11 Boat Tickets & Passes Around the Mediterranean to Build a Day Around

1.Chania/Rethymno: Balos & Gramvousa With Pickup & Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,703 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $50Our pick

You’ll ride an air-conditioned bus from a selected pickup point to Kissamos, then board a large boat for Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon. Expect a 20-minute castle hike, swimming, snorkeling, beach time, and food for sale onboard. Guides such as Donia keep departure times clear, while the shared boat can carry more than 100 people.

“Best trip in the whole island. From beginning with the pick up , friendly guide and driver. The whole trip was amazing and I highly recommend when visiting Crete !”

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2.Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 802 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Walk 4 to 5 km through Plitvice Lakes with guides such as Samantha, Christian, Angelo, and Bethsy. See the upper and lower lakes, ride the park shuttle and a 15-minute boat, and stop at prime photo points. The guide reserves your entry, but you pay the changing park fee in cash, from 10 to 40 EUR.

“They were super accommodating! We got there late due to circumstances out of our hands and they were very helpful. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and also very kind. He answered any and all questions that the group had. Definitely worth it!”

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3.Zadar: Kornati and Telašćica Cruise with Ticket Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 759 reviews · from $68

Spend about nine hours sailing from Zadar through the Kornati islands to Telašćica Bay. An English-speaking crew, including Victoria on some departures, serves breakfast, lunch, wine, rakija, and unlimited water. Swim at Levrnaka and Lake Mir, hike for views, and watch for dolphins.

“I enjoyed the boat tour and the visits to the islands. I would highly recommend it if you're in the area.”

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4.Santa Pola: Return Taxi Boat Ticket to Tabarca Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 597 reviews · 15 min · from $12Best value

You’ll meet the yellow ticket seller in Santa Pola’s port, then cross to Tabarca by taxi boat in about 15 minutes. Spend a few hours or several nights on the island, with time for beaches, coves, the marina, restaurants, and the Tabarca museum. English, Spanish, and French assistance is available.

“Boot war super pünktlich und den Kindern hat die Fahrt mit etwas höhere Geschwindigkeit als auf einer Fähre gut gefallen!”

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5.Rethymno Area: Gramvousa Island & Balos, Boat Ticket Extra

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 594 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $20

Travel from Rethymno to Kissamos by air-conditioned bus, then cruise to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island. You get beach time, swimming, and the option to climb the 16th-century Venetian fortress. Guides may speak English, German, or French, with names such as George, Anastasia, and Georgios noted for this route. The boat ticket costs extra.

“The most beautiful beach I've ever seen... The program is well-organized, it takes 12 hours as it is indicated. You can spend around 3 hours on Balos beach and 1,5 hours in Gramvousa island. We didn't go up to the ruins, we chose a beach as well in Gramvousa, because it would be very hard, the temperature was ~35°. The day is fully suggested, you must be there and see yourself.”

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6.Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 590 reviews · 12 hours · from $64

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Chania to Kissamos, then cruise to Balos Lagoon and Imeri Gramvousa. You can swim in clear, shallow water, explore a Venetian fortress, and see a half-sunken shipwreck. Guides such as Vicky, Eva, Irene, and Irini are praised for clear directions and friendly care. Expect a large ferry and a steep castle walk.

“Wonderful day at Balos and Gramvousa, it was all worth it and good value for money. Thank you to our guide Vicky who gave us all the necessary information and took good care of us.”

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7.Gramvousa & Balos Lagoon Day Trip with Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 249 reviews · 1 day · from $64

From Rethymno, take an air-conditioned bus to Kissamos, then cruise to Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon. You get 1.5 hours at Gramvousa, three hours at Balos, and time for swimming, snorkeling, or the Venetian fortress. Guides include Lazarus and Anastasia, with language support varying by day.

“Alles hat gut geklappt. Unser Guide hat gut deutsch gesprochen( Auch englisch). Alles auf den Programm haben wir gemacht und man hat auch genügend Zeit gehabt bei beiden Orten. Würde es nochmals buchen”

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8.Aquarium of Genoa Ticket and Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 170 reviews · 1 day · from $85

Pair Genoa’s 70-plus aquarium exhibits with a four-hour cruise through the Pelagos Sanctuary. A marine biologist explains cetacean behavior and responsible viewing in Italian and English. The boat leaves beside the aquarium, but you must reserve the aquarium time separately. Bring sun protection, and keep your ticket if no animals appear.

“The combo deal is good. Sadly we didin’t see any whales or dolphins on our day. They came forwards and gave us a free voucher for it.”

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9.Ferry Boat Ticket to/from Agistri Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 119 reviews · from $15

Take a one-way ferry between Athens’ Piraeus harbor and Agistri in about 95 minutes. You get indoor and outdoor seating, onboard drinks and snacks, ocean views, online check-in, and the freedom to explore Agistri at your own pace. The main caution is that delays and crowded sailings can occur.

“The island of Agistri beautiful and worth the trip but the ferry trip very hard. A school trip sailed with us ( full ferry of teenagers). Saronic transport company organizationally performed very poorly. huge delays in both directions, terrible noise and smoking in every corner of the ferry. Next time I would choose another company.”

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10.From Cala en Bosch: Galdana Shuttle Boat Return Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 54 reviews · 4 hours · from $29

Take a 45-minute boat ride from Cala en Bosch to Cala Galdana, with coastal views and commentary from the crew. You get two hours of free time at the beach, then return by boat. Beach bars, promenades, shallow water, and pine shade make this a simple outing for families and anyone who wants to avoid driving.

“Great commentary. the views and the small beaches were spectacular. I would have liked another hour at Galdana but altogether was a great experience.”

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11.Guided Tour to Loutro (Boat tickets Included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews Top rated

Travel south from Chania with guides such as Nicole, stopping at Imbros Gorge before a private boat ride from Sfakia to Loutro. You get four hours to swim, eat, and explore this whitewashed seaside village, then return by boat and bus. Boat tickets and hotel-area pickup are included.

“Amazing tour with Wanderlust tours! I think we got the best guide and busdriver, we could see that they enjoyed their job because they gave the little bit extra so the experience became unik ❤️ We couldn’t be more happy☺️ We will highly recomend Wanderlust tours and would not hesitate to book another tour next time in Crete. As the guide said: everyone returns to Crete❤️ Love Magnhild and Øystein”

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