The 11 Chania Sailing Trips That Earn Their Price

1.Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 516 reviews · 7 - 8.5 hours · from $229Our pick

Review of DanEri Yachts’ Balos and Gramvousa catamaran cruise from Kissamos, with food, drinks, swimming, transfers, and practical tips.

“We really enjoyed the full day sailing - the beaches were beautiful, the food served on board was delicious, we felt like there was sufficient time at each beach to really enjoy ourselves, and the boat was luxurious and nice. Our only grievance was that Kissamos (where the tour started) is an expensive cab ride away from Chania, where everyone was coming from, and it would have been nice if the tour provided transportation or at least helped everyone coordinate cabs to save money.”

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2.Kolimvari: Sailing Cruise with Meal & Water Activities

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 390 reviews · 5 hours · from $129

Sail from Kolymvari to Agioi Theodoroi for swimming, snorkeling, SUP, a fresh Cretan meal, and unlimited drinks.

“Excellent five hours on a 44 ft sailing boat - we enjoyed the full experience and the captain and the chef did very well 🙏🏽🇬🇷 just go and enjoy!”

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3.Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 240 reviews · 7 hours · from $190

Review of the $190 Balos and Gramvousa catamaran cruise from Kissamos, with sailing, swimming, lunch, drinks, and practical booking advice.

“Brilliant sailing cruise! We had a brilliant day and would highly recommend. Yanis and his colleague worked hard to make sure we had everything we needed. Good pint of time in each stop and the lunch was delicious!! My partner doesn’t eat seafood and they made him a linguine without which we were thankful for. They had a dingy available at each stop to drop anyone off who didn’t want to swim! Scenery was beautiful and the waters were so blue! Thank you so much for a wonderful trip!’”

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4.Chania Old Port:Luxury Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 177 reviews · 3.5 - 4.5 hours · from $100Best value

Review of Chania’s luxury sunset catamaran cruise to Agioi Theodoroi, with Prosecco, sushi, swimming, snorkeling, SUP, and an open bar.

“Great fun great tunes good laugh we recommend it to everyone!”

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5.Afternoon Catamaran trip – Dinner, Drinks & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 168 reviews · 5 hours · from $165

Review of Chania’s five-hour catamaran cruise, with swimming, dinner, unlimited drinks, water sports, hotel transfers, and sunset views.

“We loved every part of the cruise. The wonderful crew, the food, the safety measures and guidance and the service. Would recommend any day.”

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6.Morning Catamaran Cruise with Premium Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 5 hours · from $164Top rated

Review of Chania’s premium catamaran cruise with Cretan lunch, open bar, swimming, snorkeling, SUP, and a stop at Agioi Theodoroi.

“The perfect way to spend a few relaxing hours. Hospitable and friendly crew, delicious food, plenty of time to relax and swim/snorkel/paddleboard, and the boat was not over-filled with folks so we all had space to spread out and relax in the different comfortable seating areas onboard. The music onboard provided great ambiance (not too loud; like a chill day out with old friends), and the crew clearly made an effort to provide a great experience for all those who joined. If you're looking for a pleasant and memorable morning/evening out on the water, I would highly recommend sailing with these lovely people.”

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7.Shared Balos and Gramvousa Sailing Trip with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 8 hours · from $153

Sail from Kissamos to Balos and Gramvousa for swimming, Cretan food, castle views, and an easygoing small-group day at sea.

“We had the best time. Gramvousa is amazing. Beautiful water and swimming. Food on the boat was delicious! Would recommend this to anyone!”

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8.Catamaran Balos Sunset Cruise with Sushi & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 3.5 - 5.5 hours · from $147

Review of Crete’s Balos sunset catamaran cruise, with sushi, drinks, swimming, transfers, and practical advice on value and comfort.

“Esperienza bellissima Perfetta la sosta nella caletta dalle acque limpide ai piedi di una suggestiva chiesetta greca Poi verso il tramonto con una lenta navigazione che crea uno stato di attesa inebriante e poi all'improvviso i colori abbaglianti di uno splendido tramonto in un tripudio di colori dal rosso al giallo più intenso, una sfera perfetta che si inabissa nel mare che dà la pittoresca consapevolezza di un altro giorno che finisce E poi il rientro avvolti dal buio della sera romantico più che mai Grazie guys”

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9.Chania Old Port: All-inclusive Catamaran Trip Agioi Theodori

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 6h 30m · from $170

Cruise from Chania to Agioi Theodoroi on a luxury catamaran with healthy Cretan food, open-bar drinks, swimming, SUP, and snorkeling.

“Such a fun afternoon! AMAZING food, great music and the best crew & hospitality!”

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10.Private Day Catamaran Cruise with Swimming and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 5 hours

Review of Crete’s private catamaran cruise from Kolymvari, with swimming, SUP, snorkeling, seafood lunch, drinks, and sunset sailing.

“The crew went above and beyond for us. A great day out.”

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11.Private Sailing Cruise with Snorkel, Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 7 hours · from $589

Review of Chania’s private seven-hour sailing cruise, with snorkeling, Cretan lunch, drinks, and stops at Agios Theodori and Maherida.

“The boat was in pristine condition and absolutely beautiful. Yannis & Costas were so welcoming and made sure our day was nothing short of amazing. They prepared great snacks and lunch along with serving us drinks when needed. Their hospitality was very much appreciated and made the day on the water that much better! Thank you both for an unforgettable day in Chania & in Greece!!”

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