7:00
17h
Included
Balos - Gramvousa
DAILY CRUISE
Description of the cruise
The famous lagoon of Balos is located approximately 56km northwest of Chania and 17km northwest of Kissamos, formed between the Cape Gramvousa and the small Cape Tigani and below the range of Platiskinos. Balos is surely the mostly photographed beach in Crete, a very favorite subject of all tourist guides for Greece. It is no coincidence that Prince Charles and Princess Diana visited Balos with their private yacht many years ago.
Balos is famous for its turquoise waters, the wild natural beauty and the beautiful exotic scenery. During the summer, Balos is visited by thousands of people, who arrive mostly by the ferries running from Kissamos port. If you do not like crowds, you’d better avoid to visit the beach in July and August. Also, a perfect idea is to arrive at Balos in the morning, before the boats arrive from Kissamos , or after departure boats until sunset. These few hours of remoteness in such a heavenly place will remain etched in your memory forever.
The lagoon of Balos has white sand and exotic white, vivid blue and turquoise waters. The sea is very shallow and warm, ideal for young children. In many places the sand has a lovely pinkish color, because of millions of crushed shells. the boundaries of the lagoon, the water is deeper and colder, ideal for a snorkeling. The lagoon and the wider area, with rare species of flora and fauna, are protected under the Natura 2000 program. Eleonora falcons, shags and cormorants nest in the caves of the area. Moreover, the area is a shelter for the protected monk seal and the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta). Despite the protection, some canteens and umbrellas have appeared on the beach in recent years. You can buy water from there and from the bars of the ferries. the boundaries of the lagoon, the water is deeper and colder, ideal for a snorkeling. The lagoon and the wider area, with rare species of flora and fauna, are protected under the Natura 2000 program. Eleonora falcons, shags and cormorants nest in the caves of the area. Moreover, the area is a shelter for the protected monk seal and the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta). Despite the protection, some canteens and umbrellas have appeared on the beach in recent years. You can buy water from there and from the bars of the ferries.
- for any allergies
- for any different preferences instead of sea food and fish
- if you have kids so we can provide kids’ menu
MEALS AND BEVERAGES
Breakfast
dailly trips: coffee tea spinachpies, donuts ,cheesespies croissant cakes fresh season fruits (5 kinds minimum).
multi-day: additionally fried eggs, bacon, jam, toast, pancakes, cake, fruits, vegetables, milk, yoghurt, musli.
Drinks
ouzo, coffee, tea
Brunch:
rolls with tuna and marinate spars and greek caviar and smoked salmon , fresh vegetables olives bread
Lunch:
Fish menu
Sea bream grilled, red snapper grilled, fried calamaries, shrimps with ouzo sauce and saganaki, fried red mullets, two kind of salads
Or
Meat menu
lamp chops, pork ribs, chicken burgers, sausages, two kind of salads, fried potatoes.
Or
make a wish for any menu.
Also incuded kids menu with pasta, nuggets, fish fingersm chicken wings, souvlaki.
Dinner:
Fish menu
Sea bream grilled, red snapper grilled, fried calamaries, shrimps with ouzo sauce and saganaki, fried red mullets, two kind of salads
Or
Meat menu
lamp chops, pork ribs, chicken burgers, sausages, two kind of salads, fried potatoes.
Or
make a wish for any menu.
Also incuded kids menu with pasta, nuggets, fish fingersm chicken wings, souvlaki.