ON THE WATER · CRETE DINNER CRUISES
Good crete dinner cruises fill their window tables weeks ahead. Below: the 4 to book early, what each fare includes and how they differ once you are on board.
Set sail from Agios Nikolaos at 10:00 for Spinalonga’s Venetian fortress and former leper colony, then swim at Kolokytha Beach while the crew prepares pork, salad, bread, fruit, and wine or juice. Bring cash, swimwear, sturdy shoes, and your ID.
“Nice sailing to Spinalonga, but a bit too many people on the boat.”
Sail from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island on a small shared or private boat with an experienced skipper. Swim, snorkel, hike to a Venetian castle, and eat a traditional Cretan lunch cooked onboard. Captains such as Vasilis and crew members including Jo, Katarina, and Luis are often part of the friendly team.
“An Unforgettable Experience! We booked a sailing boat tour in Crete while traveling with my husband and our 4-year-old daughter. From start to finish, everything was absolutely perfect. The crew was incredibly friendly, kind, and welcoming and taking time to explain things we were curious about and made us feel completely at ease, especially with a young child on board. They were so accommodating, and our daughter truly had the time of her life: she still talks about it! Every part of the journey was fantastic. They prepared an incredible traditional Cretan lunch cooked right on the boat (we honestly couldn’t get enough of it!) and later served fresh fruit,…”
From Panormo Port, sail Crete’s rugged coast on a modern catamaran with an English-speaking crew. Enjoy breakfast, gourmet snacks, swimming, SUPs, snorkeling, fishing, fresh Cretan lunch, and unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and water.
“Great Experience. Crew was amazing. Had a really fun time. Couldn't fault the experience. The crew were great with the kids in the family too.”
Set sail from Rethymno at 9:30 am aboard a modern catamaran for Georgioupoli Bay. You’ll have a light brunch, organic Cretan lunch, open bar, SUP boards, snorkeling gear, fishing equipment, shaded lounges, and sunbeds. The English-speaking crew keeps the day relaxed, social, and well organized.
“Wonderful scenery, good food, drinks, and music. Opportunity to swim in calm, crystal blue waters. Highly recommend”
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