Golden Beach Belegrina at Chrissi Island

Discover some of the best beaches and swim spots in the Libyan Sea on a guided cruise from Heraklion. Cruise to Ierapetra, Belegrina Beach, and Vougiou Mati Beach while taking in the scenery along the coast. Enjoy an included lunch on board.

Start your trip after taking off from the meeting point on a scenic drive to Ierapetra. Once you arrive, discover the southernmost and warmest town in Europe, Ierapetra, with 1.5 hours of free time before the boat sets sail on its enchanting cruise.

Be welcomed by the emerald waters of the Libyan Sea as you cruise towards the island’s northern beach, Belegrina, also known as Golden Beach. Set anchor and swim in the turquoise blue waters. Continue sailing along the island’s coastline to reach the south side.

At Vougiou Mati Beach, make another stop for swimming (alternative beaches may be visited depending on weather conditions). Before the end of the trip, head back to Lerapetra and anchor 50 meters away from the shore so you can dive in and swim to the island’s pristine beaches.

Start your boat cruise from the port of Ierapetra and head to the exotic Chrissi. Sail in the emerald waters of the Libyan Sea, accompanied by seagulls and dolphins. The self-service bar of the ship remains open during the cruise, offering light meals, with salads, wine, soft drinks, coffee, and ice cream available to purchase.

Jump off the boat and swim in the refreshing water off the coast of Chrissi Island. After a relaxing swim, dry off on board and enjoy views of the island’s blue and green waters, golden beaches, and protected cedar forest.
The cedar forest extends to the center of Chrissi, covering an area of 350,000 square meters. The colors of the rocks are spectacular, while almost the entire island is covered by golden sand. 

Travel from selected locations on Crete by bus to the town of Ierapetra and board a comfortable boat. Set sail towards the island of Chrissi and enjoy deep water swimming stops nearby pristine beaches. 
Choose from tour options that offer hotel pickup from many of Crete’s towns. Hop aboard a spacious bus and relax on the ride to Ierapetra. Take in the stunning port as you board the boat and embark on your adventure around Chrissi Island.  
Cruise to this uninhabited island that is around 15 kilometers south of Ierapetra. This small island is only 7 kilometers in length and covers an area of 4,743 kilometers.  
Moor on either south or north side of the island, swim in Chrissi Island’s most stunning turquoise waters and soak up the sun in this magical place of natural beauty.
Return to the port in Ierapetra by boat, taking in views of the fort as you land. Transfer by bus back to your accommodation.

After getting picked up from your hotel, head to the port of Ierapetra where you will begin the 20-minute journey to Chrissi Island, admiring emerald green waters along the way.

Upon arrival on the island, enjoy a walk on the white sand beaches and explore the extraordinary beauty of Europe’s southernmost natural park. After your return to the yacht, cruise to a quiet bay where you can dive in crystal-clear waters. Make use of the snorkeling gear provided to explore the untouched and beautiful seabed of Chrissi Island. You can also enjoy a spot of fishing with the onboard fishing equipment.

Relax with a drink while the crew prepares your lunch with fresh, local ingredients, guests. After lunch, enjoy another dip in the sea before returning to Ierapetra and heading back to your hotel.

Cruise from Ierapetra to Chrissi Island on a luxury yacht. Explore the island’s cedar forest, white sand dunes, and golden beaches. Swim in the crystal-clear waters and snorkel with the provided equipment.

Set sail from Ierapetra and cruise to Chrissi Island. Disembark and explore the island’s unique cedar forest and white sand dunes. Relax on the golden sandy beaches and swim in the crystal-clear waters.

Meet back at the yacht and set sail to discover the island’s exotic beaches. Take snorkeling equipment and enjoy diving into the water from the yacht, just off of the shore. Relax on board and enjoy a delicious meal on board before starting your return trip to Ierapetra.