Boat Tours in Crete at a glance
- Our pick: Crete: Guided Boat & Snorkeling Trip with Blue Cave & Pickup, € 95 per person (4h, 4.70★ · 293).
- Top rated: Crete: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar & Lunch, € 130 per person (5h 30m, 4.99★ · 248).
- Best value: Rethymno Speedboat Tour with Swim and Snorkel, € 50 per person (2h, 5.00★ · only 8 reviews).
Price per person across the 26 options priced per person: € 50–€ 242 (median € 110). With 100+ reviews: 7 of 38.
Of the 38 options: 30 with live guides in English, 38 with free cancellation, 35 with instant confirmation, 15 with hotel pickup, 23 kid-friendly, 11 private and 27 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Boat Tours in Crete
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
38 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Crete: Guided Boat & Snorkeling Trip with Blue Cave & Pickup Feel the rush of Crete’s coast on a guided boat trip, snorkel in the glowing Blue Cave, and relax at Marathi Beach: includes pickup, gear, and snacks. Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 · Pickup available · From age 6 ★ 4.70 (293 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · EL · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 95 per person
Crete: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar & Lunch Step onto a luxury catamaran in Heraklion for a day trip to Dia Island. Swim, snorkel, enjoy Mediterranean seafood lunch and open bar. Includes pickup & local crew. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 ★ 4.99 (248 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 130 per person
Balos Catamaran Cruise from Chania: Swim & Snorkel Small Groups Catamaran cruise from Chania to Balos Beach with two swimming stops, snorkeling gear, lunch and drinks included. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Pickup available ★ 4.80 (107 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 120 per person
Balos & Gramvousa: Catamaran Cruise with Cretan Lunch Start your Balos & Gramvousa catamaran cruise from Kissamos, swim in turquoise lagoons, enjoy a fresh Cretan lunch, and relax with drinks. Includes pickup. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.71 (208 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 195 per person
Snorkeling in Chania: Guided boat trip with SUP option Snorkel Souda Bay's clearest waters with a PADI guide, professional gear and SUP included: three hours from a Chania meeting point, with photos and fruit onboard. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.55 (143 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · DE · RU · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 99 per person
Heraklion Sunset Catamaran Cruise: Swim, Snorkel & Cretan Dinner Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island at sunset aboard a luxury catamaran with snorkeling, paddleboarding, fishing. Next departure: 10 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.92 (87 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 125 per person
Snorkeling from Heraklion to Dia Island: Small-Group Sailing Six to seven hours sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island with snorkeling, paddleboarding, and a freshly prepared Cretan lunch with wine included. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.86 (138 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 75 per person
Snorkeling Dia Island from Heraklion: Catamaran with lunch Snorkel Dia Island from Heraklion on a catamaran with chef-curated lunch, unlimited drinks, and water toys included. 5.5 hours at sea with paddleboarding and fishing gear. Next departure: 10 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.94 (81 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 110 per person
Snorkeling in Chania: Catamaran with lunch and drinks Snorkel in the Agioi Theodoroi Islands from a luxury catamaran based in Chania, with gourmet lunch, open bar, SUP boards and fishing gear included. Next departure: 2 Apr 2027 · Pickup available · Up to age 89 ★ 4.84 (58 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 140 per person
Private Boat Trip Chania to Balos & Gramvoussa: Swim & Snorkel Private boat trip from Chania to Balos lagoon and Gramvoussa island with swimming and snorkeling in protected coves. Every day · 09:30 ★ 4.91 (32 reviews) Duration: 5h–8h Live guide: EN · DE ✓ Free cancellation. from € 1,320 per group
Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Cruise: 3 Beaches in One Day Speed boat cruise from Falassarna to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island with snorkelling and refreshments, departing at 10am for a 30-minute crossing. Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 ★ 4.54 (50 reviews) Duration: 5h ✓ Free cancellation. from € 92 per person
Dia Island Catamaran Crete: Lunch, Wine & Snorkeling Luxury catamaran to Dia Island from Crete with swimming, snorkeling, SUP and gourmet lunch. Open bar, small groups, 6.5 hours. Hotel pickup available. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.86 (140 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN · EL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 125 per person
Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island Private Boat Trip Private boat trip from Crete to Balos Lagoon, Gramvousa Island and Agios Sozon with snorkeling, Cretan food and drinks included. Every day · 09:00 and 14:30 ★ 5.00 (40 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · RU · EL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 590 per group
South Crete Sailing & Snorkeling Tour from Agia Galini Sail South Crete's coast with a small group, swimming and snorkeling at hidden beaches, lunch and wine included, departing from Agia Galini port. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Pickup available ★ 4.80 (56 reviews) Duration: 5h–7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 90 per person
Catamaran cruise Heraklion to Dia Island with dinner and sunset Afternoon catamaran from Heraklion to Dia Island with swimming, water activities, Mediterranean dinner and unlimited drinks. Hotel pickup available on request. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.88 (91 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · EL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 125 per person
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From € 50 per person · 2 h to 14 h
Sailing cruise Agios Nikolaos: Spinalonga and Kolokitha Sail from Agios Nikolaos past Spinalonga's Venetian fortress to Kolokitha's anchorages. Enjoy lunch, wine, snorkeling and SUP on this six-hour cruise. Next departure: 13 Apr 2027 · From age 3 ★ 4.80 (25 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 110 per person
Balos Lagoon afternoon cruise from Kissamos: Sunset sailing Four-hour catamaran cruise from Kissamos Port to Balos Lagoon with swimming, snorkeling gear, Cretan snacks and drinks included. Next departure: 16 May 2027 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.74 (57 reviews) Duration: 4h ✓ Free cancellation. from € 120 per person
Snorkeling in Chania: All-inclusive Catamaran to Agioi Theodori Spend 6.5 hours snorkeling from a luxury catamaran departing Chania Old Port, with gear, meals, drinks and water toys included. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.89 (35 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 145 per person
Private Sailing Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island Sail from Heraklion to uninhabited Dia island on a private boat with snorkeling, lunch and drinks included. Swim over Minoan harbor ruins and explore quiet bays. Sat and Sun · 09:00 and 09:30 · Season until 15 Nov ★ 5.00 (24 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · EL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 620 per group
Sail Dia Island from Crete: Snorkel, swim and lunch cruise Sail to Dia Island nature reserve off Crete on a private yacht with snorkeling, swimming and Mediterranean lunch, plus hotel pickup and English-speaking guide. Every day · 09:00, 15:00 and 16:30 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (22 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 900 per group
Snorkeling from Heraklion to Dia Island: Small group sailing Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island with snorkeling equipment, water, snacks and a skipper guide in a small group of up to 10: swim in shallow bays. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 ★ 4.71 (31 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · EL · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from € 70 per person
Snorkeling in Mirabello Bay: Private boat with equipment Private snorkeling boat in Mirabello Bay with skipper, 9-meter inflatable with Yamaha engine, snorkeling gear for all ages, towels and drinks included. Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 4h ✓ Free cancellation. from € 850 per group
Private Cruise to Balos and Gramvousa from Falassarna Private speedboat cruise from Falassarna to Balos lagoon and Gramvousa island with snorkelling gear, drinks and an English-speaking guide for up to a small group. Every day · 14:00 ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 870 per group
Rethymno Speedboat Tour with Swim and Snorkel Speedboat tour along the Rethymno coast with two stops to swim and snorkel in hidden bays and sea caves, life jackets and snorkel gear included. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · EL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 50 per person
Balos & Gramvousa Private Boat Trip Crete: Swim & Fortress Hike Private boat trip from Falasarna to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island with snorkeling, fortress hike, Cretan lunch, and hotel pickup included. Every day · 09:00 and 14:30 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 4h ✓ Free cancellation. from € 679 per group
Snorkeling in Crete: Boat Trip with Lunch Snorkel in St. George Bay on a shared motor yacht with lunch, bottled water and equipment included. The boat leaves from a pickup point and returns in three to four hours. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Pickup available ★ 4.83 (6 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN · DE · EL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 75 per person
Snorkeling in Agios Nikolaos: 4-hour boat with Spinalonga Snorkel from Agios Nikolaos with a skipper-led boat tour: gear, soft drinks and fresh-water shower included. Stops at Spinalonga island. Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 14:00 and 15:00 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 400 per group
Chania Snorkeling with Small Groups: Almyrida Bay Small-group snorkeling in Almyrida Bay near Chania with experienced instructors, equipment and PADI guide included. Every day · 08:30, 14:00 and 18:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · EL · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from € 80 per person
Snorkeling from Marathi: Private boat to Seitan Limania Private snorkeling boat from Marathi near Chania with skipper, equipment and four hours along the northeast coast to Seitan Limania Beach, avoiding the crowded spots. Next departure: 21 Sep 2027 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 4h ✓ Free cancellation. from € 500 per group
Sfakia catamaran tour: Four hidden beaches, snorkeling and SUP Sail a catamaran from Sfakia along Chania's southern coast to Marmara Beach's sea caves, Loutro fishing village. Next departure: 3 Oct 2027 · All ages ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from € 95 per person
Sunset Sailing Crete: Romantic Dinner on a Private Yacht Sail from Heraklion past the Koules Fortress at sunset, anchor in a secluded bay, and enjoy a private romantic dinner with Cretan wine and gourmet food while snorkeling. Every day · 15:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.50 (4 reviews) Duration: 5h–7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 599 per group
Day trip Santorini from Chania: Oia & Fira by boat Ferry from Rethymnon to Santorini with hotel pickup from Chania, then guided tours of Oia and Fira with a multilingual guide on this 2.5-hour crossing day trip. Next departure: 22 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 14h Live guide: EN · DE · RU · IT +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 242 per person
Private Boat Trip Kolymbari to Balos & Gramvousa: 4 Swims Private boat trip from Kolymbari to Balos lagoon and Gramvousa island with four swimming stops, snacks and soft drinks. Departs 10:00, returns around 18:00. Next departure: 22 Sep 2027 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 8h ✓ Free cancellation. from € 1,150 per group
Luxury Sailing Cruise Agios Nikolaos: Mirabello Bay Sail from Agios Nikolaos across Mirabello Bay to Spinalonga Island and Kolokytha Bay on a shared or private yacht: swim in turquoise waters, snorkel. Next departure: 9 May 2027 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 850 per group
Santorini day trip from Heraklion: Oia, Fira & volcano Day trip from Heraklion to Santorini by high-speed catamaran with guided stops in Oia and Fira, ferry tickets and tour escort included. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.50 (2 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · DE · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from € 207 per person
Spinalonga Island Day Trip: History, Lunch & Boat from Elounda Guided tour of Spinalonga Island from Elounda with private fishing boat, professional guide, entrance fee and lunch included. Next departure: 14 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.59 (39 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: DE · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from € 110 per person
Santorini day trip from Rethymno: Clifftop villages by boat Twelve-hour day trip from Rethymno to Santorini by luxury catamaran, with guided tours of Oia and Fira, air-conditioned transport on the island. Next departure: 25 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 3.27 (30 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · DE · RU · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from € 242 per person
Santorini day trip from Heraklion: Boat, Oia & Fira Full-day Santorini tour from Heraklion by catamaran with guided island stops in Oia and Fira, plus air-conditioned transport on arrival. Next departure: 5 Apr 2027 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 3.31 (26 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · DE · RU · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from € 235 per person
The top 12 of 38 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crete: Guided Boat & Snorkeling Trip with Blue Cave & PickupOur pickPickup offered | € 95 per person | 4h | 4.70★ · 293 | Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 | English, Greek, Spanish +2 |
| Crete: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar & LunchTop rated | € 130 per person | 5h 30m | 4.99★ · 248 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Rethymno Speedboat Tour with Swim and SnorkelBest valueGroup of up to 10 | € 50 per person | 2h | 5.00★ only 8 reviews | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English, Greek |
| Balos Catamaran Cruise from Chania: Swim & Snorkel Small GroupsPickup offered | € 120 per person | 7h | 4.80★ · 107 | Next departure: 1 May 2027 | English |
| Balos & Gramvousa: Catamaran Cruise with Cretan LunchPickup offered | € 195 per person | 7h | 4.71★ · 208 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Snorkeling in Chania: Guided boat trip with SUP optionGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | € 99 per person | 3h | 4.55★ · 143 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Heraklion Sunset Catamaran Cruise: Swim, Snorkel & Cretan Dinner | € 125 per person | 5h 30m | 4.92★ · 87 | Next departure: 10 Apr 2027 | English |
| Snorkeling from Heraklion to Dia Island: Small-Group SailingGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | € 75 per person | 6h–7h | 4.86★ · 138 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Snorkeling Dia Island from Heraklion: Catamaran with lunch | € 110 per person | 5h 30m | 4.94★ · 81 | Next departure: 10 Apr 2027 | English |
| Snorkeling in Chania: Catamaran with lunch and drinksPickup offered | € 140 per person | 6h 30m | 4.84★ · 58 | Next departure: 2 Apr 2027 | English |
| Private Boat Trip Chania to Balos & Gramvoussa: Swim & SnorkelPrivate | € 1,320 per group up to 9 people · ≈ € 147 per person if 9 go | 5h–8h | 4.91★ · 32 | Every day · 09:30 | English, German |
| Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Cruise: 3 Beaches in One Day | € 92 per person | 5h | 4.54★ · 50 | Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 | — |
By what you need
- Private (11): Private Boat Trip Chania to Balos & Gramvoussa: Swim & Snorkel (€ 1,320 per group) · Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island Private Boat Trip (€ 590 per group) · Private Sailing Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island (€ 620 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (8): Rethymno Speedboat Tour with Swim and Snorkel (€ 50 per person) · Snorkeling in Chania: Guided boat trip with SUP option (€ 99 per person) · Snorkeling from Heraklion to Dia Island: Small-Group Sailing (€ 75 per person)
- With pickup (15): Crete: Guided Boat & Snorkeling Trip with Blue Cave & Pickup (€ 95 per person) · Balos Catamaran Cruise from Chania: Swim & Snorkel Small Groups (€ 120 per person) · Balos & Gramvousa: Catamaran Cruise with Cretan Lunch (€ 195 per person)
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