Heraklion: Chrissi Island and Ierapetra Cruise English: Pickup from Amoudara, Heraklion Center, Kokini Hani
ID: GYG419834-O-1315937
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Take a magical cruise around the exotic bays of the uninhabited Chrissi Island. Discover the protected island known for its natural beauty.
Discover some of the best beaches and swim spots in the Libyan Sea on a guided cruise from Heraklion. Cruise to Ierapetra, Belegrina Beach, and Vougiou Mati Beach while taking in the scenery along the coast. Enjoy an optional lunch on board.
Start your trip after taking off from the meeting point on a scenic drive to Ierapetra. Once you arrive, you will have 30 minutes of free time to admire the southern city of Europe, before the boat sets sail on its enchanting cruise.
Be welcomed by the emerald waters of the Libyan Sea as you cruise towards the island's northern beach, Belegrina, also known as Golden Beach. Set anchor 50 meters away from the shore so you can dive in and swim to the island's pristine beache and swim in the turquoise blue waters. Lunch provided on board (it is optional and costs 9 euros per person). Finally you sail back to Ierapetra and back to the resorts
Highlights
- Take a scenic morning bus drive from Heraklion through the east coast
- Enjoy a 6-hour boat cruise around various exotic bays in Chrissi Island
- Swim in crystal clear waters of this completely uninhabited Greek island
- Admire the Lybian Sea as you sail on the on the south coast of Crete
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Due to the official announcement of local authorities, regarding the natural protection of the environment of Chrissi Island, the boats during 2022 (until further notice) will not be allowed to approach the shore of the island. Travellers joining the tours will be able to use the ship ladder to dive and swim in the crystal clear waters or swim to the island.
The restaurant/bar (self-service) is open throughout the cruise, offering a wide selection of salads, toast, sandwiches, soft drinks, pastries, pizzas, beers, wine, ice cream, coffee, etc, with an extra charge. Ask your guide in advance to get a discounted price of the meal on board, while you are on the bus driving to the port
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
