15 Crete VIP Tours Worth Booking

1.Luxury Catamaran Cruise, Dia Island –Open Bar & Lunch -Top Rated!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island aboard an Eos Yachts catamaran with a professional English-speaking crew. You get a seafood lunch, brunch platters, local wine and beer, snorkeling gear, SUPs, fishing equipment, and about three hours in a peaceful turquoise bay.

“Start to finish, perhaps our favorite port of call activity on a 9-day cruise. The captain and crew of the catamaran were skilled, attentive to guests and created a laid-back vibe that was absolutely perfect. If you are considering a sailing trip to Dia, do it with EOS Yachts!”

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2.Dia Island Catamaran – Premium Lunch, Open Bar, Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $181

Set sail from Heraklion with an English-speaking crew, then spend about four hours anchored near Dia Island. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, fish, or relax while lunch is prepared on board. The catamaran carries up to 14 people, with Wi-Fi, shaded seating, sunbeds, and an onboard toilet.

“We had a fabulous time. They fed us well, took us to a beautiful bay on Dia and did a great job communicating with us what to expect as far as wind and wave conditions. We are thankful we had this experience with such competent staff.”

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3.Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise from Kissamos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $235

Set out from Kissamos at 8:30 am on a modern catamaran limited to 22 people. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, and enjoy Greek snacks and a full lunch at Balos and Gramvousa. The crew, including Dimitri, Yannis, and Jessica, keeps the day friendly, relaxed, and well fed.

“The whole day was amazing! Staff were great and so friendly. Food was delicious and lots of it. Loved doing the smaller boat tour, we were able to beat the crowds from the big ship to both spots and we enjoy before all the people arrived. Beer and wine included. 100% recommend”

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4.Panormo: Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

From Panormo Port, you sail Crete’s rugged coast aboard a modern catamaran with a small group of up to 20. The crew serves breakfast, gourmet snacks, a fresh Cretan lunch, local wine, beer, and soft drinks, with SUPs, snorkeling gear, fishing kit, and shaded deck space included.

“We had a amazing experience we were a group of 16 and the staff were so helpful, attentive and supplied amazing food. The cruise takes you on a lovely journey allowing for lots of time for swimming, paddle boarding and snorkelling. We would 100% do this again”

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5.Hersonissos: Luxury Sunset Catamaran Cruise Sushi & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96Best value

Sail from Hersonissos into Malia Bay and Agios Georgios Bay on a luxury catamaran with an English-speaking crew. You get Prosecco, sushi, fruit, drinks, snorkeling, paddleboards, fishing, and sunset views, with a maximum of 20 people aboard.

“Thank you so much to Rachael for helping us book this cruise in hersonissos, we really enjoyed it and we have sent some photos of us having a great time !! We would recommend this 100% 😊”

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6.Heraklion: Sunset Luxury Cruise with Sushi and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Sail from Heraklion to Dia on a luxury catamaran with an English-speaking crew, sushi, Cretan snacks, local wine, beer, and soft drinks. Swim or snorkel in a clear-water cove, try SUP, then watch the sun set over the Cretan Sea. George may add island stories along the way.

“Amazing crew, amazing location, great fun. This is a trip not to be missed. Intimate and friendly, sailing to an amazing swim location. George was a great host, telling us the history of the isalnds as we sailed to upbeat music. WE were provided with local food as well as soft drinks and if wanted, beer. We were provided with all we needed to have a great hour swimming in the crystal clear waters before sailing home as the sun set. The trip is very popular and as it only takes 10 people, you need to book this one up very quickly.”

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7.Dia Island Catamaran – Premium Lunch, Open Bar, Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 6.5 - 8.5 hours · from $176

Join DanEri Yachts for a 6.5 to 8.5-hour catamaran cruise from Crete to Dia Island. You get a small group of up to 15, professional English-speaking crew, open-bar drinks, a fresh Mediterranean lunch, snorkeling gear, SUPs, fishing equipment, and time to swim in a quiet bay.

“The catamaran cruise was amazing! The crew was fantastic—friendly and attentive. The food was perfect, with every meal exceeding expectations. Overall, it was a wonderful and relaxing experience. Highly recommend!”

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8.Chania Morning Catamaran Cruise with Premium Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $167

Spend five hours aboard a modern DanEri catamaran from Kolymvari, sailing to Agioi Theodoroi for swimming, snorkeling, SUP boarding, and a freshly cooked Mediterranean lunch. Expect shaded lounges, sunbeds, Wi-Fi, an open bar, and an English-speaking crew that may include Roman, Sakis, Francisco, Anna, or Kris.

“This was such a cool experience. The crew were lovely. Only thing that could gave been better was if the water temperature was slightly warmer. I would come again to do this in September!”

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9.Panormo: Luxury Sunset Catamaran Cruise Sushi & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $101

Sail from Panormo on a small luxury catamaran toward Bali Bay or Skaleta. You get Prosecco, sushi, fruit, local wine and beer, snorkeling, SUP boards, music, Wi-Fi, and a sunset return. The boat holds no more than 20 people, making this a relaxed choice for couples, families, and solo visitors.

“The trip was perfect from start to finish! Brilliant crew, spacious boat, not too many people, good quality food and drink. The sunset and Coast as we sailed were just magical.”

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10.Private Luxury Sailing Trips to Dia Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

You’ll sail by private skippered boat from Heraklion to Dia Island, with a one-hour cruise to St. George’s Bay. Mario may captain your trip, and your group gets snorkeling gear, fishing rods, fruit, soft drinks, water, and white wine. Lunch, hotel transfers, and celebration extras cost more.

“It was a wonderful and relaxing boat trip with friendly staff. Truly a delightful experience on the sea”

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11.From Ierapetra: Day Cruise with Luxury Yacht to Chrissi island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $155

Join a maximum of 15 people for a six-hour yacht trip from Ierapetra to Chrissi Island. Expect a 30-minute crossing, swimming or a short boat ride to shore, lunch served on board, snorkeling, and two hours to enjoy the beach before returning at 4:30pm.

“Good lunch, friendly staff, and excellent snorkelling. Lack or Time to discover the Island which IS bigger than we can imagine”

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12.Private luxury Escape Sailing, Snorkel and Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours sailing from Heraklion toward Dia Island with Captain Nikos and Helen. Swim and snorkel in sheltered Agios Georgios Bay, enjoy lunch prepared on board, and relax with unlimited water and soft drinks. Pickup may be arranged, but private transport is not included.

“Writing this review on the sunbed day after the trip reflecting. Magda arranged prompt on time pick up from our hotel really nice transport called to to check we were in the transport. Got greeted at the port with a hug and welcome infectious smile. The sailing boat was pristine clean and luxurious. Captain nickos and first mate helen were so professional welcoming and catered for our every need advised of safety and couldnt do enough for us. Felt so safe in their hands. Drinks were served and sailing away to dia island, anchored up enjoyed a swim in the Crystal clear water snorkels and floats provided. Then the most…”

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13.Knossos Palace Exclusive Tour (small group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $192

Visit Knossos Palace in a group of no more than eight, with a licensed English-speaking guide and entry tickets arranged in advance. Guides such as Eleni, Katerina, and Joanna bring the palace, its myths, frescoes, and archaeological debates to life during a 90-minute tour.

“The tour was excellent. Chatzigeorgoou was an amazing tour guide. We loved every second of our tour with her, and all of her facts about the site were entertaining and informative. She also took amazing group pictures for us!”

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14.Exclusive Private Car Tour through Chania’s Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

Explore Chania by private van or SUV with an English-speaking local driver-guide. Visit the market, Splantzia, Venetian shipyards, Venizelos Graves, Souda Bay, Nea Chora, and more, with hotel or port pickup, bottled water, WiFi, and flexible pacing.

“This tour was the best. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about every place we went. We saw the whole island in the comfort of his suv.”

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15.LUXURY Jeep Safari WRANGLER CRETE (also for CRUISE SHIPS)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · from $157

Spend about seven hours exploring rural Crete in a private Jeep with a local guide such as Louise. Visit Skotino Cave, cross an off-road gorge, stop at Kalo Chorio and Sfendili, and enjoy lunch in Kastelli. Pickup is included within 20 kilometers of Hersonissos.

“We had a wonderful time exploring Crete and its deserts and remote areas. Our wonderful tour guide, Louise, was a pleasure to be around with. We were placed in a group of exclusively French tourist, but that did not hinder Louise from taking good care of us during thRead more”

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