Mini cruises& sailing in Crete  Explorer Hellas - Evergreen tours

Visiting Greece ,sailing and mini-cruises are probably the best way to  explore and discover  many interesting islands, visitng hidden traesures and  secluded beaches and  places  while you relax and have fun at the same time.

We offer cruises starting from the port of Rethymnon or the port of Heraklion to the lacy coastline of Crete or to Santorini and the most of Cyclades Greek  islands.

MOTOR BOAT-CRUISES FROM CRETE-GREECE

One day excursion to Spinalonga island : On the island of  Spinalonga housed the last leper colony (opened in 1903) in Europe closing in 1957.  The old Venetian fort and houses previously occupied by a Turkish population which became their homes still stand, now empty. A small walk through Spinalonga colony is an unrepeatable experience.

price: 30 Euros + 9 Euros entrance ticket and boat.

One day excursion & Cruise to Gramvousa island & Balos beach : This special cruise  departs from the port of Kissamos .After an hour "on board" we reach the "pirates" island of Gramvousa. If you follow the footpath up to the Venetian castle , you will enjoy a panoramic view at 137 m above sea level. The boat sails again to Balos beach ( blue lagoon), a shallow lagoon with  green crystal clear warm water and white coral sand. Lunch on board is possible .

price : 27 Euros + 12 Euros for the boat.

One day cruise to Santorini island either grom Hearklion or Rethymnon port :Many reasons have made this island famous globally and most of us have seen a picture of this dream island. Scientists relate this island with mythical Atlantis.Also, Julius Verne has made Santorini famous through his novels "Twenty thousands leagues under the sea" and "The mysterious island".

Santorini is a mysterious island , where the traces of life of the volcano have influenced the structure and the process of people on it. Another reason that has made known the island is the view of "Caldera" which is the most fascinating in the planet.

Prices: From Rethymnon with normal boat 90 Euros + transfer, with sea-Jet  125 Euros + transfer

From Heraklion  with normal boat  85 Euros + transfer, with sea-jet

3HRS cruise trip: ( from Rethymnon) We are sailing along the east coast until we reach the sea-beaten pirate caves and the "Camarola" arch. After that you will have  enough time to swimm off the boat into the crystal clear waters. Upon returning Rethymnon we will sail in the front of the Venetian Fortress, "Fortezza".

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SAILING CRUISES FROM CRETE-GREECE

ONE DAY SAILING CRUISES IN CRETE-GREECE

One day cruise to Bali.

• 08.30: Transfer from your accommodation (hotel, apartment or villa) to Rethymnon Marina.
• 09.00: On board, settle down on deck and in cabins and sail info from the skipper.
• 09.30: Departure. Sailing for about 2,5 hours. Coffee on board.
• 12.00: Arrival to “Bali Bay”. A unique bay just 1 mile from the village of Bali with deep green-blue water . Swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing or relaxing under the Cretan sun …
• 13.00: Departure from “Bali Bay”. Snacks and drinks   served on Board.
• 13.30: Arrival in “Bali”, a beautiful fish village with 3 different small bays. Free time for lunch in the local taverns and restaurants. Exploring the area or just relax on board……
• 15.30 Departure from Bali. Coffee on Board.
• 19.00: Arrival in Rethymnon – End of Cruise

One day Cruise to Marathi

• 08.30: Transfer from your accommodation (hotel, apartment or villa) to Rethymnon   Marina.
• 09.00: On board, settle down on deck and in cabins and sail info from the skipper.
• 09.30: Departure. Sailing for about 2,5 hours. Coffee on Board.
• 12.00: Arrival to “Water Caves ”. A unique area just a few miles  from “Marathi” with deep green-blue water. Swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing and relaxing under the Cretan sun …
• 13.00:Departure from “Water Caves ”. Snacks and drinks served on Board
• 14.00:Arrival in “Marathi”, a beautiful bay with a few taverns and restaurants. Free time for lunch. Exploring the area or just relax on board……………..
• 15.30 Departure from  “Marathi”. Coffee on Board.
• 19.00: Arrival in Rethymnon –End of Cruise

2 DAYS CRUISES

2 days cruise to Kolimbari.

• 08.30: Transfer from your accommodation (hotel, apartment or villa) to Rethymnon   Marina.
  09.00: On board, settle down on deck and in cabins and sail info from the skipper.
• 09.00: Sailing for about 5 hours. Coffee and snacks are served on board.
• 14.00:Arrival to ‘Thodorou Island” a very small island just out of the town and port of Hania where the wild goats known as “Kri-Kri” live,  protected by the local authorities. .Snacks, swimming, snorkeling , sunbathing , relaxing……..Snacks on board.
• 15.30 : Departure from “Theodorous Island”.
• 16.30:Arrival in “Menies Beach” , one  of the most beautiful beaches of Crete that can be reached only by boat or the tender of our yacht. Free time for lunch, swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing or relaxing ……..
• 18.00 Departure from Menies beach.
• 19.00 : Arrival in “Kolimbari”  a beautiful fish village that from the sea reminds of an Aegean island . . Free time for exploring the nightlife or just relax on board…  Dinner and free time in Kolimbari. Overnight…

next day…

• 10.00 Departure from “Kolimbari”. Breakfast on board.
• 14.00 Arrival in “Marathi Bay”. Free time for lunch in the local taverns and restaurants, exploring the area or  just relax on board……………..
• 16.30 Departure from “Marathi Bay”
• 19.00 Arrival in Rethymnon. End of cruise.

2 Days  Cruise to Dia island

• 08.30: Transfer from your accommodation (hotel, apartment or villa) to Rethymnon      Marina.
• 09.00: On board, settle down on deck and in cabins and sail info from the skipper.
• 09.00:  .Sailing for about 3 hours. Coffee and snacks on board.
• 12.00: Arrival to “Bali Bay”. A unique bay just 1-mile from the village of Bali  with deep green-blue water . Swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing or relaxing  under the Cretan sun …
• 13.30 Departure from “Bali Bay”.
• 17.00:Arrival in “Dia island” that you can approach only by boat. A small island at the northwest of Heraklion with beautiful bays and just one Tavern for lunch or dinner.
• Dinner and free time. Overnight on Board.
• next day……….
• 10.00 Departure from “Dia”
• 14.00 Arrival in Bali. Free time for lunch in the local taverns and restaurants, exploring the area or just relax on board……………..
• 15.30 Departure from Bali.
• 18.30 Arrival in Rethymnon. End of cruise.

3 DAYS CRUISES

3 days cruise to Gramvousa

Day 1

• 08.00: Transfer from your accommodation (hotel, apartment or villa) to Rethymnon  Marina.
• 08.30: On board, settle down on deck and in cabins and sail info from the skipper.
• 09.00: Departure. Sailing for about 5 hours. Coffee and snacks on board.
• 14.00:Arrival to ‘Thodorou Island” a very small island just out of the town and port of Hania where the wild goats known as “Kri-Kri” live, protected by the local authorities. Swimming, snorkeling , sunbathing ,  relaxing……..Snacks    on board.
• 16.30 : Departure from “Theodorous Island”.
• 18.30 : Arrival in “Kolimbari”  a beautiful fish village that from the sea reminds of an Aegean island . Free time for dinner in the local taverns and the restaurants. Exploring the area or just relax on board……………..Dinner and free time for night life in Kolimbari. Overnight on board.
• next day……….

Day 2

• 10.00 departure from “Kolimbari”.
• 14.30:Arrival in “Gramvousa” , the famous pirate’s island that you can approach only by boat. Free time for exploring this small island with the Venetian castle,. Built in 1638, which was used defend from the pirates’ attack.
• Dinner prepared by the crew.  Overnight on board.

Day 3

• 09.00 Departure from “Gramvousa”
• 09.30 : Arrival in “Balos-Blue Lagoon». The green water and the rose bay will lead your imagination to tropical places. The visit of the lagoon by boat is an exciting experience. Snacks on board. Swimming, snorkeling etc.
• 11.30 Departure from “Balos”
• 14.00 Arrival in “Marathi ”.  Free time for lunch in the local taverns and restaurants. Exploring the area or just relax on board……………..
• 16.30 : Departure from Marathi.
• 19.30 Arrival in Rethymnon. End of cruise.

3 DAYS CRUISE TO SANTORINI ISLAND OR FOLEGANDROS ISLAND

Day 1

• 19.00 :Transfer from your accommodation(hotel, apartment , villa) to Rethymnon marina.
• 19.30:On board, settle down in cabins and sail info from the skipper.
• 20.00: Departure. Sailing for about 10-12 hours.
• Overnight on board.
• Next day……..

Day 2

• 10.00:Arrival on the volcanic island of Santorini.
• Free day to explore the island.
• Overnight on board.
• Next day………………..

Day 3

• 07.00 departure from the island.
• 14:00 Supper on board.
• 20.00:Arrival in Rethymnon Port. End of the cruise… .

3 DAYS  CRUISE TO SANTORINI AND IOS ISLAND (alternative)

Day 1

• 07.30 Departure from your  hotel-apartment-villa  to Heraklion port.
• 08.30 Arrival at Heraklion port
• 09.15 Departure with the “Hellas flying Dolphins” to Santorini.
• 11.00 Arrival in Santorini
• 11.30 Embarkation to the “Sea Lion”. Settle down on board and in cabins and sail
• Info from the skipper.
• Rest of the day free in Santorini in order to explore the island. Overnight on board .
• Next day ………..

Day 2

• 08.30 Breakfast on board.
• 09.00 Departure to IOS island
• 12.00 Arrival to IOS port or the bay of Mylopota .
• Free time till 15.00 for swimming, relaxing etc. Overnight on board .
• Next day …………..

Day 3

• 07.00 Departure to Rethymnon port .
• 14:00 Supper on board.
• 20.00 Arrival in Rethymnon . End of cruise.
• 4 to 7 days cruises is the above program, combined with more islands in Cyclades

SUNSET SPECIAL CRUISE- EVERY DAY FROM THE MARINA OF RETHYMNON.

Enjoy the unique Cretan sunset from the deck

• 19.30: Departure from the marina of Rethymno town.
• Relaxing for about 1 hour and taking pictures by drinking a glass of Champagne.
• Return to the Marina of Rethymno after the romantic sailing, at about 22.00

FULL MOON  SPECIAL CRUISE - FROM THE MARINA OF RETHYMNON.

Enjoy the Unique Cretan sky , under the moonlight from the deck.

• 22.30: Departure from the marina of Rethymno town .
• Sailing for about 2 hours. Relaxing and taking pictures by drinking a glass of Champagne. Possibility of night swim.
• Return to the Marina of Rethymno after the romantic sailing at about 01:00.
• On the above are included:
• Coffee - beverages - Ouzo - Snacks on board
• Skipper (optional crew)
• Snorkelling equipment
• Short Sailing course
• Full insurance of all passengers on board
• All taxes

Prices do not include:

• Sailing gear and clothing
• Lunches at the destination ports
• Provisions for the 2 days or more cruises
• Tickets of the HFD boat to Santorini

Remarks:

The trips can be cancelled any moment before the departure, if the weather conditions do not allow the departure.  The Passengers will be then refunded except the already made expenses ( for example , transfers etc).

If the trip is cancelled after the departure due to passenger’s wish, no refund will be applied If the trip is cancelled due to Mechanical or other problem originating from the Yacht, the guests will be directed back to their accommodation on the Company’s cost and will be then fully refunded.