Private Catamaran Cruise Agios Nikolaos: Swim & Snorkel Mirabello

Swim in a bay off Spinalonga, then snorkel the same waters from a catamaran deck.

A five-hour private catamaran cruise from Agios Nikolaos sails through Mirabello Gulf and around Spinalonga Island with a crew, Mediterranean meal, and unlimited drinks. You swim and snorkel in a sheltered bay, try stand-up paddleboards or fish from the boat, and choose between a morning departure or sunset timing. The boat holds your group alone.

The experience

Five hours aboard a private catamaran means the boat, the crew and every stop belong to your group. You board in Agios Nikolaos and sail into Mirabello Gulf, passing Spinalonga Island (the Venetian fortress visible from the water) before anchoring in a bay with clear enough water for snorkeling. A crew member briefs you on the snorkel gear and the fishing equipment. The SUP boards stay on deck if you want them. Unlimited local white wine, beer, soft drinks and water flow throughout, along with curated music or a playlist you bring.

The meal arrives as a spread: cheese and Greek salads, shrimp pasta with feta, mussels in turmeric sauce, chicken with oranges, seasonal fruit for dessert. You eat on deck or below, timing it around your time in the water. The bay stop is the heart of the day: some travelers spend it snorkeling the shallows, others paddleboard or cast a line, and the crew adjusts the schedule to what your group wants to do. A morning departure catches the water calm and the light clear. A sunset cruise trades that for the light turning gold across the Aegean and the island silhouette darkening as you sail back.

Book the date and time that fits your group's rhythm. The crew speaks English and handles the boat. You show up ready to swim.

What’s included

• WiFi on board.
• welcome drinks with traditional cheese pies and biscuits.
• Mediterranean lunch with cheese and Greek salads, shrimp pasta, mussels, chicken, and seasonal fruit.
• unlimited local white wine, beer and soft drinks.
• snorkeling equipment.
• fishing gear.
• stand-up paddleboards.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up to10h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by DanEri Yachts - Luxury Catamaran Cruises on Crete & Milos, Greece

Is this one for you?Book this if your group wants the boat and crew entirely to yourselves: families, friends celebrating together, or small corporate groups all fit the same five-hour window, and the private setup means the crew adjusts the day to what you actually want to do in the water.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the water like for swimming and snorkeling in Mirabello Gulf?

The bay where the catamaran anchors has clear water shallow enough for snorkeling near the surface and deep enough for swimming. Snorkel gear is provided and fitted on board. The crew briefs you on the site before you enter the water.

Can I bring my own music or playlist for the boat?

Yes. The catamaran has an excellent sound system and plays curated music by default, but you can bring your own playlist to play instead during the cruise.

What's included in the Mediterranean meal?

The meal includes cheese and Greek salads, shrimp pasta with feta, mussels in turmeric sauce and ouzo, chicken breast with oranges, and seasonal fruit for dessert. It arrives as a spread on deck, and you eat at your own pace during the cruise.

Is this cruise suitable for families with children?

The cruise is designed for families and is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Children can swim, snorkel and use the SUP boards with supervision. Alcoholic beverages are for guests 18 and older only.

What happens if I want to fish during the cruise?

Fishing equipment is provided on board. You can fish from the catamaran during the bay stop or whenever the crew determines conditions are right. No fishing license is required for this activity.