South Crete Sailing & Snorkeling Tour from Agia Galini

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Duration5h–7h

GroupUp to 10

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Five to seven hours exploring South Crete's hidden beaches under sail

A small-group sailing tour from Agia Galini port along South Crete's southern coast, with stops for swimming, snorkeling and lunch at beaches like Agios Pavlos and Paximadia. The crew meets you at the port, briefs you on safety and boat handling, then sets sail to explore the region's remote coves and remains. Lunch with wine, snorkeling gear and SUP boards are included; the itinerary shifts with weather and sea conditions.

5h–7h

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day sailing and exploration

Meet crew at Agia Galini port
Receive safety and boat handling briefing
Set sails to South Crete beaches
Sail to Paximadia or Agios Pavlos
Enjoy photo stop, wine, dessert, lunch
Free time for swimming and snorkeling
View marine life and scenic wildlife
Sail back to Agia Galini port

The Experience

The boat departs from Agia Galini port, where the crew gives you a safety briefing and walks through boat handling before setting sail. You're heading to the southern coast of Crete—a stretch of beaches and rocky outcrops that see few day-trippers. The route depends on the day's weather and sea state, so you might sail toward Paximadia or Agios Pavlos (about an hour out), then spend roughly two and a half hours at a second anchorage, swimming and snorkeling in the water while the boat stays put. The crew serves lunch with a vegetarian option, wine and soft drinks, and you can use snorkeling equipment or SUP boards if you want to get farther out. The return sail to Agia Galini takes another hour.

The itinerary is not fixed—the crew chooses stops based on wind, swell and visibility, so you might end up at Triopetra, Komos Beach, Matala or one of the smaller coves listed as possible destinations. This flexibility is built into the tour; it is not a cancellation risk but the way the day actually works. A professional certified crew handles the sailing, and the boat carries first aid certification. Pickup from your accommodation is arranged after booking (the crew will email you to confirm the time and location); pickups beyond five kilometers from Agia Galini may incur an extra fee starting at ten euros.

Two options are available at checkout: a full-day cruise or a sunset cruise. Both run as small groups with the same inclusions—life jackets, unlimited water and soft drinks, snorkeling gear, SUP boards, and a meal with wine. Children can ride in a stroller, and service animals are allowed. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or for travelers over 275 pounds; it is also not recommended for people with poor cardiovascular health. You will need to provide full names, nationalities, passport or ID numbers, gender and age range for everyone in your group before departure.

What’s included

Life jackets, snorkeling equipment and SUP boards.
unlimited mineral water and soft drinks.
lunch with a vegetarian option and wine.
professional certified crew and first aid certification.
pickup from your accommodation (within five kilometers of Agia Galini).

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Altersail

Is this one for you?Choose the full-day cruise if you want the most time exploring multiple beaches and coves; pick the sunset cruise if you prefer a shorter sail and want to spend the rest of your day elsewhere in South Crete. Either way, the crew's flexibility with the route means you go where conditions allow, not to a preset list of stops.