4 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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