Crete · BBQ
The 9 best bbq cruises you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend a full day on Crete’s northeast coast, combining a boat ride, a swim at Kolokytha Bay, BBQ lunch, Spinalonga’s Venetian fortress, an olive oil tasting, and free time in Agios Nikolaos. Guides such as Mairy and Viola have helped make the day run smoothly.
“nice trip. Agios Nicolauses should have more time to see the city”
Travel from Heraklion to Elounda, swim at Kolokytha Beach, eat a boat-side BBQ, and tour Spinalonga with an English-speaking guide. You’ll also visit Agios Nikolaos and stop for olive oil tasting. The $37 price excludes the €15 boat meal and €20 Spinalonga admission.
“It was an amazing tour, anyone who wants to discover Crete should definitely go on this one.”
Take the wheel of a new air-conditioned Dacia Duster and follow a guide-led convoy through Crete’s villages, mountain tracks, and Lasithi Plateau. Meet a local shepherd, try goat milking, stop at the Aposelemis Dam and Krasi’s ancient plane tree, then enjoy a BBQ lunch. Private Jeeps are available for groups of up to five.
“Great trip today with our driver and guide Adam, lots of interesting information, beautiful views of the countryside. Visiting goat farm, learnt about life on a farm in Crete, visiting I've factory and beautiful village for lunch. Thank you Adam for a great day”
Spend six hours sailing from Elounda to Kolokytha Beach and Spinalonga. You’ll swim, eat a simple BBQ lunch, and tour the Venetian fortress with a live English or German guide. Bring sunscreen, allow €20 for Spinalonga, and arrive early at the Windmill port.
“Was thrilled it was a ship, as opposed to one of those little "party" boats. Great food and great company.”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Heraklion to Elounda, cross by boat to historic Spinalonga, swim, enjoy an optional BBQ, and spend time in Agios Nikolaos. Guides including Manuela and Johanna may lead the day, but language availability changes by date.
“I've wanted to go to Spinalonga for 25 years so was so looking forward to this trip. The guide on the bus was clearly in a bad mood, she kept standing up and telling people off if they were talking when she was and asking if they wanted the microphone instead of her. The person talking was Autistic and couldnt help talking! I told her when we got to Elounda that he was Autistic so she didnt shout at people again. We got to Spinalonga and had one hour there. The guide was with us for 45minutes, she was fantastic and held a black umbrella. We didn't have enough time…”
Spend a full day in eastern Crete, with hotel pickup, a guided visit to Spinalonga, free time in Agios Nikolaos, boat rides across Mirabello Bay, a swim at Kolokytha Beach, and a BBQ meal. English, French, and German guides are available.
“Excursion super intéressante avec une guide passionnée et passionnante. Activité à la fois culture (visite Spinalonga) et détente (bateau, plage et baignade sublimes, visite Agios Nikolaos). En plus, repas sur bateau très sympa et bon.”
Take the wheel of an air-conditioned 2024 Dacia Duster and follow a guide-led convoy from Malia toward southern Crete. Learn pottery, tackle the Portela Gorge tracks, swim at Tsoutsouras Beach, and eat a BBQ lunch. Shared and private Jeep options are available, with guides such as Nikos, Mike, Manos, and Antony.
“We saw so many view tops and they were all amazing Mike took loads of pictures for us and we had so much fun in the car on our way, we listened to lots music and I got to be the DJ, Mike told us lots of jokes and history also visited lots of cRead more”
Spend 11 hours traveling from Crete’s north coast to Kolokytha Beach, Spinalonga, and Agios Nikolaos. You’ll have a multilingual guide, a boat ride with swimming and BBQ, an olive oil tasting, and free time by Lake Voulismeni. Guide quality can vary by departure, with Mary and Dagmara especially noted for clear explanations.
“Pani przewodnik Dagmara rewelacja 👍 szczegółowo z zaangażowaniem opowiadała, zastrzeżenie mam tylko do kosztu wycieczki, w cenę wycieczki powinny być wliczone wszystkie koszty a nie tylko transport i przewodnik (koszt rejsu statkiem, obiadu i bilet wstępy na Spinalongę byl płatny na miejscu). Ogólnie polecam 👍”
Take a boat from Elounda to Kolokytha for swimming and a pork-chop BBQ, then tour Spinalonga with an English-speaking guide. The spacious boat has shade, a bar, and facilities. Allow extra money for Spinalonga’s €20 entry fee and confirm the meeting point before you go.
“Absolutely fabulous. Perfect amount of time to explore the sea, swim and tour Spinalonga. The boat is large and spacious, the crew super friendly and food delicious!! Prices on boat not too expensive either. Met all our expectations and more. Thanks team!”
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