The 15 Best Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Cruises

From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa

/ August 4, 2026

1.From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6,755 reviews · 7 hours · from $47Our pick

Sail from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, with swims, a Venetian fortress hike, and big-views day-trip comfort on a 7-hour cruise.

“A very good day for the cost of the trip! There is no doubt this is a very crowded activity. The boat was large and filled with hundreds of people. I suppose that is what keeps the cost low. That said, the staff was friendly, it was very well organized, we had enough time to explore both Balos and Gramvousa and the ship had good amenities and ok food. Itinerary was about 1 hour to get to Balos, close to 3 hours at Balos, 15-20 minutes to get to Gramvousa, then close to 2 hours in Gramvousa and a final hour to go back to Kissamos. I recommend sitting outside…”

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Chania/Rethymno: Balos & Gramvousa With Pickup & Boat Ticket

/ August 4, 2026

2.Balos & Gramvousa With Pickup & Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,703 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $50

Full-day boat trip from Chania to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island, with hotel pickup, cruise, swimming, snorkeling, and castle views.

“Fantastic day! Well worth visiting both destinations and the boat trip is enjoyable. There are good food and drink options on the boat as well. Would highly recommend!”

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Chania Areas/Kalyves:Gramvousa Island & Balos,Boat Tkt Extra

/ August 4, 2026

3.Chania Areas/Kalyves:Gramvousa Island & Balos,Boat Tkt Extra

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 992 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $23

Bus and ferry from Chania to Gramvousa and Balos, with fortress views, lagoon swimming, and door-to-door pickup convenience.

“I really enjoyed the trip with a stop for snorkelling and discovering the island. Guys who work there are truly amazing and helpful. 2 hours is just enough. Thanks for raki!”

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Rethymno Area: Gramvousa Island & Balos, Boat Ticket Extra

/ August 4, 2026

4.Rethymno Area: Gramvousa Island & Balos, Boat Ticket Extra

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 594 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $20Best value

Bus and boat day trip from Rethymno to Balos Bay and Gramvousa Island, with swims, lagoon views, and optional fortress climbs.

“At first arived a big and very comfortable with conditioner bus. Guide was very pleasant and tell us all needed information about our tour. The views were magical ❣️We climbed on the rock to look from the top. Water colours are magical. Water im Balos is about 25C, but in Gramvousa just about 18-19C ! But it is very good after climbing. Water is super solty, but in the ship is normal water whitch you can use before going inside the ship. Recomended !”

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Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket

/ August 4, 2026

5.Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 590 reviews · 12 hours · from $64

Balos Lagoon swim plus Gramvousa Venetian fortress on one long cruise from Chania. Air-conditioned transport, skip-line boat tickets, big views.

“Balos and Gramvousa are beautiful! Transport pickup was punctual and bus ride was comfortable. Guide was friendly and helpful. The boat is big and carries a lot of people, ideally you board early to find a good place as some people were standing. The food and drink available on the boat is acceptable. the islands do not provide shade, wearing a hat and sunprotection is recommended. Thank you for a great experience.”

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From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town

/ August 4, 2026

6.Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 526 reviews · 14.5 - 16 hours · from $88

Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa from Heraklion, then explore Chania’s Venetian harbor on a long but high-value day trip.

“An amazing day, everything is taken care of. Balos is absolutely breathtaking!!! I cannot believe i saw these sights with my own eyes. The free time in Chania was fun, an opportunity to see a different part of Crete”

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Balos & Falassarna Beach – Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch

/ August 4, 2026

7.Balos & Falassarna Beach – Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 345 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $199.62Top rated

Jeep tour from Chania to Balos viewpoint and Falassarna beach. Reserved loungers, Cretan lunch, pickup, and A/C 4WD.

“The beaches on Crete were amazing. The food was delicious, our guide Dion was genuine, kind and accommodating. We had a great time”

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From Kissamos: Balos Gramvousa Sailing Cruise with Lunch

/ August 4, 2026

8.Balos Gramvousa Sailing Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 257 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $229

Sail from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, swim and snorkel, hike to the castle, and enjoy a traditional Cretan lunch onboard.

“Fun with lots of beautiful swimming spots, great crew!”

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Crete: Balos and Gramvousa Cruise

/ August 4, 2026

9.Balos and Gramvousa Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 214 reviews · 13 - 15 hours · from $56

Bus and boat cruise from the Heraklion area to Gramvousa and Balos lagoon, with swims, animal spotting, and west-Crete views.

“The area was breath taking , but the area is very dangerous on the path to the beach area is all volcanic rock and very slippery , I fell very badly had to be taken to the Chaina Hospital for stitches on my head and i fractured ankle this area should be advise of being a dangerous area !!! also the tour guide of this group did nothing to help me so I don't recommend it”

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Heraklion: Gramvousa Island Day Trip & Balos Beach

/ August 4, 2026

10.Gramvousa Island Day Trip & Balos Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 206 reviews · 11 - 15 hours · from $47

Western Crete by bus and ferry to Gramvousa and Balos, with live commentary, swimming time, and a fortress hike option.

“It is amazing how beautiful this world is, and Crete is truly stunning! As an honest review, it was a full day — a bit tiring, but absolutely worth it. The day started with the driver picking us up, then we boarded a boat to Balos and Gramvousa (order depends on the weather). On the bus, we had two exceptional guides: very kind, with precise and valuable information about the cities we passed, about Crete, and about the day’s program. After about 3.5 hours we reached Kissamos Port, where we embarked on a rather crowded boat, as several buses of tourists were together. The views, however, were breathtaking, and totally…”

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Private Boat Trip Kissamos Balos (price per group – up to 10 people)

/ August 4, 2026

11.Private Boat Trip Kissamos Balos (price per group – up to 10 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $701.71

Private boat from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, with snorkeling, beach time, and a flexible skipper-led day.

“Captain Alex's Ballos and Kissamos Speedboat Extravaganza: A Whirlwind of Waves and Wonders! Buckle up, landlubbers! Captain Alex's speedboat tour is not your average lazy river ride. This seafaring superhero navigated us through crowds like a pro, anchored at spots so pristine you'd think he had a secret map, and even rescued my daughter's runaway hat from becoming a fish's fancy fedora! Between serving up delicious sandwiches and drinks, Alex transformed us into mountain goats for our hike to a stunning fort. On the return journey, he unleashed his inner speedboat daredevil. But the real kicker? This eco-warrior paused mid-trip to fish out ocean trash. Talk about a sea-lebrity with…”

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Falasarna: Jet Ski Safari to Balos Beach

/ August 4, 2026

12.Falasarna: Jet Ski Safari to Balos Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 136 reviews · 2 hours · from $287

Jet Ski Safari from Falasarna to Balos Lagoon in a small group. Ride with a guide, swim in turquoise waters, and snap shipwreck photos.

“Jet Ski trip was great! Guides were nice and helpful, the trip was fun and easy especially for people with no jet ski experience, and we got to Balos at a good time before the massive tourist ferries arrived. It took a little longer for everyone to get ready/launched at the start, so they let the tour run extra long and gave us some “free riding” time to spread out and ride how we like behind the guide boat. Would recommend to families and couples, or people looking for a way to see Balos without driving there or staying particularly long.”

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Chania: Balos and Falassarna Tour with Loungers and Lunch

/ August 4, 2026

13.Balos and Falassarna Tour with Loungers and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 130 reviews · 8 hours · from $194

Small-group Chania day trip to Balos viewpoint and Falassarna Beach with reserved loungers, lunch, drinks, and a comfy 4WD ride.

“Vassilis, our guide and driver, was friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us interesting facts as we travelled, about the local area and the island. We particularly enjoyed feeding the Goats before the Balos viewpoint. Falassarna beach was breathtaking, the water is gorgeously clear and having the sunbeds reserved for us made the normal stress of getting one much more pleasant. He chose some wonderful local food for us to try at lunch, and there was so much of it; every bit delicious. This was a fantastic way to tick off two must see places on the island. 10/10.”

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Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise from Kissamos

/ August 4, 2026

14.Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise from Kissamos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $235.83

Luxury catamaran cruise from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, with snorkeling, SUP, and a full Mediterranean-style lunch.

“If you’re looking for a way to explore Balos and Gramvousa, but want to avoid having to trek there or taking the ferry, do this!! It was such a stress free day and the boat was lovely. Balos and Gramvousa were absolutely stunning. It was so nice to basically explore it all alone. This trip is timed to avoid the ferry onslaught of people at both locations. Also, the food is stellar! I would definitely do this trip again and totally recommend it! Also, I love swimming and this trip gave me plenty of time to swim and snorkel in the Aegean!”

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