From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon

Greek Islands



Enjoy a comfortable and wonderful cruise with destination only Balos. Spend 2,5-3 hours in the exotic beach-lagoon of Balos, which is a rare natural monument of incredible beauty.

Highlights

  • Cruise to Kissamos Bay and see a huge cave believed to be an ancient shipyard
  • Swim in the clear, emerald waters of Balos
  • Be enchanted by the rare natural beauty of the landscape, the sea and the rocks

Description

We depart from the port of Kissamos, with soft music playing in the background, and sail for about an hour in the homonymous bay, against a stunning backdrop of steep cliffs and rocks, incredible secluded beaches, and the infinite blue. You will have the chance to see a large cave, which is thought to be an ancient shipyard. At the end of the bay, you will see an impressive geological phenomenon. Over time, Crete’s western side is rising, and its eastern side is sinking. This phenomenon takes place due to the movement of the African tectonic plate under the Eurasian plate. The ancient coastline can be traced over the rocky shores. Balos is listed as one of the best beaches in the world. This exotic beach-lagoon and rare natural monument is situated between the Gramvousa peninsula and Cape Tigani. Words cannot describe the impressiveness of this place. Nothing can describe what you are about to feel when you see this. When you get to swim in the crystal clear, emerald waters, relax and admire the view of the rare natural beauty of the landscape, the sea, the coast, the rocks and cliffs that rise before you...!

Includes

Round-trip boat cruise Captain and crew Visit to Balos Audio guide (in Greek, English, German, French and Polish)

Excludes

Hotel transfer Food & beverages Municipality of Kissamos administrative fee (1 EUR for each passenger over the age of 13)

Important Information

  • The Municipality of Kissamos, before boarding, collects €1 from every ticket as an administrative fee for passengers over 13 years old visiting Balos
  • Please note that your purchases on board our ships are only made by credit or debit card and not by cash

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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