Snorkeling in Mirabello Bay: Private boat with equipment

Pick your own snorkeling stops across Mirabello Bay's clearest waters

A 4-hour private snorkeling trip on a 9-meter inflatable boat in Mirabello Bay, Crete, with skipper, snorkeling equipment for all ages, and stops at rocky coves and white-sand beaches. You swim and dive at Kolokytha Beach, Skistra or San Fokas, and Mochlos, each with different seabed terrain and marine life. The boat carries towels, drinks, a sound system and a toilet.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury boat cruise with beach stops

• Depart from Elounda
• Visit rocky beach near Olous basilica
• Stop at Kolokytha Beach for relaxation
• Swim and dive at Skistra or San Fokas beach
• Explore Mochlos beach and coves

The experience

You board a 2022 inflatable boat with a 300 hp Yamaha engine at either Agios Nikolaos or Elounda, depending on which route you choose. The skipper handles navigation while you settle into the boat's large seating and decide where to stop first. The boat carries snorkeling equipment sized for all ages, so no need to bring your own or rent separately on shore. Fresh towels, windproof jackets, bottled water and soft drinks are on board, along with a refrigerator and a toilet. Everything needed for a full morning or afternoon without returning to land.

Each stop offers different underwater terrain. Kolokytha Beach on the Spinalonga Peninsula has white sand and turquoise water shallow enough to wade in, with tamarisk trees for shade on the beach itself. Skistra and San Fokas are quieter, with crystal-clear water and rocky seabeds ideal for diving. Mochlos has both sandy and pebbly areas with deep blue water and rocky coves to explore at your own pace. The skipper knows which sites have the clearest visibility and fewest crowds on any given day, and you decide how long to stay at each one.

The boat's high-performance sound system with Bluetooth connection plays music while you're anchored, and the layout gives everyone space to move between swimming and resting. Because it's a private charter, there's no fixed itinerary. You and the skipper agree on stops and timing before departure, and you can adjust if conditions or your mood shift during the day.

What’s included

• Use of the 9-meter inflatable boat and skipper for 4 hours.
• snorkeling equipment for all ages.
• fresh towels and windproof jackets.
• bottled water and soft drinks in the refrigerator.
• use of the onboard toilet and high-performance sound system with Bluetooth.

Options for this experience

2 options

Elounda - Agios Nikolaos10:00 and 14:00

Mochlos Beach - Agios Nikolaos10:00 and 14:00

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00Last departure this season: 31 Dec

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GroupPrivate

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 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Mirabello Boats

Is this one for you?Choose the Mochlos route if you want rocky coves and deeper water for diving. Pick the Elounda departure if Kolokytha Beach's shallow turquoise water and shade appeal more. Either way, the private boat means you set the pace at each stop instead of following a group schedule.

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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 snorkeling at Kolokytha Beach?

Kolokytha Beach has turquoise water that varies in color depending on the sunlight's angle, white sand, and shallow areas where you can wade in easily. The beach is relatively quiet, with tamarisk trees providing shade on shore, and it's located on the eastern side of the Spinalonga Peninsula about 12 kilometers north of Agios Nikolaos.

Can I snorkel at multiple beaches in one trip, or do I pick just one?

You visit multiple stops in the 4 hours. The boat can anchor at Kolokytha Beach, Skistra or San Fokas, and Mochlos depending on conditions and your preference. Each has different underwater terrain (sandy bottoms, rocky coves and deep water), so you experience different marine life and seabed types in a single trip.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is provided for all ages and is included in the price. You don't need to rent separately or bring your own gear.

What happens if I'm not a strong swimmer?

The boat stops at beaches with varying depths. Kolokytha Beach has shallow, wading-depth water where you can enter gradually, while other stops have deeper areas. You choose which sites suit your comfort level, and the skipper can recommend the calmest spots. The trip is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the boat, or is pickup included?

Public transportation options are available near the departure points in Agios Nikolaos and Elounda. Pickup is not included, so you'll arrange your own way to the boat's meeting point.