The 15 Best Kissamos Trips in Crete

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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From Kissamos: Balos Gramvousa Sailing Cruise with Lunch

/ August 4, 2026

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

/ August 4, 2026

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

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

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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Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise from Kissamos

/ August 4, 2026

4.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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From Kissamos Balos And Gramvousa Speedboat Cruise with Drinks

/ August 7, 2026

5.From Kissamos Balos And Gramvousa Speedboat Cruise with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156.19

Speedboat from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Beach with drinks, snorkeling gear, small groups, and early crowd-beating timing.

“Amazing solo experience! Small group with Sandwich and drinks, 2 spots, lots of free time!!! Balls is amazing as you can imagine!!”

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Kissamos: Balos and Gramvousa Private Sailing Trip with Meal

/ August 8, 2026

6.Balos and Gramvousa Private Sailing Trip with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 8 hours · from $931

Private sailing from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa with lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and time to hike.

“We loved our whole day! The boat was perfect for our group of 7 people. Both Gramvousa and Balos was amazing the water is so clear and calm. George was amazing, we helped ourselves to drinks and lunch was delicious. George allowed us the perfect amount of time to swim, explore and relax. Facilities were great also.”

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From Kissamos Port: Balos and Gramvousa Private RIB Cruise

/ August 9, 2026

7.From Kissamos Port: Balos and Gramvousa Private RIB Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 4 hours · from $801

Private RIB cruise from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa fortress. Swim, snorkel wrecks, ride waves, drinks and snacks.

“Super moyen de découvrir balos ! Notre capitaine etait top, a recommander sans hésitation loin des bateaux de pinpins ! Nous avions la plage de gramvousa rien qu’à nous ! Du turquoise à perte de vue ! Cela représente un budget mais cela en vaut largement le prix !!!!”

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Private Boat Cruise Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island from Kissamos

/ August 15, 2026

8.Private Boat Cruise Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island from Kissamos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $859.89

Private boat cruise from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon, Gramvousa Fortress, and Agios Sozon, with snorkeling gear and Cretan brunch.

“If you’re visiting Crete and looking for a truly memorable experience, look no further than this incredible private boat tour with Captain Alex. From the moment we stepped aboard, we knew we were in great hands. Captain Alex was not only knowledgeable about the island’s history, hidden coves, and marine life, but he also brought energy and sense of fun that made the whole trip unforgettable. He was warm, gracious, and incredibly attentive to our comfort and interests, customizing the tour so we could swim in the most beautiful secluded bays. This tour is a must-do! Thank you, Captain Alex, for a perfect day on the water — it was…”

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Kissamos: Greek Night Experience with Dancing and Buffet Dinner

/ August 17, 2026

9.Greek Night Experience with Dancing and Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45.66Best value

3-hour Cretan night in Kissamos with beer and wine tasting, raki, a big buffet, dancing lessons, and plate breaking.

“Fun evening getting to meet other holiday-makersa and taste cretian beers with great food buffet and greek dancing lessons”

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Balos Lagoon Kissamos Shared Sailboat Tour Experience

/ August 21, 2026

10.Balos Lagoon Kissamos Shared Sailboat Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $156.53

Shared sailboat day trip from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Imeri Gramvousa, with lunch, snorkeling gear, and small-group vibes.

“It was amazing, really nice experience! Everyone was super nice, amazinnngggg food!!! Amazing beaches as well”

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Private Cruise Tour in Kissamos to Balos and Gramvousa with snack

/ September 4, 2026

11.Private Cruise Tour in Kissamos to Balos and Gramvousa with snack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $773.95

Private boat from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, with homemade snacks, free stops, and a captain who keeps it fun.

“Excellent trip to Balos and Gramvousa. We just did the 3 hour private cruise from Falasarna to Gramvousa and Balos. Our captain Yannis was very polite and fun. The views were spectacular and the beaches were totally worth it. The best way to visit these beaches with little kids. Recommend it!”

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Chania Balos Lagoon 4x4 Jeep Safari Adventure from Kissamos - The 4x4 Jeep ride itself, more than just transportation

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Chania Balos Lagoon 4×4 Jeep Safari Adventure from Kissamos

/ September 11, 2026

12.Chania Balos Lagoon 4×4 Jeep Safari Adventure from Kissamos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $54.44

4x4 Jeep safari from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon with a guided visit, snacks, fruit salad, and time to swim for about 6 hours.

“We had a great afternoon. Ianis and his family welcomed us very warmly. Ianis (or Yanis?) was a very good driver, a perfect guide and it is an experience that we will gladly repeat and highly recommend. And the destination is simply magical (even if you have to make some effort but it is definitely worth it). Many thanks to you! 🤩Auto-translated”

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Romantic Sunset Catamaran Cruise from Kissamos Port with Wine

/ September 9, 2026

13.Romantic Sunset Catamaran Cruise from Kissamos Port with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $78.06

Romantic 3-hour catamaran sunset from Kissamos with a Prosecco start, lagoon swim near St. Spyridon, and unlimited wine for adults.

“What a fun evening! From start to finish Dimitri, Yanni and Jessica took service to another level. We saw a couple landmarks along the cliff on our way to our anchor point and everyone had a good time swimming and a highlight for alRead more”

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Sunset Kayak Tour to Kissamos Bay Shipwreck & Exclusive Beach

/ September 7, 2026

14.Sunset Kayak Tour to Kissamos Bay Shipwreck & Exclusive Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $114.37

Paddle West Crete at sunset to Kissamos Bay’s Manassa Rose shipwreck, old mine ruins, caves, and a private beach with snorkel gear included.

“I honestly can’t recommend this enough - such an incredible experience - we paddled to within metres of the shipwreck, discovered a secluded beach & caves (with a little picnic provided) and were able to snorkel around the bay Read more”

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