CRETE
Crete’s best days out.
The 5 most popular pirate boat sunset cruise on Crete — what each day actually involves, what it costs, and the operator running it.
Sunset on a wooden pirate boat in Rethymno. 1 hour on Captain Hook with a beer or soft drink and views of Fortezza and the lighthouse.
Most Popular“Set sail at 7pm as the sun was setting. Leaving port a little earlier would have given us a better/longer view of the sunset”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island on a small yacht for snorkeling, cedar-tree walks, and time in a quiet Saint George bay.
“It was a great activity, the guides were amazing and make us feel welcome in the boat. Also the place and the water in the island were amazing very clean and unique I really recomend this activity”
5-hour pirate boat cruise from Rethymno with a Kefalas Bay swim stop, Greek salad lunch, and snorkeling masks included.
“The swimming / snorkeling was wonderful, we saw tons of fish, the water was clear and beautiful, really an amazing experience. The ship crew were courteous and helpful. There are some inaccuracies in the description on this website: the ship sailed at 10am, not 9am; there was only one swimming stop (about an hour long),…”
Black Rose pirate boat from Hersonissos to Cretan swim stops near Sissi, Malia and Stalis, with snorkel gear and BBQ lunch.
“What a wonderful day out. The crew were brilliant and kept the kids (and grown ups) onboard entertained between swim stops. Lunch was delicious also!”
Pirate-boat cruise from Heraklion with two swim stops near Malia, lunch onboard, and round-trip transfers for about four hours.
“The trip got cancelled due to rough sea conditions .We still haven’t got a refund and await a response from Viator”
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