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Fishing & Swimming Boat Tour in Crete — 4-Hour Sea Adventure

5.0 (50+ reviews)4hEasyGreek, EnglishFamily friendlyBy request · confirmed within 24hSmall group · max 8

This 4-hour boat tour starts from a small fishing village on the Cretan coast. You board a traditional wooden boat with a local fisherman who guides you through the fishing techniques used in these waters — handlines, casting, and reading the sea. Everyone gets a turn at the rod, and the fish you pull up goes straight into the onboard kitchen. After fishing, the boat anchors in a quiet bay away from the main beaches. Guests can jump in for a swim or snorkel with the gear provided, or simply sit on deck while the captain and guide prepare the meal. The food is cooked onboard using the day's catch, seasoned with local herbs, and served with wine, beer, or soft drinks. Pickup is included from a long list of hotels and resorts along the northern Heraklion coast — from Agia Pelagia in the west through Hersonissos, Malia, and as far east as Agios Nikolaos. The transfer vehicle collects guests before the tour and returns them to their accommodation afterward. Two sessions run each day: a morning departure at 08:00 and an afternoon departure at 15:00. The group is capped at eight people, so the boat stays uncrowded and the fishing experience is hands-on rather than observational. Children aged 5 and up are welcome, and the activity requires no prior fishing experience. The tour is suitable for families, couples, and solo travelers looking for a half-day on the water away from the main tourist circuits.

Board a traditional fishing boat from a local Cretan fishing village
Learn fishing techniques directly from an experienced local fisherman
Try catching your own fish in the open Mediterranean Sea
Swim and snorkel in a sheltered bay away from crowded beaches
Eat your fresh catch onboard, cooked with local herbs and served with drinks
Choose a morning (08:00) or afternoon (15:00) departure, 7 days a week

Included

Hotel pickup and return transfer
Boat access
Fishing lesson with local fisherman
Fishing equipment
Snorkeling equipment
Onboard meal with your fresh catch
Wine or beer, soft drinks, and water
Fruit salad

Not included

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€120per person

Booking by request. The operator confirms within 24 hours.

Your card is charged only once they confirm.

€24 deposit per person, charged when confirmed

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Estimated total · 1 person€120

Deposit held today€24

Pay on the day€96

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Free cancellation up to 24h before the tour, for a full refund of everything you paid

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A 6-hour private boat cruise departing at 15:00 from the Heraklion area, stopping at Spinalonga Island and Kolokytha Beach for swimming and snorkeling. The trip includes fishing with crew guidance and a full BBQ dinner with wine or beer served at sunset.

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Cretan Cuisine: A Culinary Journey with Cooking & Olive Oil Tasting

A private 6-hour tour through Cretan food traditions, running daily from April to November. Groups of 2–8 guests visit a working olive grove and traditional mill, taste fresh olive oils with local food, then cook a traditional Cretan meal alongside a local chef. The day ends with a sit-down lunch and homemade wine.

Small group · max 8

Free cancellation up to 24h before

From €500 / group

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