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A rocky coastline with clear turquoise waters, a boat anchored near the shore, and a few people on the beach. 1
A boat near a rocky cliff with a cave entrance. 2
A white boat with people on deck and in the water, surrounded by rocky cliffs. 3
A rocky coastline with clear turquoise waters, a large boat anchored near the shore, and a smaller boat nearby. 4
A boat with passengers seated under a covered area, overlooking turquoise water and a rocky coastline. 5
By Smile Cruises

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Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$65 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Venture to Menies beach to encounter crystal-clear waters and ancient sites
    • Look for the sunken base of cannons from WWII as you snorkel at Menies beach
    • Soak up some sun on a secluded beach that is only accessible by boat
    • Purchase tasty snacks and drinks as you cruise across the turquoise sea
    • Dive into the sights of northern Crete with the help of your guide

Activity location

    • Chania
    • Chania, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Λιμάνι, Kolimvari 730 06, Greece | Look for the 'Smile Cruises' boat at the port of Kolymbari.
    • Kolymvari, Greece

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Departing from the Kolymbari Port

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Book this option to go to the port on your own and board the boat.

Starting time: 10:15 AM
Price details
AU$64.88 x 1 AdultAU$64.88
Total
Price is AU$64.88

Pickup and Drop-off at North Chania Meeting Points

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Book this option to get picked up and returned to a central point near your hotel on the northern coast of Chania.

Starting time: 10:15 AM
Price details
AU$64.88 x 1 AdultAU$64.88
Total
Price is AU$64.88

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Cruise
  • Inclusions
    Swim stops
  • Inclusions
    Snorkelling equipment
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected and at select hotels)
  • Inclusions
    Guide
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks (available to purchase)

What you can expect

  • Explore the wild natural beauty and the crystal-clear waters of two majestic hidden beaches on this guided cruise from Kolymbari to Menies and Chironisia. Use the provided snorkelling gear to uncover the remains of a sunken gun and carriage from WWII.
    Choose from a tour that meets on the boat in the harbour of Kolymbari or that includes convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from select locations in north Chania. Set off a comfortable and spacious boat.
    Feel the wind in your hair as you glide to Menies beach which is on the site of ancient Diktynna, where the most important temple of the goddess Vritomartis was located. See the remains of the ancient Roman temple as well as a 9th century abandoned monastery of St. George.
    Put on your snorkel gear to explore some underwater items from WWII before heading to Chironisia Bay, a small hidden bay that is only accessible by the sea. Plunge into the deep blue waters where you can venture into small caves with the snorkel gear.

Location

Activity location

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    • Chania
    • Chania, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Λιμάνι, Kolimvari 730 06, Greece | Look for the 'Smile Cruises' boat at the port of Kolymbari.
    • Kolymvari, Greece