Crete Rib Boat Tour: Explore Secret Beaches and Caves

Embark on a private boat trip from Rethymno and discover the hidden gems of Crete. Snorkel in caves, relax on secret beaches, and admire local landmarks. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Spilies Beach - Starting from the Rethymno Old Venetian Harbour we will go to Spilies Beach, a beautiful natural beach surrounded by cliffs. There are several caves in the area. The boat stops outside of the caves and you can snorkel to the caves or just wander around. (Please, note, that snorkeling in the caves is also subject to weather…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • Use of masks and snorkels
  • Use of the 7m private rib boat with a licensed skipper
  • Safety equipment & Safety briefing
What's Not Included
  • Fuel (40 euro, shall be paid in cash after the tour)
Additional Information

Embark on a private journey in a 7-meter rib boat, captained by a skipper, through the luminous turquoise waters of Crete. The journey commences from the Old Harbour towards Spilies Beach. Outside the caves here, you can opt to snorkel or simply explore around, provided the weather conditions are favorable. We then proceed to an undisclosed sandy beach…

Location
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You will find our boat at the Old Venetian Harbour of Rethymno, in front of Fortezza Cafe and Achinos restaurant.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sarap8519
Jul 27, 2024
Family boat tour not to be forgotten - Kostas was an amazing guide! We had a wonderful trip with our two daughters as part of our honeymoon celebrations. Kostas ensured the girls had a great time and we did also. He was very flexible about what we wanted from our trip and did everything he could to make it fun and exhilarating . He was very knowledgeable about the area, made us feel as ease and provided us with some refreshing fruit to eat as we watched the sunset. Book with Bluefin if you want a great trip in Crete!
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Emma
Jul 23, 2024
Must do trip! - AMAZING experience! Definitely a highlight of our holiday. Very nice boat with great facilities. Our skipper ensured we had the best photo opportunities, and was very knowledgeable about the local area. We stopped for some great swimming and snorkelling opportunities, and had lovely drinks watching the sunset. 10/10 would recommend!
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Olaf
Jul 17, 2024
Highly recommended! - Dear Kostas and Blu Fin Boat Trips, Thank you for a really nice trip today! We enjoyed every part of it. I can highly recommend this service. I sincerely appreciate the high service level and flexibility. The boat is very nice and suitable for a small group of people. Pricing is very reasonable for the service provided. See you next time we are in Rethymnon!
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Mercer7
Jun 26, 2024
Family fun snorkeling off the Northern Crete coast. - What a great trip ! Kostas looked after us so well. Loads of info on the way across the bay to the sheltered coves. Snorkeling in three different places with lots of fish, garfish and even a few Fire Worms. Crystal clear water. Snacks and drinks before heading back. Drinks by the Harbour to finish. Thanks Kostas !
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Discover67997334822
Aug 30, 2023
An unforgettable boat tour - It was a really incredible experience going on the boat tour with Blue Fin. The team are very knowledgeable of all the best swimming spots along the coast and took us to areas with beautiful views. Then we stopped for a swim in an area with gorgeous turquoise water. It’s a truly unique swimming opportunity with clean and clear water that allows you to easily see the fish around you (highly recommended for snorkeling). You won’t get the same type of swimming experience in the city beach! And in the way back you get great photo opportunities of old Rethymno, particularly the lighthouse!
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Mariele3092tb
Aug 20, 2023
Magical moment at sunset - We took a 3-hour boat trip to enjoy the end of the Cretan day. A magical moment shared with family, thanks to the kindness of Kostas. An aperitif at sunset, breathtaking waters and landscapes! We recommend with your eyes closed!
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Yonatand263
Aug 17, 2023
Best boat trip ever! - The most amazing boat trip ever! Kostas, our captain was extremely warm, friendly, and especially accommodating. We celebrated a birthday on the boat and asked if there was a way he could make it extra special, however he went above and beyond. He brought a cake his wife baked especially for the trip, and gifted us a bottle of great wine. The boat was beautiful, comfortable, and clean. Kostas took us to beautiful spots along the island, and told us a bit about the history of the area. We truly had the best time, and would recommend to anyone looking for a private boat trip.
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Antoinemt5974gg
Aug 16, 2023
Very good experience - Very nice and wants you to have the best trip. He called us to change the date to have the best weather. Refund a part because we had a shorter trip than expected. Food and drink on board.
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Dadandhusband338
Aug 9, 2023
Top class private boat trip - Our family of four took a fabulous 4 hours boat trip with Blue Fin in early August 2023. I dropped Kostas a WhatsApp message enquiring about availability etc and we had a message exchange before agreeing the itinerary and cost. This trip was the highlight of our week in Rethymno: a beautiful clean white Rib vessel with a powerful engine that zipped us west to some fantastic beaches and coves. There was enough room on the boat for four passengers to sit at the front or the back, if you wanted some shade. Kostas has such knowledge of the best places to visit based completely on what we wanted to do. The children were very excited to swim and wanted to snorkel. So we went to a very quiet cove with the bluest, clearest water, where we did both. The boat had snorkelling equipment, and Kostas had fresh fruit, snacks, water and fruit juice for us all. He even offered beers! The pricing was very transparent, based on time/length of trip, plus whatever fuel was consumed. The GPS was used to calculate fuel based on distance. Our trip was very direct, no unnecessary diversions or routes, to keep costs to minimum. Kostas also offered several recommendations for cafes, restaurants and other worthwhile excursions and attractions to visit. He was completely invested in our enjoyment of our whole holiday.
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