Heraklion Boat Tour 7 options
From € 40 · live guides in 5 languages · most take 5h–9h 30m
Agios Nikolaos & Spinalonga Island boat cruise and swimEight to nine hours exploring northeast Crete: walk the lakeside town of Agios Nikolaos, cruise to Spinalonga Island to tour its Venetian fortress.
- 463 reviews
- 4.41★
- Duration
- 8h–9h
- start times · Wed and Fri
- 3
Spinalonga & Kolokytha Bay cruise: Swim & lunchCruise from Agios Nikolaos across Mirabello Bay to Spinalonga Fortress and Kolokytha Beach for a guided tour, swim and lunch.
- 130 reviews
- 4.05★
- Duration
- 9h–10h
- start times · Wed
- 4
Heraklion: Knossos, Olive Mill & Winery Private Day TripFeel Crete’s spirit with a private Heraklion tour. Choose Knossos Palace, olive mill tasting, winery visit or pottery. Flexible itinerary, pickup included.
- 106 reviews
- 4.96★
- Duration
- 4h–6h
- start times · Every day
- 17
Spinalonga Island cruise from Elounda: Leper colony & swimSeven-hour day trip from Elounda to Spinalonga Island with boat cruise, guided tour of the Venetian fortress and abandoned village, swim in the bay.
- 24 reviews
- 4.38★
- Duration
- 7h
Snorkeling Island Dia from Gouves: Cretan lunch & sunset optionsSail from Gouves to Island Dia or St. George Bay with snorkeling, swimming and traditional Cretan food prepared aboard.
- 31 reviews
- 4.58★
- Duration
- 3h–5h
Snorkeling in Dia Island from Heraklion: Sailing Cruise with MealSail to Dia Island from Heraklion's Venetian port for snorkeling, paddle boarding and fishing in crystal waters.
- 10 reviews
- 4.70★
- Duration
- 5h 30m
Heraklion: Balos Lagoon Cruise & Chania Old Town Day TripFull-day boat trip from Heraklion to Balos Lagoon with cruise, Gramvousa fortress views, and time in Chania's Venetian harbor. Hotel pickup, entry fees, guide included.
- 9 reviews
- 4.11★
- Duration
- 14h–15h
All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-03| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agios Nikolaos & Spinalonga Island boat cruise and swimOur pickPickup offered | € 42 per person | 8h–9h | 4.41★ · 463 | Wed and Fri · 3 start times · Season until 13 Nov | English, German, French |
| Spinalonga Island cruise from Elounda: Leper colony & swimLowest pricePickup offered | € 40 per person | 7h | 4.38★ · 24 | Next departure: 2 May 2027 | English |
| Snorkeling Island Dia from Gouves: Cretan lunch & sunset optionsShortestGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | € 90 per person | 3h–5h | 4.58★ · 31 | Next departure: 16 Aug 2027 | English |
| Spinalonga & Kolokytha Bay cruise: Swim & lunchPickup offered | € 50 per person | 9h–10h | 4.05★ · 130 | Wed · 4 start times · Season until 4 Nov | English, German, French +2 |
| Heraklion: Knossos, Olive Mill & Winery Private Day TripPrivate · Pickup offered | € 175 per person | 4h–6h | 4.96★ · 106 | Every day · 17 start times | English |
| Snorkeling in Dia Island from Heraklion: Sailing Cruise with MealPrivate · Pickup offered | € 79 per person€ 790 per group (split 10 ways) | 5h 30m | 4.70★ · 10 | Next departure: 25 Oct 2027 | English |
| Heraklion: Balos Lagoon Cruise & Chania Old Town Day TripPickup offered | € 75 per person | 14h–15h | 4.11★ only 9 reviews | Next departure: 3 May 2027 | English, German, French +2 |
By what you need
- Private (2): Heraklion: Knossos, Olive Mill & Winery Private Day Trip (€ 175) · Snorkeling in Dia Island from Heraklion: Sailing Cruise with Meal (€ 790)
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Snorkeling Island Dia from Gouves: Cretan lunch & sunset options (€ 90)
Heraklion Boat Tour at a glance
- Our pick: Agios Nikolaos & Spinalonga Island boat cruise and swim, € 42 (8h–9h, 4.41★ · 463).
- Lowest price: Spinalonga Island cruise from Elounda: Leper colony & swim, € 40 (7h, 4.38★ · 24).
- Shortest: Snorkeling Island Dia from Gouves: Cretan lunch & sunset options, € 90 (3h–5h, 4.58★ · 31).
Real price per person across the 7 options: € 40–€ 175 (median € 75). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 7 with live guides in English, 7 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 7 with hotel pickup, 6 kid-friendly, 2 private and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.
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