Full day Chrissi Island trip by ferry from Ierapetra (without shore leave)

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The fastest way to the coast of the dream island of Chrissi island is by ferry from Ierapetra. The crossing on board the ferry with open deck and self-service bar takes about 1 hour. Although the landing itself is not permitted, you have the opportunity to get to know the island's beaches by this boat tour (anchor stop in the north and south).

  • Tour / activity duration: ~6 hours
  • Languages: English
  • Transfer: no, not included
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Day trip by ferry from Ierapetra to beaches of Chrissi Island

The bays and beaches of Chrissi Island are the Caribbean dream of the Greek island world and probably the best setting for a swimming excursion around Crete!

Price overview

  • Day trip by ferry from Ierapetra to beaches of Chrissi Island (6h) - per person (age 13+) 35.-€
  • Day trip by ferry from Ierapetra to beaches of Chrissi Island (6h) - per child (ages 3-12) 17.-€
  • Day trip by ferry from Ierapetra to beaches of Chrissi Island (6h) - per infant (ages 0-2) 0.-€

Booking option: From Ierapetra: Boat trip to the beautiful beaches of Chrissi Island

Chrissi Island is located about 9 nautical miles south of Crete. The ferry crossing from Ierapetra takes about 1 hour. You can spend the time listening to pleasant music on our open deck or at the self-service bar as we cruise the Libyan Sea accompanied by the seagulls. The closer we get, the darker the blue of the sea gives way to the lighter hues of Chriss' bays and beaches. Landing on the island is temporarily not allowed, yet you will gain many impressions of Chrissi Island.

The island is surrounded by shallow bays and sandy beaches covered with shells, one of its characteristic features. There are many opportunities for swimming and diving in the calm, turquoise waters. Depending on the weather, the ship anchors at a point downwind near a selected beach so you can enjoy these wonderful waters. We see more of the island as we continue along the island's coast until we finally reach a second beach and anchor there again.

Overview

  • Capacity: Ferries with a capacity between 250 and 500 passengers
  • Duration: ~ 6 hours
  • Hours: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Days: daily
  • Months: 15th of July - mid- October
  • Languages: English
  • Pick-up not included
  • Starting points: Ierapetra

Included

  • Boat ride, bar / cafeteria on board, toilet on board
Important information

Please bring

Swimwear, towel, sunglasses, sun blocker, at least 1.5 l drinking water, snacks, backpack, camera, water shoes / footlets, snorkeling equipment

Detailed description

Chrissi island excursion by ferry from Ierapetra (Crete southeast)

There may not be much on Chrissi (also Chryssi) Island - but there is a lot of the important things. That is sun, sea and sand. Plus a precious cedar forest and small shells that give the beach a reddish shimmer in some places. Chrissi Island is perhaps the most beautiful Caribbean dream in the Greek Mediterranean and a popular day trip destination for Crete holidaymakers. By ferry, the Chrissi Island excursion from Ierapetra in the southeast is possible in just over an hour. The crossing through the Libyan Sea takes about that long. During the boat trip to Chrissi on board a comfortable ferry with open deck and self-service bar, you can enjoy the view of the open sea while listening to pleasant music. On some days, the trip is accompanied by sea gulls and dolphins.

The entire island is a protected area and is officially considered uninhabited. Above all, the shallow sea water, shimmering in almost all shades of blue, is the ideal environment for a day of swimming, even with children. The small bays also offer the best conditions for snorkellers (take your equipment with you!). It is currently not possible to go ashore on Chrissi, and this is mainly for ecological reasons. Nevertheless, we want to give you an impression of the island with this boat tour. In addition to the two coastal bathing breaks in selected bays, we will circle Chrissi once and take a look at the island pearl from all perspectives. Even though it may be hard to say goodbye to so much beauty, the ferry will take you back to Ierapetra in the afternoon.

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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