Luxury Sailing Cruise Agios Nikolaos: Mirabello Bay

Relax into shared luxury with curated stops at Spinalonga and Kolokytha Bay

A luxury sailing cruise departing from Agios Nikolaos that takes you around Spinalonga Island and to Kolokytha Bay for swimming and snorkeling, with the option to extend to Psira Island on full-day trips. Choose between shared half-day cruises, private half-day, or private full-day; snorkeling gear, drinks, towels and snacks are included, and lunch at a local restaurant is available on full-day trips.

The Experience

The yacht leaves Agios Nikolaos and sails across Mirabello Gulf for about an hour to reach Spinalonga Island, where you circle the island for photographs before heading to Kolokytha Bay. There the boat anchors and you have roughly an hour to swim in the turquoise water, float on the mattress, or stay onboard—snorkeling equipment is ready if you want it. The pace is built around water time, not rushing between stops.

On full-day trips, you either spend more time at each location or take an alternative route to Psira Island, an uninhabited site northwest of Mochlos with archaeological history. After exploring, the boat heads to Mochlos for lunch at a local fish restaurant. Half-day cruises skip this extension and return earlier. Both formats include snorkeling gear, a stand-up paddleboard, unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks and coffee, towels, and Cretan snacks—so you're not buying rounds at a bar or packing a cooler.

You can book a shared cruise (the standard option) or go private for either length. A live English-speaking guide is aboard. The boat carries everything you need to swim and snorkel without arranging it separately, and the route is fixed so the timing holds—no waiting for other groups to decide where to go next.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• stand-up paddleboard.
• floating mattress.
• towels.
• unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, ice tea, coffee and water.
• Cretan snacks and fruit mixture.
• live English-speaking guide.
• music and audio system onboard.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Nostos Cruises

Is this one for you?Book the shared half-day cruise if you want a morning or afternoon of sailing and swimming without committing a full day. Choose the private option if your group wants the boat to yourself and the flexibility to linger at stops without coordinating with other passengers.

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Top questions

How long do you actually spend in the water at Kolokytha Bay?

Kolokytha Bay is the main swimming stop on every cruise, and the yacht anchors there for approximately one hour, giving you time to swim, snorkel, float on the mattress, or relax onboard.

What's the difference between the half-day and full-day sailing cruise?

The half-day cruise circles Spinalonga Island and stops at Kolokytha Bay for swimming. The full-day cruise extends to either Psira Island (an uninhabited archaeological site) or spends longer at each location, and includes lunch at a fish restaurant in Mochlos.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is included on every cruise, along with a stand-up paddleboard, towels, and a floating mattress.

What drinks and food are provided on the boat?

Unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, ice tea, coffee and water are included throughout the cruise, plus Cretan snacks and a fruit mixture. On full-day trips, lunch at a local restaurant is available as an optional add-on.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the port in Agios Nikolaos?

Public transportation options are available near the port. Hotel transfers can be arranged for an extra charge after you book.