Luxury Afternoon Balos Cruise: Snacks, Drinks & Transfer
Overview
Join Greece’s top luxury catamaran for a perfect island afternoon: swimming, sunbathing, local food, stunning views and golden light, with transport both ways.
Ticket Options
Comfort – Open seating on the lower deck, all amenities.
VIP – Reserved sunbed, towel, souvenir bracelet and a small bottle of wine or beer.
Cruise Schedule
16:30 – Departure from Kissamos Port
17:30 – Anchor near Balos Lagoon shore (no beach landing; swim, snorkel or relax)
18:15 – Cretan appetizers, fruit and soft drinks
19:30 – Cruise back through the golden hour
20:30 – Return to Kissamos Port
The sun sets behind the Gramvousa mountains, so a full sea sunset is visible only on about 15 days a year.
IMPORTANT: The time in your booking is the cruise departure time from the port, NOT your pickup time. The day before the cruise you will receive a message with your pickup point and pickup time based on your location. Please watch for it so you don't miss it.
Itinerary may change without notice due to weather.
What's Included
- Inflatable noodles for comfort and fun
- Onboard WC and outdoor shower
- Life jackets
- Modern huge & luxury catamaran with sunbeds and shaded lounges
- Branded memorable gift (for special occasions, inform the crew)
- Liability insurance
- Box of toys for kids (by request)
- Delicious Cretan snacks
- Golden-hour sailing with soft evening light
- Seasonal fruit plate
- Professional English-speaking crew & animator
- Complimentary Branded DanEri Towel (for VIP ticket only)
- Stand-Up Paddleboards (SUP)
- Complimentary transfer included
- Swimming jackets
- Snorkeling gear (high-quality masks, fins)
- Inflatable flamingo
- Coffee, detox water, teas, soft drinks
- Personal feminine hygiene products
- Music and free Wi-Fi on board
- Visit to the Balos Lagoon
- Sunscreen and personal care items
- Use of private cabins (on request, not guaranteed)
- Cocktails and other alcoholic beverages beyond the open bar selection
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “Kissamos: Afternoon Catamaran Cruise to Balos & Gramvousa” and “VIP ticket with Transfer”.
Please wait at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Look out for a DaneriYachts Logo on the front window of the bus. Please note that the transfer cannot wait. If you are not at the pick-up point on time, you will be responsible for arranging your own transport to the port at your own expense. Occasionally, the transfer may be delayed by 10–15 minutes, so please be patient and wait at the meeting point during this time. From Apr 1–May 10 & Sep 1–Oct 31, afternoon and sunset cruises depart 30 min earlier than scheduled.
For the options “VIP ticket without transfer” and “COMFORT ticket without transfer”.
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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.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Luxury Afternoon Balos Cruise: Snacks, Drinks & Transfer?
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- 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).
- Inflatable noodles for comfort and fun.
- Onboard WC and outdoor shower.
- Life jackets.
- Modern huge & luxury catamaran with sunbeds and shaded lounges.
- Branded memorable gift (for special occasions, inform the crew).
- Liability insurance.
- Box of toys for kids (by request).
- Delicious Cretan snacks.
- Golden-hour sailing with soft evening light.
- Seasonal fruit plate.
- Professional English-speaking crew & animator.
- Complimentary Branded DanEri Towel (for VIP ticket only).
- Stand-Up Paddleboards (SUP).
- Complimentary transfer included.
- Swimming jackets.
- Snorkeling gear (high-quality masks, fins).
- Inflatable flamingo.
- Coffee, detox water, teas, soft drinks.
- Personal feminine hygiene products.
- Music and free Wi-Fi on board.
- Visit to the Balos Lagoon.
- Sunscreen and personal care items.
- Use of private cabins (on request, not guaranteed).
- Cocktails and other alcoholic beverages beyond the open bar selection.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Luxury Afternoon Balos Cruise: Snacks, Drinks & Transfer is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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 Luxury Afternoon Balos Cruise: Snacks, Drinks & Transfer 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
- Inflatable noodles for comfort and fun
- Onboard WC and outdoor shower
- Life jackets
- Modern huge & luxury catamaran with sunbeds and shaded lounges
- Branded memorable gift (for special occasions, inform the crew)
- Liability insurance
- Box of toys for kids (by request)
- Delicious Cretan snacks
- Golden-hour sailing with soft evening light
- Seasonal fruit plate
- Professional English-speaking crew & animator
- Complimentary Branded DanEri Towel (for VIP ticket only)
- Stand-Up Paddleboards (SUP)
- Complimentary transfer included
- Swimming jackets
- Snorkeling gear (high-quality masks, fins)
- Inflatable flamingo
- Coffee, detox water, teas, soft drinks
- Personal feminine hygiene products
- Music and free Wi-Fi on board
- Visit to the Balos Lagoon
- Sunscreen and personal care items
- Use of private cabins (on request, not guaranteed)
- Cocktails and other alcoholic beverages beyond the open bar selection
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travelers
