Crete Boat Snorkelling Cruise
Activities

Crete Boat Snorkelling Cruise

4.2/5

Excellent
10 reviews
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$36.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Choose from a morning or afternoon snorkelling cruise
  • Chance to swim off Thodorou island
  • Opportunity to spot a sunken WWII fighter aircraft
What to expect

The calm, warm waters off Chania are ideal for snorkeling. So much so that either of these options is a must-do. Choose between a morning or an afternoon of underwater exploration in the Aegean. Both trips feature a swim stop by Thodorou Island and a chance to see a sunken WWII plane.

Sailing out of Platanias, we'll head towards Thodorou Island – famed for its rare kri kri goats. Dropping anchor, there's plenty of time to sunbathe and swim here before cruising on to our next stop – the wreck of a sunken German air force plane from World War II.

This Luftwaffe fighter aircraft was shot down in 1941 during the Battle of Crete and is now one of the most fascinating dive spots in Europe. And with the choice of a morning or afternoon trip, you can take in the beauty of the unspoiled Cretan coast from two different perspectives.

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What's included
  • check Boat cruise
  • check Snorkeling
  • check Equipment
Where
PLATANIAS CHANIA CRETE
What to remember
  • Snacks, beer and soft drinks can be purchased at the bar
  • Meeting point is at the port of Platanias. The name of the boat is 'Seaking'
  • This activity takes place in the Chania area. Please check prior to booking the distance in which you will need to travel
  • Late cancellations due to long distance will not be refunded
  • Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the boat departs. Arrive at 12.30 for the 13.00 departure; arrive at 16.00 for the 16.30 departure
  • Transfers not included
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a hat
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.2 /5

Based on 10 reviews from verified customers


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  • M

    Mrs CF.

    Verified booking

    4.2

    September 2, 2025

    Traveled with family


    Friendly team, easy booking, and amazing experience. The one downside was smoking allowed on board, not nice with children present.

  • J

    Jacqueline

    Verified booking

    5

    August 19, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Absolutely amazing experience! Lots of information about the island we sailed around including myths from Ancient Greece. The snorkeling stops were stunning with so many different species of fish and octopus! We also had the opportunity to see the remains of a WW2 plane! Highly recommended ??

  • M

    Millie

    Verified booking

    4.2

    June 28, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Boat trip was lovely. It was the perfect amount of time to keep you enjoying the trip whilst not getting bored. There is not much wildlife to see whilst snorkelling but the water was lovely just for a swim. We were told we would have an English speaking guide on board and there wasn’t, so we did not learn anything whilst on the trip! But overall, would definitely recommend, can’t go wrong with the price compared to other boat trips in the area

  • R

    Robyn

    Verified booking

    4.2

    June 28, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Wonderful experience, saw loads of fish and the wreck was really interesting. Would definitely recommend the 4.30pm experience as there isn't a huge amount of shade on the boat and initially we were very hot! Would not like to go on the midday experience.

  • L

    Libby0

    Verified booking

    5

    August 11, 2024

    Traveled with family


    We went round the island in a boat and saw special goats on the cliffs. Then we could swim for over an hour is beautiful, calm, warm, water that was teaming with fish. Then we went to the wreck for 30 minutes. It was amazing. Suitable for all swimming abilities. TUI tells everyone the wrong time. The boat actually sails at 1:00! (You need to get there by 12:45)

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    August 25, 2024

    Great experience. Highly recommended, relaxing snorkelling time in the turquoise waters.

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