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Crete Boat Snorkelling Cruise

4.1/5
190 reviews

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.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Crete
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Entrance fees included
Instant confirmation
Private Tour
e-Voucher

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

Important to know

  • 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

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Boat cruise
  • Snorkeling
  • Equipment

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

PLATANIAS CHANIA CRETE

Provider

TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA


What people say about this experience

4.1/5

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    <3

    Travelled as a couple


    27 August 2026
    4.2

    Norway

    Bra organisert tur, ikke for lang og ikke for kort. Kjekt å snorkle. En negativ ting vi sitter igjen med er at det stod 3 forskjellige klokkeslett for oppmøte og avgang for båten. På Tui og bestillingsbekreftelse stod det oppmøte 12:00 (avgang 12:30). I mailen vi fikk stod det det samme, men bladde man lenger ned stod det et annet klokkeslett - oppmøte 12:30 (avgang 13:00) og når vi kom til stranda/boden fikk vi høre oppmøte 12:45 (avgang 13:00). Forvirrende og følte dere kastet bort tiden vår.

  • C

    Cretelover

    Travelled with family


    19 August 2026
    5

    Sweden

    Superhärlig båttur med information om ön Thorodous och sen ett längre stopp för snorkling på 1,5 h. Man kunde se flera olika fiskar och låna utrustning. På båten går det bara att använda kontanter.

  • F

    Foppa

    Travelled with family


    10 August 2026
    3.8

    Sweden

    Första stoppet på turen var häftigt. Man fick se mycket fisk o dykningen var bra. Andra stoppet med Andra världskriget flygplanet på botten var väldigt överreklamerat då det bara var en skrothög på botten, som man inte ens kunde annat suttit på ett flygplan.

  • N

    Niklas Svensson

    Travelled with family


    8 August 2026
    5

    Sweden

    Jag hade absolut gjort det igen. Men jag tycker att stå i 1,5 timme på samma ställe och i princip simma med fiskar kändes sådär, sen bara en halvtimme över vraket från andra världskriget. Hade hellre betalt nån krona till och kanske fått lite mer hjälp med lokaliseringen av vraket och kanske guidning ned. Men upplevelsen var fantastisk.

  • M

    Mette

    Travelled with family


    7 August 2026
    3

    Denmark

    Det ene stop på 1,5 time var lidt for lang tid, især også når båden er så lille. Der står man skal være på havnen 12.00 men turen starter først kl 13 så lang ventetid i bagende sol. Men flotte fisk at se det første stop.

  • J

    Jonas

    Travelled with family


    6 August 2026
    4.6

    Denmark

    Positivt: En flot tur rundt om øen. Lækkert vand og masser af fisk. God tid til at snorkle. Vildt at se et nedskudt fly på havbunden. Gode guider. Negativt: Kunne ikke betale med mobilen på båden. Havde ikke lyst til at tage kontanter med. Mobilen har jeg altid på mig.