Rethymno Catamaran Cruise: Healthy Lunch & Open Bar

Summary

Morning catamaran cruise from Rethymno with Cretan lunch and open bar

You’ll start your day sailing from Rethymno with friendly crew and fresh espresso in hand. Enjoy a healthy brunch as you cruise to Georgioupoli Bay, then dive into clear water for paddleboarding or snorkeling before savoring a Cretan lunch onboard. With an open bar and plenty of time to relax or laugh with new friends, you’ll carry home more than just photos—maybe even a bit of calm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Catamaran cruise with lunch and activities

• Welcome at Rethymno Port
• Enjoy espresso, tea, or protein shake
• Have a light brunch on board
• Find a spot on deck to relax
• Sail toward Georgioupoli Bay
• Unwind on sunbeds and sip detox water
• Enjoy gourmet local bites at bay
• Use SUP boards, snorkeling gear, or fish
• Float on the pink flamingo
• Eat a nutritious Cretan lunch
• Drink unlimited water, soft drinks, beer, wine
• Relax on deck or return to water
• Sail back to Rethymno Port

Top questions

What’s included in the Rethymno catamaran cruise?

The cruise includes brunch, lunch made with local ingredients, unlimited drinks (water, soft drinks, beer & wine), all water activities equipment like SUP boards and snorkeling gear, plus music and Wi-Fi onboard.

How long does the catamaran cruise last?

The experience is a morning-to-afternoon trip; exact timing depends on booking details but plan for several hours at sea including stops for swimming and lunch.

Is pickup included for this cruise?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; guests meet at Rethymno Port to begin the tour.

Are vegetarian options available for lunch?

Yes, meals are designed by a nutritionist using fresh local produce including vegetables; specific dietary requests can be discussed when booking.

Can children join the catamaran cruise?

The cruise is suitable for all fitness levels and offers toys for kids upon request; however, it's not recommended for pregnant travelers.

Is there an open bar during the cruise?

Yes, unlimited water, soft drinks, Greek beer, and Cretan white wine are available throughout the trip.

Are there restrooms on board?

Yes, there is an onboard WC as well as an outdoor shower for guests’ comfort.

What should I bring to the catamaran cruise?

Sunscreen, swimwear, hat/sunglasses are recommended; most essentials like towels and gear are provided by the crew.

What’s included

Your day includes welcome drinks like espresso or detox water at Rethymno Port before setting sail on a modern luxury catamaran equipped with sunbeds and shaded lounges. A certified nutritionist prepares your healthy brunch and gourmet Mediterranean lunch using fresh local ingredients. Unlimited drinks—water, soft drinks, Greek beer and white wine—are always available from the open bar. All water activities are covered: stand-up paddleboards (SUP), high-quality snorkeling gear with masks and fins, inflatable noodles (and yes—the pink flamingo float), plus fishing equipment if you want it. There’s music onboard along with free Wi-Fi so you can share moments live—or not at all if you’d rather unplug. For families traveling together there’s even a box of toys available by request; everything’s taken care of so you can just relax into Crete’s rhythm before returning to port refreshed.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t realize how much I needed to just drift for a while until we left Rethymno port that morning. The crew greeted us with espresso—actual good espresso, not the watery stuff—and this gentle Cretan playlist playing in the background. I found myself grinning at nothing in particular as we pulled away from the shore. There was this salty-sweet smell in the air, kind of like sunscreen mixed with seaweed and coffee. Our guide Maria pointed out a little chapel on the coast and told us it’s where her parents got married. I liked that detail more than I expected.

We sailed north along the coast toward Georgioupoli Bay, just letting the sun warm our faces (I might’ve dozed off for a minute). There were soft sunbeds everywhere but I kept moving around—first in the shade, then out by the railings. Someone handed me a glass of local white wine before noon and nobody seemed to mind. The brunch was light but actually filling—some sort of barley rusks with tomato and feta, which Maria called “dakos” (I probably pronounced it wrong; she laughed anyway). At some point I realized there was Wi-Fi onboard but honestly forgot about my phone after that.

Once we anchored in Georgioupoli Bay, things got lively. The water was clearer than I expected—almost glassy—and everyone started grabbing snorkeling gear or paddleboards. I tried stand-up paddleboarding for maybe five minutes before giving up and just floating on one of those ridiculous pink flamingo inflatables (someone took a photo; I hope it never surfaces). Lunch came next—a proper Cretan spread with olive oil so green it looked fake, plus grilled veggies and fish straight from a local farm. The open bar meant more wine or beer if you wanted it, but mostly people just talked or napped on deck afterward.

On the way back to Rethymno, everything felt slower somehow. Maybe it was just being full or tired or both. There was music again—something soft this time—and people sharing stories about their hometowns over cups of herbal tea. I still think about that feeling: salt on my skin, sun somewhere behind my eyelids, not worrying about anything for once.