15 Crete Luxury Tours Worth Flying For

1.Luxury Catamaran Cruise, Dia Island –Open Bar & Lunch -Top Rated!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Meet at Cafe Marina in Heraklion for a 5.5-hour catamaran cruise to Dia Island. EOS Yachts provides a professional English-speaking crew, fresh seafood or vegetarian and meat dishes, an open bar, snorkeling gear, SUPs, fishing equipment, and time to swim in a quiet bay. Groups are limited to 25 people.

“The best caramaran in the port and I'm sure is the crew. Amazing captain, chef and assistant. Beautiful and tasteful food, with dinner and snacks before and after. Everything is thought of, even SUPs and snorkel equipments. Captain anchored us in the best spot in the bay, close to the shore. Amazing experience, would reccomend to anyone.”

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2.Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise from Kissamos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $235

Leave Kissamos at 8:30 am on a modern catamaran limited to 22 people. Swim and paddle at Balos Lagoon, visit Gramvousa, and enjoy Greek snacks, a Mediterranean lunch, wine, beer, and soft drinks. Crew members such as Dimitri, Yannis, and Jessica are known for warm service and careful timing around the big ferries.

“I love the water, and I knew that I would enjoy this outing, but I think this was the highlight of my family's trip. The crew really go out of their way to take care of you, and to make sure that you have a good time. They provide a fresh breakfast with juice and coffee, they cook a lunch on the boat that was some of the best food we had during our entire trip, and a dessert that I heard was delicious...but I missed it because I was enjoying those aqua blue waters to my heart's content (no regrets). I have never in my life experienced beaches this…”

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3.Panormo: Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

From Panormo Port, you’ll sail Crete’s north coast on a modern catamaran with an English-speaking crew, breakfast, gourmet snacks, local lunch, and an open bar. Swim in clear water, use SUP boards and snorkeling gear, relax on sunbeds, or enjoy the shaded lounge. The maximum group size is 20.

“We had the most amazing boat day. From start to finish the crew were amazing, we had so much fun. We went as a family with 4 young children and we felt very safe.”

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4.Hersonissos: Luxury Sunset Catamaran Cruise Sushi & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96Best value

Set sail from Hersonissos for about three and a half hours aboard a modern catamaran. You’ll swim and snorkel near Saint George Bay, enjoy sushi, fruit, finger foods, and unlimited selected drinks, then watch the sunset. The English-speaking crew, including Thomas on some sailings, keeps this small-group outing relaxed and social.

“Great experience. Had quite a bit of swell which made the sailing very exciting. Also saw some flying fish. All very chill, great and accommodating crew - can highly recommend.”

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5.Heraklion: Sunset Luxury Cruise with Sushi and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Join DanEri Yachts in Heraklion for a 3.5-hour sunset cruise to Dia. You’ll sail on a modern catamaran, swim or snorkel near the island, enjoy sushi, Cretan snacks, local wine, beer, and soft drinks, then return as the sun drops over the sea. The English-speaking crew includes hosts such as George.

“Unlike a lot of boat tours that are too overcrowded to let you enjoy yourself, this tour had the perfect amount of people for the space and a crew that was highly attentive to your wants and needs. The views were beautiful and the water was clean and clear. It was a relaxing way to spend an evening in Crete.”

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6.Panormo: Luxury Sunset Catamaran Cruise Sushi & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $101

Set sail from Panormo Port for 3.5 hours of swimming, SUP, snorkeling, sushi, local wine, beer, and sunset views. An English-speaking crew serves Prosecco, finger food, seasonal fruit, and selected open-bar drinks. The route may reach Bali Bay or Skaleta, with space for up to 20 people.

“The trip was perfect from start to finish! Brilliant crew, spacious boat, not too many people, good quality food and drink. The sunset and Coast as we sailed were just magical.”

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7.Heraklion: Luxury Catamaran Cruise to Dia Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · from $144

Spend about 6.5 hours sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island aboard a comfortable DanEri Yachts catamaran. The crew serves coffee, local pies, unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, plus a fresh Mediterranean lunch with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and children’s choices. Swim, snorkel, fish, paddleboard, or relax in a secluded bay.

“The catamaran cruise was amazing! The crew was fantastic—friendly and attentive. The food was perfect, with every meal exceeding expectations. Overall, it was a wonderful and relaxing experience. Highly recommend!”

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8.Private Luxury Sailing Trips to Dia Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Sail privately from Heraklion to Dia Island with a skipper and crew, then spend time at St. George’s Bay swimming, snorkeling, fishing, and relaxing. Your group of up to 10 gets equipment, fruit, soft drinks, water, and white wine. Ask about pickup, lunch, champagne, and whether Captain Mario is leading your trip.

“It was a wonderful and relaxing boat trip with friendly staff. Truly a delightful experience on the sea”

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9.From Ierapetra: Day Cruise with Luxury Yacht to Chrissi island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $155

Join a maximum of 15 people for a six-hour yacht trip from Ierapetra to Chrissi Island. The captain and his brother handle the day, with a beach stop, lunch served aboard, snorkeling, swimming, and time to relax. Bring towels and water shoes, since parts of the shore are rocky.

“Barca comoda, personale gentile ed efficiente, giornata piacevolissima anche perché i compagni di viaggio erano molto carini”

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10.Private luxury Escape Sailing, Snorkel and Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Sail from Heraklion’s Venetian port to protected Dia Island with Captain Nikos, Helen, and the LuxuryCrete team. Swim and snorkel in Agios Georgios Bay while lunch is prepared aboard a private boat. Expect unlimited soft drinks and water, a relaxed five-hour schedule, and possible dolphin sightings. Pickup may be arranged, but confirm transport details before booking.

“Amazing day cruise to Dia Island. Magda, her captain and staff were great. Food was delicious. Definitely would book again.”

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11.LUXURY Jeep Safari WRANGLER CRETE (also for CRUISE SHIPS)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · from $157

Trade Crete’s busy resort roads for a seven-hour Jeep trip through mountain villages, olive groves, gorges, and rough country tracks. Your local guide handles the driving and navigation, with stops at Skotino Cave, Kalo Chorio, the sunken village of Sfendili, and a traditional lunch in Kastelli. Pickup is available within 20 kilometers of Hersonissos.

“We had a wonderful time exploring Crete and its deserts and remote areas. Our wonderful tour guide, Louise, was a pleasure to be around with. We were placed in a group of exclusively French tourist, but that did not hinder Louise from taking good care of us during thRead more”

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12.VIP Full-Day Private Tour (See the best with Professionals)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews

Plan a seven-hour private Crete outing for up to six people in an air-conditioned Land Rover Discovery. Your guide and driver can help shape the day around coast roads, swimming spots, local sights, Zeus Caves, or a taverna meal. Pickup is offered around Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Ierapetra, Malia, Hersonissos, Ammoudara, and nearby areas.

“It was a great day, partly due to the personal input of the Dutch travel guide Petra, in short, highly recommended.”

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13.Luxury Balos Cruise: Sunset, Snacks, Drinks & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $144

Set sail from Trachilos at 4:30 pm aboard a large DanEri Yachts catamaran. You’ll have about an hour at Balos Lagoon for swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding, then enjoy Cretan snacks, drinks, music, and a sunset ride back. Pickup is included, but the boat can carry up to 120 people.

“They completely messed up the booking time and did absolutely nothing to rectify it. We got over 5 emails confirming the time, showed up a half hour early, and were still blamed for their mistakes. Staff was completely rude, unprofessional and unhelpful. Truly the worst part of our trip. I would recommend literally any other company. Beware”

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14.Ierapetra Chrissi Island Luxury Yacht Cruise with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $180

Sail from Ierapetra to Chrissi Island for about four hours of swimming, snorkeling, and time ashore. A maximum of 20 people share the yacht, with SUP gear, snorkels, seafood pasta, Greek salad, Cretan appetizers, fruit, beer, wine, and soft drinks included. Pickup is available across southeastern Crete.

“Crew that takes care of the details and offers you an experience at sea to remember. Easy to recommend.Auto-translated”

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15.LUXURY PRIVATE Wine Tasting in CRETE (also for CRUISE SHIPS)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $197

Spend about four hours in Crete’s wine country with a private English-speaking driver-guide. Taste seven premium wines, tour the vines, open-air vine museum and cellar, then choose either a simple tasting with olives and paximadi or a picnic with Cretan cheese and delicacies. Pickup is available around Hersonissos.

“We enjoyed this trip very much!!!! Tanya was great very friendly and was well knowledgeable. We would recommend this trip!”

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