Crete · SUNSET CRUISES
The north coast faces the wrong way for a sea sunset in most places, which is why these sail west or anchor off an island to get one. The 15 below are compared on boat, hours aboard, what is served and how much swimming time comes before the light goes.
Sail the Captain Hook wooden pirate boat for a one-hour Rethymno sunset cruise, with one drink included and views of Fortezza and the harbor.
“Honestly worth the money. You do get a few drink! Staff are friendly. The boat trip into the sunset was beyond beautiful.”
Rethymno sunset catamaran with open bar and sushi. Swim, SUP, snorkel, then watch the Cretan sunset from a pink flamingo float. 3.5 hours.
“The staff were all friendly and accommodating, making sure that our experience was special. The view was amazing and the sunset was spectacular.”
3.5-hour Hersonissos sunset catamaran with open bar, snacks, swimming, snorkeling, SUP, and a golden-hour sail along Crete’s coast.
“Loved everything about this trip! Wonderful experience from start to finish, something we will never forget! Hosts were lovely and friendly, food/drink was great, music was awesome too! We had enough time to jump and swimming in the sea and also enough time to enjoy the beautiful sunset! The most relaxing boat trip I’ve ever been on, highly recommend to anyone don’t hesitate to book it! Thanks for the wonderful experience, Monika,Tim &Oliver”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for a half-day cruise with snorkeling, snacks, and golden-bay relaxation, with clear-water swim time.
“Our trip was amazing! A big thank you for our Captain Alex and crew member Yannis from #Cretan yachts. Dia Island has clear, aqua blue, beautiful water. The sunset was so nice! Henk-jan, Diana and Daniel”
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!”
Sail from Kolymvari to Agioi Theodoroi for swimming, snorkeling, and SUP, then enjoy dinner and unlimited drinks before sunset at sea.
“Beautiful boat, very kind and good humored crew, delicious food. A wonderful evening we’ll remember long after our journey home.”
Semi-private Heraklion to Dia Island sunset cruise with Prosecco, unlimited wine, snorkel and SUP, plus a sky-changing Aegean.
“Very friendly and competent crew, beautiful settings, and generous refreshments. Everything was very relaxed. Had a great time, thanks!”
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”
Sunset sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island for snorkeling, fishing, paddleboarding, and dinner with unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks.
“We had an incredible time with both Georges. We laughed, learned about some Greek history, gorgeous food and made some lovely friends. George x2 were friendly and professional. The sunset cruise was relaxing and a great experience. We would recommend - Sue and Anna”
Sunrise hot-air balloon over Crete’s Lassithi Plateau, then an all-inclusive sunset catamaran with snorkeling, sushi, and open bar.
“The day trip was amazing, the hot air balloon was a one in a life time experience. Amazing, friendly and confident staff that looked after us above and beyond. Breakfast was delicious, perfect after watching the sunrise from the hot air balloon. Would highly recommend.”
Sunset catamaran from Panormo with Prosecco, unlimited wine and beer, snacks, snorkeling and SUP, plus a Geropotamos beach stop.
“great crew very good organization snacks and refreshments tops”
Kissamos sunset catamaran cruise with Prosecco, swimming, snorkel gear, SUP, Cretan wine, local snacks, and a calm lagoon church stop.
“The cruise was amazing! There was just perfect amount of people, not too many so it didn’t feel crowded. The boat was luxorius and the crew was professional and fun! It was 10/10 experience!”
Hand-pull nets, fish for 1.5 hours, and chase the Crete sunset on a small-group boat from Hersonissos with drinks and snorkeling gear included.
“Great and funny Father and Son Team with Patience and Knowledge 👍”
Sunset cruise from Hersonissos to Agios Georgios Bay on a premium catamaran, with snorkeling, SUP, organic Cretan food, and wine.
“The trip was cancelled and we were not advised Arrived at the marina on time and when boat was not there made a call to the contact number and was advised the trip was cancelled and we would receive a full refund Very disappointing”
Private 4-hour sail from Chania for up to 2, with Kri-Kri at Thodorou Island, snorkeling, and dakos plus drinks.
“It was an incredible experience, me and my husband loved everything: the places were great and both our guides were so kind and full of suggestions and stories to tell. I suggest this tour to everyone, who loves sailing, it is also very romantic and perfect: it was the proper right experience for our honeymoon!”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
