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The 15 Best Private Island Boat Tours in Greece

27 tours  ·  from $100 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 private island boat tours in Greece justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to packing a dry bag.

Heraklion: Private Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island - Meeting at Heraklion’s marina
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Heraklion: Private Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island

1.Private Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 466 reviews · 4.5 hours Our pick

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island on a private boat for up to eight people, with two crew members, drinks, fruit, snorkeling gear, fishing equipment, and paddleboards. You get about two and a half hours in Saint George Gulf, with an optional onboard meal and hotel transfers.

“Amazing half day trip. Skippers Vassilis and Costa were informative and friendly. Such a lovely day. Transport was door to door no waiting and also fab. Totally worth the money! Recommend!”

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Heraklion: Private Full-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island - Saint George Bay, the main stop at Dia
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Heraklion: Private Full-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island

2.Private Full-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 140 reviews · 6.5 hours

Sail privately from Heraklion to Dia Island with a two-person crew, stopping at Saint George Bay and another swimming spot. You get snorkeling gear, fishing gear, paddleboards, fruit, wine, soft drinks, and water. Crews have included Kostas, Magda, Nikos, and Vasilis.

“Our sailing trip to Dia Island was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we stepped aboard, the crew made us feel right at home. They were exceptionally accommodating, ensuring that every detail was perfect for our family. The boat was well-maintained, and the journey was smooth and scenic. We were able to relax, swim in crystal-clear waters, and even snorkel around the island. The crew's knowledge of the area and genuine hospitality made the trip even more special. If you're in Crete and looking for a unique adventure, this is an absolute must-do. We'll definitely be back for another voyage!”

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Island Spinalonga, Milatos Cave,private Speedboat,OliveOilTasting - The short boat ride from Plaka to Spinalonga
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Island Spinalonga, Milatos Cave,private Speedboat,OliveOilTasting

3.Island Spinalonga, Milatos Cave,private Speedboat,OliveOilTasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $118

Travel in a group of up to six from Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, Malia, or nearby resorts. Ride a private speedboat to Spinalonga, explore Milatos Cave with a guide, taste local olive oils, and eat lunch at a traditional taverna. Guides may include Petra, Michael, Enrico, or George.

“We had a wonderful day and our guide Emanuel was fantastic. He explained to us the culture of Crete and was very knowledgeable. We wished the speed boat ride lasted a bit longer. Overall great experience.”

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Corfu: Semi-Private Cruise to Paxos and Antipaxos Islands - Lakka Bay: 45 minutes in Paxos water
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Corfu: Semi-Private Cruise to Paxos and Antipaxos Islands

4.Semi-Private Cruise to Paxos and Antipaxos Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 10 hours · from $188

Cruise from Benitses aboard the wooden ODDYSEIA with captain Tomas, Christina, and chef Hugo. Swim at Lakka Bay and Voutoumi Beach, enjoy Greek salad, chicken gyro pita, fruit, drinks, and a relaxed small-group day at sea.

“The boat trip overall exceeding our expectations. The warm welcoming crew on the boat, the delicious food, and the relaxedness was 100/10. We felt well taken care of, we shared laughs with people from different parts of the world and again, the crew was so amazing and friendly and made us feel comfortable and taken care of. Will be back again and highly recommend if you are considering a day trip from Corfu!”

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Paros: Antiparos Island and Despotiko Private Boat Trip - Blue Lagoon: The First Long Swim
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Paros: Antiparos Island and Despotiko Private Boat Trip

5.Antiparos Island and Despotiko Private Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 2 - 7 hours

Meet The Sailor's Ride in Aliki for a private speedboat outing around Paros, Antiparos, and Despotiko. You can swim at the Blue Lagoon and Faneromeni Beach, visit a sea cave, and stop for lunch near Despotiko. Snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks are included.

“Online, it showed more activities than what was planned, but it turned out to be perfect!”

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Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island Private Boat Trip - Gramvousa Island and its hilltop fortress
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Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island Private Boat Trip

6.Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island Private Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Take a private boat from Trachilos to Balos Lagoon, Gramvousa Island, and Agios Sozon. An English-speaking skipper such as Alex or Angelos handles the route, while you swim, snorkel, visit the fortress, and enjoy Cretan snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks.

“The TRIP was absolutely amazing!! He had a blast with Angelos! Words cannot describe how much fun we had. The people and the views were amazing. I would surely recommend this to family and friends. Σας ευχαριστώ! Familia Moya”

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Private Luxury Sailing Trips to Dia Island - St George Bay: clear water and a quiet anchor
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Private Luxury Sailing Trips to Dia Island

7.Private Luxury Sailing Trips to Dia Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Sail privately from Heraklion to Dia Island with a skipper and mate, reaching St George Bay after about an hour. Swim in clear water, try fishing, snorkel, and relax with fruit, soft drinks, bottled water, and white wine. Hotel pickup, lunch, champagne, and cake cost extra.

“Mario the captain made sure our day was fantastic from start to finish. We also arranged our hotel pick up and drop off which made the trip stress free. The snacks, salad and fruit were delicious! This is a must do when visiting Crete! Thank you Mario for making this a very memorable day! Much love from Canada”

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Paros: Traditional Gulet Shared or Private Island Cruise - Galatea: a traditional gulet with room to spread out
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Paros: Traditional Gulet Shared or Private Island Cruise

8.Traditional Gulet Shared or Private Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 8 hours · from $141

Join Davide Vanzo’s crew for an eight-hour gulet cruise from Piso Livadi. Galatea carries no more than 25 people, with Greek food, drinks, snorkeling gear, and stops at Antiparos, Despotiko, and Panteronisi’s Blue Lagoon.

“Bellissima giornata Attività molto ben organizzata con tempi per giusti per godersi la sosta e fare un tuffo nelle acque cristalline. Aperitivo e pranzo ottimi A disposizione c’erano siano alcolici che acqua e bevande come coca cola e simili”

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Dia Island: Semi-Private Full Day Sailing Trip with meal - The one-hour sail to Dia Island
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Dia Island: Semi-Private Full Day Sailing Trip with meal

9.Dia Island: Semi-Private Full Day Sailing Trip with meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 6 hours · from $100Best value

Sail from Heraklion’s Venetian port to Dia Island on a small boat limited to 10 people. Swim, snorkel, fish, paddleboard, and explore the bay, then enjoy a meal, fruit, local wine, and soft drinks. The English-speaking crew, including Dimitri on some departures, handles the sailing.

“A Perfect Day on the Water – Unforgettable Trip to Dia Island! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our boat trip to Dia Island was absolutely incredible – the highlight of our holiday! From the moment we stepped on board, everything was perfectly organized and relaxed. The crew was warm, professional and made us feel completely at ease. The boat itself was spotless, spacious and comfortable, with plenty of shaded areas and sunbathing spots. The journey to Dia Island offered stunning views of the Cretan coastline, and once we arrived the crystal-clear turquoise waters were just breathtaking. We anchored in a bay where we had time to swim, snorkel , fish and paddleboard – all…”

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Heraklion: Private sailing to Dia Island with Lunch - Dia Island and its protected waters
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Heraklion: Private sailing to Dia Island with Lunch

10.Private sailing to Dia Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 4.5 hours

Meet your crew at Heraklion’s Old Venetian port and sail with Vang and Aphro toward uninhabited Dia Island. You’ll swim, snorkel, use a SUP, hear local stories, and enjoy drinks plus an optional fresh Cretan lunch aboard a private yacht.

“My parents and I enjoyed our trip to Dia Island . The captain and his helper were very friendly and accommodating . We sailed to the island while the captain was telling us the story of the island and local culture and customs . We had an opportunity to swim and snorkel once we dropped the anchor near one of the islands harbors . Traditional Cretan Lunch was served right on the boat and was delicious , fresh and full of local flavors . Overalll we had a very enjoyable experience and we highly recommend this company and the experience .”

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Private Boat Excursion to Aegina and Moni Islands from Athens - Exploring Aegina in a two-hour window
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Private Boat Excursion to Aegina and Moni Islands from Athens

11.Private Boat Excursion to Aegina and Moni Islands from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours on a private boat from Anavyssos, swimming and snorkeling at Moni, eating lunch in Perdika, and exploring Aegina. Your English-speaking skipper, hotel transfers, snacks, soft drinks, towels, and snorkeling gear are included. The schedule can shift with weather and your preferences.

“The area is spectacular, staff really good, but the Private Cruise should not be booked by anyone with young children or people with any conditions. Holding on white knuckled to a speeding craft for over an hour just one way isn’t in everyone’s skill set.”

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Falasarna: Balos Beach & Gramvousa Island Private RIB Cruise - Leaving Falassarna Big Beach
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Falasarna: Balos Beach & Gramvousa Island Private RIB Cruise

12.Falasarna: Balos Beach & Gramvousa Island Private RIB Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours

Set out from Falassarna Big Beach on a private RIB with up to five people. Captain Manos may guide you to Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon, with one hour at each stop, swimming, photos, castle hiking, and water, soft drinks, and beer included.

“Trip was great, got to see a fantastic beach without the hassle of getting on and off the big boats with hundreds of other people. Our captain was a gent, gave lots of history and information and brought us to some other great swimming spots near balos.”

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Kos: Seanomad Private Luxury Yacht Full Day 2 Islands Cruise - Vathi Beach on Pserimos: cliffs, calm water, and a quiet start
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Kos: Seanomad Private Luxury Yacht Full Day 2 Islands Cruise

13.Seanomad Private Luxury Yacht Full Day 2 Islands Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews

Join Sea Nomad from Kos Marina for a private seven-hour cruise aboard the 2023 Sea Ray Sundancer 320. Your English-speaking captain takes you to Vathi Beach and Erinies Beach on Pserimos and Plati Island for swimming, snorkeling, drinks, fruit, and Greek-style snacks.

“Amazing day. Booked for four people and everyone loved the whole experience. Can not recommend higher.”

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Heraklion: Dia Island Private Sailing Cruise with Full Meal - Three and a half hours in Dia Island’s bay
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Heraklion: Dia Island Private Sailing Cruise with Full Meal

14.Dia Island Private Sailing Cruise with Full Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5.5 hours

You’ll sail from Heraklion’s old Venetian harbor to Dia Island aboard a private yacht for up to 10 people. Expect swimming, snorkeling, fishing, paddleboarding, a Mediterranean meal, and drinks. Morning and sunset departures are available, with hotel transfers offered on selected bookings.

“Great crew, great experience, truly appreciated them calling to advise to switch booking for a different day for better weather, and the food was AMAZING”

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From Chania: Private Balos Bay & Gramvousa Island Boat Trip - Menies Beach and its quiet first stop
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From Chania: Private Balos Bay & Gramvousa Island Boat Trip

15.Private Balos Bay & Gramvousa Island Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 6 hours

Take a six-hour private RIB from Chania’s old port to Menies Beach, Gramvousa Island, and Balos Beach. A Greek or English-speaking skipper handles the route, fuel, snacks, drinks, and snorkeling gear on request. You get unhurried swim time and a possible stop at secluded bays.

“It was very nice, but it could be improved by offering some food choices. Our excursion was 6 hours and we were offered sandwiches that two of the three of us could not/would not eat. No information in advance of what food we would be offered. Otherwise, beautiful trip.”

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