Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
After we pick you up from various locations around Chania we will drive through West Crete until we reach the Kissamos port.
After approximately 1 hour, the boat arrives at the port of Gramvousa. On top of a steep rock on the highest point of the island, lays the Venetian castle built during the late 16th century.
You will have plenty of time to explore the island and swim in its coast before we board the boat that will take us to the Balos lagoon. Fantastic azure waters fill the lagoon creating an rare amalgamation of serenity and ild natural beauty.
At around 16:30 we will board the boat back to the port of Kissamos and eventually return by bus to the designated spots you were picked up from.
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Pick up/Drop off with A/C Luxurious Bus
24/7 Superior Service
Boat tickets to Gramvousa and Balos
InBus Guiding + Pre-Recorded Instructions on boat
Municipality fee (1 euro for adults, free for children)
Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals
Gratitude/Tips
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Upon reservation please advise the name of your accommodation in order to send you the exact pick up time and point.
Balos Lagoon, Kissamos, Greece Balos Lagoon with its amazing crystal clear waters, is considered to be one of the most spectacular beaches all over the world and one of the 10 best beaches around Europe.
A fantastic place which you cannot afford to miss and is a must while visiting Chania. Get aboard with our team and get a unique experience. 150 minutes
Gramvousa Beach, Gramvousa, Greece Gramvousa Island with it's famous pirate history is considered a unique attraction all over Greece. While visiting it's worth visiting its amazing pirate castle or swimming around the famous cargo ship wreck which is located in the shore of the island.
While visiting, make sure you also lit a candle in the historic church of St. George, located on the shore. 120 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Remember to bring the following items: sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, camera, swimsuit and beach towel
You are advised to bring appropriate shoes for the hike up to Gramvousa Castle
Rubbish disposal as well as removing seashells from the beach is prohibited
Environmental Fee of 1 euro is paid on the spot
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Damien B
06 Aug 2025
Departure and pick-EN from Chania EN air-conditioned Bus, then towards the Port DE Kissamos for departure EN boat , about 1 h 15 to arrive at Balos, meals then music on the boat.
Great with beautiful water the swimming was perfect in Balos then Gramvoussa
Great day ????
linda_a
28 Jul 2025
I had to scramble to book this experience with less than 24 hours notice, when another provider on a different website (not Viator) cancelled at the last minute a trip that I had booked and paid for months in advance. That trip went to these same destinations on a small boat with a provided lunch -- and charged 4x as much. This experience is essentially the Chania-Kissamos RT transfer and includes the purchase of your RT ticket on a big ship (no guide or escort aside from port drop off/pick-up). They delivered what was promised; it was well organized and ran smoothly. I am grateful Viator and this provider came through...
Elaine B
17 Jun 2025
After researching many boat trips we booked with Balos Star Cruises via Check Yeti- prompt booking response and questions answered. It's an early start from Kassimos port but you avoid the bigger ferrys and arrive at Balos while the beach is virtually empty. We had a smaller boat that could take upto 14 people but here was only 6 on our day trip so plenty of room to stretch out - everything was just perfect - Captain and crew were great fun - lunch was lovely and provided in a cool bag and you could bring your own food and drink on board if you wanted. We even stopped off at an extra island so we could jump off the boat and go snorkeling - def recommend this trip
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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