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Explore curated guides covering the best boat trips departing from Chania. Find practical information on cruising the coastline and island hopping near Chania, Crete.
Discover the best places to visit by boat from Georgioupoli on Crete's Apokoronas coast, from long open beaches and the Agios Nikolaos chapel to the sheltered coves toward Almyrida and Kalyves.
Discover the best places to visit by boat from Marathi on Crete's Akrotiri peninsula, from its twin coves and Seitan Limania to Souda Island and the sheltered beaches across the bay.
Discover the best places to visit by boat from Kalyves on Crete's Apokoronas coast, from sheltered swimming coves and the Drapano sea caves to Souda Bay and the long beaches toward Georgioupoli.
Pair a Chania boat trip with a proper tasting of Cretan wines. Here is what wine tasting on board is like in 2026, the local grapes to look for, and how to plan a relaxed sunset cruise with our wine partner Skywine.
An overview of sailing around Crete in 2026 — the difference between the windy north coast and the wild south, where to go from Balos to Gavdos, when to sail, and how to choose between bareboat, skippered and day charters.
A practical guide to sailing in Souda Bay, one of the largest natural harbours in the Mediterranean. Where to anchor, what the wind does, the naval restrictions to respect, and the best coves to reach by boat.
Kissamos is western Crete's main gateway to Balos and Gramvousa. Here are the top places to visit by boat from Kissamos in 2026, from the turquoise lagoon to the pink sands of Falasarna.
A local guide to the best places to reach by boat from Kolymbari in western Crete — from the Diktynna sanctuary at Menies Beach to Balos Lagoon, Gramvousa and the wild coves of the Rodopou peninsula.
Almyrida, on Crete's Apokoronas coast, is one of the easiest launch points for a day at sea. Discover the best places to visit by boat in 2026, from Kalyves Bay and Cape Drapano's sea caves to Marathi, Seitan Limania and Souda Bay.
Planning to rent a boat in Crete in 2026? Learn the difference between license-free and licensed boats, where self-drive rentals make sense, what safety checks matter, and the basic navigation rules to know before you leave the harbor.
Planning a holiday in western Crete? Discover the best places to visit by boat in Chania, from the famous Balos Lagoon to secluded beaches, sea caves and hidden coastal villages only accessible from the sea.