Twelve shared catamaran cruises leave from five ports around Chania: the Old Port in town, Souda (15 min), Kolymvari (30 min), Kissamos Port for Balos (45 min) and Paleochora for Elafonisi. Sunset trips last 3.5–4 hours from €85; day cruises run 5–7 hours from €140, with food, drinks and swim stops included.
Click any cruise card for full route, timing, price, and what's included. All cruises are operated by DanEri Yachts — no third-party booking layer.
Best when Balos and Gramvousa are the route family you want and you are choosing among the four live Kissamos departures.
Best when the harbor atmosphere, city-stay convenience, and classic Chania framing are part of the value.
Best when you are staying west of Chania and want the route family without driving into the Old Port.
Best when Marathi Bay and Akrotiri are the better west-Crete fit for your hotel base and route taste.
Best when the southwest coast, Elafonisi, and Kedrodasos are the real destination logic for the day.
Tell us your hotel area, dates, and group size — Karina and the team match you to the right port and the right boat, usually within two hours during the season.
Every trip on this page is run by DanEri on our own catamarans, with no reseller in between. The port decides the coastline you see, so start with where you are staying and what you want to swim at.
Prices below are regular adult prices; seasonal offers show live on each cruise card. Want the boat to yourselves? See private catamaran cruises.
Old Port, Souda, Kolymvari, Kissamos or Paleochora. Golden-hour light, a swim stop, drinks and bites or dinner on deck.
Longer swim time, SUP and snorkelling, lunch or BBQ and unlimited soft drinks. Back in port by mid-afternoon or 20:00.
Use these paths to narrow by departure base, timing, and cruise mood.
If Balos Lagoon is the photo you've already saved, Kissamos is the port that gets you there. Four departures: morning lux, afternoon lux, classic Balos & Gramvousa, and a sunset run.
Cruises from KissamosPick this if you're staying in Chania town and want to walk to the boat. Two departures: the full-day cruise to Agioi Theodoroi and the shorter sunset sail.
Cruises from Chania Old PortThe right port if your hotel is in Platanias, Maleme, or anywhere west of Chania town. Same Agioi Theodoroi route family, no city traffic.
Cruises from KolymvariDifferent coastline entirely. Marathi Bay's calm shallows on the Akrotiri peninsula, perfect for families. Day or sunset.
Cruises from SoudaThe Libyan Sea side. Pink-sand Elafonisi and the wild Kedrodasos cove are unreachable from the north — Paleochora is where you board for them.
Cruises from PaleochoraA few more real moments from DanEri sailings, so the collection stays visual as well as practical.
Use these guides when you are comparing close options before you book.
A DanEri Journal comparison between the fuller Chania day cruise and the lighter Chania sunset format.
A DanEri Journal guide that separates Chania Old Port and Kolymvari choices for the same broader route family.
A DanEri Journal guide comparing Chania Old Port atmosphere with Kissamos route priority.
A DanEri Journal guide that helps west-Crete guests choose between Paleochora and Souda departure logic.
These links help you compare nearby regions and cruise types without starting over.
A proper Kissamos port page that separates the four live Balos and Gramvousa departures into the two DanEri Lux sailings and the two smaller-group catamaran options.
City-based Chania departures for guests choosing between the fuller harbor day cruise and the shorter golden-hour sailing.
A Kolymvari port page for guests choosing the Agioi Theodoroi route family without driving into Chania Old Port.
Times, length and the regular adult price of each DanEri cruise around Chania. Children pay less on every trip.
| Cruise | Port | Route | Time | Length | Adult price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning luxury catamaran | Chania Old Port | Agioi Theodoroi | 09:30–16:00 | 6.5 h | €145 |
| Sunset luxury catamaran | Chania Old Port | Agioi Theodoroi | 16:30–20:00 | 3.5 h | €85 |
| Morning catamaran | Kolymvari | Agioi Theodoroi | 09:00–14:00 | 5 h | €140 |
| Afternoon catamaran with BBQ | Kolymvari | Agioi Theodoroi | 15:00–20:00 | 5 h | €140 |
| Premium day cruise | Souda | Marathi Bay | 09:30–16:00 | 6.5 h | €145 |
| Sunset cruise with dinner | Souda | Marathi Bay | 16:30–20:00 | 3.5 h | €85 |
| Morning LUX | Kissamos Port | Balos + Gramvousa | 08:30–15:30 | 7 h | €155 |
| Semi-private day | Kissamos Port | Balos + Gramvousa | 08:30–15:30 | 7 h | €195 |
| Sunset LUX | Kissamos Port | Balos | 16:00–20:00 | 4 h | €120 |
| Small-group sunset | Kissamos Port | Balos | 16:00–20:00 | 4 h | €125 |
| Ultimate day cruise | Paleochora | Elafonisi + Kedrodasos | 09:30–16:00 | 6.5 h | €165 |
| Sunset cruise | Paleochora | Elafonisi | 16:30–20:00 | 3.5 h | €100 |
Regular prices per adult. Autumn offer: 20% off departures from 20 Sept 2026, shown on each card.
Approximate driving distance and time from Chania Old Town.
| Port | From Chania | What you sail to | Best if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chania Old Port | In town | Agioi Theodoroi island | You are staying in Chania and want to walk to the boat |
| Souda | 7 km · 15 min | Marathi Bay, Akrotiri | You want calm, shallow water or are staying east of town |
| Kolymvari | 24 km · 30 min | Agioi Theodoroi island | Your hotel is in Platanias, Agia Marina or Maleme |
| Kissamos Port | 43 km · 45 min | Balos Lagoon, Gramvousa | Balos is the trip you came for (free transfer on LUX cruises) |
| Paleochora | 72 km · 1 h 15 | Elafonisi, Kedrodasos | You are on the south coast or want the Libyan Sea |
Not as a day cruise from Chania Old Port. Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa are reached by boat from Kissamos Port, 43 km west of Chania (about 45 minutes by car).
Our Morning LUX and Sunset LUX cruises to Balos include a free round-trip hotel transfer from all areas between Georgioupoli and Kissamos, which covers Chania town. Book the transfer at least 24 hours ahead.
Search results for Chania boat trips mix very different products. Here is how they compare, including the ones we do not run.
What DanEri runs: 3.5–7 hours on a sailing catamaran, swim stops with SUP and snorkelling, food and drinks included. Most boats take up to 20–22 guests.
1–4 hour trips from Chania Old Port, mostly to Lazaretta and Agioi Theodoroi. Simpler boats and lower prices. Other local operators run these, not DanEri.
3.5–4 hours in the golden hour with a swim stop. A good fit for arrival or departure days and for couples.
The whole catamaran for your group, with your own route and timing. See private cruises.
Rental platforms offer self-drive or skipper-only boats. DanEri does not rent boats without crew: every trip has a captain and crew.
Bring: swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and your ID.
Short answers to the questions guests ask most before choosing a boat trip from Chania.
It depends on what you want to see. For Balos Lagoon, take the full-day cruise from Kissamos. Staying in Chania town, the Old Port day cruise to Agioi Theodoroi is the easiest choice. With small kids, Souda's Marathi Bay has the calmest water. For Elafonisi, sail from Paleochora.
Not directly from Chania Old Port as a day trip. Balos boats leave from Kissamos Port, 43 km west (about 45 minutes). DanEri's Morning LUX and Sunset LUX include a free round-trip hotel transfer from Chania town; book it at least 24 hours ahead.
Regular adult prices run from €85 for a 3.5-hour sunset cruise from Chania Old Port or Souda to €195 for the semi-private Balos day. Day cruises with lunch cost €140–€165. Children pay less, and seasonal offers show on each cruise card.
Kolymvari. It sails the same Agioi Theodoroi route as Chania Old Port, without driving through the city. Chania Old Port is the other easy option.
Morning and day cruises give you more swim time and lunch on board. Sunset cruises last 3.5–4 hours and fit an arrival or departure day. Both include swim stops.
Yes. Every cruise has child prices, and Marathi Bay on the Souda cruises is calm and shallow. For long days, the morning cruises are back in port by mid-afternoon.
Unlimited soft drinks on every cruise, lunch on the day cruises, and BBQ, dinner or light bites on afternoon and sunset trips. Swim stops include SUP boards and snorkelling.
Yes. Shared cruises can be cancelled free of charge up to 48 hours before departure. If we cancel because the sea is too rough, we move you to a new date, or give you a full refund if the new date doesn't suit you.
Yes. You can book a whole catamaran for your group, with your own route and timing. See our private cruises page for options and prices.
