The 15 Best Balos Lagoon Boat Trips

“The ride over was very well organized with precise details on when and where to meet. Our guide Donia was friendly as well as our driver. Donia also informed us exact details on when we would disembark and exact times we had to be on board the ferry before each departure time. Both beaches are beautiful and you get about 2-2.5 hours at each beach.”

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Chania Areas/Kalyves:Gramvousa Island & Balos,Boat Tkt Extra

/ August 8, 2026

3.Chania Areas/Kalyves:Gramvousa Island & Balos,Boat Tkt Extra

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 992 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $23

Bus and boat day trip from Chania or Kalyves to Gramvousa and Balos. Swim, hike the fortress, and enjoy smooth transfers.

“Balos and Gramvousa are the most amazing place on earth! The sea is full of color and fish and the water was really clear and perfect! The day was well organized but I would have liked to stay one more hour on Gramvousa Island. The boat was really big and there was a seat for almost everyone! The guide and the autist were nice and informed us well”

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From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon

/ August 8, 2026

4.From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 678 reviews · 5 hours · from $42

A 5-hour round-trip ferry from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon, with 3 hours to swim in emerald shallows and great value at $42.

“Excellent ferry ride to Balos beach. Much easier to access beach than trying to take the dirt road over the mountain. Three hours at the beach was plenty of time. Small cafe on board so you can buy food and drinks.”

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Rethymno Area: Gramvousa Island & Balos, Boat Ticket Extra

/ August 8, 2026

5.Rethymno Area: Gramvousa Island & Balos, Boat Ticket Extra

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 594 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $20Best value

Rethymno day trip to Balos and Gramvousa with bus pickup, boat crossings, lagoon swim time, and optional Venetian Fortress views. Tickets extra.

“Gramavousa, difficult to travel at the end of the day, I suggest changing the order of the objectives. Attentive guide, very interesting route, Balos is wow, worth it, the Crete is fabulous!”

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Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket

/ August 8, 2026

6.Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 590 reviews · 12 hours · from $64

Chania to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa by air-conditioned bus and ferry, with time to swim, snorkel, and climb a Venetian fortress.

“It was a great experience and I am happy that I booked this trip. Eirini was an amazing guide. She had a very friendly and positive attitude. I will always remember on the way back, after a day at the beach, she asked us if we would like to hear some interesting facts about Crete. We all said yes and she started telling us some nice things about the island, while the sun was slowly setting. It was a highlight of the trip for sure. Balos was beautiful and we also enjoyed the trip to Gramvousa Island. I highly recommend this day trip.”

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Limeniskos: Gramvousa and Balos Speedboat Tour with Drinks

/ August 8, 2026

7.Limeniskos: Gramvousa and Balos Speedboat Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 577 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Speedboat to Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon from Falassarna with drinks. Small-group timing, snorkeling chances, and fortress views in 3 hours.

“This was an incredible activity, I messaged ahead of time as we were getting married over here and I had booked the boat out for all my family and friends. From messaging to being on the boat I couldn’t fault them, they were amazing and so helpful throughout. I would 100% do this activity again we all loved it!!”

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From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town

/ August 8, 2026

8.Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 526 reviews · 14.5 - 16 hours · from $88

Cruise to Balos Lagoon for swimming and sand, then explore Chania’s Venetian harbor and old town from Heraklion.

“The trip is well organized, however the interim stop for the breakfast is awful, spoils all the fun. The food was not fresh and very poor, the only cash was allowed. Would strongly recommend to find another place for stop, it spoils all the trip.”

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Kissamos: Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise

/ August 8, 2026

9.Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise

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

Luxury catamaran cruise from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, with drinks, snorkeling gear, and lunch, plus included transfers.

“Spectacular cruise and brilliant crew We had a truly amazing cruise to Balos and Gramvousa. The crew Dimitri, Jessica and Giannis were brilliant, very welcoming and knowledgeable. They provided first class hospitality throughout the day, great food, drinks and entertainment. They were great with my son who got to try fishing and S/U paddle boarding. Balos and Gramvousa are spectacular, the views, beaches, snorkelling made this the highlight of our trip to Crete. Would highly recommend this.”

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Balos & Falassarna Beach – Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch

/ August 8, 2026

10.Balos & Falassarna Beach – Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 345 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $199.62Top rated

Balos Lagoon viewpoint and Falassarna beach with reserved loungers, lunch, and Chania pickup. Small-group A/C 4WD day trip.

“Nasos was incredible. We had a beautiful drive to a scenic place. Picturesque. Then a wonderful afternoon at Falassano beach. We had coffee or beverages served on our sun-beds. Then a 3 hour rest. I swam 2 out the 3 hours. To top it off, he served us an incredible lunch. He was interested in talking with us about Crete, the history and each other. Highly recommend.”

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Chania: Balos Lagoon 4×4 Jeep Safari Tour from Kissamos

/ August 8, 2026

11.Balos Lagoon 4×4 Jeep Safari Tour from Kissamos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · 6 hours · from $57

Balos Lagoon jeep safari from Kissamos near Chania: small air-conditioned 4x4 ride, viewpoint stops, pink sand, and swim time.

“My two friends and I went on the most wonderful jeep tour today to the Balos Lagoon, with Vasilis as our driver/guide. He was so generous and caring and super attentive and his mother sent for us a generous bag full of goodies to picnic. Thank you say very much for a magical day. Most highly recommend!! And yes, Balos lagoon is exquisite.”

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Balos & Gramvousa Catamaran Trip: Meals, Drinks & Transfer

/ August 8, 2026

12.Balos & Gramvousa Catamaran Trip: Meals, Drinks & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 299 reviews · 6.5 - 8.5 hours · from $164

Luxury catamaran cruise from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa with snacks, lunch, drinks, water gear, and included transfer.

“Liked the comfort and space. There were a lot of people but it didn't feel crowded. The crew were all great, and Dimitri's briefings were very useful while at the same time entertaining. And of course Balos (beautiful) and Gramvousa (stunning). I was a bit surprised there was no safety briefing e.g. life jackets etc. in an emergency.”

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Kissamos: Small Group Speedboat Cruise to Balos & Gramvousa

/ August 16, 2026

13.Small Group Speedboat Cruise to Balos & Gramvousa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 274 reviews · 5 hours · from $153

Speedboat from Kissamos to Balos and Gramvousa in a small group, with snorkeling gear, snacks, and early-arrival peace. 5 hours.

“Booked this because it was a faster boat, more time to enjoy the area. Our captain was great. It was a perfect trip.”

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From Kissamos: Balos Gramvousa Sailing Cruise with Lunch

/ August 17, 2026

14.Balos Gramvousa Sailing Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 257 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $229

Sail from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, swim and snorkel, then hike the castle. Traditional Cretan lunch onboard.

“Great trip. There was no wind so we could not sail, but that was balanced by calm seas and no motion sickness! Lunch was one of the nicest meals we have eaten since arriving in Crete. Very nice and polite captain, Themis, and crewman, Luis.”

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Rethymno: Gramvousa & Balos Lagoon Day Trip with Boat Ticket

/ August 17, 2026

15.Gramvousa & Balos Lagoon Day Trip with Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 249 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Rethymno day trip to Gramvousa and Balos, with bus transfers, a boat cruise, swim stops, fortress views, and 3 hours on the beach.

“Alles hat gut geklappt. Unser Guide hat gut deutsch gesprochen( Auch englisch). Alles auf den Programm haben wir gemacht und man hat auch genügend Zeit gehabt bei beiden Orten. Würde es nochmals buchen”

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