Boat Tickets & Passes in the Mediterranean: Our 6 Picks for Clear Water

1.Chania/Rethymno: Balos & Gramvousa With Pickup & Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,703 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $50Our pick

Review of Crete’s Balos and Gramvousa boat trip, with hotel pickup, castle views, swimming, snorkeling, and practical advice.

“We lived in the center of Hania, so we boarded the shuttle bus at the old market square that took us to the port of Kissamos. In the meantime, it stopped at a few places to pick up passengers. The tour guide provided information in English about the excursion and the history of the island. We boarded the boat that collected passengers from the buses of various organizing companies. (more than 100 people) We had about 2.5 hours in the Balos lagoon, then we landed at the island of Gramvousa (about 20 minutes by boat). Food and drinks can be purchased on the boat. There were 2 choices on the…”

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2.ALL INCLUDED: Ephesus Ruins, Mary’s House Tour incl ENTRY TICKETS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,670 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $59Top rated

Review of Kusadasi’s Ephesus and Mary’s House tour, with port transfers, entry tickets, guides, timing advice, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“Deniz, our tour guide, couldn't be better. Not only does he speak very good English, he is also very passionate, extremely knowledgeable. Throughout the tour, he gave us very informative narration to all the sites we visited. We highly recommend hiring Deniz as your personized tour guide.”

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3.Top-Rated: Ephesus & Artemis Tour for Cruisers WITH ENTRY TICKETS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,184 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $20Best value

Review of the $20 Ephesus and Artemis cruise tour from Kusadasi, with port transfers, entry tickets, lunch, guide, and practical tips.

“The tour was very informative. We were able to see the highlights of the city at a very reasonable price. Also, it included a delicious Turkish lunch.”

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4.Kornati and Telašćica Cruise with Ticket Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 759 reviews · from $68

Cruise from Zadar through Kornati and Telašćica, with meals, wine, swimming, cliffs, and a salt lake included for $68.

“We appreciated included refreshments like breakfast and lunch on modern boat with good music in the background. As mentioned in other review(s) the 1st stop in Kornati could be longer as we rushed down the hill. Other than that the views were really amazing in both stops. We also enjoyed swimming in crystal blue sea in 2nd stop - Talascica. Just be ready for quite a long boat transfer to the islands.”

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5.Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 590 reviews · 12 hours · from $64

Review of the Balos and Gramvousa day trip from Chania, with boat travel, swimming, castle views, transport tips, crowds, and value advice.

“Great value! Everything went as planned without a hitch. The driver and guide were professional and kind. The beaches speak for themselves! The crowded boat is all about the experience and as expected for a top attraction. Just be patient and enjoy. Well worth it! Expect to hike up the fortress, everyone is doing it and it isn’t quite as hard as anticipated so just bring the right shoes.”

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6.Aquarium of Genoa Ticket and Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 170 reviews · 1 day · from $85

Review of Genoa Aquarium and Pelagos Sanctuary whale cruise, with practical tips on timing, value, weather, sightings, and refunds.

“The combo deal is good. Sadly we didin’t see any whales or dolphins on our day. They came forwards and gave us a free voucher for it.”

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