Chrissi Island Tours and Tickets

This cruise offers relaxation, serenity, and a sense of tropical adventure. destination. Chrissi is an islet known for its exotic waters in all the shades of blue and green, the golden beaches -where it got its name from-, and the protected forest with the cedar trees, which are over 200 years old. To protect the natural ecosystem of Chrissi Island, this summer the disembarkation is close to the shore and passengers will need to swim a short distance to reach the beach. Τhe cruise gives participants the opportunity to get to know the wonderful beaches of the island, as the ship approaches near the beaches, to facilitate the access of passengers who want to reach the island by swimming. Access to the mainland of the island is prohibited.

Follow the lead of this excursion on the way to Ierapetra by bus, accompanied by the morning sun. Soon after embarking in the boat, enjoy the trip in the Libyan sea on your way to Chrissi island where you will taste the natural beauty of a unique and protected by “Natura 2000” golden beach.

Enjoy a day tour to the uninhabited island of Chrissi. Admire this small island with its natural cedar forest and beautiful sandy beaches. Drive to the south of Crete and reach the picturesque old town of Lerapetra. Climb aboard the boat at the port of Lerapetra and travel through the crystal clear waters of the Libyan Sea. With luck you will see dolphins, and finally reach Chrissi – also called the Golden Island. Admire untouched nature – a paradise of unparalleled flora and fauna. Stroll through a natural cedar forest, enjoy the incredible tranquility and discover corals and shells, dunes and salt marshes.

Enjoy a sunny day on board, swimming in the crystal clear, Caribbean-like waters of Chrissi island! Important note: due to a new law, by Natura 2000 networking program, for the protection of Chrissi island, the boats are not allowed any longer to approach and disembark on the island. The boat will stop in a distance of approx. 300 meters from the island and the passengers will be able to swim from the boat and to enjoy a sunny day on board!

Spend a magical day on this amazing Cruise around the unhabited island of Chrissi, this exotic natural landscape which shores are surrounded by the Mediterranean's Libyan sea. The island is protected by Natura 2000 Networking Programme, as an "area of intense natural beauty’’. Enjoy swimming in crystal clear waters and get the most of your day in this unique destination!