The 15 VIP Experiences in Crete That Earn Their Price

Kissamos: Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise - Luxury Catamaran Comfort: Small Group, Real Shade, Real Toilets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 516 reviews · 7 - 8.5 hours · from $229Our pick

Luxury catamaran day trip from Kissamos to Balos lagoon and Gramvousa island, with open bar, swim gear, and free transfers.

“Spectacular cruise and brilliant crew We had a truly amazing cruise to Balos and Gramvousa. The crew Dimitri, Jessica and Giannis were brilliant, very welcoming and knowledgeable. They provided first class hospitality throughout the day, great food, drinks and entertainment. They were great with my son who got to try fishing and S/U paddle boarding. Balos and Gramvousa are spectacular, the views, beaches, snorkelling made this the highlight of our trip to Crete. Would highly recommend this.”

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Heraklion: Dia Island Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Meal

2.Dia Island Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 194 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $127

5.5-hour Dia Island catamaran from Heraklion with meal, unlimited drinks, snorkeling, fishing gear, and paddle boards when conditions allow.

“Excellent activity! Really nice boat (around 26 persons per boat) and the waters in dia island are amazing. A really special activity and great crew.”

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Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise from Kissamos

3.Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise from Kissamos

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

Luxury catamaran cruise from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, with snorkeling, SUP, and a full lunch plus drinks.

“Semi private catamaran, with the best crew! They were excellent! The tour was so perfectly executed we avoided all the crowds! The food was delicious and the views were unbelievable. This is an absolute must do!”

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Heraklion: Dia Island Luxury Sailing Trip with Meal & Drinks

4.Dia Island Luxury Sailing Trip with Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 107 reviews · from $68Best value

Luxury sail to Dia Island near Heraklion for swimming, snorkeling, SUP, and a Mediterranean meal with beer and wine, plus sunset options.

“It was a totally amazing adventure! The guides were super friendly and helpful. We were a small group on the boat and had a nice time. The meeting point was easy to find.”

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Panormo: Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Open Bar

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

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

Panormo luxury catamaran in Crete with breakfast, open bar lunch, swimming stops for SUP and snorkeling, and a relaxed return.

“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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Heraklion Luxury Catamaran Dia Isla -Gourmet Lunch Top Rated

6.Heraklion Luxury Catamaran Dia Isla -Gourmet Lunch Top Rated

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $122

Luxury catamaran day trip from Heraklion to Dia Island with gourmet seafood lunch, open bar, snorkeling, SUP, and golden Aegean views.

“The best ever experience!!! You won’t regret it! 10/10 worth every second! The best food while in Crete!! JUST BOOK ITTTTT!!”

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Hersonissos: Luxury Sunset Catamaran Cruise Sushi & Open Bar

7.Luxury Sunset Catamaran Cruise Sushi & Open Bar

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

Luxury sunset catamaran from Hersonissos with small-group service, swim and snorkeling time, SUP, sushi, and an open bar.

“The boat was very nice and lots of room for everyone to sit & spread out which felt luxurious. I might have gone in with higher expectations however I felt that we were left to our own devices for the whole trip. We all got less than half a glass of bubbly on boarding then were told it was a bit choppy at sea so spent an hour or so sailing until we pulled up somewhere calmer for swimming but there was no communication that this would be our only stop we made an assumption as was too choppy. There were some snacks put out & it was a help…”

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Heraklion: Sunset Luxury Cruise with Sushi and Open Bar

8.Sunset Luxury Cruise with Sushi and Open Bar

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

Small-group Heraklion sunset catamaran with swimming by Dia, sushi, raki, and an open bar, plus SUP and snorkeling gear.

“Amazing crew, amazing location, great fun. This is a trip not to be missed. Intimate and friendly, sailing to an amazing swim location. George was a great host, telling us the history of the isalnds as we sailed to upbeat music. WE were provided with local food as well as soft drinks and if wanted, beer. We were provided with all we needed to have a great hour swimming in the crystal clear waters before sailing home as the sun set. The trip is very popular and as it only takes 10 people, you need to book this one up very quickly.”

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Panormo: Luxury Sunset Catamaran Cruise Sushi & Open Bar

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

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

Luxury catamaran from Panormo with open bar, sushi, snorkeling and SUP, then a golden sunset over Cretan water, 3.5 hours.

“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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Heraklion: Luxury Catamaran Cruise to Dia Island with Lunch

10.Luxury Catamaran Cruise to Dia Island with Lunch

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

Luxury catamaran cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island with unlimited drinks, snorkeling and SUP, plus a fresh Mediterranean lunch on board.

“everything was good . Food was incredible and fresh. all the crew are very cool. drinks never missing . I recommend!!”

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Knossos Palace and Pottery experience (Luxury Adventure)

11.Knossos Palace and Pottery experience (Luxury Adventure)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $118

Small-group day trip from Agios Nikolaos to Knossos and a traditional pottery village, with olive-oil tasting and lunch.

“As a family of five we had a really, really good day out. I feel if we hired a car for two days, we could not have seen, or enjoyed as much. Panagiotis our guide was a very calm and measured driver, with a personality to match - a local guy in tune with Crete and its soul. This was perfect for us and allowed us all to really enjoy the wonderful landscape and understand how the island works and how it is to live on it. He was very knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna, with an instinct for foraging - the kids are going to remember the…”

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VIP Luxury Private Tour - Full Day - 4x4 Excursion with LandRover - Pickup areas and how timing really feels

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VIP Luxury Private Tour – Full Day – 4×4 Excursion with LandRover

12.VIP Luxury Private Tour – Full Day – 4×4 Excursion with LandRover

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $598

Private 8-hour Land Rover 4x4 day from Agios Nikolaos. Custom Crete sights, lunch, pickup, and big nature moments for up to 6.

“Our driver was great and thar we have to say thank you for.. however the trip was not what we had booked and the car was small for 5 passengers.. however again our driver was great... just make sure yiu get what you paid for”

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Private Luxury Sailing Trips to Dia Island

13.Private Luxury Sailing Trips to Dia Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $638

Private sailing to Dia Island from Heraklion with snorkeling, fishing gear, fruit, and hotel pickup, for up to 10, about 6 hours.

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

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Your Tailored Elafonisi Escape. Luxury Day Tour from Chania.

14.Your Tailored Elafonisi Escape. Luxury Day Tour from Chania.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $855

A private luxury day trip from Chania to Elafonisi Beach with a chauffeured driver, top stops like Topolia Gorge and Agia Sofia Cave, and concierge support.

“How fortunate to have found this tour company! From the very start to finish they were very professional, easy to communicate with and stellar service! Our tour guide Nikos was prompt, informative and planned the perfect day! He was amazing! We loved it so much we booked a second tour!”

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Chrissi Island Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Sailing, Tour Reviews, VIP

From Ierapetra: Day Cruise with Luxury Yacht to Chrissi island

15.Day Cruise with Luxury Yacht to Chrissi island

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

Cruise from Ierapetra to Chrissi Island on a small luxury yacht with lunch included, swim and snorkeling time, and quick return to Crete.

“The 2 crew members were very helpful and friendly. The snorkeling was good. We see 3 lion fish and pipe fish. A large turtle was also spotted swimming from the upper deck. The food and drink was plentiful and amazing.”

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