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Private Boat Trip Chania - Balos (price is per group-up to 9 people)
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Private Boat Trip Chania - Balos (price is per group-up to 9 people)

By SEAze The Day
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 6h
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Live guide: English
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  • Snacks
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Soda/Pop
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Entry/Admission - Gramvousa Fortress
  • Entry/Admission - Balos Lagoon


Start:
  • SEAze The Day, Akti Enoseos, 731 00, Greece
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 114947P4

    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 114947P4

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    • Akti Enoseos, 731 00, Greece
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    • SEAze The Day
      257
      Greece
      Joined in August 2018
    • E8794APalbertm
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highlight of our trip!
      This was the highlight of our trip. We arranged a private transfer from Chania to Santorini. We knew we would be stopping off at Milos. Some of us in the group didn’t know what to expect, thought we would be just dropped off in town to walk around, have lunch and then continue to Santorini. Boy were we wrong. Panos and Dimitris were our captains. They took us to numerous locations to get off and swim and snorkel and explore caves. Demitris prepared us a little snack of fresh cucumber and tomatoes with EVOO and salt that he had harvested from a nearby island. Wow! That local salt is amazing. Each spot was more breathtaking than the previous. It culminated with us spending almost 2 hours at Blue Bay in Poliegos. This is where both of our captains prepared our lunch, fresh fish crudo, which Panos’ friend had caught the morning of our transfer, prepared simply with EVOO and more salt. Then Demitris, in the blistering heat, worked over the grill with steak, tomatoes, and red peppers with amazing fresh herbs. Everything was delicious! After a full day of lounging, swimming, eating and drinking, our captains whisked us off to our destination of Santorini. When we arrived, Panos pulled us into the first port, where Demitris jumped off to get us all coffees from a local barista, which was very much needed. Then on to our final port of call, where out driver was waiting for us. Demitris and Panos cheered us with a shot and took a great picture with us. They were heading back to Chania the next morning for another charter, so we invited them to a drink after dinner. They joined us and we had an amazing time getting to know them better. You both will forever be in our memories of our trip to Greece and remembered as the highlight of the trip!!
      Written 10 October 2024
    • richardpJ3360RR
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience
      Lefteri gave us an amazing once in a lifetime experience…Amazing tour to the fort and then Balos beach and I highly recommend listening to his recommendations and taking them…so many little stops on the way that made it that much more special…swims in some isolated places. We had 10 people on the tour…2 x 10 year olds, 2 x 15 year olds and 6 adults…easily catered for all of us…plenty of drinks and food… Thank you!!! From Dimitrios, Andrew, Richard, Paula, Katherine, Sarah, Hugo, Claudia, Nadia and Phillippa.
      Written 10 October 2024
    • 534claudiuv
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best thing to do at sea! 🥳
      Thank You Lefteris for a wonderful day! What a guy he is! 🥳🥳 We had some decent food and amazing views. The stop in Balos for the best thing all day. Respect from your romanians customers 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
      Written 7 October 2024
    • Guide25875286141
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Unbelievebly magical experience
      Big thanks to Captain Lefteris; it was the best trip for a newlywed couple I could imagine. Highly recommend! And Captain did a very tasty barbecue for us, which was better than in restaurants. The Balos bliss 6-hour trip was a dream tour for us, and I can't imagine the world where we didn't get it. Big thanks for the atmosphere and great emotions. I will make sure that it is not our last tour together. Special thanks for home-made graviera cheese; it's delicious as hell.
      Written 3 October 2024
    • Louise R
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      An exhilarating, tranquil boat trip. The highlight of our holiday.
      The Kissamos, Balos, Gramvousa boat trip was the highlight of our wonderful holiday in Crete. There were 7 of us (aged 20-70) and we all thought it was amazing! The experience was both exhilarating and tranquil and the scenery was stunningly beautiful. Captain Lefteris made us feel safe. He was friendly, well informed and incredibly hospitable, providing sandwiches, snacks, drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic) and fruit- including enormous juicy peaches and apples from his own garden. Captain Lefteris took us to additional crystal clear swimming and snorkelling bays, away from the crowds, with nothing but goats, birds and multicoloured fish for company! Thank you for an unforgettable experience. We loved every minute 😍 Louise, family and friends.
      Written 3 October 2024
    • georgis432
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The best way to see Balos beach and beat the crowds
      The boat trip to Balos and Gramvousa was our best spent day on Crete. The 6-hour journey with captain Lefteris is probably the best way to see Balos beach and spend time swimming in incredible waters. We were four adults and two children 9-10 y.o. and we all enjoyed the whole trip.
      Written 25 September 2024
    • jeffsB5985GT
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      SEAze the memories of a lifetime with Panos and Makis!
      Had an incredible full-day experience with Panos and Makis that included sight-seeing, snorkeling, spearfishing, and a private island dinner. This experience was the ultimate culmination of our Grecian honeymoon and we couldn't have asked for better guides. Panos and Makis were personable, empathetic, and extremely knowledgable of both the art of spearfishing, as well as the historical stories and lore of the Cretan coast. Would highly recommend SEAze The Day to anyone looking for an adventure tailored to their own interests, desires, and limits. 100% a 5-out-of-5 experience, thanks so much!
      Written 24 September 2024
    • DebbieH922
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A stunning day on the ocean
      This trip is amazing. From start to finish we were treated to non stop hospitality. It was booked as a birthday treat and it more than delivered. The views and stop offs were amazing, and perfectly timed to avoid the crowds. Our crew Demitri, Yannis and Jessica were INCREDIBLE. The food provided by Jessica was of restaurant standard (from the tiny kitchen - insane!) the two guys kept the boat steady and the drinks on tap. If anyone need a hand getting around the catamaran they appeared quickly - nothing was too much trouble. I’d highly recommend this trip.
      Written 24 September 2024
    • cherylwO7492GA
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The best trip in Greece
      Our tour was the best part of our Greek vacation. Our guide Leftis was knowledgeable and showed us the best waters to swim and sightsee. We had a blast.
      Written 19 September 2024
    • marcolivierh199
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing day with Captain Lefteris
      We had an anazing day with Captain Lefteris. The boat was spacious, clean and well stocked. Our skipper was very helpful and informative. Everything comes as advertised in terms of snorkelling, equipment, drinks and food. Great trip to Gramvousa and Balos beach.
      Written 11 September 2024
    • danasN1329JM
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing adventure in Crete!
      Great way to see the beaches and spend time swimming and snorkeling 🤿 . Our guide, Demetrius was chill and played great music during our swims
      Written 4 September 2024
    • MatiGill
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent!!
      We had an excellent experience. Balos is beautiful. The boat was very well kept. The service impeccable. The skipper was very professional and friendly. The kids were very safe the whole time and had a great time
      Written 18 August 2024
    • Seaside22258663810
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic - worth it for the wonderful memories
      We had the most wonderful boat trip with SEAze The Day on a half day trip (4hours) on a from Kolymvari to Menies: A Secret Coastal Gems Boat Exploration. We were 8 in total on their Luxury Cabin Boat with WC (peace of mind is always good) - and we were two families - 4 adults, and 4 children aged between 10-16. We were celebrating a 16th birthday and it was a wonderful way to do this. Whilst a private boat hire does feel like an extravagance, we decided it was a way for the kids - and us all - to experience the beautiful sea and coves of Greece without the crowds that inevitably come with summer school holidays in August. So it was an investment for great memories on a special day - and the trip and our lovely Captain Minos, did not disappoint. Food was simple but delicious and thoughtful - choice of delicious Greek sandwiches with great bread and produce, or burgers in buns for kids if they didn't fancy the sandwiches. Had we thought about it we might have asked more about ingredients but as we did this through our lovely AirBnB Host we didn't bother, but the team at SEAze The Day seem so friendly we are sure if you needed to know or specify they would be happy to discuss. Drinks were also provided, and snorkels and masks but we also had some of our own. Worth checking what they can provide if you don't have your own, they seemed to have things onboard but not sure how many. Whilst there's plenty of shade, do take plenty of sunscreen/hats, and if you plan to snorkel or swim lots, then recommend taking rash vests to extend enjoyment without risking sunburn. Captain Minos was great - very conscientious about ensuring that we were in a secluded bay or cove, soon moving on if anyone else turned up, and so we felt that he and SEAze The Day really did deliver their promise that we would experience true 'secret' coastal gems of the northern coastline, locally known as 'The Ear'. Thank you so much Captain Minos and all at SEAze The Day - we all had such a fantastic time and great memories to take home.
      Written 13 August 2024
    • mariagQ8336LR
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great boat excursion in Crete
      The trip was greatt! Everything was perfectly organized. The crew was professional - of a high standard - very attentive to our needs. The boat was really good. We visited beautifull places and swam in incredible waters. Having in mind this experience, next time we will organize longer trips!!!
      Written 9 August 2024
    • Vania C
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Enjoy Balos!
      Best way to visit Balos and actually much more👍🏻do not hesitate! SEaze the day is going to make your day. Special thank to our Captain Yannis.
      Written 9 August 2024
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    Kat Von B
    Huntington Beach, CA76 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2022
    I have traveled with this company twice and each time was amazing! Well worth the price to be able to experience Balos Lagoon (plus hidden beaches) from the sea rather than battle the crowds on land. Also did my second trip to the Seitan Port with friends who loved it! The captains were great and really gave us a lot of insight into the area. Highly recommend!
    Written 28 February 2023
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    Thank you !! It was great having you on board !!
    Written 1 March 2023
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    J Wein
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2020 • Family
    The crew is very friendly and we visited the prettiest beaches on our trip. We booked the 11 meter rib boat and were 5 people including the skipper. The boat has everything you want including a small fridge if you want to bring some drinks and enough space to lie down and tan during the trip. We also brought our speargun with us and the skipper stopped on some good spots where we could go for a couple dives. Definitely a must do when you go to Chania and I’m really looking forward to the next time!
    Written 4 October 2020
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    Thank you so much for your great review!! We will be very happy to see you again on board sometime soon !! Take Care !!
    Written 5 October 2020
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    RonBurgundy82
    Dublin, Ireland63 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perfect from the time we landed @ the Port. We were lucky enough to have Manolis as our Skipper. An absolute professional from the minuite we first met to when we said our goodbyes. Nothing was an issue for this man who obviously loves what he does, anything we wanted or needed was cared for. He even looked out for his fellow skippers, at one time helping to fix another boats radio. He’s welcome, the whole experience inclusive of his great music made this memorable trip a trip of a life time and one which we will remember for a long long time. I hope i can return this super welcome some day in Ireland. To anyone thinking of this trip, ideally for Manolis’s boat 6 people would be perfect so you all can enjoy the space and the setting. Do not hesitate with this trip, its worth every penny. Thank you from all of us 💫💫 Top class 5 ⭐️
    Written 28 August 2021
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    Thank you for the great review !! we hope to see you on board again soon !
    Written 29 August 2021
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    RobChi
    Montreal270 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We chartered a boat with Seaze The Day to visit all the main beaches in Western Crete (Balos, Gramvousa Island, Elafonisi, Falasarna…and many more). Was the highlight of our vacation and we had an amazing time with our captain and assistant, Nikos and Gregory. Very experienced sailors that kept us safe, and very personable individuals that made the day that much more enjoyable getting to know them and hear their experiences with Crete and Greece in general. We learned so much from them and had a great time getting to know them as individuals.

    We even had the rare opportunity to have dinner with the Keeper of the Island on Gramvousa Island. Fantastic meal in a very unique setting.

    Amazing day, thank you Nikos and Gregory!

    Best day of our vacation thanks to you and Seaze The Day!
    Written 12 August 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience! We’re happy to hear that your boat charter with SEAze The Day was the highlight of your vacation. Nikos and Gregory will be delighted to know they made your trip so memorable with their expertise and personal touch. The dinner on Gramvousa Island sounds like a truly unique experience. We’re glad you had such an amazing day exploring Western Crete. Thanks again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
    Written 18 August 2024
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    Michele M
    Bedford, MA2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2022
    Best Day Ever with Panos and his team. A must do when you're in Chania. Everything from the communication prior to arrival and details was excellent. We traveled with our little one and they were so accommodating to us. I highly recommend spending the money to have this private tour and to arrive a Balos before the crowds descend. It was such perfect day from the caves to the snorkeling and fishing and hidden beaches. Don't wait to book if you on the fence I say it's well work the money and time! Best day on Crete.
    Written 4 June 2022
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    Thank you so much for the great comments! We hope to see you on board soon again!!
    Written 5 June 2022
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    Archis
    Orgeval, France47 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Family
    Great day
    I contacted them on WhatsApp to book a boat the welcome was very easy and they were able to offer me a boat to go to Balos.
    I booked it for the day I set the Check-out time myself a great organization.

    We had as skipper Marcus who was listening to us, you can ask him to take you to several different places.
    Everything was perfect.
    A big thank you.
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    Written 14 August 2024
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    Merci beaucoup pour votre retour! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé une super journée avec nous. Marcus sera heureux d'apprendre que vous avez apprécié son service. À bientôt pour une nouvelle aventure!
    Written 18 August 2024
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    Katerina N
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Friends
    We did a full day trip with a group of 6 people to Balos..everything was fantastic..the staff's knowledge and experience, the tour and full information about the places around and the beautiful beaches you see along the way..Everyone was kind and willing to solve all our questions and even more information to make our stay on the island easier. We all felt safe on board and the staff checked every last detail. We will prefer the same team again and in the future for sure if we find ourselves on the island again... Thank you for everything.. you gave us an unforgettable and unique experience..
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    Written 12 February 2024
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    Σας ευχαριστούμε πολύ για την υπέροχη κριτική σας! Είμαστε ενθουσιασμένοι που περάσατε μια φανταστική μέρα με την παρέα σας στον Μπάλο. Είναι χαρά μας να γνωρίζουμε ότι οι γνώσεις και η εμπειρία του προσωπικού μας, καθώς και η ξενάγηση, έκαναν το ταξίδι σας αξέχαστο. Χαιρόμαστε που νιώσατε ασφάλεια και που το προσωπικό μας ήταν πάντα πρόθυμο να σας βοηθήσει και να απαντήσει σε κάθε απορία σας. Θα χαρούμε πολύ να σας εξυπηρετήσουμε ξανά στο μέλλον αν ξαναβρεθείτε στο νησί. Σας ευχαριστούμε για τα καλά σας λόγια και για την εμπιστοσύνη σας. Μας δώσατε μεγάλη χαρά!
    Written 6 June 2024
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    BSwannie
    20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Family
    We had a great day out on the water with Seaze the day! It was a little choppy getting to and from the different locations, but with our amazing captain we felt perfectly safe. We made 4 stops. Someone in our group swam at each stop. We hit beaches, the wrecked WWII plane, a private island, and a jumping cliff. Had beer, wine, soda and water on the boat. It is always amazing to see the coast line from the water side. Different perspective. We did a 1/2 day. it was the perfect amount of time for us.
    Written 16 July 2024
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    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your time with Seaze the Day and felt safe with our captain. It sounds like you had an amazing adventure! We hope to see you again for another great day on the water.
    Written 24 July 2024
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    mgeagles
    Atlanta, GA91 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023
    I don't think I can adequitly put into a review how fanastic this company and experience was. Our two captains were wonderful. They took us to beaches and locations you would not know about and could only reach by boat. The cooked us an amazing Greek lunch with ingrediants from their own families farm. They were so kind and knowledgable. Of all the things we did in our 10 days in the Greek islands, this was far and away the best experience. I could not recomend them more. Great communication throughout the process.
    Written 12 July 2023
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    Thank you so much for the great review !! We are glad you enjoyed your trip !! We hope to see you on board soon again !!
    Written 17 July 2023
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    bgreenspan30
    Newton, Massachusetts4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Friends
    We had a fabulous day hiking up to the enjoying time on the water, hiking up to the Venetian fort and swimming at Balos. Could not have been better. Our captain Dimitri was capable, gracious and lovely to spend the day with. Highly recommend.
    Written 21 April 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a fabulous day hiking to the Venetian fort and swimming at Balos. It's great to know that Captain Dimitri made your experience even more enjoyable with his capable and gracious nature. We appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic adventure!
    Written 6 June 2024
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