Snorkeling in Mirabello Bay: Private speedboat with captain

Speedboat access to reefs and blue holes the shore crowds never reach

A private speedboat snorkeling trip in Mirabello Bay, Crete, where you swim and snorkel at small islands and a blue hole with a professional captain guiding the route. The boat holds a maximum of three guests, runs four hours, and includes snorkeling equipment, fuel and WiFi. The captain speaks English, Italian, French or German. Wind conditions determine which spots are reachable on the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half day speedboat tour in Mirabello Bay

• Meet professional captain
• Depart from Agios Nikolaos
• Sail in Mirabello Bay
• Visit small islands and blue hole
• Swim and snorkel in clear water
• Return to starting point

The experience

The speedboat itself is the difference here: a 60-horsepower vessel small enough to reach shallow reefs and narrow passages where larger tour boats cannot go. Your captain navigates the Bay of Mirabello's shore, stopping at small islands and a blue hole based on wind and water conditions that morning. You decide when to enter the water at each spot: some travelers snorkel the whole time, others swim between the reefs and rest on board.

Snorkeling equipment is provided and ready. WiFi stays on throughout the four hours so you can download photos before heading back. The boat carries only three guests maximum, which means no jostling for space at the rail or waiting for others to finish a dive site. A professional captain who speaks your language handles navigation and can point out where the fish congregate, but the pace and depth of your snorkeling are entirely yours.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• fuel.
• private speedboat with professional captain.
• WiFi on board.
• four hours on the water exploring Mirabello Bay.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, German and Italian

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 effortPets welcomeNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Adventure Crete

Is this one for you?The boat's small size and speed mean you can reach isolated reefs and the blue hole in a single four-hour window, but entry and exit from the water happen at the captain's chosen stops, not on your own schedule.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Italian.

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 the blue hole in Mirabello Bay?

The blue hole is a deep underwater sinkhole in the bay that creates a striking contrast in water color and depth. The captain will take you there if conditions allow, and you can snorkel above it or simply observe from the boat.

How many people can fit on the speedboat?

The boat holds a maximum of three guests plus the captain, so your group stays small and the boat can access narrow passages and shallow reefs that larger vessels cannot reach.

What happens if the wind is too strong on the day of my booking?

The captain decides the route based on wind and water conditions each morning. You will still explore the Bay of Mirabello and visit snorkeling spots, but which specific islands or sites are reachable may change from the plan.

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

Snorkeling equipment is included with the booking. The captain provides masks, fins and snorkels ready to use.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join this trip?

No prior experience is required. The trip suits all physical fitness levels, and the captain can advise on entry points and shallow areas if you are new to snorkeling.