Catamaran Cruises in Crete: Our 15 Picks for Clear Water

1.Luxury Catamaran Cruise, Dia Island –Open Bar & Lunch -Top Rated!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Review of Crete’s luxury Dia Island catamaran cruise, with seafood lunch, open bar, water sports, sunset options, and practical booking tips.

“We had an absolutely amazing experience! The skippers were the best – professional, friendly, and very attentive. The food was fantastic and the open bar with snacks made it a true all-inclusive, worry-free package. We booked the 3:30 pm tour and were rewarded with a breathtaking sunset right in the middle of the sea – simply unforgettable. There was plenty of equipment available for water activities, and everything was well organized. Highly recommended! ☀️⛵️🍸”

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2.Dia Island Catamaran – Premium Lunch, Open Bar, Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $181

Review of Crete’s small-group Dia Island catamaran cruise, with fresh lunch, open bar, swimming, snorkeling, SUP boards, and practical tips.

“Despite a choppy sea, the crew (Sergey & George) were excellent and reassuring. George was a fantastic crew man, full of stories, charm and funny. Excellent food as well from both and an all round relaxing, enjoyable and memorable. trip.”

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3.Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise from Kissamos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $235

Review of the Balos and Gramvousa luxury catamaran cruise from Kissamos, with food, timing, swimming, crowds, cost, and practical tips.

“This is a true luxury experience. It is a small group on the catamaran so you aren’t there with a ton of people. Comfortable seating. The crew is extremely attentive. Always asking if you need a drink, blanket, etc. Food is top notch. Dimitri’s, Jess and Yannis are the best crew. They also filled us in with all the history. I 100% recommend this excursion. Beautiful sites, great crew and food. You also get to beat the huge ferries that come in with tons of people. By the time they are arriving you are leaving.”

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4.Panormo: Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

Review of Crete’s Panormo luxury catamaran cruise, with breakfast, swimming, SUP, snorkeling, Mediterranean lunch, wine, beer, and open bar.

“We had a amazing experience we were a group of 16 and the staff were so helpful, attentive and supplied amazing food. The cruise takes you on a lovely journey allowing for lots of time for swimming, paddle boarding and snorkelling. We would 100% do this again”

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5.Rethymno Catamaran Cruise: Healthy Lunch & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

Review of Rethymno’s 6.5-hour catamaran cruise with healthy Cretan food, open bar, swimming, SUP, snorkeling, and coastal views.

“Excellent accommodation and service. Crew was professional and attentive. They were ready to go on time. Very friendly and helpful.”

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6.Catamaran Sailing to Dia with Lunch in Heraklion, Crete(EST 2024)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $142

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island on a Lagoon 46 catamaran with swimming, SUP, snorkeling, Cretan lunch, wine, and beer.

“Don’t be that person…. Our tour started late due to a couple of late guests. Outside of that it was one of the most peaceful catamaran rides in the Aegean Sea. After an hour or so of sailing we made it to a cove in Dia where we could swRead more”

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7.Hersonissos: Luxury Sunset Catamaran Cruise Sushi & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96Best value

Review of Crete’s Hersonissos sunset catamaran cruise, with sushi, swimming, snorkeling, open bar, family tips, value, and practical advice.

“Great experience. Had quite a bit of swell which made the sailing very exciting. Also saw some flying fish. All very chill, great and accommodating crew - can highly recommend.”

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8.Balos Shared Catamaran Cruise (small groups up to 10 or 22ppl)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $199

Review of Crete’s Balos catamaran cruise, with small groups, Cretan food, snorkeling, Gramvousa, costs, comfort, and practical advice.

“The family that guides this trip to Balos is very welcoming and kind, thinking of every need travelers may have. The boat is beautiful, providing shade, comfort, and privacy. From welcoming us with coffee or a drink, to a delicious lunch, the crew provided above and beyond service to us. We absolutely appreciated the thoughtfulness and, of course, the destinations were incredible to visit. One tip: plan to leave earlier to get to the dock before departure than you may expect, as traffic can delay you by 15-20 minutes. You can drive right up to the catamaran at the end of the dock, if you let the parking attendants know.…”

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9.Ag. Nikolaos: Catamaran Trip with Sushi, Drinks, & Water Toys

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $150

Review of Crete’s Agios Nikolaos catamaran cruise, with swimming, snorkeling, SUP, sushi-style drinks, dinner, and Spinalonga views.

“The cruise was enjoyable but not exceptional. The boat felt crowded and we were not even at full capacity. The staff were attentive and friendly and the food was great. We stopped at two swimming areas and got to snorkel and paddleboard around. I’d recommend booking early to get a lower price to make it more worth your while. Overall it was a wonderful and romantic experience.”

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10.Sunset Dia Catamaran Cruise by Top-50 Greek Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Review of Crete’s sunset catamaran cruise to Dia Island, with Cretan food, unlimited drinks, swimming, SUP, and a top chef.

“Beautiful boat. Extremely comfortable with many seating choices. Hosts are very friendly and hospitable.”

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11.Dia Island Catamaran – Premium Lunch, Open Bar, Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 6.5 - 8.5 hours · from $176

Review of Crete’s Dia Island catamaran cruise, with gourmet lunch, open bar, swimming, snorkeling, and practical booking advice.

“The catamaran looks so new and classy! Very friendly and accommodating staff. Super tasty food, and there are plenty of things to do! Everyone on board loved it! We all made new friends and had amazing time! The best yacht cruise I ever had! Thank you, guys!”

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12.Chania Morning Catamaran Cruise with Premium Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $167

Review of Crete’s Chania morning catamaran cruise, with swimming, snorkeling, SUPs, healthy lunch, open bar, pricing, and practical tips.

“The catamaran looked awesome from the pier which is as far as we got. We paid 20euros for a taxi to take us to the location we were provided and learned they had us down for a different catamaran at a different port. Unfortunately, that location was 30 minutes away and we missed it through no fault of ours. There’s little to do in Crete and it was hot as blazes so we paid another 20euros to be taken back to the ship. Total bummer!! Poor communication and basically were told sorry, we’ll refund you. Duh. Huge disappointment!”

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13.Panormo: Luxury Sunset Catamaran Cruise Sushi & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $101

Review of Crete’s Panormo sunset catamaran cruise, with sushi, open bar, swimming, SUPs, snorkeling, and practical booking advice.

“The trip was perfect from start to finish! Brilliant crew, spacious boat, not too many people, good quality food and drink. The sunset and Coast as we sailed were just magical.”

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14.Dia Catamaran Cruise with Lunch by Top-50 Greek Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $131

Review of Crete’s Dia Island catamaran cruise, with breakfast, chef-prepared lunch, drinks, water sports, and practical booking advice.

“Super katamaran,duży i komfortowy,przemiła załoga i fantastyczne jedzenie.Przerwa w zatoce na wyspie Dia fajnie zorganizowana:padel,sprzęt do nurkowania,leżaki na brzegu,przekąski,napoje(wino,piwo,cola,fanta,herbata mrożona).Gorąco polecam,przeżycia bezcenne.”

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15.Ag. Nikolaos Catamaran to Spinalonga – Gourmet Meal & Water Toys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $150

Review of Crete’s Agios Nikolaos catamaran cruise to Spinalonga, with a gourmet lunch, swimming stops, drinks, and water toys.

“Awesome adventure on this catamaran cruise. The boat had plenty of room for those that wanted sun or shade and the crew did a fantastic job hosting us with plenty to drink and a yummy lunch. We stopped twice to swim in the beautiful blue waters. Highly recommend !”

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