Elafonisi Beach Shore Trip from Chania/Souda: Crete's Pink Wonder
Overview
Step into our air-conditioned minivan for a journey to Elafonisi Beach, a stunning destination in Europe, famous for its pink coral sand and crystal-clear waters. Perfectly suited for cruise ship passengers, our tour begins directly at the Chania-Souda port ensuring a seamless start to your day. As we travel through scenic landscapes, our English-speaking driver-guide will share compelling stories and fascinating facts about the local area. Optional stops for snacks and beverages are available to enrich your journey. On arrival at Elafonisi, a protected EU site adored by millions each year, you'll marvel at the unspoiled white and pink sandy beaches facing the expansive Libyan Sea. A multitude of inviting beach spots provide the perfect setting for relaxation and admiration of this magnificent location. Join us to explore this exceptional highlight of Crete and enjoy a slice of Mediterranean paradise. We offer both private and shared tour options to suit your preferences.
What's Included
- Port Pick-up and Dop-off
- Guaranteed return to ship on time
- Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- 24/7 Customer support, assistance with other arrangements and tours
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “Shared Elafonisi Excursion”, “Private Elafonisi Excursion” and “Elafonisi Shared Excursion”.
Ormos Soudas
Chania 731 34, Greece
For the option “Shared ShorEX”.
Ormos Soudas
Chania 731 34, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Port of Souda
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Crete
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Elafonissi Beach
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Port of Souda
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Elafonisi’s famous pink sand is a natural phenomenon created by tiny crushed seashells mixed with white sand. The pink colour is subtle and varies from day to day depending on light, weather, tides and the time of year. It is usually most visible in small patches near the waterline rather than across the entire beach. The sand appears at its pinkest in ideal lighting conditions, particularly on bright, sunny days.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Port Pick-up and Dop-off.
- Guaranteed return to ship on time.
- Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
- 24/7 Customer support, assistance with other arrangements and tours.
- English-speaking driver-guide.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Elafonisi Beach Shore Trip from Chania/Souda: Crete's Pink Wonder is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Elafonisi Beach Shore Trip from Chania/Souda: Crete’s Pink Wonder will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Port Pick-up and Dop-off
- Guaranteed return to ship on time
- Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- 24/7 Customer support, assistance with other arrangements and tours
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Elafonisi’s famous pink sand is a natural phenomenon created by tiny crushed seashells mixed with white sand. The pink colour is subtle and varies from day to day depending on light, weather, tides and the time of year. It is usually most visible in small patches near the waterline rather than across the entire beach. The sand appears at its pinkest in ideal lighting conditions, particularly on bright, sunny days.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
