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The 15 Best Sunset Cruises in Chania

22 tours  ·  from $37

The 15 best sunset cruises 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.

Chania: Afternoon Catamaran trip - Dinner, Drinks & Sunset - Leaving Kolymvari with snacks and a safety briefing
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Chania: Afternoon Catamaran trip – Dinner, Drinks & Sunset

1.Afternoon Catamaran trip – Dinner, Drinks & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 168 reviews · 5 hours · from $165Our pick

Sail from Kolymvari to the Agioi Theodoroi Islands on the Vesselina, with swimming, snorkeling, SUP boards, fishing gear, dinner, and unlimited drinks. The crew, including Angelo, Nana, Peach, and Yianni, keeps the five-hour cruise relaxed, social, and well organized before the sunset return.

“We had the best day on the boat. We were a group of 11. Food was amazing, drinks flowing. We were allowed to request any song we wanted. Was just overall an amazing day”

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Sunset Craft Beer & Food Tour - Chania Old Port - Starting at Chalidon 108 in the Old Port
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Sunset Craft Beer & Food Tour – Chania Old Port

2.Sunset Craft Beer & Food Tour – Chania Old Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132Top rated

Join Marie Claire or Stelios for a 3.5-hour walk through Chania’s Old Port, pairing six Greek craft beers with a full Cretan tasting menu. Visit an acclaimed restaurant, sip beer by the Lighthouse at sunset, and finish at a local pub with practical tips for the rest of your stay.

“Enthusiastic hosts and very knowledgeable. Great beers and food pairing. A fun night with fellow travellers. Thanks again”

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Chania: Wine, Food, and Sunset Tour with 3-Course Dinner - Chania’s old lanes, stories, and bohemian corners
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Chania: Wine, Food, and Sunset Tour with 3-Course Dinner

3.Wine, Food, and Sunset Tour with 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 77 reviews · 4 hours · from $163

Walk Chania’s medieval lanes with guides such as Andonis, Antonis, or Manos, then watch sunset from a local viewpoint before four wine pairings and a three-course organic dinner. Finish with sheep-milk ice cream and raki. Expect history, food, and plenty of practical advice for the rest of your Crete stay.

“Adonis was a wonderful guide. The manner in which he shared his knowledge of the the history and architecture of Chania and keeping the tourists engaged made for a fun evening. The meal was delicious and wine pairings were very good. I highly recommend this adventure.”

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Chania: Stand-up Paddleboard Coastal Sunset Experience - Meeting Socrates at the coast
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Chania: Stand-up Paddleboard Coastal Sunset Experience

4.Stand-up Paddleboard Coastal Sunset Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $70

Learn the basics of stand-up paddleboarding with Socrates, then follow Chania’s coast toward Lazareta Island as the light turns gold. Stop for a swim, hear local stories, and enjoy free photos and videos. No experience is needed, but you must be able to swim.

“The tour was an amazing experience. Our guide Socrates was a perfect teacher, besides the supping he took us snorkling near a desert island where we saw a magnificdnt sunset.”

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Chania: Off-Road Tour at Sunset - The village route through Patelari and Deres
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Chania: Off-Road Tour at Sunset

5.Off-Road Tour at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 51 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $93

Join a small group of 6 to 8 for a 4.5-hour sunset safari from Chania. Your English-speaking driver takes you through orange groves, vineyards, mountain villages, and Skonizo hilltop before a Cretan meze plate and wine at a family-run taverna.

“The guide was really good. The food and wine was awful and we found it mainly inedible”

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Chania Alternative Sunset Bike Tour - From city clock to court building
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Chania Alternative Sunset Bike Tour

6.Chania Alternative Sunset Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 3 hours · from $51

Ride with a local English or Greek-speaking guide through Chania’s outer neighborhoods, historic buildings, Halepa, and the old tanneries of Tabakaria. The three-hour small-group tour includes a city bike, helmet, water, kaltsounia, and a sunset drink stop.

“This bike tour surpassed our expectations and we loved it! Theo adds a personal touch to this tour and his knowledge of the area and of history certainly made it even more interesting! Theo made sure every member in the group was okay and enjoying it! He has a wealth of knowledge regarding the local cuisines, even gave us names of the top local delicacies and the best restaurants to try! Highlight of the bike tour was catching the perfect sunset! My 16 year old was also on the tour and he loved it even more! It’s a great experience for all ages, would highly recommend this trip!”

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Chania: Falassarna Beach Sunset Trip with Transfer - The afternoon pickup from Chania
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Chania: Falassarna Beach Sunset Trip with Transfer

7.Falassarna Beach Sunset Trip with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 38 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Chania to Falassarna Beach, one of western Crete’s finest sandy shores. You get about four hours for swimming, walking, a cocktail, sunbeds, and sunset before the return transfer. An English-speaking guide and hotel pickup are included.

“Everything was great, we enjoyed! Must see place! Well organized, recommending.”

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Chania: Afternoon Catamaran trip - Dinner, Drinks & Sunset - Leaving Kolymvari with snacks and a safety briefing
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Chania: Afternoon Catamaran trip – Dinner, Drinks & Sunset

8.Afternoon Catamaran trip – Dinner, Drinks & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $168

Spend about five hours aboard a modern catamaran from Kolymvari with an English-speaking crew. Swim and snorkel near Agioi Theodoroi, try SUP and fishing, enjoy a freshly cooked Mediterranean meal, open beer, wine, and soft drinks, then cruise back beneath the sunset.

“This was a fantastic trip, worth every penny. The boat itself is amazing but it was the crew who really made our trip special. My wife is disabled and in a wheelchair but Captain Yannis and his crew safely got her on board and nothing was too much trouble. The drinks were free flowing and the food was absolutely delicious. After sailing to Theodora Island we anchored and had plenty of time to swim and snorkel and use the paddle boards (not as easy as it looks). A surprise lesson in Greek dancing before a final swim and a gentle cruise back to the port. As I boarded the craft…”

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Chania: Morning or Sunset Stand-up Paddleboard Pilates - Morning Calm or Sunset Color
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Chania: Morning or Sunset Stand-up Paddleboard Pilates

9.Morning or Sunset Stand-up Paddleboard Pilates

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 1 hour · from $42

Meet Dimitra at Nea Chora Beach for a one-hour SUP Pilates class on the Cretan Sea. You’ll paddle onto a board, follow clear English or Greek instruction, and work on balance, strength, and control. Morning and sunset sessions are available, with photos sent digitally afterward.

“Absolutely amazing! Dmitria was incredible! Perfect level of challenging and fun. Couldn’t recommend enough.”

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From Chania: Falassarna Sunset Escape! - The 14:45 departure from Chania and nearby resorts
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From Chania: Falassarna Sunset Escape!

10.Falassarna Sunset Escape!

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 23 reviews · from $36Best value

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Chania to Falassarna Beach for swimming, golden sand, water sports, beach bars, and sunset views. English guiding, hotel-area pickup and drop-off, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure are included.

“The beach is beautiful but nowhere near as good as Balos and Elafonisi. It's very windy. The transfer was 15 minutes late picking me up on the way there and dropped me 1.5 km from the hotel on the way back.”

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Chania 4x4 Sunset Safari Tour - Orange groves and villages beyond Chania
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Chania 4×4 Sunset Safari Tour

11.Chania 4×4 Sunset Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $93

Join a small 4x4 group with an English-speaking guide such as Michael, Manos, Louise, or Yiannis. Follow mountain tracks through orange and olive groves, pause at Valsamioti Dam and Skonizo for sunset, then eat meze and drink local wine at a family tavern in Deres.

“Our tour guide Michael was absolutely amazing from the second he picked us up. His knowledge of the local area and history was brilliant. The trip itself was exciting and informative. The sunset at the top of the mountain was beautiful, and then our meze in the little village was lovely. Highly recommend!”

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Horse riding,falasarna sunset,dinner in a tavern,drone video - The Kissamos horse ride: a good entry point for beginners
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Horse riding,falasarna sunset,dinner in a tavern,drone video

12.Horse riding,falasarna sunset,dinner in a tavern,drone video

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 6 hours · from $235

Join Yannis from Chania for a six-hour small-group outing to Kissamos and Falassarna. Ride a well-trained horse beside the sea, stop for coffee, sip wine with fresh fruit at sunset, enjoy a Cretan dinner on the sand, and receive photos and drone video.

“Our guide for the night was Yannis, an excellent and attentive host, we were privately driven, provided food and wine for and accommodated for. we.ha a drone video, drinks, (bottle of wine plus drinks and bonus Raki) Yannis was talkative and invested. we have had a wonderful time.”

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Horse Riding, Falasarna Sunset View, Drone video, Tavern Dinner. - Falasarna Beach before the sun goes down
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Horse Riding, Falasarna Sunset View, Drone video, Tavern Dinner.

13.Horse Riding, Falasarna Sunset View, Drone video, Tavern Dinner.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $240

Join Yiannis from Chania for a small-group outing to Kissamos and Falasarna. Ride trained horses for 45 minutes by the sea, enjoy sunset photos and drone video, then taste local Cretan dishes at a beach tavern. Pickup is offered, with a maximum of four people.

“Awesome horse riding, beautiful sunset experience on the beach, and delicious dinner. Yannis was very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!”

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Chania Sunset Hidden gems Tour with diner and wine tasting - Finding Chania beyond the postcard harbor
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Chania Sunset Hidden gems Tour with diner and wine tasting

14.Chania Sunset Hidden gems Tour with diner and wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $236

Spend four hours with a local English-speaking guide such as Manos or Adonis, walking through Chania’s market, back streets, harbor, and lighthouse before a sommelier-led Cretan wine tasting, three-course dinner, sheep-milk ice cream, and raki.

“Adonis was fun, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. He took us to places he wanted to show us and also took us to places we asked to see. I had requested a low carb, high protein dinner. We went to Boheme and the dinner was excellent. We wanted a local draft beer and he found it for us.”

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Private Sunset boat trip in Chania, Crete (price is per group) - Wine, cheese, and fruit from Crete
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Private Sunset boat trip in Chania, Crete (price is per group)

15.Private Sunset boat trip in Chania, Crete (price is per group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Set out from Chania’s old harbor at 5:30 pm with your private group for a two-hour sunset cruise. Sail past the famous lighthouse, watch the sun fall over the sea, and share Cretan wine, cheese, and fruit. Captain Dimos and Manos may be among the crew.

“Our trip was changed to a day trip up the peninsula just west of Chania and it was beautiful. We had an amazing time and our captain was fantastic! Thank you so much!”

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