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A woman on a boat looking at a historic fort on a rocky cliff by the water. 1
A large stone structure with multiple openings on a hillside. 2
A narrow stone pathway flanked by blooming yellow flowers and a wooden pergola. 3
A boat on turquoise water with a rocky coastline and a castle in the distance. 4
A boat on a calm lake, a wooden walkway beside a rocky cliff, and distant hills. 5
By Elounda 18 Boat Cooperative

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is €14 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • The entrance fee is paid on the island 20 euros
    • Sail in the Elounda bay and feel the sea breeze while cruising
    • return with any available boat to elounda

Activity location

    • Lerapetra
    • Lerapetra, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Pl. Sfakianaki Mpoti 10, Schisma Elountas 720 53, Greece | Meet a 'Elounda 18 Boat Cooperative' representative by the taxi station in the Port of Schisma Eloundas (easily accessible by bus/taxi/private car from Agios Nikolaos).
    • Schisma Elountas, Greece

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Return boat trip to Spinalonga island
  • Inclusions
    Experienced English-speaking captain and crew
  • Inclusions
    Option for late return with another boat of the same operator
  • Exclusions
    Entry ticket to the Spinalonga Island (8€ adult)
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Guided tour on the island
  • Exclusions
    Hotel transfer

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Board one of the traditional boats from Elounda port and let the experienced local crew take you to Spinalonga island. The boat trip begins at approximately 1000 AM every day from the main port of Elounda village.

    Stay on the island for an hour and 10 to 20 minutes. In case you stay longer due to increased traffic you might not get on the next one and have to wait an extra 30 to 40 minutes. The last boat trip from Spinalonga usually departs at 17 00 PM. If you want to learn more about the island, you can find local licensed guides on the pier who will bring the island's history to life.

    Originally, Spinalonga was not an island – it was part of the island of Crete. During Venetian occupation, the island was carved out of the coast for defensive purposes and a fort was built there. During Venetian rule, salt was harvested from salt pans around the island. The island has also been used as a leper colony. Spinalonga has appeared in novels, television series, and a short film.

Location

Activity location

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    • Lerapetra
    • Lerapetra, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Pl. Sfakianaki Mpoti 10, Schisma Elountas 720 53, Greece | Meet a 'Elounda 18 Boat Cooperative' representative by the taxi station in the Port of Schisma Eloundas (easily accessible by bus/taxi/private car from Agios Nikolaos).
    • Schisma Elountas, Greece