Boat Trip in Crete with Guided Snorkeling and Free Pick up!
Description
Explore the Best of Crete’s Waters – Discover crystal-clear seas, hidden coves, and vibrant marine life that make Crete one of the top snorkeling destinations in the world. Scenic Boat Ride – Enjoy a relaxing and scenic boat ride to the best snorkeling spots Unforgettable Snorkeling Spots – Dive into the beautiful Blue Cave and other stunning locations, ideal for all experience levels, especially beginners. Great for Groups & Families – This tour is perfect for everyone Guided by Professionals – Our experienced guides ensure you have a safe, fun, and informative experience in the water, with all the equipment provided. ️ Perfect Blend of Adventure & Relaxation – Combine the thrill of snorkeling with the relaxation of a boat trip, making this the perfect day out on the water. Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced snorkeler, this tour gives you a unique and unforgettable way to explore Crete’s stunning coastline!
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Itinerary
Departing from the Chania area, our boat trip takes you along the stunning Akrotiri Peninsula coastline, far from the crowds. You'll cruise past scenic bays like Kalathas and Machairida, with stops for swimming and guided snorkeling in clear, shallow waters. One of the highlights is a visit to the impressive Blue Cave, where sunlight reflects inside the rock to create an unforgettable glowing blue effect. Our guide ensures safe entry to the cave, either by boat or short swim, depending on sea conditions. Along the way, relax on deck and enjoy the peaceful coastal scenery.
We anchor near the beautiful Marathi area, known for its calm, clear waters and stunning coastal scenery. This is one of the best spots in the region for snorkeling — ideal for all skill levels. You'll have time to explore underwater marine life, swim at your own pace, or simply relax on the boat while enjoying the peaceful setting.
As we drive through Souda Bay, you’ll take in panoramic views of one of the largest natural harbors in the Mediterranean. You'll pass historic islets and military forts while our guide shares insights into the bay's rich naval history.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up directly from your hotel, villa, or house – just let us know the exact location of your accommodation when booking. Please Note: We do not provide transfers from Rethymno, Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, or Elounda. If you're staying in these areas, please arrange your own transportation to the meeting point. If you need help with directions or other questions, feel free to reach out!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you have any health concerns, please let us know when booking. In some cases, a doctor's confirmation may be required to participate.
Reviews(274)
Excellent experience. The tour operator was very communicative. The dive master and staff were wonderful. We’re all different levels and they tailored our routes accordingly. Fantastic time!
Perfect 👌 Great day, a lot of fun, perfect organization.
This was a small group snorkel excursion. They picked us up from cruise port and the driver was friendly and helpful. The staff of the Chania Diving Center were simply outstanding. They outfitted us with the required gear and were careful to make sure that we all had the correct sizes etc. The boat was very nice and comfortable. The Snorkeling guides were excellent. Basil was our guide on the first of the two snorkeling sights and he was great. I am sorry that I cannot remember the boat Captain and the other snorkel guides names, but they were great as well. The snorkeling sites were lovely, and we saw lots of beautiful marine life.
Thank you so much we are so happy you enjoyed your trip!!!! Your feedback Is very important to us and gives us energy to continue!!
The pickup point was super easy for someone on a cruise. The trip to the marina where the boats were was about 15 minutes. I was on a regular boat. Others from my ship were on a RIB. There were 2 stops for snorkeling. Both had crystal clear water and a decent amount of fish. I saw a spotted moray and others saw an octopus. Basil and Orestes were good guides. They include SSI snorkel certification, something fairly new. There were very good briefings by Basil and both he and Orestes were in the water and kept a close eye on everyone but without restricting us.
From a timely free pick-up to a boat ride and snorkeling, our experience was great. Captain Panagiotis and his crew were all very friendly and took a great care of us. We felt very safe the entire time and thanks to their snorkeling tutorial we all became instant snorkeling fans. It was a perfect half-day excursion that made our stay in Crete even more special.
Nice trip with the family.😎We felt safe in the boat and the instructor. Remember and say from where you live in view of free pick up! We stayed 45 minutes away and got notified the same day that we could not be picked up. And remember to put away money and valuables since they have no retention for it.
Good instructor. I felt safe when I had never snorkled before. We were a family of nine. And had a nice day 🙂 They advertised with free pick up. But that's not exactly true. It's about where you live. We stayed in Malaxa and got a call the same day that we had to get there ourselves. We had cars then so it went fine for us. And remember they have nowhere and store valuables. So I would have left money and jewelry at home or in the car.
Thank you very much for your review and for your kind words about our instructor. We're delighted to hear that you felt safe and that your family had a great day with us! Regarding the transfer, we would just like to clarify one point. We sent you an email two days before your activity explaining that, unfortunately, we do not provide pickup from the Malaxa area and asking whether you had a car available to come to our meeting point. As we did not receive a reply to our email, we called you on the day of the activity to make sure you had received the information and to avoid any inconvenience. We always inform our guests in advance if their accommodation is outside our complimentary transfer area, and we're sorry if there was any misunderstanding. Thank you as well for mentioning the valuables. We always recommend that guests leave money, jewelry, and other valuable items at their accommodation or in their vehicle, as bringing unnecessary valuables on board is not advised. We truly appreciate your visit and hope to welcome you and your family back again in the future!
Brilliant! Superbly organised. The snorkelling was amazing .
Having not snorkeled before Basil was great at putting us at ease and ensuring we had a great afternoon! Will definitely recommend to friends coming later in the summer!
We had a very nice snorkeling trip! Everything was handled very professionally. The guidance was great! Safety was paramount with a touch of humour. Definitely recommended!
