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Pirate's Spots Experience

Panormos in Rethymno, Greece

4.6
48 REVIEWS
10
PEOPLE
4h00
DURATION
With skipper
You will be accompanied by a skipper speaking English, Greek · Learn more
Super Owner
Giorgos is an experienced boat renter with excellent reviews and is committed to providing quality services
Flexible cancellation
Full refund if you cancel 24 hours or more before the booking start (excluding service fees and commission).

What's included

    Soft Drinks
    Fresh Seasonal Fruits
    Wine
    Beer
    Lunch
    Fuel

About the experience

Half-day like a full day? This 4-hour cruise from Rethymno Marina to the stunning Kamarola Caves is your perfect quick getaway. It’s a short trip that delivers big views, secret swim spots, and a taste of Crete’s dramatic coastline—without taking up your whole day. Ideal for couples, small groups, or anyone looking to dip into something extraordinary.

A unique cruise to some of Crete’s hidden pirate-like spots, where guests can swim through a sea cave to discover a hidden beach, explore an impressive cave with a natural stalactite, and enjoy the famous Kamarola Beach, accessible only by sea, ideal for swimming, relaxation, and cliff jumping. (3 stops for swimming, the 2nd is inside to a cave by boat)

This tour is all about balance—just enough sea, sun, and scenic wonder to leave you refreshed and inspired. With refreshing drinks, light bites, and stunning photo ops, it’s the perfect taste of Cretan paradise for travelers who crave quality over quantity. Whether it’s the caves, the calm of the open sea, or the laid-back atmosphere, this little adventure offers a whole lot of escape in just a few hours

About the experience

Half-day like a full day? This 4-hour cruise from Rethymno Marina to the stunning Kamarola Caves is your perfect quick getaway. It’s a short trip that delivers big views, secret swim spots, and a taste of Crete’s dramatic coastline—without taking up your whole day. Ideal for couples, small groups, or anyone looking to dip into something extraordinary.

A unique cruise to some of Crete’s hidden pirate-like spots, where guests can swim through a sea cave to discover a hidden beach, explore an impressive cave with a natural stalactite, and enjoy the famous Kamarola Beach, accessible only by sea, ideal for swimming, relaxation, and cliff jumping. (3 stops for swimming, the 2nd is inside to a cave by boat)

This tour is all about balance—just enough sea, sun, and scenic wonder to leave you refreshed and inspired. With refreshing drinks, light bites, and stunning photo ops, it’s the perfect taste of Cretan paradise for travelers who crave quality over quantity. Whether it’s the caves, the calm of the open sea, or the laid-back atmosphere, this little adventure offers a whole lot of escape in just a few hours

Organized by Giorgos
Verified boat
· Super owner · 63 reviews

Itinerary

Starting location:
Rethymno, Greece
Hidden beach
take beautiful shots as long as we go inside caves and make a refreshing jump on cool water
Pirate's caves
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Camarola beach
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Arrive back at:
Rethymno, Greece

4.6/5 · 48 reviews

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  • M
    Maud
    Date of the rental 5/28/26  ·  Date of the review 5/31/26

    Translated from Dutch

    We found it very cozy and fun! The captain was super sweet and fun. We had the best afternoon with 7 girls, thanks in part to the captain! Thank you for the fun day.
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    Maud
    Date of the rental 5/28/26  ·  Date of the review 5/31/26

    Translated from Dutch

    We found it very cozy and fun! The captain was super sweet and fun. We had the best afternoon with 7 girls, thanks in part to the captain! Thank you for the fun day.
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  • Frank
    Date of the rental 8/14/25  ·  Date of the review 8/22/25

    Translated from German

    We rented the boat for 6 people for my wife's 40th birthday! We were greeted on time and very warmly by Bill on board! The trip was fantastic! We all had a great time! Along the way, we met the owner and Bill's father, and were also warmly welcomed on his boat and invited to a small raki! :-) We were wonderfully looked after at all times! Dear Bill even arranged a delicious birthday cake with fireworks!!! We were very happy about that! The boat is a bit old! But all in all, it was a fantastic day! Thank you so much!!!
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    Catherine
    Date of the rental 8/21/25  ·  Date of the review 8/21/25
    What an amazing trip! It included visiting secluded beaches and cave diving with the finale being watching the most beautiful sunset from the deck. Bill was the most wonderful host to our group of 8 adults and children and I could not recommend this trip enough. Absolutely 5 star. Thank you!
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Reviews
4.6
  • M
    Maud
    May 2026

    Translated from Dutch

    We found it very cozy and fun! The captain was super sweet and fun. We had the best afternoon with 7 girls, thanks in part to the captain! Thank you for the fun day.
  • M
    Maud
    May 2026

    Translated from Dutch

    We found it very cozy and fun! The captain was super sweet and fun. We had the best afternoon with 7 girls, thanks in part to the captain! Thank you for the fun day.
  • Frank
    Aug 2025

    Translated from German

    We rented the boat for 6 people for my wife's 40th birthday! We were greeted on time and very warmly by Bill on board! The trip was fantastic! We all had a great time! Along the way, we met the owner and Bill's father, and were also warmly welcomed on his boat and invited to a small raki! :-) We were wonderfully looked after at all times! Dear Bill even arranged a delicious birthday cake with fireworks!!! We were very happy about that! The boat is a bit old! But all in all, it was a fantastic day! Thank you so much!!!
  • C
    Catherine
    Aug 2025
    What an amazing trip! It included visiting secluded beaches and cave diving with the finale being watching the most beautiful sunset from the deck. Bill was the most wonderful host to our group of 8 adults and children and I could not recommend this trip enough. Absolutely 5 star. Thank you!
  • M
    Morgan
    Aug 2025

    Translated from French

    Thank you Bill for this wonderful time and especially for your kindness. It was very friendly and very pleasant. I recommend it.
  • R
    René
    Jul 2025

    Translated from German

    Hello Bill. Thank you for the great day :-) Sure, the boat is a bit older, but the personal attention with stops for swimming, the caves, and the little village for lunch were great for every age group on board. Regards René
  • J
    Janis
    Jul 2025

    Translated from German

    was fantastic!
  • L
    Laura
    Jun 2025

    Translated from German

    We were on board with eight friends to celebrate a birthday. Bill and Giorgios were very kind and accommodating, fulfilling all our wishes. We made several swimming stops with snorkeling gear and swim rings and discovered beautiful beaches, coves, and grottos. At lunchtime, we stopped at a very nice, delicious restaurant for refreshments. To celebrate the birthday, Bill even provided a cake and Prosecco. Thank you for the unforgettable day!
  • E
    Ele
    Oct 2024

    Translated from French

    Very good boat experience with Georgio and his son, who were very kind. They gave us a very nice boat tour, with small pastries and drinks included. The boat is spacious (11m), a little old, but nice for a little getaway on the coast. We visited a very pretty cave and cove.
  • A
    Arnas
    Aug 2024
    Bill was a verry friendly host even when the weather was not on our side he tried his best to make a solution and we still got to see elephant cave.
  • N
    Nipun
    Aug 2024
    Great time, Bill was amazing and made room for extra time with us. 100% recommend it!
  • K
    Katharina
    Aug 2024

    Translated from German

    We had a great afternoon! Our children were often allowed to "take the helm" and had a lot of fun. We would like to thank Bill very much for the great time. We will definitely see each other again next year ?
  • M
    Marie
    Aug 2024

    Translated from German

    It was a very nice day on the boat, the crew was really friendly and accommodated our requests. We made several stops to swim and enjoyed the turquoise water. There were enough drinks on board, but they could be a bit colder next time. The uncomplicated rebooking due to illness was a huge plus point - thanks again! Overall a nice experience, thank you!
  • I
    Ingo
    Aug 2024

    Translated from German

    It was a perfect day. The sea was calm and the sun was shining! Bill drove us to great places for swimming and snorkeling. At lunchtime we stopped off in a small harbor. The skipper was super friendly and helpful. The boat itself is a bit old, the pictures on the internet are probably older. But in summer it was an eventful day.
  • S
    Steven
    Jul 2024
    Bill (Captain) was a Great guy, good service, Nice boat!
  • L
    Lukasz
    Jul 2024
    Excellent cruise along Cretean cost. Crew was very helpful and boat cut through waves with right speed ;). Giorgos and Bill - it was pleasure to spent time under your command :)
  • S
    Sean
    Jul 2024
    Had a wonderful trip today for my birthday. The team made us feel very welcome and everything was great onboard. I really enjoyed the cave swimming. Efcharisto. Would recommend!
  • E
    Eef
    Jun 2024
    We had a very nice day!
  • A
    Antony
    Jun 2024
    Giorgios is an experienced Captain; and he and his son warmly hosted a great day out for our family. You are in good hands with them and the boat is comfortable for 8-10 guests. All commitments met as promised.
  • Jessica- Morris
    Jun 2024
    We had a lovely day on this boat! Girogos and his son took us to some beautiful spots and it was one of the highlights of our vacation. The reason for the 3 stars as opposed to 5 are the following: the boat is a bit older and not as clean as we would have liked; the communication from the hosts could have been better- we were provided beer, wine and a few snacks but it would have been nice to have been asked what kind we would have liked etc., as what they had was not the greatest. We were also unaware that the second payment needed to be in cash so were unprepared for that upon arrival. The snorkeling/swimming equipment was very old and hard to use as well. We were also unaware that lunch was on us- we stopped at a very cute island for this which was fine, but I thought it was going to be provided by the hosts. We made the best out of the day and were so grateful for the experience, but for the price we paid ($1,000 USD after everything for 6 hours) we were very much hoping for a more elevated experience.
  • K
    Kristi
    Jun 2024
    This trip exceeded our expectations! Giorgos and his son were incredibly kind and communicative. Giorgos even took our crying 1yr old, let him steer the boat and then kept him company and laughing. They were best friends by the end of our trip. The sites were stunning and we had multiple opportunities to swim in the beautiful blue water. Highly recommended!
  • B
    Björn
    Jun 2024

    Translated from German

    Very nice, polite crew! The beer supply was OK when asked for, the snacks weren't worth mentioning. All in all, it was fun though. The boat could do with a bit of a refresh!
  • L
    Lerke
    May 2024

    Translated from German

    Everything was great, great boat, great skipper, it was a really beautiful day at sea!
  • J
    Julien
    Nov 2023

    Translated from French

    Great cruise and very good captain! Thank you it was great
  • J
    Jörg
    Oct 2023

    Translated from German

    A nice day, thank you very much for that! ?
  • L
    Laura
    Aug 2023

    Translated from Spanish

    Giorgio and his friend were lovely, they were patient and cheerful. We really liked the walk, the island Crete is very pretty but big, the distances are long. The experience was excellent! Everything was like combined. Excellent host! Great time there! Thanks George!
  • G
    Giles
    Aug 2023

    Translated from English

    Fantastic sailing trip. Great guys who looked after us. Views are amazing with great swimming stops. Many thanks Giorgos !
  • Marc
    Aug 2023

    Translated from German

    The boat is unfortunately in accordance with the age. After the first disappointment had evaporated and we had made the first swim stop, we went again.
  • M
    Michael
    Aug 2023

    Translated from English

    Just got back from a lovely day on the boat, there was 10 of us and we all thoroughly enjoyed the day. The captain was very good and the young lady who looked after us on board was very nice and helpful. We would recommend this boat to everyone.
  • T
    Tom
    Aug 2023

    Translated from English

    We had a wonderful day with Giorgos. Warm welcome, great atmosphere on the boat. We can only recommend him! Thanks again for the fantastic day!
  • M
    michelle
    Aug 2023

    Translated from English

    excellent day with Giorgos and his son. the family had a great time and the bays we went to were fantastic. good value and friendly team on board. only comment would be few more snacks as was def v hungry by lunch- which was fantastic !
  • Y
    Yves
    Jul 2023

    Translated from English

    Thanx for the trip!
  • S
    Shea
    Jul 2023

    Translated from English

    We had the best day on the boat! Great guys who couldn’t have done more for us. Would recommend highly. Such a great experience
  • C
    Catherine
    Jul 2023

    Translated from French

    We had a wonderful cruise with Giorgos and sailed along the coast to the pretty village of Panormos Swimming stops in caves and creeks And return to the port of Rethymno at sunset Stunning
  • A
    Angela
    Jun 2023

    Translated from English

    Great trip..lovely welcome and very well looked after..would definitely recommend a trip with Giorgos..you made my husband’s birthday very special and the cake you provided was amazing! Thank you! ??
  • E
    Ellen
    Jun 2023

    Translated from Dutch

    Giorgos and Bill we had a super nice day
  • G
    Gary
    Jun 2023

    Translated from English

    We were 9 people and we were very comfortable. The boat was perfect, the captain was very professional and super nice. All in all, it was an amazing experience and a perfect day on the boat
  • M
    Marco
    Sep 2022

    Translated from English

    There were 10 of us between adults and children. In short, I say that we spent a beautiful day, visiting some particular areas that can only be reached from the sea (if you are not at least trekkers or semi-professional climbers). We enjoyed the sea a lot, but almost nothing Georgioupoli, only a 30 min stop. However, this was our choice, so there is nothing to complain to the owner. If I have to give some advice, make sure you leave an hour earlier (we left at 11 am due to sea conditions) to enjoy that stop too because it deserves it. Having said that, I want to make a comparison. A few weeks earlier I had had a similar experience on the island of Mallorca (Spain). Given that Mallorca and Crete are very different in terms of coasts and beaches, so the evaluation of the places is subjective, and also adding that we had spent almost twice as much for a boat of similar size, it must all be compared to the price paid. The one in Mallorca was a more recent boat (2012, therefore 22 years younger), better equipped and definitely more comfortable. This is not to say that we found ourselves badly with Giorgos' boat, but considering also the "years on the hull" (three times as many as the boat rented in Mallorca) maybe a little more maintenance would not hurt. The interior area was barely usable, while the cabin (the cabins?) were not really usable. In fact, they were used as a general store for various leisure equipment for customers. Beware, I repeat, we had a great experience off the boat. So if you don't care that much enjoy the boat itself (you still enjoy the sun on the prow also while navigating), but you just want to enjoy the landscape, the sea and the locality, then using the boat only as a means of transport, then that's more than fine. If, on the other hand, you have someone with you who you know will need to rest (see my 70-year-old father when I was in Mallorca, but who was not with us in Crete), and if you still want to go with Giorgos (recommended), maybe let him know so he can free and clean at least one bed. Overall, all in all, it was a good experience for the price and if you don't want to spend way more (at least 50% / 60% more), then you are going to spend anyway a very nice day. It should be noted that a lot of diesel is consumed for the mini cruise and the price paid obviously does not depend on the owner, but on the oil market. Regarding the experience with our skipper, he was always helpful and extremely kind, definitely to be recommended. Greetings
  • V
    Vassili
    Aug 2022

    Translated from English

    Great trip Vassilis and Alexi were very welcoming and hospitable. They showed us beautiful caves and swim spots and took us for the best fish in town.
  • M
    Marie
    Aug 2022

    Translated from English

    Thanks you Giorgios ! Amazing day with you in your boat !
  • G
    Gavin
    Aug 2022

    Translated from English

    Thank you Giorgos - a great trip out, our family really enjoyed it. Great boat, excellent communication, and great fun. Have a great summer! Gavin
  • M
    Martin
    Jun 2022

    Translated from English

    Thanks for an unforgettable afternoon - well worth the money! If anything you might think about alternatives to plastic cups for the drinks.
  • R
    Richard
    Oct 2021

    Translated from English

    Great day out and Giorgos was a very nice host - thanks for a great day !
  • V
    VLADIMIR
    Sep 2021

    Translated from Russian

    On the appointed date, an hour before departure, the shipowner announced that the cruise would not take place. He offered to postpone the next day. At first I did not agree, since it was a birthday present for my wife on a specific date. Then we agreed on the transfer. In general, I liked everything, you can contact.
  • M
    Matthias
    Sep 2021

    Translated from English

    Perfect day, thank you for everything
  • S
    Sanjeev
    Aug 2021

    Translated from English

    Giorgis is the perfect host. They made us feel very welcome and he made our holiday with an excellent tour. Thanks very much and we would recommend him to anyone who is visiting Crete ??
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    Raidar
    Aug 2021

    Translated from English

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  • Edvardas
    Jul 2021

    Translated from English

    It was perfect for 4 persons, very friendly stu.

Good to know

Cancellation policy
Flexible
Full refund if you cancel 24 hours or more before the booking start (excluding service fees and commission).
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Booking conditions
Includes professional skipper
Security deposit : $0

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