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Spend a day cruising Mirabello Bay: circle Spinalonga’s fortress, slip into Barbarossa’s cave, and swim at Kolokytha and secluded Skistra. This practical half-day (6–7 hr) boat trip pairs local stories with clear-water swimming and light onboard fare.
Spend a day cruising Mirabello Bay: circle Spinalonga’s fortress, slip into Barbarossa’s cave, and swim at Kolokytha and secluded Skistra. This practical half-day (6–7 hr) boat trip pairs local stories with clear-water swimming and light onboard fare.
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A light wind pushes across Mirabello Bay as the boat slips away from the small port at Elounda, the old windmill shrinking on the quay. Salt air and the thrum of the engine set the pace; the island of Spinalonga appears like a stone storybook, its fortress walls daring you to look closer.
easy.
6–7 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks on and off the boat and moderate swimming/snorkeling capability for those who join water activities.
The excursion lasts about 6–7 hours (360–420 minutes); exact pickup and return times are provided after booking and depend on hotel transfer schedules.
Yes — the crew serves bottled water, orange juice, fresh fruit, and a hot dog (chicken sausage); local raki is also offered on board.
Yes — the itinerary includes extended stops at Kolokytha and Skistra for swimming, snorkeling and diving from the boat’s deck; bring your own snorkel if you prefer.
The tour is rated easy and suitable for most ages, but infants must sit on laps and those with serious heart conditions are advised not to join; boarding involves steps between dock and boat.
Spinalonga served as a Venetian fortress and later as Greece’s last active leper colony (1903–1957), leaving visible stone structures and graves that frame its human history.
Visitors are encouraged to use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid anchoring on seagrass beds, and carry out all waste to preserve the bay’s clear waters and seagrass habitats.
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