Boat Tour to Spinalonga from Agios Nikolaos in Crete
Experience Crete from a different perspective as you follow an expert crew out to sea and explore its wonders on a boat tour to Spinalonga from Agios Nikolaos!
Practical information
Explore Venetian fortifications, learn about the history of leprosy in Crete, and enjoy a moment at sea on this incredible 4.5-hour boat cruise to Spina Longa from Agios Nikolaos!
Course of events
You should plan to spend a half day (approximately 5 hours) on this activity:
- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your crew
- Embarkment
- Safety and activity briefing
- Start of your 4.5-hour boat cruise around Mirabello Bay
- Anchor at Spinalonga and explore the island
- Reembark
- Sail along the cave of the Pirate Barbossa and the sunken Ancient city of Olous
- Anchor at Kolokytha Bay for a swimming stop
- Return to the meeting point
- Disembarkment and end of activity
Activity requirements
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
If you wish to swim during this activity, you should know how to do so, as there will be no available supervision.
Special terms
The entrance fee to Spinalonga is not included in the price of the cruise and will have to be paid on the spot (20 euros).
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
Spoken languages:
Dutch, English, French, Greek, German, RussianIncluded
- Expert captain and cruise
- Guide in multiple languages
- Boat tour
Excluded
- Entrance fee to Spinalonga (20 euros)
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the meeting point
Do not forget to bring
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Bottle of water
- Snacks/lunch
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Dutch, English, French, Greek, German, RussianCancellation: Flexible
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Embark on a historical adventure as you sail over the Cretan Sea and explore a part of the island's enigmatic past on this amazing boat tour to Spinalonga from Agios Nikolaos in Crete! Spinalonga is small island off the coast of northeastern Crete, with magnificent Venetian-era fortifications and a more recent reputation for being a leper colony in the 20th century. With great archaeological and historical significance, this island is definitely worth a visit if you are in Crete.
On the day of your boat tour to Spinalonga, you'll need to meet your expert captain and crew at the Agios Nikolaos port at least 10 minutes before your departure time. There, they'll explain the itinerary for the day and a few safety rules to follow to have an amazing day. Once everyone is on board and comfortably settled, you'll sail off!
With detailed information from the experienced guides at Nostos Cruises and onboard guided tours in English, German, Dutch, French, Russian, and other languages, as well as during your walk around the island you'll have a fun and educational experience on this amazing boat tour to Spinalonga from Agios Nikolaos. When you reahc Spinalonga, you will have to pay an extra fee that's not included in the price of the activity. But once you do, you will be able to visit the Interpretive Centre and learn about the settlements of the victims and survivors of this former illness, as well as explore the Venetian fortifications and learn about the island's long and fascinating history. You'll also pass by other points of interest in the Bay of Mirabello, such as the legendary Pirate Barbarosa's cave, the sunken ancient City of Olous, and the island home to the endemic and hardy Cretan Kri Kri goats, as well as make a stop to swim in the beautiful turquoise waters of Kolokytha Bay!
The boat has two bars, a lounge, and a restaurant that serves Greek and international cuisine. All you have to do is bring your swimsuit, sunscreen, towel, sunglasses, hat, a bottle of water, and whatever else you might need (medicine, snacks/lunch, etc.) to spend half a day at sea on this amazing boat cruise to Spinalonga in Crete!
Take your chance to explore Crete's history, as well as its stunning natural and legendary landscapes. Book your boat tour to Spinalonga from Agios Nikolaos today!
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