Boat Tickets & Passes in the Mediterranean: Our 15 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 $20

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.Santa Pola: Return Taxi Boat Ticket to Tabarca Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 597 reviews · 15 min · from $12Best value

Take a 15-minute water taxi from Santa Pola to Tabarca Island, with flexible return travel, beaches, coves, restaurants, and a museum.

“Boot war super pünktlich und den Kindern hat die Fahrt mit etwas höhere Geschwindigkeit als auf einer Fähre gut gefallen!”

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6.Rethymno Area: Gramvousa Island & Balos, Boat Ticket Extra

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 594 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $20

Review of Crete’s Gramvousa and Balos boat trip from Rethymno, with practical costs, timing, beaches, fortress climb, and tips.

“Very nice experience. The people from the trip were really nice! Thanks to all who makes this day unforgettable!”

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7.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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8.Rethymno: Gramvousa & Balos Lagoon Day Trip with Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 249 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Review of Crete’s Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon day trip from Rethymno, with boat details, timings, costs, swimming, and practical advice.

“Notre guide Lazarus a été d'une très grande grande gentillesse tout au long de la journée. Une activité que je recommande pour voir une beauté de la nature autant Balos que Gramvousa. De plus, le prix de l'activité est vraiment correct. Ps: Lazarus if you see this "I'M A SURVIVOR" 😂”

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9.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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10.Ferry Boat Ticket to/from Agistri Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 119 reviews · from $15

Review of the Agistri ferry from Athens: price, comfort, boarding, island appeal, practical tips, drawbacks, and who should book.

“The island of Agistri beautiful and worth the trip but the ferry trip very hard. A school trip sailed with us ( full ferry of teenagers). Saronic transport company organizationally performed very poorly. huge delays in both directions, terrible noise and smoking in every corner of the ferry. Next time I would choose another company.”

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11.Gramvousa and Balos Tour from Chania(Boat ticket is included!)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 114 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $81

Review of the Gramvousa and Balos tour from Chania, with boat tickets, transport details, beach tips, costs, crowds, and honest advice.

“The tour came on time to pick us up and the tour guide, Ioanna was very friendly and explained the next steps to us very clearly! The driver drove really well and it was a great experience on coach! It was great to hear the tour guide’s explanations about Balos and Gramvousa and the stories behind and it was just such a great experience! The 2 locations were just so beautiful and I recommend if you can to go up on the small hike to see the view from up there in both locations because it is breathtaking! Would really recommend this tour, it was fantastic!”

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12.Boat Tour, Priority Tickets & Blue Grotto (Optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 63 reviews · from $29

Review of Capri’s coastal boat tour with flexible departures, live commentary, landmark views, and an optional Blue Grotto visit.

“Tony and Yannis are the best tour guides you could ask for! Extremely knowledgeable and fun! Also your safety is #1 and these guys know how to watch your for you. If you need a full day of fun with incredible sight seeing, I highly recommend you doing this tour!”

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13.From Cala en Bosch: Galdana Shuttle Boat Return Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 54 reviews · 4 hours · from $29

Review of the Cala en Bosch to Cala Galdana shuttle boat, with coastal views, two hours at the beach, pricing, timing, and practical tips.

“Just the 2 hours at Galdana was not enough to totally relax, 3 or 4 hours would be better. also it wasn't made clear that we were going to stop for 15 minutes in a bay on the way back for a swim off the boat,(for brave swimmers down a steep slide) but that maybe because we didn't catch what he said if he announced it.”

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14.Ephesus: Mary’s House Tour with Tickets + Lunch For Cruisers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · from $77

Review of the $77 Ephesus cruise tour with Mary's House, Artemis Temple, lunch, tickets, guide, and port transfers from Kusadasi.

“The tour was excellent,perfect organized.Are guider was wonderful,I think her name is Bulca,and driver lady Fatima.Same day we saw house of Virgin Mary,city Ephesus and place where made unbelievable carpets.Everything was incredible.I learn a lot and enjoy in the trip and lunch.10 stars for this tour👍”

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15.Guided Tour to Loutro (Boat tickets Included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews

Review of the Chania to Loutro guided tour, with Imbros Gorge, private boat rides, four hours in Loutro, tips, and practical advice.

“Guide Nicole was super, excellent english and the stories she told on the way to Sfakia, interesting history. Loutro was so beautiful, sunny and warm day. Also credits to bus driver, focusing driving thru the serpentine mountain roads.”

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