Chania Catamaran Cruises, Mapped By Port

Kissamos. It's the only port with direct catamaran departures to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island — about a 90-minute sail. From Chania Old Port the route is much longer and not commercially run as a single day cruise.

Yes — choose a Chania Old Port departure. The boats board right at the Venetian harbor in the city, so you skip transfers entirely. From most Old Town hotels it's a 5–10 minute walk.

They share the same route family — Agioi Theodoroi Island and the Chania north coast. Kolymvari is closer to west-Chania resorts (Platanias, Maleme); Chania Old Port is for guests staying in Chania town. The cruise itself is similar quality.

Souda. The route goes to Marathi Bay on the Akrotiri peninsula, where the water stays shallow and calm. Easy boarding, easy swimming, short transfer from most Akrotiri or Souda-side hotels.

From Paleochora on the south coast. The drive from Chania to Paleochora is about 90 minutes through the mountains, but it's the only way to reach Elafonisi and Kedrodasos by sea. The road route to Elafonisi is much longer and ends in a beach-only day, not a cruise.

All cruises listed here are operated by DanEri Yachts — our own catamarans, our own captains, our own kitchen team. We've sailed in Crete since 2017 and hold a 4.9-star average across TripAdvisor, GetYourGuide, and Viator.

Yes — every port can do private charters too. Use the contact form or WhatsApp us with your port, date, and group size; we'll come back with a quote within the working day during sailing season (April–October).