Excursions from Chania

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🏝️ BALOS LAGOON & GRAMVOUSA ISLAND

Discover two of Crete’s most spectacular destinations on a wonderful full-day excursion combining a scenic boat trip, turquoise waters, beautiful beaches and fascinating history.

🚌 PICK-UP & JOURNEY TO KISSAMOS

You will be collected from a selected pick-up point and travel by comfortable coach to Kissamos Port, where you will board the boat for your cruise.

🏖️ BALOS LAGOON

Enjoy approximately three hours at the world-famous Balos Lagoon, known for its exotic turquoise waters, white and pink-tinged sand and breathtaking natural scenery.

You will have plenty of free time to:

🏊 Swim in the crystal-clear waters
☀️ Relax and sunbathe on the beach
📸 Take unforgettable photographs
🚶 Explore the beautiful lagoon

🏰 GRAMVOUSA ISLAND

The next stop is the historic island of Imeri Gramvousa. You can swim at its lovely beach or hike up to the impressive Venetian fortress, situated approximately 137 metres above the sea.

The island is also famous for its pirate legends and the old shipwreck that has become a distinctive part of the landscape.

🕒 INDICATIVE SCHEDULE

🚌 Pick-up: 07:30-09:35
⚓ Arrival at Kissamos Port: 10:00
🚢 Boat departure: 10:40
🏝️ Balos Lagoon: 11:50-14:45
🏰 Gramvousa Island: 15:00-16:45
⚓ Return to Kissamos Port: 17:45
🚌 Return to Chania: 18:30-19:00

💶 EXCURSION PRICE

👤 Adults aged 13+: €30
👧 Children aged 4-12: €15

🎟️ BOAT TICKET & MUNICIPALITY FEE - NOT INCLUDED

👤 Adults: €26
👧 Children: €13
👶 Children up to 2 years old: Free

The boat ticket is paid in cash on the bus.

📍 DEPARTURE DAYS BY AREA

• Chania area: Every day
• Kissamos area: Every day
• Akrotiri area: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
• Kalyves-Almyrida area: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

🎒 WHAT TO BRING

👟 Comfortable clothes and shoes
🥾 Hiking shoes if you wish to climb to the Gramvousa fortress
🩱 Swimwear and beach equipment
🧢 A hat
🧴 Sunscreen
💧 Drinking water

🍽️ FACILITIES ON BOARD

During the cruise, meals, traditional Cretan dishes, snacks and drinks are available from the ship’s self-service restaurant and bar.

ℹ️ Please note that the schedule is indicative and may be subject to change.