Crete · SNORKELING TRIPS IN CHANIA
The 5 best snorkelling trips in Chania 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.
Cruise from Kolymbari to two remote Cretan swimming spots with an English- and Greek-speaking guide. At Menies, you can snorkel over WWII cannon remains and see ancient ruins. Chironisia adds a quiet bay, small sea caves, and about 40 minutes in the water.
“Everything was perfect. We have been with young kids and everyone had really great time!”
Travel from Chania to Almyrida for a three-hour boat trip with guided snorkeling, stand-up paddling, and optional Yamaha sea scooters. A small group, patient instructors, flotation gear, fresh fruit, water, and free photos make this a friendly choice for first-time snorkelers.
“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!”
Salty Descents takes you from Chania, Souda, Kalyves, Platanias, or Georgioupoli to two Cretan snorkeling sites. Guides including Ioanna, Giorgos, Giannis, and Iannis fit your gear, explain local sea life, and stay close in the water. Expect about 90 minutes of snorkeling, fruit, water, and a small group of up to 10.
“Fantastic time, with great guides!! everything was well organised and easy from the start!! would definitely recommend!!”
Spend about three hours aboard a boat from the Chania region, visiting calm swimming and snorkeling spots around Souda Bay. PADI-trained guides such as Emma, Adriana, Noah, and Minka help beginners with gear and safety. SUP depends on weather, and hotel pickup, fruit, water, and photos are included.
“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.”
From Chania, you’ll take a boat to the Blue Cave and a second open-water site. Certified guides such as Basil, Jared, Andreas, and Nikolas lead first-time scuba guests to 9 to 10 meters, while snorkelers enjoy the same trip. Equipment, insurance, snacks, and underwater photos are included.
“Dimitri and Kostas were excellent guides. They were really fun and made sure we were safe and had the right sized equipment for our snorkeling and scuba diving. The company communicated very well with us before on where to be picked up and dropped off at. We came in on a cruise ship and had no issues with finding them. We had a great time!”
Pick a coast, a gorge or a kitchen.
