Balos Lagoon
Turquoise shallow lagoon at the tip of the Gramvousa peninsula, framed by pink-tinted sand.
Lagoons · Kissamos












By our sailing boats "Izabela" and "Poseidon" we organise day cruises to Gramvousa and Balos. Our journey starts from Kissamos Port. After about 90 minutes of cruising, we will reach our first destination, the lagoon of Balos, one of the most beautiful beaches over the Europe. The turquoise water invites you to swimming and snorkeling. We will spend next two hours there, while you can enjoy the beach and relax. We will have a pleasure to offer you traditional and light Cretan lunch on board. Our next stop is the island of Imeri Gramvousa. There you can enjoy the beautiful beach and take a bath in the crystal clear water.
On top of the island, you will find an old Venetian Castle. The views from there are really breath taking. Then we will head back. Anytime that the wind will be enough we will be experience sailing. On board you have for your disposal a cabin to rest or sleep, bathroom with shower. We provide snorkeling equipment. Ofered drinks are water, soft drinks, beer and wine.
Turquoise shallow lagoon at the tip of the Gramvousa peninsula, framed by pink-tinted sand.
Lagoons · Kissamos
The sandy cove on Gramvousa island, below a Venetian fortress and next to a shipwreck.
Sandy beaches · Kissamos
A Venetian castle above Balos.
Forts & castles · Kissamos
An ancient harbour, now on dry land.
Archaeological sites · Kissamos
Long, wide sandy beach on the west coast and Crete’s favourite sunset spot.
Sandy beaches · Kissamos
The town beach of Kissamos, calm and shallow, with a sandy cove and a long pebbly part.
Sandy beaches · Kissamos
Mosaics and finds from western Crete.
Museums · Kissamos
A real town and base for Balos.
Villages & Towns · Kissamos
A long, quiet beach of sand and pebbles east of Kissamos, often a bit wavy.
Pebble beaches · Kissamos
One of Crete's oldest Byzantine churches.
Churches & monasteries · Kissamos
A small village above Kolymvari.
Villages & Towns · Kissamos
A long sandy beach with shallow water east of Kissamos, quieter towards the east.
Sandy beaches · Kissamos
Gateway to the Rodopou peninsula.
Villages & Towns · Platanias
A hilltop city above Kissamos with huge views.
Archaeological sites · Kissamos
A ruined monastery on Rodopou.
Churches & monasteries · Platanias
Balos Lagoon is a place of great natural beauty with Crystal clear tourqoise waters. One of the most beautiful beaches in Crete and not only.
2 hours · Admission includedThere you can enjoy the beautiful beach and snorkel around the shipwreck. For those who would like to take a chance of catching beautiful photos of Balos Lagoon, there is also the opportunity to climb up at the top of Gramvousa.
Above the island, built at the rock, you will find old Venetian Castle, one of the most famous in Crete. The views from there are really breath taking.
You turn to enter the Kissamos port and you turn again right in 30m.
Our boat "Izabela" is in front of you in 100m. If you come by bus you have to walk towards the exit of the port. Just before the exit of the port you turn left. Our boats are located next to the grey crane for lifting the boats.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.