Take a guided boat tour to visit the beautiful Spinalonga fortress dating from the Venetian period. Cruise in the Mirabello Bay and swim in the clear waters of Kolokitha Bay.

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Duration 4.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Dutch, English, French, German

Highlights

Board a boat at Agios Nikolaos and cruise in Mirabello Bay
Take time to sunbathe and swim at the turquoise waters of the Kolokitha Bay
See the cave of the legendary Pirate Barbarosa and the sunken city of Olous
Get a closer look at the island where the Cretan Kri Kri goats live
Enjoy a fully guided tour on board a boat with a bar, restaurant, and lounge

Full description

Spinalonga is a magnificent island with fortresses dating from the Venetian period. It is an island of legends, a triumph to survival in the early 20th century from the scourge of leprosy, now a place of great archaeological and historical significance. On Spinalonga island, enjoy the opportunity to visit the Interpretive Centre there and discover the settlements of the victims and survivors of this former illness. Explore the Venetian fortifications and learn all about the long and fascinating history of the island. Take time to walk around the island and see the views of the bay and the fortifications. Later the cruise continues, passing along other points of interest in the Bay of Mirabello such as the cave of the legendary Pirate Barbarosa, the sunken ancient city of Olous, and the island where the endemic and hardy Cretan Kri Kri goats live.

Have time to relax and swim in the exquisite turquoise waters of Kolokitha Bay. The 40 m boat features two bars, a lounge, and a restaurant serving Greek and international cuisine at reasonable prices with high-quality service from the crew.

Includes

Boat cruise
Guide on the boat
Information booklets on the boat
Option to buy food and beverages on the boat

Entry tickets to Spinalonga island, 8€ adults, 4€ pensioners and students, free for those under 18
Meals and beverages (bar restaurant on the boat)
Towels

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

The tour operator's mooring point, at the port of Agios Nikolaos Town, Koundourou street. (Please be there 30 minutes prior to departure).

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Swimwear
Towel
Cash

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 692 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.4/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Safety
4.5/5

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We took the ferry to Spinalonga and was very good. My review is more about Maria our amazing english speaking guide on the Island. Here presentation and speach about the history of the Island was so moving. We had tears in our eyes. It is a magical place. No words are enough to discribe it’s beauty. Thank you Maria. Keep up your amazing energy.

June 18, 2022

I was skeptical about this activity before doing it (tourist trap), we went there on the advice of travelers we met in Crete. We left at 12:30 p.m., towards a remote bay of a peninsula, for swimming. Then towards Spinalonga. The guide is just TOP! He was able to tell us the story of this island with interest and humor. No regrets doing this activity! But without a guide, I think it's not worth it. Only downside: the stop in the bay should be done after visiting the island because 1h30 on the island in full sun, would deserve a swim behind.

May 25, 2022

A good boat trip to spinalonga! The guide told extensively about the story of spinalonga. Interesting for those who don't know about it. If you know the story yourself, it is better to take a boat trip where you can schedule yourself the time to discover the island, because 1.5 hours is too short for exploring. During this time you also have to queue at the kiosk to buy a ticket for the island.

May 15, 2022

From Agios Nikolaos: Guided Boat Cruise to Spinalonga

From Agios Nikolaos: Guided Boat Cruise to Spinalonga

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