Half Day Trip to Balos-Gramvousa

Chania Old Port, Chania, Greece

4.8

10 REVIEWS

PEOPLE

5h00

DURATION

With skipper

You will be accompanied by a skipper speaking English, Greek

Super Owner

Damulis is an experienced boat renter with excellent reviews and is committed to providing quality services

What's included

Fuel

Snorkeling Equipment

Swimming Stop

Drinking Water

Soft Drinks

Beer

About the experience

A half trip in duration but full in experience! Jump on board and lets swimming in crystal, clear waters of Balos lagoon and Gramvousa Peninsoula!

We leave from the old harbor of Chania and go directly to Gramvousa island where you can enjoy the turquoise waters and if you wish, walk up to the castle for a beautiful panoramic view.

We then move onto Balos lagoon where you have free time for swimming and relaxing. After that, we continue to Menies beach for another swim and we arrive back at the port of Chania.

Organized by Damulis

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Itinerary

Starting location:: Chania Old Port, Chania, Greece
Gramvousa Island
Balos Lagoon
Menies Beach
Arrive back at:: Chania Old Port, Chania, Greece

4.8/5 · 10 reviews

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Tom

Date of the rental 9/13/25 · Date of the review 9/16/25

We had an absolutely wonderful day out on the sea with Notos Mare. From the very beginning, everything was handled professionally and with great care. We had initially booked the Axopar 22, but because of expected winds they upgraded us to a RIB boat — and we’re so glad they did! It was the perfect choice for the conditions. Our captain, Gregory, made the trip truly unforgettable. As he proudly said, “I was born here and I will die here,” and his love for Crete really showed. He shared so much information about the island and the places we visited, all in excellent English. Gregory’s warmth, humor, and knowledge made us feel both welcome and safe throughout the day. We visited Balos and Gramvousa, as well as a few other beautiful stops we requested along the way. Even when the waves picked up higher than anticipated, Gregory’s skillful navigation meant we always felt completely safe and in good hands. This was a day to remember, and we highly recommend Notos Mare to anyone looking for a professional, friendly, and memorable boat trip in Crete. Thank you for giving us such a fantastic experience!

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André

Date of the rental 7/29/25 · Date of the review 8/5/25

Excellent service and well-maintained boat – highly recommended! We rented a boat from Notos Mare and were thoroughly impressed. Right from the start, Jimmy gave us a professional and detailed introduction – knowledgeable, patient, and with a clear focus on safety and customer service. The advice and support were outstanding – we felt well-informed and in good hands at all times. The boat itself was in excellent condition: clean, technically flawless, and well-equipped. Conclusion: Highly recommended. We will definitely come back – many thanks to the entire team, especially Jimmy!

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Luca

Date of the rental 8/20/24 · Date of the review 8/28/24

Very nice trip. Amazing captain!
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Lars

Date of the rental 10/10/23 · Date of the review 10/10/23

Translated from German

Everything worked, the boat drives great. The area is extremely beautiful.