4 Private Sailing Charters in Crete to Build a Day Around

1.Balos and Gramvousa Private Sailing Trip with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 8 hours Our pick

Spend eight hours aboard the private sailboat Izabela, cruising from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Imeri Gramvousa. Swim, snorkel, hike to a Venetian fortress, and enjoy Cretan food, wine, beer, and soft drinks with your group and crew.

“We had a brilliant experience! We were a family of 10 and it was perfect! Just the right amount of time, the lunch was excellent and Skipper was very accommodating. The family have all agreed that it was the best! Highly recommend!!”

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2.Private Sailing Cruise, Balos and Gramvousa with meal and drinks.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend about eight hours aboard the private sailing boat Izabela, cruising from Kissamos to Balos and Gramvousa. Skippers such as Christopher, George, Yanni, and Alex tailor the day to your group, with Cretan lunch, beer, wine, snorkeling gear, umbrellas, and time for swimming.

“This was a family trip and if you come to Crete I highly recommend this trip. The captain Cristopher was very knowledgeable and always ready to help you out. We felt safe and we enjoyed every part of the trip. Don’t miss this experience… it was amazing.”

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3.Private Sailing Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Join Captain Greg and first mate Demetri for a private sailing trip from Heraklion to Dia Island. Swim in clear water, use the paddleboard and snorkel gear, explore an ancient harbor site, and enjoy fruit, snacks, drinks, and lunch on the longer cruise option.

“Very good sailing trip. Personalized for our group of four people. Relaxing, and activities when we arrived at Dia Island. Lunch was very good.”

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4.Fully Private Sailing Cruise with Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven hours aboard the private yacht BE HAPPY with skipper Nikos and a hostess, sailing from Souda past forts, villages, and small islands. Swim in clear coves, snorkel, try the helm, and enjoy a fresh three-course Cretan lunch with wine, beer, and soft drinks.

“Excellent day. Swam in beautiful clear waters. Sailed in open waters. It would have been good to have had some snorkelling gear, but other than it was superb. Lunch was delicious. It was cooked on the boat with local food. The skipper and his crew were lovely.”

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