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“Amazing! Couldn’t fault a thing. 100% recommend. We had a great day”
Luxury catamaran sailing from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, with snorkeling, SUP, open bar, and a Mediterranean lunch.
“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!”
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.
“Thomas and the crew were fabulous! So kind and welcoming. Very organized while providing refreshments throughout a wonderful afternoon cruise as well as a second sunset cruise that we purchased. Both were spectacular. Highly recommend Daneri Yacht cruises while visiting Crete.”
A small-group luxury catamaran from Heraklion with swimming off Dia, sushi, raki, wine, and an open bar as the sun sinks over Crete.
“On a passé une excellente soirée. Les guides et personnels à bord était à l’image du soleil qu’affichait le paysage, très chaleureux et surtout à l’écoute. Un couché du soleil à couper le souffle. Simplement EXCELLENT et À REFAIRE!”
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.
“The tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating and safe driver. Great private tour company. Highly recommend. We had a great time!”
Luxury yacht day cruise from Ierapetra to Chrissi Island with lunch, swimming, and snorkelling, plus a small-group feel.
“Good lunch, friendly staff, and excellent snorkelling. Lack or Time to discover the Island which IS bigger than we can imagine”
Private luxury sail from Heraklion to Dia/Zeus Island for snorkeling, Mediterranean lunch, possible dolphins, and sunset on protected waters.
“Amazing day cruise to Dia Island. Magda, her captain and staff were great. Food was delicious. Definitely would book again.”
A VIP private Crete road trip from your hotel: Spili fountains, Preveli palms, Kourtaliotiko Gorge views, plus lunch and local wine.
“My wife and I had the pleasure of meeting Dionysus today as our tour guide on the VIP Rethymno Tour. Dionysus is very passionate about his job and more importantly his homeland, Rethymno. He is very informative and knowledgeable and translates English very well. My wife and I enjoyed the conversation learning about Crete.”
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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