Crete · CHRISSI ISLAND CRUISES
A protected sandbar of cedar trees and shells an hour off the south coast, with no shade you have not brought. The 4 below run in high summer only, and differ on boat size and time ashore.
Sail from Ierapetra to Chrissi Island aboard the ARISTOVOULOS, with a 70-minute crossing, a swimming stop near shore, snorkeling gear, boards, and sea views. You cannot enter the island’s interior, but you can swim to the beach, relax near the coast, and buy food and drinks by card.
“Everything went very quickly and smoothly. The ship was very clean and good.”
Travel by air-conditioned bus from Heraklion or nearby resorts to Ierapetra, then cruise around protected Chrissi Island with a multilingual guide. You get time in Ierapetra, a six-hour boat outing, swimming near Golden Beach, and optional onboard lunch for €9.
Join the captain and his brother for a six-hour cruise from Ierapetra to Chrissi Island. You’ll swim, snorkel, relax on the beach, and enjoy lunch on the yacht. The group is limited to 15, with return to the harbor around 4:30pm.
“Nice trip to relax and very nice lunch, good organisation, Nice staff, boat clean and good condition.”
From Ierapetra, you’ll make a short yacht crossing to Chrissi Island, walk its white-sand shore, then swim and snorkel in a quiet bay. The crew provides gear, fishing equipment, drinks, and a lunch made with local ingredients. Expect a relaxed sea day, but limited room aboard the yacht.
“Really nice day, lunch and atmosphere at the top! Magnificent landscapes, to do again 👌👌👌👌👌”
Pick a coast, a gorge or a kitchen.
