Boat Trip In Crete With Guided Snorkeling And Free Pick Up!

We had a great day with Basil and our guide. The team was highly flexible in planning so that we could change our booked date in bad weather to a sunny day in best conditions. We were shown spots with diverse wildlife and interesting historic stories. It was a great experience and is highly recommendable.

Great crew. Tip: share your must-sees ahead of time! We took this boat trip in September 2026 and had a really nice time. The crew, two gentlemen whose names I unfortunately can’t remember, were fantastic. With only four of us on board, they were attentive and engaged with us throughout. One thing we didn’t realize: the website lists three stops (Chania, Marathi Beach and Souda), but the actual route depends on the weather that day. We had really hoped to see the Blue Caves, and we should have said so before the trip. When I followed up afterward, the staff explained that if guests have a specific place in mind, they’re happy to plan around it based on the forecast. My tip for others: if there’s something you especially want to see or do, check in ahead of time (you can do this on WhatsApp). From our experience, they’ll do their best to make it happen. Both the crew and the follow-up staff were professional and friendly. I’d recommend this trip!

What a blast. So much fun and the two guys were so nice and friendly. They provided wet suits mask and fines.

Great experience! Picked up from our hotel and snorkelled in two beautiful areas! Guides were really informative and enthusiastic, would recommend!

My wife and I booked this snorkeling experience and had an excellent time! Basil, Andrea and team were very knowledgeable and personable. We had so much fun using the DPV scooters and were able to see so much. On our tour, Andrea was very informed about the local marine life and history and was able to teach us so much about the Souda bay and the surrounding Mediterranean Sea. Both my wife and I were coincidentally stung by jellyfish and Basil/Andrea were able to quickly help take care of us, which we appreciated. We could not recommend this experience more!

We had a great time snorkeling in Crete with Chania Diving! The guides were fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, they made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe. The color of the Mediterranean Sea is so beautiful and clear! Highly recommend doing this if you're in Crete.

I had a great time with Panos and Georgia! I had always seen photos of the blue water in Greece. This fulfilled my lifetime goal of being able to swim in it. And see fish too.

One of the most PHENOMENAL and MAGICAL experiences of my life!! We saw a wild octopus, which was totally unexpected! The tour guides were the sweetest, funniest, and most professional snorkelling guides that I have experienced. They were very careful about everyone's safety, the driver was friendly, the information about the trip was very clear, and everything was just really fantastic. I don't really have any criticisms. We loved it so much that we almost booked it again the next day ^^ We'll probably visit and book it again next year!

This was an incredible experience! Jared, Georgia, and the crew from Chania Diving were amazing and made our snorkeling adventure with children a highlight of our trip. We saw amazing sights and enjoyed a beautiful day on the crystal clear waters of Crete. Highly recommend!!!

I didn’t snorkel; that part was for my godson. But it was a beautiful trip with excellent guides. Panno, the pilot, turned the boat around to retrieve my hat from the water. Andrea and Basil were super nice and excellent teachers for both the snorkeler & scubas.

Great day out on the sea with family. Were picked up and dropped off at our original destination. Very friendly

I highly recommend this tour. The dive instructors were kind, informative, and humorous. It was a great day out on the sea with 2 stops for snorkeling. The water was very clear and we saw lots of fish, debris from a shipwreck, and swam inside a cave. Our kids ages 7 & 10 loved it.

Spent 1/2 day snorkling around Chania with family aged 10 to 51. Perfect transfer, clear instructions. Gear, boat, Crew flawless and fantastic. So much fun to Experience a bit of the medi sea from another point of view. Suitable for all also smaller kids but of course most fun if kids are great swimmers. Best half day out in Crete - Well worth the money! / Daniel and fam.

Excellent! We had great fun with Andrea and Andrea snorkeling in two different sites. They are very hot on safety which is really nice to see. The whole team (cannot remember all the names) were friendly, welcoming and provided transfers for us as well. Thanks guys, I would like to come back with the rest of our family!!

The before communication through whatapps is good. However, the pick up was 10- mins late and I was worried. Coming back pick up was also slightly late (not sure if it’s a common happening in Greece). The snorkeling is fun but do not expect anything close to snorkeling in tropical water. I admit I may have been spoiled by the Maldives, Indonesia, Philippines, Seychelles etc and although the water is super crystal clear, not much to see except some common fish and rocks. Overall, an average experience

Started with a lot of confusion he was supposed to be carried up about 1015 minutes after our scheduled time we got to the boat a little bit, disappointed quite opposite that we were on. We ended up being on one of these rubber thingies as opposed to the gold in the picture very professional did a great job, but the expectations were not you promised to the pictures you said the tour was from 9 o’clock in the morning till 1 o’clock in the afternoon back to the ship lat 2:30 PM also, it was not on when we should be back to the van with a family with us that decided to go to the beach and eat lunch lunch when I was supposed to be back on the ball and we have searched them out get them back on the go back to the shed. Very frustrating overall I would definitely recommend it, but I would definitely be cautious and understanding.

Excellent experience. The tour operator was very communicative. The dive master and staff were wonderful. We’re all different levels and they tailored our routes accordingly. Fantastic time!

Perfect 👌 Great day, a lot of fun, perfect organization.

This was a small group snorkel excursion. They picked us up from cruise port and the driver was friendly and helpful. The staff of the Chania Diving Center were simply outstanding. They outfitted us with the required gear and were careful to make sure that we all had the correct sizes etc. The boat was very nice and comfortable. The Snorkeling guides were excellent. Basil was our guide on the first of the two snorkeling sights and he was great. I am sorry that I cannot remember the boat Captain and the other snorkel guides names, but they were great as well. The snorkeling sites were lovely, and we saw lots of beautiful marine life.

The pickup point was super easy for someone on a cruise. The trip to the marina where the boats were was about 15 minutes. I was on a regular boat. Others from my ship were on a RIB. There were 2 stops for snorkeling. Both had crystal clear water and a decent amount of fish. I saw a spotted moray and others saw an octopus. Basil and Orestes were good guides. They include SSI snorkel certification, something fairly new. There were very good briefings by Basil and both he and Orestes were in the water and kept a close eye on everyone but without restricting us.

From a timely free pick-up to a boat ride and snorkeling, our experience was great. Captain Panagiotis and his crew were all very friendly and took a great care of us. We felt very safe the entire time and thanks to their snorkeling tutorial we all became instant snorkeling fans. It was a perfect half-day excursion that made our stay in Crete even more special.

Brilliant! Superbly organised. The snorkelling was amazing .

Having not snorkeled before Basil was great at putting us at ease and ensuring we had a great afternoon! Will definitely recommend to friends coming later in the summer!

Primarily a snorkeling trip. Staff was warm, knowledgeable, and super accommodating. Great with kids. We were on a boat with another family of four and one single traveller who was scuba diving. Equipment was great and wetsuits much appreciated. Water was crystal clear, saw beautiful schools of fish. Lovely excursion!

Basil and Andrea were the absolute best! Had a really great time and both were very informative and a great laugh. Highly recommend this activity!!

Jared was a wonderful guide. He made us feel prepared and relaxed as we snorkeled in the crystal clear bay. Such a beautiful experience and also some time to relax on the boat and in the water after snorkeling. Definitely recommend!

Flawless communication with Christina. From organizing the boat to the itinerary to the pick ups to the destination. Perfect. Three of us were diving with Andreas. Who took us to interesting locations. Even managed to conjure an octopus at the end. Panos took the rest of the family snorkeling. He was extremely patient and good with kids. He will sleep tonight well. The water is absolutely flawless. The colors are amazing. When we were getting back on the Disney cruise ship, the kids said that this was their best day ever. And these kids have traveled the world. I would 100% use this company again.

Absolutely fantastic experience. My wife and I went with our nieces and this snorkeling trip was one of the highlights of our trip to Chania. Jarred and Orestis were fantastic and made the day unforgettable. We can't recommend this highly enough.

Lovely guided snorkel w South African Basel. He also gives a nice explanation of all of the things related to snorkel so you feel most comfortable in the water. The snorkel was fabulous! Also - take the wet suit!

This is a great shore excursion for those who want to explore some of the coast but not be out all day. We were picked up from the port and taken to the marina where our guides and the boat was waiting. We were given wetsuits and snorkeling gear and then whisked away to a small bay. The water was crystal clear with plenty of fish to see. The guides were very informative in explaining where we were going and how to safely snorkel. We paid extra for the DPV scooters. They didn't go as fast as we were anticipating but still, they allowed us to move around in the water without having to paddle so it was excellent for my husband who has hip pain from repetitive movement. We then got back on the boat, was given a snack and went to another part of the coast to snorkel. Here there were remains of a shipwreck and some small caves that we could look at. Once back ashore we got back on the minibus and were taken through Chania and back to the port. This whole excursion was about 4ish hours which was perfect for us

We were fortunate that it was just the two of us on the snorkelling trip, and our guide, Basil, was very nice; however, there was no need for the "tips being welcome" comment, which made us feel awkward. We only saw a few fish in two places. I have very bad mobility issues and a TBI, and at one point, Basil and my friend swam too far away from me, and I panicked a bit and went back to the boat. Apparently, my friend had said she was concerned about not being able to see me, and Basil had said, " Oh, she's fine". How did he know that? We then finished the tour much too early, then as the van driver took us to collect others dropped off elsewhere, (in a van that has seen better days, you couldnt open the window, and he played awful music much too loud) he then had to drive us all the way back to the beach as he had left his debit card behind which added nearly an hour onto our car journey, then another hour waiting for another tour to come back. All in all, a very stressful end to a trip I had chosen for my mobility issues, for the lack of driving I had hoped to be involved in.

The passion of staff was evident! We were given detailed instructions on proper snorkeling safety and method. Our snorkeling leader kept close watch on us and spelled out the boundaries. The gorge was fascinating to swim over. Snorkeling instructions were clear, even a beginner would feel comfortable. The equipment that was supplied work great! Seemed a bit unorganized when we first got to the boat, but it all got settled out. Efficient transfer to and from the boat from Chania.

Great afternoon of snorkelling with Basil and team. We were picked up right on time at the port and taken to the boat. We were provided with wet suits as the water was a little cool and then proceeded to our first location. Basil provided excellent information about the snorkelling equipment; he’s was a great! Highly recommend this excursion!

The entire trip was wonderful starting w/great instruction and keeping safety overriding priority.The instructor was fun and very knowledgeable on scuba/snorkeling.Very nice areas to snorkel seeing lots of cool fish and beautiful formations.Great experience!!

This was one of the best snorkel trips ever!! The captain provided a detailed instruction on snorkeling and provided a private excursions for my family of 5. Clear blue water, fish, caves and sea urchins. First class experience!!

Awesome snorkeling adventure! Great experience. Clear blue water. Great guides! Timely pickup from cruise port.

It was our first excursion in Greece & our first stop was Crete! We couldn’t have asked for a perfect start to our cruise! Port pick up in the vans was very easy, and our driver Spiros was very nice - opening all doors, offering us candy, and making sure we were comfortable. The team that took us out on the boats and taught us to snorkel were lovely - very easy instructions even for beginner's, we ended up with Pantos and Orestes and they were both funny, kind, and encouraging. I’m not the best swimmer but I had a super fun time in the water! Orestes even had us climb up some smaller cliffs and jump off them, that was a huge highlight for me - who can say that they went cliff diving and swimming in the med on their honeymoon?! I can! Over all we had a wonderful afternoon in the sun, swimming, and enjoying the beautiful waters.

It is very well planned. The staff are welcoming. The communication is awesome from the organizer. The water was a bit chilly in May but we were able to see everything we wanted to see.

Great staff and wonderful experience.

People were very nice and helpful but the boat was a rubber boat and not a sailboat. So it was cold and tight spaced.

We took our 6 year old for her first time snorkeling in the ocean. The staff and captain were great. They provided great equipment, including wet suits (Oct the water is a tad cool). My daughter swam about 20 minutes each in 2 different locations. She had a blast. Great for first time snorkelers.

These guys are terrific! Very professional, funny and fun. I loved the experience and would definitely book a dive with them in the future.

Really fun day snorkeling! The crew was super and made sure everyone was OK and safe in the water. We wore wetsuits and had a guide into the caves and around the rocks. Not a lot of fish to see but the caves and rock formations were interesting. Christiana arranged pick up and return to our cruise ship. We had a great experience and would highly recommend Chania Divers!

A thoroughly enjoyable experience! Staff were friendly and efficient when we arrived and throughout the trip. We were taken to 2 great snorkelling sites, the second of which was nice and sheltered when it became a bit breezy. It was fun to go on a small boat with an outboard motor as well! Wetsuits were provided. The date of the trip had to be changed due to weather and that process was very smooth with a quick response times via email.

Everything on time, friendly, safe, attentive. Great for all ages. The pick up and drop off was really nice.

Very well organised, guys very friendly and knowledgeable. Food good and was cooked on board thankyou, had a lovely morning.

Really fun afternoon - even in slightly windy conditions was perfect because of our legendary boat/snorkel guide Basil.

Very fun experience, started out in a more protected area to make sure we all knew what we’re doing. We then went to a larger, less protected area that was beautiful. The guides were fun and engaging, recommend it if you like snorkeling in beautiful waters.

Lovely trip! The snorkeling guide and others diving instructors were super nice! The snorkeling spots were also nice (one of the spots were close to a nudist beach, but not close enough for people to get traumatized 😂)i also was allowed to have my own fins, mask and wetsuit on the trip whitch was super! i had a really good time! I recommend this trip!