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Balos Travel gives you the opportunity, if you are a few people and do not want to take a private cruise, you can share a small boat with other people.
Always with destination Balos and Gramvousa, we give you the opportunity to choose from various smaller or larger boats.
Please fill out the request form and we will contact you to find the right boat and the right date.
We would appreciate it if you give us alternative dates, so that we can properly create the groups for your service.
Here are our suggestions for a semi-private cruise to Balos and Gramvousa departing from the port of Kissamos.
SEMI – PRIVATE CRUISES:
(option 1)
· Motor Boat: <<Cavo Star>> 12 meters (photo below)
· Duration: 6 hours (08:30-14:30) morning cruise or (15:00 – 21:00) sunset cruise
· Price: 110 € per adult – 55 € per child (2 – 8 yrs old)
- Capacity 14 people
· Including: skipper, fuel, taxes, water, cool box lunch, towels, snorkelling equipment.
*The food that the cool box will contain is: Caesar salad with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, corn, cheese,crackers and chicken. Water and fruit
PROGRAM:
8:30 am Departure from Kissamos port
9:30 am Arrival at Gramvousa island
10:30 to 11:00 am departure from Gramvousa (you can get water and beach towels from the crew)
11:00-11:30 am Arrival at Balos beach, (you can get the cool box and beach towels from the crew)
13:30 Departure from Balos beach.
14:30 Arrival at Kissamos port.
The afternoon cruise will follow a similar schedule.
(option 2)
· Sailing Boat: <<Ariadne>> 13 meters (photo below)
· Duration: 8 hours (09:00 – 17:00)
· Price: 110 € per adult – 55 € per child (4 – 8 yrs old)
- Capacity 8 people
· Including: skipper, fuel, taxes, water, LUNCH, fruits, snorkelling equipment.
PROGRAM:
· 09:00 – Welcome on Board. Departure from Kissamos Port.
· 10:00 – Small local snack on board.
· 10:30 – 10:45 – Arrival at Gramvousa Island – You can swim, walk to the island or visit the castle of Gramvousa !
· 12:30 (approx) – Departure from Gramvousa island to Balos lagoon !
· 13:00 – Arrival at Balos beach – You can visit the Lagoon, Lunch on board.
· 15:30 – Departure from Balos lagoon return to Kissamos port
· 16:30 – Tasting seasonal fruits on board.
· 17:00 – Arrival at Kissamos Port
(option 3)
· Sailing Wooden Boat: <<Castello 1>> (photo attached below)
· Duration: 8 hours (09:00 – 17:00)
· Price: 130 € per adult & 70 € per child
Included (for Semi – Private Cruise):
• Coffee, tea and light breakfast
• Traditional lunch with appetizers (tzatziki, dako, etc.), meat choices, seafood pasta, fresh salads, local bread and seasonal fruits
• Vegetarian options available
• Water and soft drinks
• SUP, snorkeling and kayak equipment
(Option 4)
· Boat: <<DANERI LUX>> 26 meters (Maximum boat capacity: 150 people – For the cruise up to 120 guests) – (Photo below)
Duration: 6.5 hours (08:30 – 15:00) standard
· Price: 155 € per adult (COMFORT Seats) – Child 0-5 yrs: € 90
· Price: 185 € per adult (VIP Seats) – Child 0-5 yrs: € 110
INCLUDED: lunch
Captain, taxes, fuel, snacks, , open bar and water activities (diving equipment with snorkels, SUP, inflatable toys).
The itinerary of this option, is like this :
- 08:30 – Welcome on Board. Begin your day with a light breakfast buffet featuring seasonal fruits, yogurt with
- honey, and fresh pastries as our crew provides a safety briefing before setting sail for Balos Bay.
- 09:30 – Stop at Balos Bay. Swim in the crystal-clear turquoise waters of Balos Lagoon while enjoying finger food
- selections, including cheese and meat platters, nuggets, and fresh vegetable sticks.
- 11:30 – Departure to Gramvousa Island
- 11:45 – Stop at Gramvousa Island. Explore the island’s scenic beauty, swim in its pristine waters, or take a short
- hike to the historic Venetian fortress for breathtaking views.
- 12:30 – Gourmet Lunch on Board. Savor a lavish buffet of Greek and Mediterranean delicacies, including Greek
- salads, steamed mussels, oven-baked chicken and fish, shrimp saganaki, stuffed vegetables, pasta, and a
- selection of desserts such as mille-feuille and profiteroles.
- 14:00 – Departure from Gramvousa
- 15:00 – Arrival at Kissamos Port
(option 5)
· CATAMARAN Boat: <<ACHILLEAS>> 14 meters (photo below)
Duration: 7.5 hours (08:30 – 16:00) standard
· Price: 195 € PER ADULT
- Capacity 22 people
Including: The Skipper, The taxes, The fuels, Water, Coffee, tea, soft drinks, cheese pies, biscuits, Meal on board, White Cretan wine, beer
Snorkeling equipment, fishing equipment, sup boards, kid’s box, various inflatable toys, noodles.
PROGRAM:
- 08:30 – welcome on board
- Approx. 10:00 – stop in Balos Bay, swimming and other activities (snorkeling, sup surfing, fishing)
- 10:30 – finger food
- 12:00 – departure to Gramvousa Island
- 12:15 – stop in Gramvousa Island, swimming and other activities (snorkeling, sup surfing, fishing)
- 13:00 – lunch on board
- 13:30 – 14:30 – leisure time, sun bathing, swimming and other activities (snorkeling, sup surfing, fishing)
- Approx. 14:30 – departure to port
- Approx. 16:00 – arrival to port
We remain at your disposal for any further information.
If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
The price we give you for semi – private cruises always includes the skipper, taxes, fuel and drinking water.
Most cases also include soft drinks and snacks as well as fruit or salad. Some others also offer lunch.
Also, all the boats meet all legal specifications, are constantly checked and have all the necessary documents. They also have all the necessary lifesaving equipment required.
Experience a semi-private cruise to Gramvousa and Balos, create memories and avoid the crowds !
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION
Specifically, the ports of Crete which are the starting points for our private cruises, are the following:
Kissamos (Kastelli)
Falassarna
Kolymbari
Paleochora
Chania
Ierapetra
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Customize Your Private Cruise with Our Suggested Itineraries
Looking to customize your own private cruise? Our program can be tailored to meet your needs. But if you need a little inspiration, check out our suggested itineraries departing from Kissamos port.
Option 1: Departing at 9:00 am, enjoy a 4-hour cruise with 2 hours in the stunning lagoon of Balos and 1 hour in Gramvousa, returning at 1:00 pm.
Option 2: Departing at 9:00 am, experience a 5-hour cruise with 3 hours in the lagoon of Balos and 1 hour in Gramvousa, returning at 2:00 pm.
Option 3: Departing at 9:00 am, embark on a 6-hour cruise with 3 hours in the lagoon of Balos and 2 hours in Gramvousa, returning at 3:00 pm.
Option 4: For those who prefer a later departure time, opt for the 4-hour afternoon cruise leaving at 4:00 pm, with 2 hours in the lagoon of Balos and 1 hour in Gramvousa, returning at 8:00 pm.
Option 5: Departing at 10:00 am, embark on a 4-hour cruise with 2 hours in the lagoon of Balos and 1 hours in Gramvousa, returning at 2:00 pm.
For any extra hour is extra charge +50 euro
SEMI PRIVATE OPTION: Departing at 8:30 am, returning at 14:30 pm. or departing at 15:00 pm, returning at 21:00 pm. - embark on a 6-hour cruise with 1 hour in Gramvousa island and 2 hours in the lagoon of Balos
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Please let us know how many persons you are and we will send you prices and availability !
Sunset in Falassarna - Looking for something a little different? Our private cruises can be customized to fit your needs. You can also consider a sunset cruise in Falassarna, offering one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world. Perfect for a romantic celebration or a fun snorkeling adventure, this private cruise is available for 2 to 10 people and lasts about 3 or 4 hours. (Cost: Starting from 400 euro - for 2 or 3 people)
Apart from the port of Kissamos where most cruises start with the unique destination of the Balos lagoon, we can also start from various other ports in the prefecture of Chania.
Some of them are the following: Falasarna, Kolymbari, Paleochora, Chania old port.
The price we give you for private cruises always includes the captain, taxes, fuel and water.
The most cases also include soft drinks and snacks as well as fruit or salad.
Also, the private boats we work with meet all legal specifications, are constantly checked and have all the necessary documents. They also have all the necessary lifesaving equipment required.



















