From Agios Nikolaos: Boat trip to Spinalonga island

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Boat tour, sightseeing and bathing stop in one: 4,5 hours excursion from Agios Nikolaos to the historical island of Spinalonga. Explore the Venetian fortress and the former leper station before cruising through Mirabello Bay to the anchorage in front of Kolokitha beach. Spinalonga Tour with experienced guides.

  • Tour / activity duration: ~ 4.5 hours
  • Languages: German, English, Spanish, French, Russian
  • Transfer: no, not included
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  • English-speaking service
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  • Usually cheaper than at site

Discover the east coast of Crete by boat and visit Spinalonga

Boat trip through the beautiful Mirabello Bay to Spinalonga with a visit to the historical sites and bathing break!

Price overview

  • Boat trip Spinalonga from Agios Nikolas (4,5h) - per person (age 11+) 20.-€
  • Boat trip Spinalonga from Agios Nikolas (4,5h) - per child (ages 4-10) 10.-€
  • Boat trip Spinalonga from Agios Nikolas (4,5h) - per infant (ages 0-3) 0.-€
Spinalonga sightseeing and boat tour in Crete

Booking option: Spinalonga boat trip from Agios Nikolaos

From the port of Agios Nikolaos you will start the Spinalonga Discovery Tour on an excursion boat. We cruise through the beautiful bay of Mirabello and enjoy the ride on the spacious deck. Already on board there will be detailed information from experienced tour guides about the former leprosy station and the eventful history of Spinalonga. On the island you will have the opportunity to visit the local centre and discover the settlements of the victims and survivors of this former disease, explore the Venetian fortifications and learn all about the long and fascinating history of the island. Please note that admission to the island (currently 8 euros per adult, 4 euros per senior / student) can only be paid on site and is therefore not included.

After visiting Spinalonga, we continue our boat trip along Crete's east coast and pass sights such as the cave of the legendary pirate Barbarosa, the sunken ancient city of Olous and the island where the endemic and tough Cretan Kri Kri goats live. You will also have time to relax and swim in the beautiful turquoise waters of Kolokytha Bay. The excursion boat has two bars, a lounge and a restaurant that serves Greek and international cuisine at reasonable prices and with quality service by the experienced crew.

Overview

  • Capacity: 300 persons
  • Duration: ~ 4.5 hours
  • Hours: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Note: until the end of April the tour departs on Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 10:00 am - from May regular at 12:30 pm.
  • Days: daily
  • Months: 1st of May - 31st of October
  • Languages: German, English, Spanish, French, Russian
  • Pick-up not included
  • Starting points: Aghios Nikolaos
  • Not included: Entrance to Spinalonga Island (payable on site)

Included

  • Boat ride, toilet on board
Important information

Please bring

Passport, swimwear, towel, sunglasses, sun blocker, snacks, drinks

Detailed description

Spinalonga Boat trip from Agios Nikolaos with bathing break

Spinalonga is a legend of great archaeological and historical importance. The small and now uninhabited island in the Gulf of Mirabello is about 1 hour by boat from Agios Nikolaos - a good distance for a boat trip along the east coast of Crete. Spinalonga was already of strategic importance in former times, is known for the imposing fortification of the Venetians and in recent history especially as a former leper colony. This historical wealth has made Spinalonga a top excursion destination in Crete.

Our Spinalonga tour from Agios Nikolaos is a combination of boat trip, sightseeing and bathing break. Already on board of our excursion boat you will receive detailed information from our experienced tour guides and a printed guide book with interesting facts about Spinalonga. Afterwards you can explore the Venetian fortress and the former infirmary on your own. The entrance fee to the island (not included) is currently 8 Euros for adults and 4 Euros for seniors and students. Children and young people under 18 years of age have free access.

With our Spinalonga Tour from Agios Nikolaos, you will have the perfect choice for a half-day excursion on Crete at an honest price-performance ratio. You can enjoy your time on board a modern excursion ship with a spacious deck, 2 bars and plenty of space to relax and unwind. The boat trip to Spinalonga takes you through the beautiful bay of Mirabello, which itself holds many little secrets. So we will be able to see the bird island with the legendary caves of the Turkish pirate Barbarossa and the Kikri island, which is famous for the wild living goats. The whole trip takes about 4,5 hours. After the sightseeing on Spinalonga we go by boat to the Kolokitha Bay and whoever wants to can refresh himself in the crystal clear water during this bathing break.

Conditions

Valid on the reserved day or for 12 months after date of purchase if no date has been selected. You will receive the tour operator's details with the purchased ticket. Attention: reservation is required! The reservation can be made through sunbonoo as part of the booking process or later by contacting the tour operator directly via phone or email.

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