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Rethymno Cruises & boat tours

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Rethymno: Sunset Cruise on a Wooden Pirate Boat

1. Rethymno: Sunset Cruise on a Wooden Pirate Boat

Board the wooden pirate boat named "Captain Hook" at the port of Rethymno and get set off on a serene cruise into the sunset. Enjoy the glorious views of the city and the Cretan mountains in the background while the sun sets on the horizon. Snap some photos of Fortezza Castle, the Venetian Port, and the city of Rethymno lit up in the twilight. Sip on a beer or a refreshing soft drink with your partner, family, or friends for a perfect and relaxing end to the day.

Rethymno: Pirate Boat Cruise with Swimming Stops

2. Rethymno: Pirate Boat Cruise with Swimming Stops

Boart the pirate-themed boat "Captain Hook" at marina port of Rethymnon. Set sail on a five-hour cruise and take some time for swimming, snorkeling, or simply admiring the beautiful views. Sail west and enjoy the views of the Venetian port of Rethymnon. Traveling along the coastline of Crete, pass Gerani Bay before the boat anchors at the Bay of Kevalas. Enjoy some time swimming or snorkeling from the boat for approximately one hour. Next, enjoy a light lunch of Greek salad , followed by more time for swimming and sunbathing. On the return leg of the journey, admire the views of the caves of Kefalas before returning to the harbor of Rethymnon.

From Rethymno: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Wine and Cheese

3. From Rethymno: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Wine and Cheese

Join an evening catamaran cruise from the Marina of Rethymno and watch the sunset from the water. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine paired with fresh fruit and cheese as you admire the view. Meet the captain and crew at the marina and hop aboard the catamaran for a romantic journey on the open seas. Sit back and relax as you set sail, traveling along the coast of Rethymno towards the village of Panormos. As you sail, enjoy a glass of white wine from the region paired with a selection of fresh fruit and cheese. Admire views of the open waters and Crete's coastline as you sail. Then, as you begin to make your way back to the port, watch as the sun begins to set, bathing the landscape in warm, golden hues. Your sunset cruise comes to an end back at the Rethymno Marina. 

Heraklion: Preveli Palm Beach Boat Trip & Rethymno Town Tour

4. Heraklion: Preveli Palm Beach Boat Trip & Rethymno Town Tour

Morning Pickup: We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive to the destination will differ (between 2.5 - 4 hours). 1st stop: Damnioni Beach Arrive by bus at the beach of Damnioni and embark on the boat which will take you to the unique Palm Forest of Preveli. Boat Trip: 30 minutes 2nd stop: Preveli Palm Beach – 1 hour 30 minutes Arrive at the famous beach of Preveli. Our participants will have plenty of free time to swim and explore a unique mix of sandy beach and green river flanked by palm forests and rocky surroundings. Chill out and enjoy the exotic landscape of the south coast. Boat Trip: 30 minutes 3rd stop: Damnioni Beach – 1 hour Arrival at Damnioni, free time for 1 hour to enjoy lunch at a local tavern (optional, with extra charge). Bus Drive: 20 minutes 4th stop: Kourtaliotiko Gorge – 10 minutes Experience the wild natural landscapes of Kourtaliotiko Gorge. Our participants will have 10 minutes of free time to admire the view of Cretan Nature and take some pictures! Bus Drive: 30 minutes 5th stop: Rethymnon Town – 1 hour 20 minutes Visit the picturesque old town of Rethymno. Enjoy your free time walking along the old port, its iconic small streets with local cafes, and its beautiful beach road. End of the tour – Arrival at resorts: Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning. Bus Drive: between 2-3 hours Depending on traffic and the hotel location, the time of the journey back to the hotel will differ.

From Crete: Santorini Full-Day Tour by Boat

5. From Crete: Santorini Full-Day Tour by Boat

Visit Santorini on this full day-trip from the island of Crete. After pick-up from your hotel, head to the harbor and begin your sightseeing boat tour on the Cretan Sea. Upon arrival, see the white houses of Fira that lie high above the edge of the crater, and decide whether you would like to spend more time on this volcanic island. Wander the small town of Fira or visit the picturesque town of Oia. Enjoy the leisurely Greek lifestyle and visit a taverna or two. Relax on the beach, enjoy the day by the sea, and simply leave your cares behind.

Rethymno: Pirate Boat Cruise with Swimming Stop

6. Rethymno: Pirate Boat Cruise with Swimming Stop

Leaving the Marina of Rethymno, we sail West, taking in the view of the Fortezza, the city's historic fortress. Travelling onward we reach the bay of Gerani where we stop for 30 minutes so you can swim or snorkel from the boat (masks and tubes included). On return you can admire the historic Venetian harbour.

Rethymno: Private Catamaran Cruise with Meal and Drinks

7. Rethymno: Private Catamaran Cruise with Meal and Drinks

Holidays on a yacht is a great opportunity to enjoy wonderful sea views, have a good time and take a bunch of pictures that will delight you for a long time. The boat trip starts in the morning from Rethymno Marina. During the cruise, you can go snorkelling, swim on a sup board or just ride the waves on an inflatable flamingo or unicorn. We provide guests with all the necessary equipment. On board, we will treat you with Cretan white wine and Mediterranean cuisine from products that we just bought from the local market. Fresh vegetables, fruit, cheese, dorade caught in the morning - we have something to please our guests.

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What people are saying about Rethymno

Overall rating

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I highly recommended this trip to everyone :) Alex and the team are super nice! I got sea sick during the trip and Alex has taken good care of me, providing me motion sick medicine and keep checking whether I got better. They have also prepared various snack on boat, e.g. cheese plate with ham, fruits, cookies, chicken nuggets and also wine. You could really see that they spent effort in each detail. They also helped us taking many good pictures. I really enjoyed the trip. And again, 5 out 5 stars ⭐️

This is an excellent activity that I recommend to anyone and I plan to do again in future. I, my family and friends had a truly wonderful, quality and memorable time. The instructors were lovely and customer focused. The snacks were very tasty. We enjoyed the drinks and music. Well done and keep it up.

Amazing experience - the perfect end to our stay in Crete! Just take note that the time changes through the seasons - our tickets said 8pm but the boat set sail at 6.30pm.

Staff attentive and attentive to needs. Very quality meal. We had a great day despite the capricious weather. We recommend eyes closed.

We had a great day. It was very relaxing. The swim was very nice. The captain and staff were very friendly and funny.