A private sailing cruise to Balos will allow you to have a pleasant cruise away from people. Besides admiring the beautiful landscape of sea rocks and cliffs, you will avoid the hard drive dirt road by renting a sailboat. The bulk of our visitors, tend to join a daily cruise from the port of Kissamos which is only 14 km away from Balos. You also have the option to rent a sailboat from Chania (which is 56 km away) or Rethymno for a two-day or three-day cruise and end your journey with a few hours of remoteness in the heavenly place of Balos Beach. By renting a sailboat in Kissamos early, you will generally avoid the peak crowds of July and August. Spending a full day under the sun in complete privacy and relaxation is something that a sailboat can offer. Besides that, you are guaranteed to have an exclusive experience on one of the best and most photographed beaches in the Mediterranean.

Though a full-day cruise is recommended, a half-day cruise with a sailboat is also possible in the Bay of Balos. The beach generally has sunbeds and the water is warm and not too deep, making it ideal for all types of ages. Beyond the boundaries of the lagoon, the water gets colder and is ideal for snorkeling. On the north side of Balos lagoon, you will find the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Agnion in which, according to writers, the Temple of Apollo once stood. If you want to extend your cruise, you can spend some more time in the village of Kissamos, a resort town with pleasant prices, beaches, and taverns. 17 km from Kissamos, at the western base of Cape Gramvousa, you can also visit Falassarna. This is an area with 5 successive beaches with an exotic natural beauty just like Balos. Hiring a sailboat with a skipper on your Balos Beach tour is highly recommended. This is especially true around the interesting complex of Balos, Gramvousa, and Falassarna which have rich marine seabed and preserved ecosystems that need safety, care, and experience.