Mystic Blue | Balos & Crete’s Hidden Paradise Cruise
Overview
This exclusive private cruise offers a rare chance to explore Crete’s most stunning and secluded western coastlines with comfort and style. Unlike typical group tours, you’ll visit four extraordinary stops—two of which, Gramvousa Island and Chironisia Bay, are accessible only by boat—ensuring an intimate and untouched experience. Swim in crystal-clear lagoons, explore an ancient Venetian fortress, snorkel near a mysterious sunken shipwreck, and relax on pristine, quiet beaches far from the crowds. With personalized service from a local skipper and a curated selection of Cretan delicacies and drinks onboard, this journey combines natural beauty, history, and authentic culture for a truly unforgettable day at sea.
What's Included
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Snacks & drinks
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Parking Fees
- Any purchases of private purpose
Meeting Location
GQXH+59J Kolymvari
Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Balos Lagoon
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gramvousa Beach
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Paralia Menies
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Paralia Menies
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Mystic Blue | Balos & Crete’s Hidden Paradise Cruise?
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Activity code: C-356353P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Snacks & drinks.
- Use of Snorkelling equipment.
- Parking Fees.
- Any purchases of private purpose.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mystic Blue | Balos & Crete’s Hidden Paradise Cruise is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mystic Blue | Balos & Crete’s Hidden Paradise Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Snacks & drinks
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Parking Fees
- Any purchases of private purpose
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
