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Balos & Gramvousa Cruise: 10 Hours of Paradise and History

Souda, Greece

5
31 REVIEWS
10
PEOPLE
10h00
DURATION
With skipper
You will be accompanied by a skipper speaking English, Greek
Super Owner
Giannis is an experienced boat renter with excellent reviews and is committed to providing quality services

What's included

    Fuel
    Food / Drinks
    Snorkeling Equipment
    Towels
    WiFi Onboard
    Restroom Onboard
    Ice Box
    Shower Onboard
    Car Parking
    Swimming Stop
    Snacks
    Drinking Water
    Lunch
    Welcome Drink
    Fresh Seasonal Fruits
    Soft Drinks
    Beer
    Coffee
    Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP)
    Fishing Gear
    Tour Guide
    Bottle of Champagne

About the experience

WELCOME TO THE MAGICAL WORLD OF YACHT CRUISES!!!:-)

Our trip will start for the departure port of Souda.
And together we will feel the most beautiful experience.

We sail alongside the coast with a fort view high up on the hill and a prison fort below it, with the White mountains scenery with the outstanding hillside view of Kalami area, past a small uninhabited island with a fort, with its cannon ports, where the Venetians kept the pirates out of the bay.

Some of the destinations that we will visit: Chironisia, Μenies, Balos, Gramvousa.
Explore the seabed or take a SUP ride.

In our trip you will have time to relax onboard and tanning and to swimming or snorkeling.

As our priority is to offer you the best we offer you meal and drinks on board.

Upon request and for an additional fee, we undertake special events such as weddings and transportation from your hotel with return.

Send us your booking request or any question you may have through.

And let the adventure begin!

We wish you to spend a beautiful time on the boat, with good mood, appetite and imagination.

And always have nice memories.

Good dives to have.

Happy Summer!
With appreciation.
Skipper - Giannis

About the experience

WELCOME TO THE MAGICAL WORLD OF YACHT CRUISES!!!:-)

Our trip will start for the departure port of Souda.
And together we will feel the most beautiful experience.

We sail alongside the coast with a fort view high up on the hill and a prison fort below it, with the White mountains scenery with the outstanding hillside view of Kalami area, past a small uninhabited island with a fort, with its cannon ports, where the Venetians kept the pirates out of the bay.

Some of the destinations that we will visit: Chironisia, Μenies, Balos, Gramvousa.
Explore the seabed or take a SUP ride.

In our trip you will have time to relax onboard and tanning and to swimming or snorkeling.

As our priority is to offer you the best we offer you meal and drinks on board.

Upon request and for an additional fee, we undertake special events such as weddings and transportation from your hotel with return.

Send us your booking request or any question you may have through.

And let the adventure begin!

We wish you to spend a beautiful time on the boat, with good mood, appetite and imagination.

And always have nice memories.

Good dives to have.

Happy Summer!
With appreciation.
Skipper - Giannis

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· Super owner · 31 reviews

Itinerary

Starting location:
"PERSEUS SAILING CRUISES"
"Limani Soudas"
Departure from "Souda Port", a large natural bay surrounded by mountains, among fortresses and landscapes.
"Chironisia"
A picturesque bay, where steep cliffs embrace the crystal clear waters, creating a magical natural magic that truly resembles a painting.
"Balos" in Chania
"Balos" in Chania is one of the most famous and enchanting beaches in Greece. Its white sand and turquoise waters sparkling under the sun create a setting that truly resembles a painting. The sea is not very deep, and the waters are warm, making it suitable for children and the elderly.
Agria "Gramvoussa" and Imeri "Gramvoussa"
Agria Gramvousa and Imeri Gramvousa. In the latter, you can find an impressive medieval castle as well as the ruins of a shipwreck. Both of these sights, along with the beautiful Gramvousa beach, are really worth a visit if you find yourself in Balos.
Arrive back at:
"PERSEUS SAILING CRUISES"

5/5 · 31 reviews

Reviews are displayed in chronological order
  • A
    Anna
    Date of the rental 11/09/2025  ·  Date of the review 18/09/2025
    We were a group of 8 friends and we had an INCREDIBLE time on the boat trip with Giannis and Kristina. The sights were incredible, we had plenty of time at each stop and we were lucky enough to see dolphins. The lunch and drinks were delicious - a 10/10 experience, could not recommend it more!
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    Shivam
    Date of the rental 06/09/2025  ·  Date of the review 06/09/2025
    Great day out for our group of 7! Great service too!
  • S
    Sonya
    Date of the rental 27/08/2025  ·  Date of the review 31/08/2025

    Translated from French

    We had an incredible day!! Charming hosts who took great care of us. A very comfortable boat. A meal with Cretan specialties. Magnificent scenery. A must-do!
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    Daniel
    Date of the rental 25/07/2025  ·  Date of the review 29/07/2025
    Thank you Giannis and Christina for a super sailing day on 25th July. A warm welcome when we arrived at the boat and super hospitality throughout our cruise. Christina made us an amazing lunch and to finish our day off before heading back to Port they had brought a bottle of Champagne to toast my Aunties birthday 🎂. Thank you for a truly special day.🙏😊 Daniel Porter
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Reviews
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  • A
    Anna
    Sep 2025
    We were a group of 8 friends and we had an INCREDIBLE time on the boat trip with Giannis and Kristina. The sights were incredible, we had plenty of time at each stop and we were lucky enough to see dolphins. The lunch and drinks were delicious - a 10/10 experience, could not recommend it more!
  • S
    Shivam
    Sep 2025
    Great day out for our group of 7! Great service too!
  • S
    Sonya
    Aug 2025

    Translated from French

    We had an incredible day!! Charming hosts who took great care of us. A very comfortable boat. A meal with Cretan specialties. Magnificent scenery. A must-do!
  • D
    Daniel
    Jul 2025
    Thank you Giannis and Christina for a super sailing day on 25th July. A warm welcome when we arrived at the boat and super hospitality throughout our cruise. Christina made us an amazing lunch and to finish our day off before heading back to Port they had brought a bottle of Champagne to toast my Aunties birthday 🎂. Thank you for a truly special day.🙏😊 Daniel Porter
  • Eirik
    Jul 2025
    Me and my boys had a great time, recomended ecperience
  • A
    Adrian
    Jul 2025
    It was one of the best boat trips we did! The sunset was beautiful and the team took care of use. Giannis is a super captain he took us to the best/calm spots. Thanks a lot for the beautiful afternoon!
  • L
    Lars
    Jul 2025
    A truly remarkable trip!
  • D
    David
    Jun 2025
    We had a brilliant day along the Chania coastline. We were a family of 6 and made to feel at home on Captain John and Christina's boat. We did a number of stop and swims and had great fun with the paddleboard. Christina served us with lovely snacks and drinks were available whenever we wanted them. We then had a fabulous traditional Greek lunch including Captain Johns very own olive oil. We would highly recommend John and Christina and would book again ourselves when in Chania. Thank you for such a memorable day
  • S
    Stewart
    Jun 2025
    An excellent day out with Captain Yiannis and Christina. A good selection of drinks provided as well as breakfast snack and very good lunch. I would thoroughly recommend booking with them. Having plenty of shade, seating, cabin for toddlers nap and a toilet is so much better than a RIB. Souda Bay also has fantastic views and swimming stops.
  • C
    Charlotte
    Sep 2024
    What a beautiful day we all had and would definitely do this day trip again! We felt very welcome on board and the hospitality was amazing! Thank you for a unforgettable memorable day 🥰
  • F
    Frixos
    Aug 2024
    Giannis and our host were excellent. The entire experience was smooth, and they were extremely friendly. We felt like we were at home on board their boat.
  • D
    Danielle
    Aug 2024

    Translated from French

    It was really an excellent time spent on board Georges and Constentina were very attentive, the meal very generous and the landscape very good We had a very good day
  • K
    Kim
    Aug 2024
    Giannis and Christina were perfect hosts. The boat was amazing with plenty of room for the six of us to relax and sun bathe. We went to a number of snorkelling stops. Lunch, snacks and drinks provided all day. We were very well looked after. Would definitely recommend 😁
  • B
    Benjamin
    Aug 2024
    Great experience! Giannis and Christina were great hosts! We were able to see some beautiful places and swim in different spots. The equipment (diving and paddle) is great and Christina gave us a great meal and is an excellent host! Thank you both for a great day!
  • M
    Miriam
    Aug 2024

    Translated from Spanish

    We spent a great day enjoying the crystal clear waters of Crete. Without a doubt 100% recommended and looking forward to repeating!! Thank you very much Cristina&Giannis!!
  • H
    Hisham
    Jul 2024
    Giannis and Christina were very pleasant and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
  • T
    Tido
    Jul 2024
    We had a nice trip with some nice food. Unfortunately the wind was too strong to sail. But we had a wonderful day.
  • R
    Razvan
    Jun 2024
    This whole day trip experience was amazing from start to finish! Arriving at the boat in the morning we were greeted by Giannis and Christina with very welcoming energy and made us feel comfortable immediately! The boat is beautiful with hand crafted wood interior and plenty of space upstairs for relaxing and laying in the sun. The bays that they took us to were absolutely breath taking with the clearest bluest water and perfect for swimming and snorkeling. We spent about an hour and a half at each location before eating lunch. The food was delicious and we ate every bit of it! Throughout the trip and at each location Christina provided snacks, water, wine and beers and was the most gracious hostess! They also provided a speaker so we could play our own music the entire trip. The trip overall was one to remember for sure and talking with Giannis, his son and Christina was great! They are great hosts and people. I would highly recommend them to anyone visiting Chania and looking for an amazing day trip on the water with knowledgeable and great people.
  • K
    karen
    May 2024
    Highly recommended! Giannis and Adonis were exceptional. The boat was very comfortable. We had opportunities to swim and see sights that you can only experience by boat. They served us lunch and kept us highly entertained. They were courteous and funny. They genuinely want you to have a memorable experience. So far, it’s the highlight of my trip. Don’t miss out on this!
  • P
    Patrick
    Oct 2023
    We had a great time on the Sun Odyssey with Captain John and Christina. We hit three snorkeling/ beach areas, had a great lunch on the boat and enjoyed plenty of drinks and snacks. Views from the water were classic Greece and the sunset was amazing. Highly recommended.
  • S
    Sandrine
    Aug 2023

    Translated from English

    We enjoyed our day with Giannis and Christina. The boat was really nice and met our expectations. We stopped at very nice spots to swim and snorkel. We definitely recommend sailing with them.
  • A
    Angela Lynn
    Aug 2023

    Translated from English

    Great day!
  • C
    Carole
    Aug 2023

    Translated from French

    We had a great day with Giannis and Christine. They gave us a warm welcome and were able to adapt to our dietary restrictions to offer us top-notch service.
  • B
    Barbara
    Aug 2023

    Translated from English

    The cruise was wonderful, Giannis and Christina were wonderful hosts, we spent unforgettable moments on board their boat, we want to come back next year !!!
  • E
    Elaine
    Jul 2023

    Translated from English

    What a spectacular day sailing with Giannis and Christine. So personable, generous and kind. If his boat is available, consider yourself lucky and book it! We snorkelled, swam and tried the SUP in the crystal clear waters. They took us to wonderful places. Lovely lunch with wine too. Wonderful!
  • Ι
    Ιωαννα
    Jul 2023

    Translated from English

    Very friendly staff, a true greek experience!
  • A
    Ali
    Jun 2023

    Translated from English

    I would like to thank the captain and his crewmate for the amazing experience they gave me and my now fiancé. Captain John personally helped me plan my proposal to my girlfriend and helped me in booking a photographer/drone pilot for the day! I booked the beautiful sail boat so that it would be a private tour and the entire experience was wonderful from start to finish! My fiancé and I can't stop talking about our day on the boat and the emotional proposal I was able to make to make at sunset, in a beautiful location at sea while we had everything recorded! From the bottom of our hearts we thank this crew and we look forward to hiring them again for a private tour in the future! Thank you again! Sincerely Ali and Cagla
  • P
    Paul
    Oct 2022

    Translated from English

    We hired the boat for a full day from 10.00 am to 7.00pm and had a fantastic trip. There was loads of room for the five of us, all adults, both up front for sunbathing and sitting under the canopy for shade. Giannis was a great skipper taking us to numerous great locations to dive off the boat and snorkel exploring coves and beaches. The views were brilliant and ones you can only really experience from the sea. Christina was a fantastic hostess telling us about the various landmarks, as well as providing traditional Greek snacks, beer, wine, soft drinks etc on top of a full lunch of meatballs, Greek salad and bread. Our trip was topped off with a spectacular sunset and I would fully recommend this trip to anyone who wants to see the island from a different perspective.
  • J
    Jane
    Sep 2022

    Translated from English

    My friends and I had a great time on Giannis's boat. We went to three beautiful locations. Gianni’s even got a delicious cake for my friends birthday. Would highly recommend going on Giannis's boat
  • Sebastian
    Sep 2022

    Translated from English

    Very nice experience, Giannis is really nice and funny guy, excellent services combined with Christy. Totally recommended if you want to explore Souda bay and Akrotiri
  • T
    Tristan
    Aug 2021

    Translated from French

    A perfect and wonderful day! Thank you again Giannis for the welcome and the good humor ?? I highly recommend!

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