Snorkeling in Chania: All-inclusive Catamaran to Agioi Theodori

Six and a half hours in the water with snorkeling gear, lunch, and unlimited drinks aboard a catamaran.

An all-inclusive catamaran snorkeling activity from Chania Old Port to Agioi Theodori, a protected natural reserve island off Crete's coast, where you swim in crystal-clear waters and explore with snorkeling equipment, SUP boards, and floating toys. The day includes a nutritionist-designed lunch, unlimited drinks, and a professional English-speaking crew. You depart from the Venetian Harbour and sail past the Venetian Lighthouse before reaching the island's serene anchorage.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise and island exploration

• Welcome at Chania Old Port
• Enjoy morning drinks and breakfast bowl
• Relax on sunbeds and shaded lounges
• Use SUP, snorkeling gear, and water toys
• Visit Agioi Theodoroi island
• Swim in crystal-clear waters
• Enjoy Cretan snacks and light brunch
• Have nutritionist-crafted Cretan lunch
• Sail back across the sea

The experience

The catamaran leaves Chania Old Port in the morning with welcome drinks and a light breakfast bowl, then sails toward Agioi Theodori: a small, uninhabited island protected as a natural reserve. The route passes the Venetian Lighthouse, built in 1864 at the harbour entrance, before reaching the island's crystal-clear waters where the crew sets out snorkeling gear, SUP boards, inflatable noodles, and a pink flamingo for photos. You swim and explore at your own pace while the boat stays anchored in the calm bay.

Lunch is a nutritionist-designed Cretan meal made from fresh organic ingredients, served on board after your time in the water. The crew provides unlimited drinks throughout the day (water, soft drinks, local beer, white wine, espresso, and tea), so you refuel between swims. An onboard shower and WC let you rinse off, and the catamaran has sunbeds and shaded lounges where you can rest between activities.

The return journey crosses the sparkling sea back to Chania Old Port, arriving in the late afternoon. Life jackets, high-quality snorkeling masks and fins, fishing gear, and a box of toys for children are all provided. The crew speaks English, and the boat is wheelchair accessible. The activity suits all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

What’s included

• High-quality snorkeling masks and fins.
• life jackets and swimming jackets.
• SUP boards.
• inflatable noodles and a pink flamingo.
• fishing gear.
• light breakfast bowl and nutritionist-designed Cretan lunch.
• unlimited drinks including water, soft drinks, local beer, white wine, espresso, and tea.
• onboard WC and outdoor shower.
• sunbeds and shaded lounges.
• professional English-speaking crew.
• liability insurance.
• and a box of toys for children by request.

Options for this experience

6 options

All-inclusive catamaran cruise from Chania Old Port to Agioi TheodoriGuide in English · Available from 1 Apr 2027Transfer not included

With transfer: Chania cityGuide in English · Available from 1 Apr 2027Kato Galatas

With transfer: Souda-KolymvariGuide in English · Available from 1 Apr 2027Agia Marina, Gerani, Maleme

See 3 more options

With transfer: KissamosGuide in English · Available from 1 Apr 2027Falasarna

With transfer: Georgioupoli / AlmiridaGuide in English · Available from 1 Apr 2027Kavros/Kalyves

Private day cruise from ChaniaGuide in English · Available from 1 Apr 2027

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up to3h 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.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

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

Is this one for you?Book this option if you want to snorkel and swim at your own pace without a fixed schedule, since the catamaran anchors at Agioi Theodori and lets you decide how long to stay in the water. If you need hotel pickup, select the transfer option that matches your accommodation location at checkout.

Traveler reviews

4.89★★★★★★★★★★

35 verified traveler reviews

5 ★33

4 ★0

3 ★2

2 ★0

1 ★0

Read all the reviews ›

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 is Agioi Theodori island like when we get there?

Agioi Theodori is a small, uninhabited island protected as a natural reserve, home to the rare Cretan wild goat and featuring rugged cliffs and untouched surroundings. The waters around it are crystal-clear and calm when the catamaran anchors, making it ideal for snorkeling and swimming in a peaceful setting away from crowds.

Can I snorkel the whole time or is there a schedule to follow?

You swim and snorkel at your own pace during the time anchored at Agioi Theodori. The crew provides the gear and sets out water toys, but you decide how long to stay in the water. The day includes a lunch break on board and time to rest on the sunbeds and lounges between swims.

What snorkeling equipment is provided?

High-quality snorkeling masks and fins are included, along with life jackets, inflatable noodles for comfort, SUP boards, and an inflatable flamingo for photos. The crew prepares all the gear before you enter the water.

Does the catamaran stop anywhere else besides Agioi Theodori?

The catamaran departs from Chania Old Port in the Venetian Harbour and sails past the Venetian Lighthouse at the harbour entrance before heading to Agioi Theodori. The main swimming and snorkeling happens at the island. The return journey crosses back to the Old Port in the late afternoon.

What meals and drinks are included during the day?

A light breakfast bowl and welcome drinks start the morning, followed by a nutritionist-designed Cretan lunch made from fresh organic ingredients served on board. Unlimited drinks are available throughout the day: water, soft drinks, local beer, white wine, espresso, and tea.

Is hotel pickup available from my accommodation?

Hotel transfers can be arranged upon request and depend on which option you select at checkout. Some options include transfers from nearby towns like Souda, Kissamos, Georgioupoli, or Almirida, while others depart from Chania Old Port only. Confirm your pickup location when booking.