Snorkeling in Ag. Nikolaos: Catamaran with Water Toys

Anchor in a turquoise bay and snorkel straight from the catamaran deck

Snorkeling from a luxury catamaran departing Ag. Nikolaos across Mirabello Bay, with five hours of swimming, paddleboarding and water slides in Kolokitha Bay. The boat carries high-quality snorkeling gear, a full open bar, Mediterranean lunch made with local organic ingredients, and a professional English-speaking crew. You can also try a sea scooter or fishing gear on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury catamaran cruise and water activities

• Sail through Mirabello Gulf
• View and photograph Spinalonga Island
• Anchor in crystal-clear bay
• Swim, snorkel, or paddleboard
• Try fishing or take photos with flamingo float
• Relax on deck with Mediterranean lunch
• Enjoy music and free WiFi onboard
• Sail back at sunset along Crete coast

The experience

The catamaran leaves Ag. Nikolaos and sails through Mirabello Bay, passing Spinalonga Island, a former Venetian fortress, and the Cave of Barbarossa as you move toward the anchorage. Once the boat drops anchor in Kolokitha Bay, the water is yours: grab a snorkel mask and fins from the onboard gear, slip into the turquoise water, and explore the bay floor. The crew sets up a sea scooter and an inflatable water slide on deck for anyone who wants to try them, and stand-up paddleboards sit ready if you'd rather stay on top of the water.

Between swims, the crew serves a Mediterranean lunch made with local organic ingredients, along with unlimited drinks: white wine, beer, soft drinks, espresso, tea and water. Sunbeds and shaded lounges line the deck, so you can dry off and rest whenever you want. Music and free Wi-Fi run throughout the day, and the crew handles the logistics: life jackets, an onboard shower, and a restroom are all there. As the sun drops, the boat heads back toward Ag. Nikolaos, and you watch the light change across Crete's coast from the water.

The catamaran itself is modern and built for comfort, with enough space to move around without feeling crowded. The crew speaks English and knows the bay well enough to point out what you're seeing as you sail. If you're traveling with kids, ask the crew about the box of toys they keep on board, or grab the inflatable flamingo for photos. It's become a tradition on these trips.

What’s included

• High-quality snorkeling masks and fins.
• stand-up paddleboards.
• sea scooter.
• inflatable water slide and flamingo float.
• Mediterranean lunch made with local organic ingredients.
• unlimited drinks including white wine, beer, soft drinks, espresso, tea and water.
• life jackets and swimming jackets.
• onboard shower and restroom.
• music and free Wi-Fi.
• professional English-speaking crew.
• liability insurance.
• inflatable noodles for comfort.

Options for this experience

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Supreme PMGuide in English · 15:30Supreme cruise

Transfer from Agios Nikolaos includedGuide in English · Only on 31 Oct · 15:30

Transfer included: Elounda, PlakaGuide in English · Only on 31 Oct · 15:30Ammoudara, Agios Nikolaos and Vathi

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Transfer included: Hersonissos to MilatosGuide in English · Only on 31 Oct · 15:30Stalida, Malia and Sissi

Transfer from Ierapetra city includedGuide in English · Only on 31 Oct · 15:30Agioi Saranta

Private Supreme PMGuide in English · Only on 31 Oct · 15:30

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday and SundayDeparts at 15:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (under 10)

GroupUp to 20

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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

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

Is this one for you?Book a morning or afternoon departure depending on which fits your schedule in Ag. Nikolaos. If you're staying outside the town, hotel transfers can be arranged separately. The five-hour window gives you time to snorkel, try the water toys and eat without feeling rushed, and the open bar means you don't track drink costs throughout the day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 10).

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 snorkeling gear do I get, and is it included?

High-quality masks and fins are provided and included in your booking. The crew fits them to you before you enter the water, and you can swap sizes if needed.

Can I try the sea scooter and paddleboard, or do those cost extra?

Both the sea scooter and stand-up paddleboards are included and available to try while the boat is anchored in Kolokitha Bay. The crew will show you how to use them.

What's the food and drink situation for five hours on the water?

Lunch is a Mediterranean meal prepared with local organic ingredients and served onboard. Drinks are unlimited and include white wine, beer, soft drinks, espresso, tea and water throughout the day.

Does the catamaran stop anywhere else, or is it just Mirabello Bay and Kolokitha Bay?

The boat sails through Mirabello Bay so you can see Spinalonga Island and the Cave of Barbarossa from the deck, then anchors in Kolokitha Bay for the swimming, snorkeling and water activities. That's where you spend most of your time in the water.

What if I don't want to snorkel? Can I just swim and relax on the boat?

Yes. You can swim without snorkeling gear, paddleboard, use the water slide, or stay on deck with a drink and music. The crew has life jackets and swimming jackets available if you want extra flotation.