Crete · SNORKELING TOURS
Clear water, very little tide and rocky bays that hold their fish. The 15 trips below are compared on where they anchor, whether gear and a guide come with the boat, and how much of each day is spent in the water rather than getting to it.
1-hour jet boat from Hersonissos with up to 90 km/h turns, plus swimming and snorkeling at Saint George’s Bay in Crete.
“Loved the turtles, the boat was so nice, swimming was great too.”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, drinks, and Greek food on a small group cruise.
“The Sail Boat tour was extraordinary. We had such a beautiful sunny day. Both the Captains were very incredible. I booked for a Retreat I was hosting in Greece. We were 7 people and had the whole sailboat for ourselves. I booked the half day tour & honestly we loved it so much, that if I was doing it again, I would book the whole day! Highly recommend this experience! So worth it. 🤍 A big Thank you!!!!!! 🇬🇷 Best ever. Oh & the food was simple, but great! & we had lovely music for the whole tour, good ambiance!!!! +++5 stars ✨”
Half-day cruise from Kolymbari to Menies Beach and Chironisia Bay with snorkeling, WWII remnants, and calm hidden coves.
“Attraction was great. The Crew of the boat was awesome and super helpful, the boat was nice, and the localizations of stops were great. Overall great experience and higly recommended attraction with great value - price ratio. One warning - if you book e.g. 10.15 cruise, your pickup time will be earlier, even 8.40. Carrfully check the details of the reservation.”
3-hour boat trip from Chania to Almyrida for guided snorkeling, SUP coaching, optional sea scooters, snacks, and free photo souvenirs.
“Loved everything about it! It was the first time I’ve ever snorkeled and kayaked & it was a blast. The places we went to had really warm water so that was a plus. As with everything in Greece, the scenery was beautiful. The young girl was very helpful for newbies like me.”
3.5-hour Crete yacht snorkeling trip from Malia with hotel transfers, snorkel gear, lunch, desserts, and time at Stalis and Saint George Bay.
“Pick up right on time, friendly crew, trip not too short or too long - we all loved it. Priced just right - value for money.”
Half-day boat trip from Chania with hotel pickup, guided snorkeling, Blue Cave glow, and calm-water swimming near Marathi, plus snacks.
“The instructors were great and very supportive. They gave us one-on-one attention making sure everyone was doing well and was safe. The trip was very well timed. We saw great water wild life!”
Chania boat trip with guided snorkeling at two spots, small group of 10, hotel transfers, quality gear, snacks, and 4 hours on the water.
“Overall a really great experience! Easy pick up at the hotel, nice and comfy transport to the site, and some really Well chosen spots to snorkle. The guides were really friendly and gave clear instructions. The equipment provided were also of good quality. An experience that left nothing to be desired. Big recommendation.”
Heraklion to Dia Island sunset catamaran with snorkel time, paddleboard, food and drinks, and up to 7 hours on Crete.
“Amazing, lovely time in the water, the snorkelling kits and paddle board added to the fun. Great wine on deck too!”
5-hour catamaran from Heraklion to Dia Island with open bar, fresh Mediterranean lunch, snorkeling, SUP, and family-friendly sea fun.
“This excursion was amazing from the beginning. There was lots of places to sit (in and out of the sun), unlimited drinks and the fresh fish lunch was delicious. We had lots of time for activities once at Dia. We would recommend booking on the catamaran as it has more places to sit and was worth the extra money”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for snorkeling, swimming, lunch on deck, and a sunset-friendly return with wine and soft drinks.
“Fabulous trip and experience, great food and friendly staff made the experience special. We travelled as two couples and one vegetarian and accommodated”
Chania boat trip with guided snorkeling and optional SUP, hotel pickup, all gear included, plus photos and videos. Small group, 3 hours.
“Wonderful experience and well run operation. Great snorkeling and stand up paddle boarding experiences. Crew was excellent and pick from the port was seamless. This did not disappoint and is a top 5 for outdoor experiences. Excellent”
Morning sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island for snorkeling, swimming, snacks, and big sea views on a friendly catamaran in about 6 hours.
“We had an amazing experience! The crew was super friendly and always ready to explain everything and answer any questions. The catamaran was spacious, so we never felt cramped. The food was absolutely delicious – and there was so much of it! What really made this trip stand out was that, unlike many other tours, we had two stops in different lagoons, which gave us more variety and stunning views. Plus, there were two stand-up paddle boards available for us to use, which was a lot of fun. Overall, it was a fantastic day on the water – 10 out of 10!”
Half-day boat trip from Chania for beginner snorkeling and scuba, with Blue Cave, open-water training to 9 to 10 meters, and free underwater photos.
“Driver was on time to pick us up. They gave us short wetsuits and they were terrific! The staff was informative and fun. Very enjoyable trip.”
Snorkel Kourtaliotiko Gorge waterfalls in Crete with a wetsuit, guided safety setup, and a hike of 300+ steps.
“Great trip, we had a great guide, professional, friendly. They equip you with a full wetsuit, which turned out to be really great in the cold water. I would always choose this team, the trip was worth all the money and the long drive from Kissamos to Plakias. Thank you, best regards from Slovenia, Marino and Jasmina.”
2 hour coastline cruise from Hersonissos with snorkeling gear and a 45 minute swim at Saint George Beach, plus a possible second cove.
“Great staff and boat ride need to have more snorkles also didnt see many fish”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
