From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa

1.From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa
7-hour cruise from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa for swims, a Venetian castle hike, and big-views Cretan coast time.
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The standouts on this list.
The 10 standout Balos & Gramvousa Tours on offer in Chania — what each one actually involves, who runs it, and what it costs.

7-hour cruise from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa for swims, a Venetian castle hike, and big-views Cretan coast time.

Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa in one packed day from Chania, with a boat ticket and guided ferry logistics—swim, hike, and photos included.

Jeep up to Balos viewpoints and down to Falassarna’s reserved sunbeds, with lunch and pickup from Chania.
“Amazing excursion. You will see many beautiful sights. Be ready for the crowds. It is an unforgettable excursion”

Private boat trip from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Beach with snorkeling, swimming spots, and fortress views.
“Highlight of Our Trip to Crete! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

Chania to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa island by A/C bus and included boat tickets, with pre-recorded guidance and beach time.
“I had to scramble to book this experience with less than 24 hours notice, when another provider on a different website (not Viator) cancelled at the last minute a trip that I had booked and paid for months in advance. That trip went to these same destinations on a small boat with a provided lunch…”

Private Chania day trip to Falassarna and Balos Lagoon with flexible timing, safe driving, and standout beach time for up to 4.
“Beautiful beaches. Spent most of our time at Balos. Wonderful views and amazing look at nature in Crete! So many goats/sheep! Amazing walk/trek to the lagoon. Definitely wear tennis shoes/Tevas/Chaco/etc… (no flip flops)!”

Private boat from Chania to Gramvousa Fortress and Balos Lagoon with snorkeling gear, tickets, drinks, and snacks for up to 9.
“This was a perfect trip, the places we visited were beautiful. It was interesting to visit the castle on Gramvousa with spectacular view, and the beach and the clear and shallow sea in Balos was amazing. The most enjoyable part was the stop in Menies beach, where we snorkeled in the quiet cove in crystal…”

Door-to-door Chania day trip to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island with ferry rides, swims, and the Venetian fortress.
“The tour's overview section still reads "Enjoy a more intimate experience in a group capped at just 15" even though we took a coach bus full of tourists for Elafonissi and Balos. We stopped at Kissamos and those who booked the Balos tour got their tickets and boarded the ferry. We first docked at Balos…”

Private boat cruise from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon, Gramvousa Fortress and Agios Sozon, with brunch, snorkeling gear, and friendly skipper.
“We loved our boat tour! It was absolutely beautiful. 10/10 experience. Would highly recommend to anyone. Captain Alex was great!”

Private 6-hour Balos cruise from Chania with Menies and Gramvousa stops, beach time at each. Up to 8, English.
“If you are thinking about booking this, do it! It was amazing. We had Alex as our captain and everything was perfect. This was our favorite day out of the entire vacation.”

