Private Boat Tour to Balos and Gramvousa from Kissamos in Crete

Embark on an amazing adventure as you explore the Cretan sea and its stunning lagoons, hidden bays, pristine beaches, and historic monuments on this wonderful private boat tour to Balos and Gramvousa from Kissamos! Balos is located on the western side of the Gramvousa Peninsula, in northwestern Crete. This combination of isolated, pristine beach that gives way to a crystal clear, turquoise lagoon is the best place to relax, swim, snorkel, and enjoy the stunning nature of this Greek island. Gramvousa, on the other hand is an island off the coast of the peninsula, is not only a natural paradise, but the site of diverse historical monuments, including an old shipwreck, and a stunning Venetian Fortress that stands proud at 137 meters above the sea since 1579. The fort was also used by pirates, and legend has it that a large treasure is buried on the island!

On the day of your private boat tour to Balos and Gramvousa from Kissamos, you'll need to arrive at the meeting point in the SEAze the Day headquarters, on your own. There, you'll meet the expert skipper who will take you on your adventure, find the vessel you've chosen for the day, which will be either a 7 or 11-meter RIB boat, and board it. Now, depending on the size of the boat, the amount of people that are able to participate will vary from 5 to 10 people, so make sure you choose the right size for your group.

Once everyone is on the boat and ready, you'll sail off! Your first stop on this private boat tour from Kissamos is the famous beach of Balos, where your skipeer will anchor the boat and give you around 1.5 hours to swim, snorkel, lounge on the beach, and take advantage of the delicious drinks that will be available on the boat. Balos Beach offers you a huge double cove where, on one side, you'll find the fine sandy beach and the calm sea of the Gulf of Kissamos, and on the other, and this is what makes Balos Beach famous, a huge lagoon with shallow, calm water.

The next stop will be Gramvousa, where you'll get the chance to climb a steep path up its Venetian Fortress. But if you don't feel like hiking, you can enjoy the island's gorgeous beach, lounge on its golden sand, or dive in again into the turquoise water and take your chance to find fish, octopus, starfish, sea urchins, and more! After around 70 minutes, you'll reembark, and get a stunning panoramic view of the Gramvousa Peninsula as you make your way back to Kissamos for the end of your private boat tour to Balos and Gramvousa!

Don't miss your chance to explore northwestern Crete with an expert who will adapt the itinerary to your interests (as much as possible), and show you the best places to swim, snorkel, sightsee, and relax. Book your private boat tour to Balos and Gramvousa from Kissamos today!