34 Ft Zaffiro Motor Cruiser

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Max Guest: 8 pax

Extra hour: 200 Euro plus Extra VAT

SUNSET, SPINALONGA CRUISE (4-hour excursion):

We sail from Agios Nikolaos at approximately 17:00. We explore every bit of the Kolokytha Gulf. On the way, we stop at beautiful places for a fresh afternoon swim in the sea, and we pay a visit to Spinalonga Island (sightseeing around the island). We then go for a swim at the unique pebbled beach of the picturesque village of Plaka. At 19:00, we rest and have lunch at the Elounda Bay area. We dive into the crystal-clear waters. We rest on the golden beach. We enjoy the sun and the immensity of the Aegean and the sea while we explore the seabed as we approach the old lighthouse at the edge of the Cretan Island. Furthermore, we will see the sunset at the open sea, "Aegean Sea", and be back around 21:00.

What you’ll discover here:

Spinalonga Island
The first signs of settlement date back to Minoan times. In 1579, during the Venetian occupation of Crete, the Venetians built a fortress on the island to guard the bay of Mirabello. In 1715, the Turks, who had occupied Crete for almost 200 years, took over the fortress. Between 1900 and 1957, it was used as a leper colony. Today, the island is an open-air museum.

Plaka village

Plaka is a tiny, picturesque village located about 16 km north of Agios Nikolaos and 5 km north from the sophisticated resort of Elounda. It is an old fishing village with a few seaside taverns and accommodations. Plaka features lush green surroundings while retaining its natural beauty. There is a beautiful square where all the locals and tourists gather during the day.

Hidden Caves

This extraordinary trip is full of surprises. While sailing by picturesque beaches, secluded rocky coves, and hidden caves, you may come across beautiful dolphins, rare turtles, and various types of birds.

Food & wine on board

We welcome you with a glass of sparkling white wine and an assortment of Cretan in-season fruits. During the cruise, you will enjoy fruit salads with Cretan in-season fruits. Light meal, assortment of hors d’oeuvres, Bread bites with anchovies marinated in olive oil, garlic, vinegar, Cretan aromatic herbs, and capers. Bread bites with Cretan “Galeni” cream cheese, slices of Cretan apaki, and cherry tomatoes. Rusk with grated fresh tomato, feta cheese, olive oil, and oregano. Mini skewer with cheese, cherry tomatoes, and olives. Bread bites with pure virgin olive oil produced by Manolis’ olive groves, Cretan salt, and oregano from the village of Dories. You may complement your meal with organic wine from “Domaine Zacharioudakis”, beer, or refreshments.

Desserts… Greek yoghurt with various sweet preserves (cherry, fig, sour cherry, pistachio, and bergamot) … a couple of shots of homemade Cretan raki, produced by Manolis.

Entertainment:

Mask – Flippers for underwater exploration, inflatable Toys for the children and for the older ones. Every passenger has their beach towel.

What’s included?

- Professional Skipper and Hostess

Schedule:
Departure Time: 10.30
Return: 17.30

Max Guest: 6 pax

Extra hour: 200 Euro plus Extra VAT

FISHING CRUISE (5-hour excursion)

This cruise is specially designed for fishing enthusiasts and offers a unique perspective of Mirabello Bay. A fantastic activity not only for fishing lovers but also for people who like the sun and the sea.  The coastline features huge expanses of coastal beaches, rocky headlands, inshore and offshore reefs, plus several tidal estuarine creeks- all of which are a fishing paradise. There are plenty of opportunities for fantastic fishing for a variety of desirable pelagic species. Our experienced crew will take you to the richest fishing grounds and will also visit the best seaside beaches around the fantastic Mirabello Gulf. Your fishing trip includes breaks to relax, swim, and sunbathe on this memorable theme cruise. All you need is your passion for your favorite hobby, and we take care of everything else: Slow Jigging, Trolling, equipment, bait, routes, and the best fishing spots.

We depart from the Marina of Agios Nikolaos, cruise across Mirabello Bay to the turquoise waters around Kolokytha. Enjoy the crystal sea under the Cretan sun, sailing along the coast, fishing, swimming, and snorkeling, and everyone will have an unforgettable experience.

Food & wine on board

We welcome you with a glass of sparkling white wine and an assortment of Cretan in-season fruits. During the cruise, you will enjoy fruit salads with Cretan in-season fruits. Light meal, assortment of hors d’oeuvres, Bread bites with anchovies marinated in olive oil, garlic, vinegar, Cretan aromatic herbs, and capers. Bread bites with Cretan “Galeni” cream cheese, slices of Cretan apaki, and cherry tomatoes. Rusk with grated fresh tomato, feta cheese, olive oil, and oregano. Mini skewer with cheese, cherry tomatoes, and olives. Bread bites with pure virgin olive oil produced by Manolis’ olive groves, Cretan salt, and oregano from the village of Dories. You may complement your meal with organic wine from “Domaine Zacharioudakis”, beer, or refreshments.

Desserts… Greek yoghurt with various sweet preserves (cherry, fig, sour cherry, pistachio, and bergamot) … a couple of shots of homemade Cretan raki, produced by Manolis.

What’s included?

- Professional Skipper and Hostess

Max Guest: 8 pax

Extra hour: 200 Euro plus Extra VAT

SPINALONGA DAILY CRUISE (5-hour excursion)

We sail from Agios Nikolaos at approximately 10:30. We explore every bit of the Kolokytha Gulf. On the way, we stop at beautiful places for a fresh morning swim in the sea, and at midday, we pay a visit to Spinalonga Island (sightseeing around the island). We then go for a swim at the unique pebbled beach of the picturesque village of Plaka. At 14:00, we rest and have lunch at the Elounda Bay area. We dive into the crystal-clear waters. We rest in the golden beach. We enjoy the sun and the immensity of the Aegean and the sea while we explore the seabed before we return to Agios Nikolaos around 15:30.

What you’ll discover here:

Spinalonga Island

The first signs of settlement date back to Minoan times. In 1579, during the Venetian occupation of Crete, the Venetians built a fortress on the island to guard the bay of Mirabello. In 1715, the Turks, who had occupied Crete for almost 200 years, took over the fortress. Between 1900 and 1957, it was used as a leper colony. Today, the island is an open-air museum.

The sunken city of Olous

Olous is an ancient ruin of a town located under the water in the bay of Elounda. This intriguing site can be reached by snorkeling or diving from the narrow strip of land that joins the mainland and Kolokytha peninsula, with access just south of Elounda. It is thought to have existed before 780 AD. Some mosaic floors and ruined wall structures can be seen on land, on the thin isthmus between Elounda and Kolokytha.

The Venetian salt-pans.

The ancient city of Olous, and therefore the broader area, was depopulated in the mid-7th century due to raids by the Arab pirates in the Mediterranean Sea. Olous remained uninhabited until the mid-15th century, when the Venetians began creating the salt-pans in the gulf’s shallow and salty waters. Subsequently, the region acquired commercial value and became inhabited. This fact, in combination with the developing Turkish threat, particularly after the Fall of Constantinople in 1453, and the constant pirate raids, forced the Venetians to fortify the island of Spinalonga.

Hidden Caves

This extraordinary trip is full of surprises. While sailing by picturesque beaches, secluded rocky coves, and hidden caves, you may come across beautiful dolphins, rare turtles, and various types of birds.

Food & wine on board

We welcome you with a glass of sparkling white wine and an assortment of Cretan in-season fruits. During the cruise, you will enjoy fruit salads with Cretan in-season fruits. Light meal, assortment of hors d’oeuvres, Bread bites marinated in olive oil, garlic, vinegar, Cretan aromatic herbs, and capers. Bread bites with Cretan “Galeni” cream cheese, slices of Cretan apaki, and cherry tomatoes. Rusk with grated fresh tomato, feta cheese, olive oil, and oregano. Mini skewer with cheese, cherry tomatoes, and olives. Bread bites with pure virgin olive oil produced by Manolis’ olive groves, Cretan salt, and oregano from the village of Dories. You may complement your meal with organic wine from “Domaine Zacharioudakis”, beer, or refreshments.

Desserts… Greek yoghurt with various sweet preserves (cherry, fig, sour cherry, pistachio, and bergamot) … a couple of shots of homemade Cretan raki, produced by Manolis.

Entertainment:

Mask – Flippers for underwater exploration, inflatable Toys for the children and for the older ones. Every passenger has their beach towel. Fishing equipment.

What’s included?

- Professional Skipper and Hostess

Max Guest: 8 pax

Extra hour: 200 Euro plus Extra VAT

SPINALONGA DAILY CRUISE (6-hour excursion)

We sail from Agios Nikolaos at approximately 10:30. We explore every bit of the Kolokytha Gulf. On the way, we stop at beautiful places for a fresh morning swim in the sea, and at midday, we pay a visit to Spinalonga Island (sightseeing around the island). We then go for a swim at the unique pebbled beach of the picturesque village of Plaka. At 14:00, we rest and have lunch at the Elounda Bay area. We dive into the crystal-clear waters. We rest on the golden beach. We enjoy the sun and the immensity of the Aegean and the sea while we explore the seabed as we approach the old lighthouse at the edge of the Cretan Island before we return to Agios Nikolaos at around 16:30.

What you’ll discover here:

Spinalonga Island

The first signs of settlement date back to Minoan times. In 1579, during the Venetian occupation of Crete, the Venetians built a fortress on the island to guard the bay of Mirabello. In 1715, the Turks, who had occupied Crete for almost 200 years, took over the fortress. Between 1900 and 1957, it was used as a leper colony. Today, the island is an open-air museum.

The sunken city of Olous

Olous is an ancient ruin of a town located under the water in the bay of Elounda. This intriguing site can be reached by snorkeling or diving from the narrow strip of land that joins the mainland and Kolokytha peninsula, with access just south of Elounda.

The Venetian salt-pans

The ancient city of Olous, and therefore the broader area, was depopulated in the mid-7th century due to raids by the Arab pirates in the Mediterranean Sea. Olous remained uninhabited until the mid-15th century, when the Venetians began creating the salt-pans in the gulf’s shallow and salty waters.

Plaka village

Plaka is a tiny, picturesque village located about 16 km north of Agios Nikolaos and 5 km north of the sophisticated resort of Elounda. It is an old fishing village with a few seaside taverns and accommodations.

Elounda village

With its extraordinary natural beauty, world-famous guests, and elegant hotels, Elounda is the favorite destination for presidents, sheiks, royalty, and celebrities. One of the most beautiful areas in Crete is home to a series of luxury resorts, with private beaches, marinas, and high-quality services.

Hidden Caves

This extraordinary trip is full of surprises. While sailing by picturesque beaches, secluded rocky coves, and hidden caves, you may come across beautiful dolphins, rare turtles, and various types of birds.

Food & wine on board

We welcome you with a glass of sparkling white wine and an assortment of Cretan in-season fruits. Before lunch is served and early in the afternoon, you will enjoy fruit salads with Cretan in-season fruits. Main course … Stuffed vegetables from “Manolis’ mother” (peppers and tomatoes stuffed with rice, onion and Cretan aromatic herbs• «Greek salad» with tomato, cucumber, green - red - yellow peppers, onion, Cretan rusk, feta cheese, olives and pure virgin olive oil sauce with olive oil produced by Manolis’ olive groves, Cretan salt and oregano from the village of Dories You may complement your meal with organic wine from “Domaine Zacharioudakis”, beer or refreshments.

Desserts… Greek yoghurt with various sweet preserves (cherry, fig, sour cherry, pistachio, and bergamot) … a couple of shots of homemade Cretan raki, produced by Manolis.

Entertainment:

Mask – Flippers for underwater exploration, inflatable Toys for the children and for the older ones. Every passenger has their beach towel. Fishing equipment.

What’s included?

- Professional Skipper and Hostess

Schedule:
Departure Time: 09.30
Return: 16.30

Max guests: 8 pax

Extra hour: 200 Euro plus Extra VAT

MOCHLOS DAILY CRUISE (7-hour excursion)

We sail from Agios Nikolaos at approximately 09:30. We explore every bit of the Eastern Crete Riviera. On the way, we stop at beautiful beaches for a refreshing morning swim in the sea, and at midday, we pay a visit to Pseira island (sightseeing around the island). We then go for a swim at the unique pebbled beach of the Island.  At 14:00, we rest and have lunch in the picturesque village of Mochlos area. We dive into the crystal-clear waters and we return around 16:30.

What you’ll discover here:

Pseira Island

Pseira is a small uninhabited island just a stone's throw away from the Minoan center of Mochlos. The small Minoan town on the island of Pseira was first excavated during the first decade of the 20th century. The town was a small settlement during the Late Neolithic period and continued to grow throughout the Minoan period, reaching its high point during the Late Minoan period.

Exploring Voulisma bay & Swimming at Voulisma beach

A Cretan beach with a Caribbean vibe. Thin white sand of an exotic color. The white sand gives the water a turquoise color that will remind you of tropical destinations. The main beach, called Voulisma, is a ‘Blue Flag-awarded beach, and the sea is usually calm and serene.

Mochlos Island & Village

Mochlos is a small, picturesque fishing village located in the Gulf of Mirabello in Eastern Crete, and the archaeological site of an ancient Minoan settlement. There is evidence that Mochlos was not an island in Minoan times, but was attached to the mainland and served as an eastern harbor. The name Mochlos also applies to the small, picturesque fishing village and resort located on the mainland, opposite Mochlos Island. Only 150 meters separates them. It’s ideal for a quiet getaway, no noise, no pollution, and you can enjoy your meal at perhaps some of the best taverns in Crete overlooking the Minoan site.

Sailing along the Eastern Crete Riviera

This extraordinary trip is full of surprises. While sailing by picturesque beaches, secluded rocky coves, and hidden caves, you may come across beautiful dolphins, rare turtles, and various types of birds.

Food & wine on board

We welcome you with a glass of sparkling white wine and an assortment of Cretan in-season fruits. During the cruise, you will enjoy fruit salads with Cretan in-season fruits. Light meal, assortment of hors d’oeuvres, Bread bites with anchovies marinated in olive oil, garlic, vinegar, Cretan aromatic herbs, and capers. Bread bites with Cretan “Galeni” cream cheese, slices of Cretan apaki, and cherry tomatoes. Rusk with grated fresh tomato, feta cheese, olive oil, and oregano. Mini skewer with cheese, cherry tomatoes, and olives. Bread bites with pure virgin olive oil produced by Manolis’ olive groves, Cretan salt, and oregano from the village of Dories. You may complement your meal with organic wine from “Domaine Zacharioudakis”, beer, or refreshments.

Desserts… Greek yoghurt with various sweet preserves (cherry, fig, sour cherry, pistachio, and bergamot) … a couple of shots of homemade Cretan raki, produced by Manolis.

Entertainment:

Mask – Flippers for underwater exploration, inflatable Toys for the children and for the older ones. Every passenger has their beach towel. Fishing equipment

What’s included?

- Professional Skipper and Hostess