Best 29 Lagoons Exploration tours and activities on Crete Island

Hop onboard a speedboat that is built for a swift and steady navigation and set off from Limeniskos over sparkling waters to the island of Gramvousa. Feel the wind in your hair get closer to the island’s distinctive cliffs which rise dramatically from the water.

Admire views a Venetian fortress perched atop the island’s highest point. From a distance, appreciate the strategic position of the fortress and imagine its historical significance. Once on land, you can explore Gramvousa Island during an hour-long stop.

Go for a 20-minute hike to the fortress, take a stroll on the beach, or look for the local flora and fauna that form the unique ecosystem of the island. Get back on the boat for the transfer to the mesmerizing waters of the Balos Lagoon.

Plunge into shallow, calm waters that have a striking turquoise hue. Be greeted by the refreshing coolness of the sea. Have the option to relax on the beach or wade in the surreal-looking waters.

Bring along your snorkeling gear to spot damselfish, wrasse, and maybe even a curious octopus hiding in the crevices. If you’re lucky, you might spot loggerhead turtles gliding gracefully through the water.

Return to your meeting point in Limeniskos with unforgettable memories of your adventure to Gramvousa Island and the Balos Lagoon.

Discover the Balos lagoon from above and go for a swim in the crystal-clear waters of, Falassarna beach the local’s favorite beach – on this uinique small group day trip from Chania. Travel aboard a comfortable all-terrain vehicle and stop a mouth-watering Greek lunch with wine or beer. 
Hop in an air-conditioned vehicle at your hotel in Chania and relax on the drive. Follow your guide up to Balos lagoon viewpoint. Admire panoramic views of the island’s landscapes and the azure sea.
Continue to Falassarna beach, a favorite destination of the locals. Have sunbeds and umbrellas already reserved for when you arrive at the beach for a smooth and easy trip. Relax on the beach or swim in the idyllic waters. Sip a cup of coffee or a soft drink. 
Finally, savor a delicious lunch at a nearby restaurant. Taste traditional food and wine at your reserved table and enjoy the lively atmosphere. Keep your energy up during your trip with fruit and local energy bars. Return to your hotel at the end of your tour. 
Book this – small group – authentic tour and take the chance to visit Balos Lagoon and the local’s favorite Falassarna beach, having a memorable day without stress, because of your host care and our company’s early reservations and services.

Arrive to Kissamos Port by car or regional bus and board the sailboat “Izabela” with the grey bimini. Enjoy the company of only your private group and the crew and skipper as you cruise along the coast to Balos Lagoon and then to Imeri Gramvousa Island. 

After about 1.5 hours of sailing, reach the Balos lagoon, home to one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. Swim and snorkel in the turquoise water, or treat yourself to some relaxing and sunbathing on the white sand for the next two hours. 

Afterwards, enjoy a traditional Cretan lunch and drinks onboard the ship. Your next stop is the island of Imeri Gramvousa, where you can enjoy the stunning beach and swim in the crystal-clear water.

If you’d like to snap an amazing photo of the Balos Lagoon, you will have the opportunity from the top of Gramvousa after a leisurely, 20-minute hike. At the top, built into the rock, you will spot the Venetian Castle, one of the most famous fortresses in Crete. 

The views from here are seriously breathtaking. After a full day of sun and sea, your skipper will start the journey back to Kissamos Port. Onboard, rest or nap in the covered cabin, hang out in the covered dining area, and utilize the bathroom with shower.

Start your trip to Elafonissi Beach with a convenient pickup from your accommodation in Chania. Then, sit back and enjoy the views as you make your way towards the southwestern part of the island.

Once you arrive at your destination, you get to choose how to spend your free time here. Lie back and soak up the sun on the beach or go for a walk and admire the rare flowers that grow in the sand dunes.

Explore the lagoon that connects the tiny islet to dry land and take advantage of the SUP board and snorkeling equipment included in your day trip. (SUP is available from May the 1st).And if you’re feeling parched, enjoy some of the complimentary water, juice, and fresh fruit provided.

Finally, once your day at the beach comes to an end, hop back aboard your private vehicle for a comfortable return journey to your accommodation in Chania.

After we pick you up from various locations around Chania we will drive through West Crete until we reach the Kissamos port. From there we will sail to the port in Gramvousa, passing by the huge cave believed to be the ancient shipyard of Tarsanas. At the end of the Gulf you will notice an impressive geological phenomenon caused by catastrophic earthquakes that took place more than 2000 years ago.

After approximately 1 hour, the boat arrives at the port of Gramvousa. On top of a steep rock on the highest point of the island, lays the Venetian castle built during the late 16th century. Surrounded by a wall that still stands today, it has a roughly triangular shape and is rumored to house hidden pirate treasures from eras long gone. It is well worth the 10 minute hike it takes to get there.

You will have plenty of time to explore the island and swim in its coast before we board the boat that will take us to the Balos lagoon. Fantastic azure waters fill the lagoon, creating a sense of serenity and idle natural beauty. Make sure to have a camera with you and take photos that will make even your most well-traveled friends jealous!

At around 16:30 we will board the boat back to the port of Kissamos and eventually return by bus to the designated spots you were picked up from.

Join us for a unique experience to snorkel towards an all-year-round massive waterfall. Drinking water bursts out of the wall making this an incredible place to visit. In this experience we organize transport to the location, and we have a short hike to the water stream where it’s time to get wet. In the wetsuits we follow the stream upwards until a beautiful, but we mean, beautiful natural lagoon. From here we take the snorkels and swim further into the cave and reach the big waterfall.

Board a speedboat and travel from Kissamos towards Gramvousa Island. As you make your way along the shore, see the majestic Venetian Fortress of Gramvousa.
Continue to the famous exotic lagoon of Balos, perhaps the most photographed beach in Crete. Discover a beautiful natural landmark famous for its turquoise waters, wild natural beauty, and exotic scenery. In many places, the sand has a pink color while the sea is very shallow and warm.
Discover locations perfect for swimming and snorkeling during your stop at the lagoon. Have the boat for yourself and have your experienced local skipper show you around. Enjoy a fresh Cretan salad and seasonal fruit, as well as local wine and beverages, before heading back to Kissamos.

Take a cruise from Kissamos Port to Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon. See cliffs, beaches, and crystal-clear water, and visit Gramvousa Fortress for stunning vistas.

Meet your driver outside your Crete hotel and head to Kissamos Port to board your ship. Cruise for about an hour in the bay, passing Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon, rugged cliffs, and secluded beaches. Finally, sail between Gramvousa Island and Cape Vouxa at the end of the bay.

Arrive at the small port of Gramvousa and enjoy the magical environment created by nature, legends, and history. See the beach with a shipwreck and the famous castle of Gramvousa, which is the highest point on the island. Alternatively, you can swim in the area next to the Church of Agioi Apostoloi.

After a stop at Gramvousa, get back on the boat to head to Balos Lagoon.

Balos beach is protected by the Natura 2000 program. This year the ferry cannot dock at the beach. The ferry anchors about 10 meters from the beach for swimming.

After, you will head back to the port of Kissamos.