The boat departs at 10:00 from Kolymbari’s harbour and after 45 minutes trip we arrive on our first stop, Menies Beach which is a secluded beach. We stay there for 1.5 hour for swimming and snorkeling and you also have the opportunity to visit some ancient ruins of an ancient city called Dictynna, at the beach. Moreover, if you like snorkeling, underwater you can find a carriage and part of a gun from the Second World War.
After our visit in Menies Beach, we make our second stop in Chironisia bay, which is a small bay with deep crystal clear blue waters. There you will find many caves where you can swim and snorkel inside.
On our way back, we make a 5 minutes stop at Rodopos Cave, which is a very big cave where the whole boat enters inside. There you can take some beautiful photos and observe the cave from the inside.
At 14:00 we are back at Kolymbari’s harbour.
Our company also offers free transfer to clients to/from their hotel (From Chania-Kolymbari) and free snorkeling equipment. The boat is equipped with facilities and also a mini bar if you wish to buy something extra.
Please note this trip is not recommended for people suffering from boat sickness or for anyone who would have issues joining a boat tour
Menies or Diktynna is located on the northeastern shores of Cape Rodopos, a 45 km northwest of Chania. Menies beach is formed into a small bay where the Foundas Gorge ends. It is a lovely secluded beach with pebbles and deep crystal blue waters that immediately captivates the visitor when approaching. It is not affected by the usual winds blowing in the area and it is the ideal destination for swimming, snorkeling and relaxation. The imposing rock combined with the wild beauty of the nature has an earthly paradise as a result. The Menies beach is several kilometers away from the nearest village and it has not been altered by humans in any shape or form. It is a virgin landscape that awaits you!
We are waiting for you at the port of Kolimbari in order to travel and enjoy the beauty of this place. We will guide you to places of historical and geographical importance for Crete. The trip’s duration is 4 hours. We will visit the caves that are in our way, we will stops for swimming in the blue waters of our island and our final destination will be the Menies beach. The Menies beach is formed in a small bay and enchants the visitor when approaching. The imposing rocks combined with the wild beauty of nature create an earthly paradise. There is also the monastery of St. George, dating from 530 BC, and the remains of the ancient port. Through this cruise you will be allowed to experience the beauty of our country and enjoy the sun and sea.