The 6 Sailing Tours with Lunch in Crete That Earn Their Price

1.From Kissamos: Balos Gramvousa Sailing Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 257 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $229Our pick

Sail from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa for swimming, castle views, and a fresh Cretan lunch on a small boat.

“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,…”

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2.Dia island : Small Group Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72Best value

Review of the Dia Island sailing trip from Heraklion, with lunch, swimming, snorkeling, wildlife, pickup details, value, and practical tips.

“Absolutely fantastic excursion! We ended up having the entire boat to ourselves and the team really accommodated us and ensured we really had an amazing time. Lunch/wine onboard was delicious and they were fantastic photographers making sure we got ample amount of photos”

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3.Catamaran Sailing to Dia with Lunch in Heraklion, Crete(EST 2024)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $142

Review of Heraklion’s Dia Island catamaran cruise, with swimming, snorkeling, SUP, Cretan lunch, drinks, pricing, and practical tips.

“The trip was amazing, and we loved it. The place where the catamaran docked was very quiet and private. The crew members were friendly and professional.”

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4.Kissamos: Balos and Gramvousa Private Sailing Trip with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 8 hours

Review of a private sailing trip from Kissamos to Balos and Gramvousa, with swimming, snorkeling, a Cretan lunch, and fortress views.

“We loved our whole day! The boat was perfect for our group of 7 people. Both Gramvousa and Balos was amazing the water is so clear and calm. George was amazing, we helped ourselves to drinks and lunch was delicious. George allowed us the perfect amount of time to swim, explore and relax. Facilities were great also.”

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5.Private Sailing Cruise, Balos and Gramvousa with meal and drinks.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Crete sailing cruise to Balos and Gramvousa, with lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, flexible stops, and practical booking tips.

“This was a family trip and if you come to Crete I highly recommend this trip. The captain Cristopher was very knowledgeable and always ready to help you out. We felt safe and we enjoyed every part of the trip. Don’t miss this experience… it was amazing.”

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6.Fully Private Sailing Cruise with Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 7 hours

Private Crete sailing from Chania with swimming, snorkeling, local lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers for up to four people.

“What a day!! Captain Nikos was amazing. He made us feel very comfortable. I would HIGHLY recommend this trip to anyone who wants to have a wonderful, relaxing day on the water.”

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