Agios Nikolaos & Spinalonga Private Tour
- 📍 Crete
- ⏱ 9 h
- 👥 up to 19 guests
- Closed
Private day tour in Crete: 20-minute boat crossing from Elounda to Spinalonga Island, then Agios Nikolaos and Lake Voulismeni. Hotel pick-up included.
Key conditions
- Type
- Group trip: it may be shared with other travellers
- Price
- Per person
- Group size
- Up to 19 guests
- Duration and times
- 9 h · 09:00
- Food and drink
- Only what the “Included” list says; other items are agreed with the operator after booking
- Cancellation
- Free up to 96 h before departure
Overview
A private day in eastern Crete with one short boat crossing: about 20 minutes in a traditional wooden boat from Elounda to the island of Spinalonga, across the Gulf of Mirabello. The rest of the day is by private vehicle and on foot, in Elounda and Agios Nikolaos. About nine hours, for groups of up to 19 travellers.
After your hotel pick-up, you board the boat in Elounda. Spinalonga is dominated by a Venetian fortress and is often called the “Leper Island”: it was a quarantine site for leprosy patients from Crete and the rest of Greece until 1957. You walk its narrow streets and see what remains of abandoned houses, a hospital and the old marketplace. Back in Elounda, you drive on to Agios Nikolaos, a coastal town where you can stroll the port, lined with small shops, cafés and tavernas, and visit Lake Voulismeni, which according to legend is bottomless, surrounded by cafés and steep cliffs. Then you are driven back to your accommodation.
Good to know
- Private tour for up to 19 travellers, in a private vehicle with a professional driver. The driver knows the history well but is not licensed to guide inside the sites; an official guide can be arranged on request at extra cost, subject to availability.
- The boat ticket and the entrance fee are not included and are paid there. According to the operator: 13 € per person for the boat (round trip) and 20 € per person for the entrance. Amounts may change.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included.
- Food, drinks and other personal expenses are paid on the spot.
- Wear comfortable clothing and athletic walking shoes; a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended.
- Not suitable for pets; infants must not sit on laps. The duration is approximate and depends on the pick-up location, the time of day and the traffic.
What is included
- Transport by private vehicle
- Professional driver with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to guide inside the sites)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Bottled water
Not included
- Boat ticket to Spinalonga: 13 € per person round trip, paid there (according to the operator)
- Entrance fee: 20 € per person, paid there (according to the operator)
- Personal expenses, such as food and drinks
- Licensed tour guide on request, at extra cost and subject to availability
What to bring
- Suitable clothing and athletic walking shoes
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Cash or card for the boat ticket, the entrance fee and extras
Departure times
- 09:00
Hotel pickup
Pickup at your hotel is included. Choose your hotel when you book; the operator confirms the exact pickup time on WhatsApp. Wait in the hotel lobby.
Pickup 30 minutes before departure.
How pickup works →Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 96 h before departure
Frequently asked questions
Is this trip private? Is the price per person or per boat?
The price is per person. It is a group trip: other travellers may be on board unless the page says otherwise.
What is included in the price?
What the “Included” list of the trip says. What is not on that list is not included, and the “Not included” list shows the usual extras (fees, tips…). The price you see in the last step is the price you pay, with the taxes that apply unless the page says otherwise. If you need something that is not listed, it can be agreed with the operator after you book.
What food and drinks are served? Is it an open bar?
Exactly what the “Included” list of each trip says. “Open bar” means the drinks in that list: we do not guarantee specific brands or types (such as champagne, prosecco, vodka, whisky or rosé) or quantities unless the page names them. Anything else (extra drinks, catering, special menus, allergies or dietary needs) is agreed with the operator after you book and may carry a supplement.
Which boat will we use? Can it change?
The photos show the type of experience and may be of the usual boat or of a similar one. We do not guarantee a specific model, layout or facility (indoor seating, cabin, bathroom, shade…) unless the page states it. If the planned boat is not available (breakdown, maintenance), the operator may offer a comparable boat, with similar capacity and category and the essential services you booked. If the change is significant, you will be told and can choose, under the cancellation terms and your legal rights, another date, another solution or a refund.
Where do we go? Is the route fixed?
The usual route and highlights are in the description of each trip. The final route depends on the skipper, the weather and the state of the sea, and times may vary. Wildlife sightings or other natural events are not guaranteed unless the page says so.
Where do we meet? Is there hotel pickup?
Hotel pickup is part of this trip: you choose your hotel when you book. The meeting point and details are in the “Meeting point” section.
When is my booking confirmed? Is the date I see guaranteed?
Your booking is confirmed when the payment is accepted and you receive the confirmation email with your reference. Availability is shown in real time, but a date that appears as available is not held for you until you complete the payment. Some experiences are sold through several channels at once and share the operator’s calendar.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The skipper or operator decides whether it is safe to sail, and that decision is final. If a trip is postponed, changed or cancelled because of weather, sea state or safety, you can choose another date or a full refund of the cancelled trip, even on non-refundable trips. The deciding factor is the safety of the navigation, not simply that it is cloudy or rainy. We recommend checking the forecast 48–72 hours before and writing to us if you have doubts.
What if the boat breaks down or the operator cannot run the trip?
If the trip cannot be run as booked, the operator will propose a comparable boat or another date; if neither suits you, you can choose a refund of the cancelled trip. Write to booking@sailingbeyondlimits.com with your reference and we will coordinate it with the operator. This does not limit your legal rights as a consumer.
Can I cancel and get a refund?
Yes: free cancellation up to 96 hours before departure, with a full refund. After that, or if you do not show up, the amount is not refunded. To cancel or change, write to booking@sailingbeyondlimits.com with your reference before the deadline.
How do I pay? Is there a deposit?
You pay the full amount by card when you book, through a secure payment provider: we never see your card number. The price you see in the last step is the price you pay. There is no option to pay only a deposit online.
Who runs the trip? What is your role?
Sailing Beyond Limits, S.L. sells and manages the booking as a travel agency. The trip itself is run by the owner or local operator of that boat, an independent company. The service contract is formed between you and that operator, through us. For any change, question or incident, write to booking@sailingbeyondlimits.com with your reference and we will coordinate it with the operator.
What if what I receive is different from what was advertised?
Tell us as soon as you can at booking@sailingbeyondlimits.com with your booking reference and, if you can, photos: we will ask the operator for a solution (a suitable replacement, a refund or another remedy that applies). Nothing in our conditions limits your legal rights as a consumer.
