Snorkelling Boat Excursion to Chrissi Island from Mirtos Beach near Ierapetra
Discover the stunning Chrissi Island with a boat and snorkelling tour from Mirtos Beach!
Practical information
Discover one of the most exciting islands in southern Crete and snorkel in its stunning waters on this amazing boat tour to snorkel in Chrissi Island from Mirtos Beach!
Course of events
You should plan to spend a full day (approximately 7 hours) on this activity:
- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your instructor
- Embarkment
- Safety and activity briefing
- 20-minute boat ride to Chrissi Island
- Free time to explore, snorkel, and relax on the island
- Approximately 6 hours later, return to Mirtos Beach
- Disembarkment and end of the activity
Activity requirements
You need to know how to swim if you wanna go snorkeling on this activity.
As the island of Chrissi is a remote, uninhabited island, it is up to you to bring whatever you may need for the day, including food, drinks, and other necessities.
Special terms
This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
Spoken languages:
Greek, EnglishIncluded
- Photos
- Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins)
- Experienced crew
Excluded
- 10€ transfer from/to your hotel
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
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Spoken languages:
Greek, EnglishCancellation: Flexible
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Here to assist you 7/7About the activity
Mirtos Paradise Dive Centre organises day boat tours to Chrissi island every day, providing a sufficient and experienced crew in order to ensure your safety and guarantee that you have a pleasurable time. You can have fun with your friends or family, as you explore the beautiful island of Chrissi in the Libyan Sea, just a few miles away from Ierapetra!
Chrissi Island is an uninhabited landmass in the southern part of Ierapetra, in the Libyan Sea. It is one of the southernmost places in Europe, and it remains unspoiled by tourism. The island boasts only one chapel, a bar, and a taverna, in its 7 km length and 2 km width.
On your boat tour to Chrissi Island from Mirtos Beach, you can go snorkeling around the island of Chrissi and the small rocky island called Mikronisi. Around the two islands, the water is quite shallow with a maximum depth of 5 metres. Thus, you will have the chance to take a closer look at the octopuses, small corals, nudibranchs, parrotfish and many more species that make this wonderful place their home.
The moment you arrive on the boat for your snorkelling excursion from Mirtos Beach, you will be astonished by the extreme natural beauty of this exotic island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. You will be surrounded by a landscape with cedar trees, gold sand beaches, and turquoise waters. You will feel completely relaxed on this stunning island, which is protected by the Natura 2000 Networking Programme, as an "area of intense natural beauty".
Don't miss your chance to explore one of Crete's hidden wonders. Book your snorkelling boat excursion to Chrissi Island from Mirtos Beach, near Ierapetra, today!