CRETE
Crete’s best days out.
The 15 most popular vip tours on Crete — what each day actually involves, what it costs, and the operator running it.
Heraklion to Dia Island on a Lagoon catamaran: snorkeling, SUP and swim time plus a Mediterranean meal and unlimited drinks.
Most Popular“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.”
Luxury catamaran sailing from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, with snorkeling, SUP, open bar, and a Mediterranean lunch.
“Beautiful day from start to finish! Catamaran was so pleasant to be on such a smooth sail to Balos Team on board were fantastic shout out to Panos our captain, Max our chef & Michael the team crew ! Very attentive all day asking if we were ok for drinks etc FOOD was fantastic Stating…”
Panormo luxury catamaran cruise on Crete with breakfast, open bar, gourmet lunch, SUP and snorkeling, plus a pink flamingo float.
“Great Experience. Crew was amazing. Had a really fun time. Couldn't fault the experience. The crew were great with the kids in the family too.”
Luxury Hersonissos sunset catamaran with open bar, sushi, snorkeling gear, SUP, and a calm swim spot near Saint George Bay.
“This was a lovely boat ride, excellent value for money, the crew were very attentive and friendly. Absolutely the highlight of our holiday, I highly recommend it!”
A small-group luxury catamaran from Heraklion with swimming off Dia, sushi, raki, wine, and an open bar as the sun sinks over Crete.
“We had such a great time on this cruise, swimming in such clear water was definitely a highlight on our trip. Would reccomend!”
A private, tailored Elafonisi day from Heraklion with pink-sand beaches, gorge views, a cave stop, and flexible pacing.
“Beautiful clear water and nice sandy beaches with a great lunch afterwards! Thanks so much Alexander for a great experience!”
Luxury sunset catamaran from Panormo with sushi, snorkeling, SUP, and an open bar, plus a slow sail into Crete’s golden hour.
“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.”
Luxury catamaran cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island with swimming, snorkeling, SUP, unlimited drinks, and a Mediterranean lunch.
“I would only recommend this trip! The crew was amazing, very friendly and we had some great conversations and fun time with them! The food was delicious and they paid a lot of attention to allergic people. There were a lot of snorkelling equipment, paddle boards, pool noodles and a flamingo! The catamaran was beautiful…”
Private skippered sailing to Dia Island from Crete with snorkeling and fishing gear included, plus fruit, drinks, and optional extras.
“Mario the captain made sure our day was fantastic from start to finish. We also arranged our hotel pick up and drop off which made the trip stress free. The snacks, salad and fruit were delicious! This is a must do when visiting Crete! Thank you Mario for making this a very memorable day! Much…”
Luxury private Elafonisi day tour from Chania with chauffeur service, flexible pace, Topolia Gorge, Agia Sofia Cave, and local food help.
“Nikos was a fantastic guide. He taught us so much about the history and culture of Crete while we were on our day trip. Elafonisi Beach is crowded as mentioned in most reviews, but still worth seeing. The water is calm and shallow which was perfect for kids to play in. This is a really…”
Luxury yacht day cruise from Ierapetra to Chrissi Island with lunch, swimming, and snorkelling, plus a small-group feel.
“The experience was very well organized, in every detail. We were a small group of about 15 people. The boat in 30 mins from Ierapetra took us to Chrissi Island e we had 2 hours to relax at the beach (that u can reach swimming or by a small motorboat drived by a member of…”
Private luxury sail from Heraklion to Dia/Zeus Island for snorkeling, Mediterranean lunch, possible dolphins, and sunset on protected waters.
“The cruise was great! Really enjoyed it. Most of us has a sea sick, but captain did his best to make our trip enjoyable! Delicious food, interesting stories and good music! Thank you so much!”
A VIP private Crete road trip from your hotel: Spili fountains, Preveli palms, Kourtaliotiko Gorge views, plus lunch and local wine.
“Thoroughly enjoyed our day with Dionysus who is a great guide. All seven of us loved the experience - great locations, amazing views, wonderful food and lots of facts about the island and Cretan life!”
Luxury Jeep safari in Crete reaches remote villages, a holy cave, and Aposelemis Dam. Lunch included. Pick-up around Hersonissos.
“We had a wonderful time exploring Crete and its deserts and remote areas. Our wonderful tour guide, Louise, was a pleasure to be around with. We were placed in a group of exclusively French tourist, but that did not hinder Louise from taking good care of us during thRead more”
VIP 7-hour private Crete tour in a 6-seat Land Rover with a pro guide, lagoon swims, Zeus Caves, and a local taverna dinner.
“It was a great day, partly due to the personal input of the Dutch travel guide Petra, in short, highly recommended.”
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