Greece · SNORKELING
Every trip has one free day too few. These 11 snorkelling trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Leave Hersonissos Port for a one-hour jet boat ride along Crete’s coast. Captain Kostas and his team combine fast runs, optional 360-degree turns, and a 30-minute swim and snorkel stop at Saint George’s Bay. You’ll see Hersonissos Bay, Stalis, Malia, and Analipsi, with hotel pickup, life jackets, and snorkeling gear included.
“it was so fun, a really nice time and a nice boat!”
Spend about eight hours sailing from Adamas around Milos, stopping at Kalogries, Sykia, Kleftiko, and Agios Dimitrios. You’ll swim, snorkel, enter caves by dinghy, and eat homemade Greek food. Guides such as George, Flora, Forrest, and Pascal are praised for warm hosting, though the exact crew may vary.
“Flora and George were absolutely amazing, very welcoming, very personable!! Such a fun beautiful day that I can’t imagine without their help!”
From Heraklion’s Venetian harbor, sail with a professional crew toward uninhabited Dia Island. You’ll swim, snorkel, paddleboard, and enjoy drinks onboard, with seafood pasta on the full-day trip or sandwiches and tomato pasta on the half-day option. Recent sailings have featured friendly guides such as Ernesto and George.
“It was a beautiful experience and the guys were very polite and helpful towards us”
Spend about nine hours aboard a Lagoon 440 catamaran with a small group, visiting Poliegos, Kleftiko, Gerakas, and other hard-to-reach shores. The crew serves Greek tapas, a BBQ lunch, drinks, and snacks, while GoPro and underwater photos capture the day. Crews have included Yannis, Flo, Elena, Dina, and Andreas.
“We had a wonderful time abroad the Mia boat with Flo, Yanni, and Elena. The swim stops had crystal clear waters and breathtaking scenery. They fed us breakfast, snack, a delicious bbq Greek lunch, and dessert.”
Spend four hours cruising from Kolymbari to two hard-to-reach Cretan coves. Swim from the boat, snorkel over WWII cannon remains, see ancient Diktynna and a ruined monastery, and explore sea caves at Chironisia Bay. Hotel pickup is available from selected north Chania locations, with English and Greek guides onboard.
“This was worth the money! We got to swim and snorkel in two different coves. The captain stopped the boat to show a cool cave and a goat on the side of the cliff. We got to jump off the boat or take the ladder into the water. It was gorgeous water and weather!”
Travel from Chania to Almyrida for a three-hour boat trip with guided snorkeling, stand-up paddling, fruit, water, and free photos. Instructors such as Adriana, Lucca, Meli, and Simone help first-timers feel at ease. Optional Yamaha sea scooters are available for ages 12 and up.
“Our family loved this excursion. The guides did a great job of explaining what to do. They were friendly and helpful. The snorkeling experience was so fun. The water was beautiful. This was one of our favorite activities on our trip. We would definitely do this again if we return to Crete. Fantastic day!”
Spend about five private hours around Santorini’s volcano with Captain Makis and first mate Elias. You’ll fish with provided gear, swim and snorkel in clear water, hear local stories, and enjoy a barbecue made aboard the boat. The route adapts to your interests and weather.
“An amazing day on the sea with incredible hosts. We felt like we made new friends when we left!! Do it!”
Set out from Malia on a motor yacht with a friendly family-run crew, stopping near Stalis, Hersonissos, and Saint George Bay for swimming and snorkeling. You get hotel pickup, mask and life jacket, lunch, fruit, dessert, soft drinks, water, and wine. Expect roughly 3 hours on the Aegean Sea and a relaxed group of about 6 to 20 people.
“it was a really nice trip with friendly people, and the food also! the taxi driver from malia cruise is a good guide in the car ! Perfect”
Spend seven active hours with Kalliopi and the Serenity Kayak team on Santorini’s south coast. Paddle past Akrotiri, enter sea caves, snorkel near Black Mountain, and stop for a homemade Greek picnic. Small groups, hotel transport, towels, dry bags, photos, and safety gear are included. No kayak experience is required, but you must swim and handle a full day on the water.
“Beautiful day kayaking with an amazing guide. Lunch was good. The schedule was flexible. And transportation was easy.”
Paddle Paradise takes you from Stegna along Rhodes’ cliff-lined east coast, with a beginner lesson, cave snorkeling, optional cliff jumping, a secluded-bay swim, Greek snacks, and souvenir photos. Guides including Gwen, George, Ilias, and Laura help first-time paddlers feel secure. Hotel pickup is available from selected locations.
“The pick-up and drop-off was really helpful and went smoothly. The guides were fantastic and very helpful and patient in showing you how to paddle board and giving you time to practice and catering to different abilities. You get plenty of time on the water and very scenic views, a chance to explore the caves, cliff jump, snorkel and relax on the water with a snack. Absolutely recommended as an activity.”
Spend 8 to 9 hours aboard a shaded catamaran with no more than 12 people. Swim at Kalogries, enter Sikia Cave by dinghy, explore Kleftiko, and enjoy homemade Greek food, drinks, snorkel gear, Wi-Fi, and GoPro photos. Guides such as Zoey, Angelo, Georgina, and Marcus add island stories and attentive service.
“Perfect day trip! The boat was beautiful , the sites were beautiful and the staff were amazing. A bit of a rough ride coming back from our stops but it was well worth it”
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