Valendi Daily Cruises
Valendi Daily Cruises
5
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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The boat leaves the port of Kissamos daily at 09:00 am with your choice of destination. The cruise typically lasts 8 hours The Valendi has all the comforts you need to enjoy your trip on board. It is an ideal choice either for groups up to 10 people,for couples or private events like batchelor!We offer a variety of beautiful and relaxing destinations for groups or couples. Select yours
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François C
Montreal, Canada4 contributions
Jun 2022
We have lived a wonderful and memorable day to Balos and Gramvousa island with Captain Giorgos and his crew! The trip itself was beautiful, fun and fully worth it, and the crew’s attention, responsiveness and generosity made it perfect. The agency through which we booked our trip advertised a”light snack and fruits with coffee and soft drinks”. We got the coffee (good authentic Greek coffee), fruits (some from Giorgos’ own trees), but instead of a light snack, we got a full and delicious roasted chicken with roasted potatoes, a generous Greek salad, stuffed tomatoes, and ice cream for dessert. Served with a very good local white wine. All of that for nearly half the price compared to a similar cruise recommended by the owner of our rented Villa. Efcharisto Giorgos and Manolis!
Written June 19, 2022
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Thank you so much for this!! it was our pleasure!!!! Take care!!! <3 <3
Written August 2, 2022
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niamh_omahony
Cork, Ireland8 contributions
Aug 2022
Such an amazing day with Valendi Cruises and Captain Georgio.
He gave a great recommendation to visit Menies and it was breathtaking. So relaxing, lovely boat, and brilliant hospitality.
It felt like a friend was taking us out for the day and he made every effort to ensure everything went to plan. Very personal and we'd highly recommend!
He gave a great recommendation to visit Menies and it was breathtaking. So relaxing, lovely boat, and brilliant hospitality.
It felt like a friend was taking us out for the day and he made every effort to ensure everything went to plan. Very personal and we'd highly recommend!
Written September 18, 2022
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Jennifer P
Denver37 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Our family had the most amazing day at Gramvousa and Balos! The captain and first mate were friendly and helpful. We appreciated the flexibility to leave Kissamos late, swap Gramvousa first to avoid crowds, and the lunch was delicious!!!! We hiked to the fort and swam at Gramvousa beach (with water shoes) and then relaxed in Balos lagoon. It was relaxing and fun! We highly recommend Valendi! Memorable and easy!
Written July 6, 2019
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Gabor45
Budapest, Hungary72 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
Best choice if you are not in a hurry and are open to local experiences. The captain will surprise you with his own traditional lyre music and singing. Beware of funny accounting of costs or just relax and take a good share of his raki for your money!
Written August 24, 2018
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Niamh F
12 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
We had an amazing experience with Valendi. Myself and 4 friends spent a great afternoon on board, we were looked after really well with great food and wine and captain George brought out his cretean guitar to sing at sunset. It was a brilliant day! Thanks George and Valendi!
Written September 5, 2022
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Tom G
London, UK6 contributions
Aug 2022
What a superb day out. I chose Valendi because we wanted to go to Balos and Gramvousa and avoid the crowds. As a party of 9 spanning three generations I wanted comfort, space and sun plus the flexibility to decide where and what we did.
When booking these trips you will find many choices of boat, speedboats and ribs with minimal shade are quicker but not so comfortable for a larger party or families as the Bay Explorer.
We totally lucked out choosing Valendi, we set sail on the Bay Explorer at 9 from Kissamos and arrived at Balos aprox 40 mins later. We had a lovely time diving from the boat and exploring the lagoon. As soon as the first large tourist boats turned up we escaped for Gramvousa and again spent time diving in the crystal clear blue waters and exploring the shipwreck. Larger boats came and went unloading hordes, but we felt relaxed and uncrowded with the boat as our base.
The scenery is unbelievable, these are Caribbean style beaches in Europe. The extra you pay versus the ferry to beat the crowds makes the experience extra special. But what I have to say is the welcome from our hosts was just incredible and really made the day. Valendi is a family business; daughter Maria manages bookings and was super-responsive to my many questions and made me feel comfortable. Something that was important to me as our party included teenagers and one elder. I wanted to make sure a large-ish group had their needs catered for,
Captain George (sorry forgot the Greek version) and Poppy (Penelope) made this a gold-standard day. They were welcoming and attentive. Had a freezer box full of iced water and drinks to keep everyone cool and served as the most unexpectedly excellent lunch, chicken for the meat-eaters and a home-made dish for the vegetarian, all accompanied by beautiful Greek salads (many of the ingredients coming from George and Maria’s gardens), and Cretan white to wash it down.
George and Penelope were attentive but not intrusive and George is a warm and funny man. This is a day all my family adored, and will treasure.
My special thanks to you all.
When booking these trips you will find many choices of boat, speedboats and ribs with minimal shade are quicker but not so comfortable for a larger party or families as the Bay Explorer.
We totally lucked out choosing Valendi, we set sail on the Bay Explorer at 9 from Kissamos and arrived at Balos aprox 40 mins later. We had a lovely time diving from the boat and exploring the lagoon. As soon as the first large tourist boats turned up we escaped for Gramvousa and again spent time diving in the crystal clear blue waters and exploring the shipwreck. Larger boats came and went unloading hordes, but we felt relaxed and uncrowded with the boat as our base.
The scenery is unbelievable, these are Caribbean style beaches in Europe. The extra you pay versus the ferry to beat the crowds makes the experience extra special. But what I have to say is the welcome from our hosts was just incredible and really made the day. Valendi is a family business; daughter Maria manages bookings and was super-responsive to my many questions and made me feel comfortable. Something that was important to me as our party included teenagers and one elder. I wanted to make sure a large-ish group had their needs catered for,
Captain George (sorry forgot the Greek version) and Poppy (Penelope) made this a gold-standard day. They were welcoming and attentive. Had a freezer box full of iced water and drinks to keep everyone cool and served as the most unexpectedly excellent lunch, chicken for the meat-eaters and a home-made dish for the vegetarian, all accompanied by beautiful Greek salads (many of the ingredients coming from George and Maria’s gardens), and Cretan white to wash it down.
George and Penelope were attentive but not intrusive and George is a warm and funny man. This is a day all my family adored, and will treasure.
My special thanks to you all.
Written August 2, 2022
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tps
1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Family
Kapetan Giorgo, a big thank you for the great experience. Excellent service, amazing atmosphere, lovely crew, memories that we won't forget.
Written August 12, 2021
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maria z
1 contribution
Jul 2018 • Friends
If you want to have an authentic Cretan experience, Valendi Daily Cruises is the way to go. From the warm hospitality to the traditional Cretan appetizers our day trip did not let us down. Add in our time in Balos (one of the most amazing beaches you will ever experience) and Captain George’s live music and tsikoudia, you couldn’t ask for anything more. This was above our expectations and a day we will never forget!
Written July 15, 2018
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Lefteris B
4 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
Everything was perfect!!! Friendly People and awesome ship... Lovely sunset. Giorgos captain great musician and his lagoutoooo!!
Written July 14, 2018
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AndreasDr16
7 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
One of our reasons travelling to Crete was to visit Balos lagoon. Our hotel recommended to go with Valendi Daily Cruises and it certainly was a day to remember.
Comfortable and very good food on board for a day excursion to some of the best beaches you will ever see.Loved captain's George tsikoudia (traditional Greek drink). highly recommend not to have more than 3 shots :) !
Written July 12, 2018
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Hi Valendi! Have you got any more space for tomorrow 10th September? Me and my girlfriend are coming back to England on Tuesday so tomorrow is the last day. I have asked B Crew S and they are fully booked and I think they have asked you in favour for us!
Thank you
Mervin
Written September 9, 2018
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