Captain Nick's Glass Bottom Boat Aphrodite
Captain Nick's Glass Bottom Boat Aphrodite
Captain Nick's Glass Bottom Boat Aphrodite
5
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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About
Welcome to the Captain Nick experience, No.1 boat trip in Chania. He is the only owner Captain in the harbor - the perfect condition of his boat, his safety record, knowledge and experience of the waters around Chania are unsurpassed. Captain Nick deeply cares about the environment he works in and is well known as Chania’s octopus expert. He has an unmatched ability to seek out octopus and other sea life. Your time and enjoyment are what drive him – with a passion and enthusiasm for the sea that’s contagious! With 22 years experience in Chania harbor, you really couldn’t be in safer hands. We offer 1 hour, 2.5 hour (low season) or 3.5 hour trips and private tours. The maximum we like to take is around 36 (depending on the children to adult ratio) which allows us to give a personal service and to take care of individual needs. Please book your trip as well in advance as possible to ensure your place.
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5.0
1,410 reviews
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Charlotte
London, UK5 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Fab trip at a reasonable price. We did the 3.5 hour afternoon cruise for €25 - the trip is relaxed & intimate. The trip is made by Nick’s clear passion for the job and desire to ensure his customers have a great day.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
Written September 27, 2021
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Hannah C
180 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
We went in the 3.5 hour tour and saw Crete mountain goats, went to a lovely secluded beach and snorkelled too. Nick and crew were friendly and professional and I was even allowed to drive the boat (supervised of course). Would recommebdz especially as Nick's tour starts before the other glass bottom boat tours so you leave before the other tourists arrive.
Written September 4, 2021
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Josh C
1 contribution
Oct 2021 • Couples
My wife and I went on the one hour boat trip on our last day in Chania’s Old Town Harbor. Nick spoke perfect English and was very accommodating on the way out to the smaller island. Once the boat stopped, my wife and I jumped into the water to snorkel and look at all the pretty fish. Then she lost her wedding band ($2500 USD). We told Nick and he sprang into action. After only a few minutes of searching, he did the impossible. He found her wedding band!! We were so overjoyed!
Regardless of whether or not he would have found the ring, the fact that he was even willing to look touched both of us so deeply.
Thank you for the memories, and for going above and beyond for my wife and myself!
Regardless of whether or not he would have found the ring, the fact that he was even willing to look touched both of us so deeply.
Thank you for the memories, and for going above and beyond for my wife and myself!
Written October 9, 2021
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Mélissa H
22 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
I had SO much fun today !!! Niko will do everything he can do find you an octopus or a starfish. BEST snorkeling experience I’ve had i SWEAR. You will see a lots of fish ! He even takes care of the little island to keep it clean and beautiful. Very kind man that will make you laugh more than once.
Thank you for this amazing day.
-Efi
-Efi
Written September 1, 2021
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Lars H
3 contributions
May 2024 • Family
The perfect boat trip doesn't exis.....
This was the best boat trip ever!
And the best money spent. 25 euro for 3.5 hours of amazing view, snorkling, relaxing.
Will do this again and recommend it to everyone, both children and adults.
This was the best boat trip ever!
And the best money spent. 25 euro for 3.5 hours of amazing view, snorkling, relaxing.
Will do this again and recommend it to everyone, both children and adults.
Written May 4, 2024
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jezmarshall2017
Bradford, UK6 contributions
Sep 2021 • Solo
This is my 8th visit to Chania. On my first visit I gave this a go. A fantastic experience. So I gave it another go this year. Captain Nick recognised me and made me feel more like a friend than a customer. So professional and funny. No doubt I'll go again next year. Thoroughly recommend this boat trip experience.
Written September 26, 2021
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Eva d
3 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
The trip was beautiful and relaxed, staff was friendly. However the captain insisted to show us an octopus to take pictures with and broke 0.5 meter of coral and rocks to get out the animal and poked it with a screwdriver to lure it out of its shelter. Then it was put into a bucket for everybody to hold it and take selfies. Very poor example for the tourists on how to treat nature.
Written October 29, 2017
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Eva this page is for reviews for our trip, not a forum for creative writing. Your review is full of fiction and very little fact!
You went on a guided snorkel to seek out octopus (you knew what you were going for). Where does the word 'insisted' come into it. He showed you an octopus, it was your free choice to look or not - there was no insisting about it!
THERE IS NO CORAL OUT AT LAZARETTA ISLAND - therefore how could it possibly have been destroyed? You even provide a measurement of the fictional destruction!
The screwdriver was used to enlarge the hole the octopus was in - THE SCREWDRIVER DID NOT TOUCH THE OCTOPUS. It is beyond my understanding why you use the word 'lure'?!
Octopus are places in a bowl of sea water for obvious reason.
Captain Nick has a great respect for sea life, more than anyone I know. The best way to teach young adults and children is with hands on exprience, that way you have their full attention and the knowledge he gives stays with them for life. A respect for sea life is instilled within them. This have been proven to us time and time again from comments from parents and from second generation return visitors.
We are both conscientious environmentalists and certainly not poor examples on how to treat nature to tourists. Most tourists I have met are well balanced educated adults who already know how to treat the environment.
We keep Lazaretta island and the surrounding sea clean and clear of all debri. We have planted trees on the island. We are the only boat in Chania who takes time to look after the environment we work in - we really do not deserve your fictional statements.
Written November 25, 2017
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busybaker
Seattle, WA37 contributions
Jul 2011
We took Capt. Nick's tour after considering all the options, and were so glad we did. Capt. Nick is just great - knowledgeable and enthusiastic. His tours allow you to land on the island instead of just snorkeling near it. My kids had so much fun; my 11-year old said it was the best day he ever had! I thought 3.5 hours would be too long, but we didn't want it to be over.
Written July 9, 2011
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Hanna T
Pinelands, Cape Town60 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
We were under the impression that this was a boat trip on the sea to enjoy sightseeing and the water. It was in fact a swimming trip taking people out to a spot where one can swim in the sea. This was not marketed as such and for non swimmers disappointing.
Written July 9, 2018
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Hello Hannah
I think of 1 star more as devastation than disappointment and I'm truly sorry your feelings were that strong.
We don't market our trips as anything else but exactly what they are (why would we?). We are only responsible for honestly and accurately describing what we do - we are not responsible for how you interpret what is being said to you. Both by e-mail and at the harbour front we are very clear in our description so I am very puzzled how you could possibly have understood anything else. After being in business over 20 years and out of 1,170 reviewers on TA you are the first to have misunderstood what is clearly being said to you - I'm afraid we cannot take responsibility for that.
Our 1 hour trips are approx 30 mins for sailing and sightseeing and approx 30 minutes we stop and do a fish show under the glass while those who want to can swim.
On our 3.5 hour trips we spend approx 1.5 hours sailing to the islands sightseeing and approx 2 hours on the little island for swimming and snorkelling.
We find both swimmers and non swimmers generally completely enjoy our trips and we are honest in our description.
Written July 15, 2018
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Zoi M
19 contributions
May 2017 • Family
We singed up to this trip after very pushy and persuasive sales tactics and u have to say that the trip was not enjoyable. It was very coveyor belt, there is not much to see from the glass bottom, and the company has literature encouraging people/children to pick up live endangered marine life which is ecologically unsound.
Written May 6, 2017
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You are completely entitled to your opinion Zoi which I respect and its what TA is for. I do however take exception to a couple of points.
Our sales lady, Nicole, has been with us for many years. If there is one thing she is not its pushy. We have literally had thousands upon thousands of people she has dealt with over the years and not any one of them has every said this of her - they have infact often complimented her and said the opposite. I know her character very well and she has never been pushy as you describe.
Our trip was like a conveyer belt? You have really lost me here. If there is one thing we are known for its the individual attention Captain Nick gives to everyone who sails with us.
No literature exists on our boat at all encouraging anyone to do anything - I really don't understand this comment.
Yes Captain Nick does encourage people, especially children to interact with sea life such as octopus and starfish. As far as I am aware neither of these two species are endangered and we are very careful not to damage them in any way. We consider this educational and of great interest to children and not at all damaging to marine life as you describe. We believe it actually teaches children to be more aware and considerate of sea life.
Written May 7, 2017
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Hallo I' m searching private 3-4 hours boat trip on 29 or 30 august for all my 8 persons family, how much it cost?
Written January 7, 2021
I am looking for a birthday trip for my daughter. What sort of prices are we looking at ?
Written August 17, 2020
Hi how can I book tickets for this trip online please?
Written August 15, 2020
Hi can anyone tell me if there is a toilet onboard please
Written October 16, 2019
Hi sorry this answer is so late, I've just now seen the question. Yes, there is a toilet on board.
Written November 22, 2019
Mo A
London, United Kingdom
Hi Annie
We arriving on the 25th August, was wondering if your boat can accommodate a party of 10 people 5 kids & 5 adultse
Many thanks
Written August 9, 2019
Captain Nick's boat sits with all the other companies in the port in front of all the restaurants. You buy your tickets there. Email Captain Nick he will get back to you. Captain Nick is great with kids. Have fun.
Written August 18, 2019
You can email or telephone to make a reservation
0030 28210 86732 or Nikos @ Captain Nick Chania . com
Written August 3, 2019
Hello Diamond - it really depends on what trip you would like.
1 hour is 10 Euro
2.5 hour is 20 Euro
3.5 hour is 25 Euro
All trips have reduced prices for children
Written June 7, 2019
Hello Kamilla, sorry for the very late reply but I only just now saw the message. There is a list of our prices on our web page.
Written October 27, 2018
Was Kostet die 3,5 Std Tour für 2 Erwachsene und 2 Kinder ( 8 Jahre & 3 Jahre )?
Written August 15, 2018
Hello, please send me an e-mail and I can answer all your questions
Written August 17, 2018
Was Kostet die 3,5 Std Tour für 2 Erwachsene und 2 Kinder ( 8 Jahre & 3 Jahre )?
Written August 15, 2018
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