in the morning cruise please be at the the meeting point at 8:45. If you are in the afternoon cruise please be at the meeting point at 14:15. Please wait for our crew outside the port authority building.
