Greece · SNORKELING TRIPS IN CRETE
Every trip is one free day short. These 15 snorkeling trips in Crete earn the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes rather than an evening.
Join Jet Boat Hersonissos Crete for a one-hour coastal ride from Hersonissos Port. Expect speeds up to 90 km/h, optional 360-degree turns, a 30-minute swim and snorkel stop at Saint George’s Bay, and friendly guides such as Kostas or Lucas, depending on your departure.
“Everything was excellent !!! I would definitely recommend. We absolutely loved it !!! Thank you xx”
Set sail from Heraklion with a small crew, usually 10 to 18 people, for Dia Island’s clear bays. Ernesto and George may guide your trip, sharing Crete stories while you swim, snorkel, paddleboard, and eat a simple Greek meal onboard.
“The team,the activities snd spots with clear water”
Set out from Kolymbari on a four-hour cruise to Menies Beach and Chironisia Bay. You get snorkeling gear, swim time, a guide in English or Greek, and optional hotel transfers. Expect smooth-pebble beaches, clear water, a WWII gun wreck, sea caves, and snacks for purchase onboard.
“Everything was perfect. We have been with young kids and everyone had really great time!”
Travel from Chania to Almyrida for a small-group boat trip with guided snorkeling, SUP instruction, fruit, water, and free photos. Guides such as Adriana, Lucca, and Simone help first-timers feel safe, while optional Yamaha sea scooters add extra speed for ages 12 and up.
“We loved our guide (Meli) and our boat captain. Really nice and helpful. Gave us a great dinner suggestion too and picked lovely places to snorkel with toms of fish. Thank you!”
Cruise from Malia along the Cretan coast toward Stalis and Hersonissos, stopping at clear-water coves for swimming and snorkeling. A family-run crew serves lunch, fruit, dessert, soft drinks, water, and wine. Hotel transfers from nearby resorts are included.
“Very friendly crew, although the see was a little rough was an amazing trip with beautiful scenery and plenty of time for the activities”
From the Chania area, you’ll cruise the Akrotiri Peninsula with guides such as Basil, Andreas, or Dimitria, stopping at two calm snorkeling sites and the Blue Cave. Equipment, snacks, water, and pickup are included. No prior snorkeling experience is needed.
“I would not recommend this tour at all. Their communication was horrible and at the last minute, they told me they couldn’t pick me up and refused to refund me my money and no reason was given. They said I did not communicate with them and I have proof of emails that I sent with no response.”
Salty Descents takes you from Chania, Souda, Kalyves, Platanias, or Georgioupoli to two Cretan snorkeling spots. Guides such as Ioanna, Giorgos, and Giannis provide gear help, safety instruction, and marine-life tips. Expect two 45-minute water sessions, a small group of up to 10, fruit, water, and hotel transfers.
“I had such an amazing experience! The snorkeling was so beautiful and there were fishes all over. They planned the whole trip perfectly. 4 hours is the perfect amount of time. Highly recommend!”
Sail from Heraklion to uninhabited Dia Island with a small crew and up to 18 people aboard. Swim in clear water, snorkel, paddleboard, eat fresh Greek food, and return beneath the sunset. Pickup is available from selected resorts, and departures may run 4.5 to 7 hours.
“The boat trip was amazing well organised at the meeting point as promised definitely book a trip with you again. Well done thank you.”
Join DanEri Yachts for a five-hour semi-private cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island. Captain Giannis, Gianna, Konstantinos, and the crew provide a warm welcome, fresh food, drinks, snorkeling gear, SUP boards, fishing equipment, and plenty of room to relax.
“Great - so much fun, fantastic boot with very friendly crew, going to beautiful beach for snorkelling etc”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island aboard a small yacht with a crew such as Markos, Magda, Alexandra, or Yorgé. Swim and snorkel in sheltered St. George’s Bay, enjoy a filling meal with wine and soft drinks, then choose a sunset return when available.
“Good food and drinks, plenty of free time to swim in a lovely calm area with snorkeling gear. Very relaxing evening!”
Spend about three hours aboard an Omega Divers boat near Almyrida, visiting two or three snorkeling sites, caves, and swimming spots. PADI professionals such as Emma, Adriana, Noah, and Josh provide instruction and support. SUP may be offered when conditions allow, and photos are sent afterward.
“The trip was great. Easy pick up, Simone was a great guide and took pictures of us in the water. Unfortunately there are not many fish in the waters but if you enjoy the swim/boat generally then I would recommend this trip.”
Meet Cretan Yachts at Heraklion’s Old Port and sail with a local captain and crew to Dia Island. You’ll receive snorkeling gear, fruit, sandwiches, wine, and unlimited refreshments, with time to swim, paddle, steer the yacht, and enjoy two possible lagoon stops depending on conditions.
“I liked captais and his saler. Tasty snacks, drinks snorkling goods was inthe boat, i like this trip”
Join Chania Diving Center for a four-hour boat trip to the Blue Cave and an open-water site. Instructor Basil, Jarrod, Yannis, and others guide beginners to 9 to 10 meters, while nondivers snorkel nearby. Gear, insurance, snacks, and underwater photos are included.
“A wonderful experience! Basil and Jared were wonderful instructors for first timers. They made us feel safe the entire time and it was a once in a lifetime experience!”
From Dive2gether Crete in Plakias, you hike roughly 300 steps to a spring stream, follow it through a natural lagoon, then snorkel into a cave beneath Kourtaliotiko Gorge’s year-round waterfall. Guides such as Paul, Tom, Jelle, and Kilian lead the four-hour outing.
“SO AMAZING! The hike was beautiful. You got to see a really neat church on the way down to the waterfall and hear the backstory. Also see some vultures. The waterfall was AMAZING! Cold water, but tolerable with the wetsuit. Once and a lifetime opportunity. Jelle and kilian were our guides and they were so great. Talkative, friendly. Went way over the top. Took tons of pictures of us. If you ask, they will take one! Highly recommend.”
Leave Hersonissos at noon for a relaxed two-hour boat trip along Crete’s coast. Stop for 45 minutes at Saint George Beach or another secluded cove, swim in calm water, try the provided snorkeling gear, and use the onboard inflatables. Drinks and snacks cost extra.
“Great staff and boat ride need to have more snorkles also didnt see many fish”
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