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Private Sail in Chania

Greece 8h 5.0 · 41 reviews EN, FR, ES 68178P1
Private tour Free cancellation (24h) Mobile ticket Adults 18–65
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Sailing route
2 stops ~6 km at sea
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Overview

We sail by Fortezza, with its cannon ports still intact to keep the pirates ships out of the bay. So close you can almost touch it! With the view of the Aptera fort, the fort of the Idjedin prison just below it, past the beaches of Kalyves and Almyrides, the isle of Karga we reach for the lighthouse of Drapano.

With the White Mountains as a backdrop and always depended on wind direction we may sail northeast to a very small cove with beautiful sandy waters or we sail northwest around another small island to a beautiful lagoon, we drop anchor where you can swim/snorkel and play in crystal clear turquoise waters. While you swim I prepare you a freshly cooked Cretan/Spartan lunch with Greek specialties, local pasta, sauteed vegetables, fresh salad, mama’s olives, goat cheese, fresh bread, wine/beer/soda/water and finally fresh yogurt with sweet fruit and Greek sweets. You enjoy, eat, relax and then we raise anchor to sail back to port, usually as the sun starts to set in front of us.

Tour at a glance

Duration
8h
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Tour type
Private tour
up to 9 travellers per booking
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Languages
EN, FR, ES
live guide
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Pickup
Meet at start point
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Operates
Every day
Starts 09:30
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Confirmation
Within 48 hours
supplier confirms availability
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Cancellation
Free up to 24h before
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Traveller ages
Adults 18–65
min 1 per booking
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Rating
5.0 / 5
41 verified reviews
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Ticket
Mobile ticket
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What's included

  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Lunch

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Ag'iannis, A remote beach with its picturesque white-washed chapel. Depending on wind direction/strength we stop for 30 min. jump-in swim!

    30 min Admission included
  2. 2
    Kalyves Beach

    Hands-on sailing, suntanning, snacking and drinking.

    Pass by (no stop) Admission free
  3. 3

    Sails full of wind around the isle of Karga, sail by the lighthouse of Drapano and its hide-away beach, IF the weather is right we anchor for a quick jump-in for the fun of it!

    30 min Admission included
  4. 4
    Marathi Beach

    Sail behind the small island of Paleosouda to a beautiful lagoon, we drop anchor where you can swim/snorkel and play in crystal clear turquoise waters where while you swim I prepare you a freshly cooked Cretan/Spartan lunch with Greek specialties, local pasta, sauteed fresh vegetables, fresh salad, mama’s olives, goat cheese, fresh bread, wine/beer and finally fresh yogurt with sweet fruits.

    2h Admission included

Meeting & pickup

Everyone meets at the start point.

Schedule

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 09:30

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveller reviews

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Daiquiri_L Sep 2026 · Viator
Wonderful day, you won't regret it!

We had an awesome day with Nikos and Antonis. The wind wasn't super cooperative, but the weather was great and the food they prepared was delicious! Our driver was running behind on pick up, but they were kind enough to let us hang out on the boat in the shade.

Dream447027 Aug 2026 · Tripadvisor
Amazing

A truely amazing and memorable experience. Without a doubt the best boat trip we have done. I highly recommend this boat trip with Niko. We will definitely book next year and ensure family and friends book when visiting Crete. Thank you Niko for exceeding our expectation.

Stay702441 Jul 2026 · Tripadvisor
A Wonderful Experience!

Absolutely LOVED our trip with Nikos and Sail In Chania! A lovely way to explore beautiful, ancient waters. The crew took wonderful care of us - lots of history to better understand the area, a delicious lunch, and ample time to swim, relax, and even try our hands at the wheel! Definitely one of our favorite days as a family on Crete. Excellent value as well. Thank you Nikos and Adonis!

samanthacJ2007NJ May 2026 · Tripadvisor
Relaxing boat tour with great service!

We sailed with Nikos as a last minute booking as our original plans were cancelled due to weather. We are so glad we booked this! We had the boat to ourselves, Nikos and his crew were pleasant and friendly to interact with and they made the experience meaningful despite the water being still a bit too cold to swim in. Would definitely book again!

Dennis_M Sep 2025 · Viator
Great experience!

What an amazing experience! Nikos and his nephew were so great! Nikos pointed things out along our sail, swimming was amazing and lunch was delicious! Highly recommend this experience!

HowieAT Aug 2025 · Tripadvisor
Great sailing, wonderful crew and some lovely fresh local food for lunch.

We had an amazing time sailing with Nikos and Adonis. Great boat and we did some great sailing. Visited lovely swimming spots. Lunch was all fresh local and tasted amazing. Family really enjoy the day and would recommend the trip to anyone who Like the sea, sailing and good food.

Karen Z Jul 2025 · Tripadvisor
Superb sailing day out

Wonderful sailing with our adult children. All day visiting sites and beautiful swimming spots. Great opportunity to experience the sails out at sea with Nikos and Antonis. Fantastic day out and fed well too with freshly prepared lunch Thank you guys, one to remember and a fab experience sailing

224alarics Jun 2025 · Tripadvisor
Great Sailing Experience from Chania!

This sailing excursion is wonderful and was a highlight of the trip. It is a wonderful ~6 hour experience that wanders out of the Chania port (easy to get a bus from town to the harbor and back). Nikos was very welcoming and professional as the boat captain. If the weather looks poor on a given day, he is happy to move the excursion to another day. The views as you sail around the bay are magical with clear waters and an endless horizon out to sea. It was a bit too cold in the water to swim too much in early May, but I would have not chosen another time as the out of water weather would have been oppressive. Nikos was kind enough to teach us a bit about sailing as well. The lunch that Nikos makes at the mid-point of the voyage is wonderful, including some of the best olives we've ever had. I absolutely recommend this experience as a fun experience for couples or families.

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