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    Daily Cruise from Makrys Gialos port in Ierapetra (Crete) to Koufonissi

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    Duration:
    8 hrs 15 mins
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    English & Ελληνικά (Greek)
    Group activity: Up to 200 people
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    Commisionable amount: 10

    Description

    The tour from Makrys Gialos port in Ierapetra to Koufonissi is organized daily from May to September.

    Koufonissi, or Lefki island, is situated in the Libyan Sea, in the southeastern part of Crete, at a distance of 10 nm from Makrys Gialos. It is the biggest in a cluster of islets and skerries namely Koufonissi, Makroulo, Stroggylo, Trachila, and Marmara, and has a distinct history and natural beauty.

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    Our pirate ship is 26 meters long and has a maximum capacity of 250 passengers. It departs from Makrys Gialos and heads to Koufonissi. With soft music playing in the background, we will be sailing in the azure waters of the Libyan Sea and anchoring off the coast, giving you the chance to swim in crystal-clear waters.

    On the ship's open decks, children will enjoy our special animation program and will have the chance to experience a magical pirate adventure, by participating in various games, such as a treasure hunt, water gun fights, face painting, and many more.

    There are no roads on the island, but neither are shops (restaurants, canteens, etc.). The ship's self-service restaurant is open throughout the cruise because Koufonissi is Wildlife Refuge included in the European initiative Natura 2000. Koufonissi has 36 stunning beaches, with fine white sand, and emerald waters. Some of them, such as Asproulos, Hiliaderfia, Faros and Anemertia next to the Roman theatre, could easily be among the best in Europe.

    In antiquity, Koufonissi was an important hub for sponge fishing and porphyry - known as gastropod - processing, where ancient Greeks and Byzantines were extracting the wildly popular purple colour from. The island had strategic importance due to its position and was claimed by the inhabitants of Itanos and Ierapetra, only to be conquered by Itanos.

    In the southern part of the island, there is a temple unpreserved for thousands of years until 1920, which is when it was completely destroyed, to give its place to a brand new lighthouse. Large pieces from the devotional statue and many smaller ones from the temple were used in the creation of the lighthouse. In the early Byzantine times, the island was used by monks, who engraved figures of saints and inscriptions in Latin on the walls of caves found on the west coast. Finally, the scenic chapel of Agios Nikolaos, patron of seamen, is located on the north of the island.

    Today, the island is a fishermen's haven, away from the strong winds and rough seas of the Libyan Sea. In recent years, the wealth of its history and environment were discovered and studied. This knowledge and the natural beauty of the island are a gift to visitors who must respect and protect it.

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    Price list

    • Adults (13+ yrs)
      35 Euros

    • Children (3-12 yrs)
      17 Euros

    • Infants (0-2 yrs)
      Free

    Times

    Start time: 10:00 am
    8 hrs 15 mins
    End time: 6:15 pm

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    Your email ticket will contain all the information you need for an easy and smooth experience. You’ll get contact details, meeting point or pick up details with a Google map, our direct line (in case you need it) and much more.

    Important information

    • Passengers must be present at the embarkation point 40 minutes before departure.
    • There are no roads in these areas so it can be hard for people with limited mobility.
    • On the day of your trip you will give the reservation documents provided by us to the cruise company and they will give you your tickets.
    • 1. The main offices are located at a distance of 1 kilometer from the town square, on the main street (226, Iroon Polytechniou ) which leads to the port (free parking).
    • 2. At the port of Kissamos (Kavonisi), in front of the boats.
    • You need to be at the meeting point 40 minutes before your trip to receive your ticket.

    Please bring with you

    Sunscreen
    Beach towel
    Comfortable shoes and clothes
    Transfer information
    Cancel up to 24hrs prior for a 100% refund
    • Contact us at least 24hrs before the commencement of your excursion and we will organize a refund of your full payment.
    • The time for the payment to arrive in your account will vary depending on your bank, but typically it is about a week.
    • In order to combat fraud, we will not proceed with the refund until we can see the money for the payment in our account.

    Location

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    Makrys Gialos port
    Makrys Gialos port, Ierapetra, Crete, 72055,
    Greece

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    CRETAN DAILY CRUISES

    Itinerary

    • Daily departures from the port of Makrys Gialos in Ierapetra
      10:00

    • Listening to pleasant music, we travel all the way to the South, on the borders of Europe and Africa, in the embrace of the Libyan Sea, with flying companions the herring gulls and -if we are lucky-dolphins.
      10.00-12.00

    • As the ship approaches the island, we will have the chance to see the lovely beaches, the caves, and magical bays the seawater formed in its soft rock formations. Our ship will moor at wind-sheltered beaches. Swim Stop. Lunch on Board.
      12.00-15.45

    • Departure to return to Ierapetra
      15.45

    • Arrival at the port of Ierapetra
      18.15

    FAQs

    When will I get my ticket?
    We will confirm availability within 1 day or less. Once availability has been confirmed, will we then ask you to pay by sending you an email with a payment link. Please pay promptly to ensure your booking goes ahead.
    What happens if the weather is bad?
    In case the weather is bad and for your safety your excursion is cancelled you will first be offered the chance to reschedule. If, for whatever reason you can't or don't want to reschedule - including, simply, your wishes, we will then immediately process a 100% refund of your booking. Without any extra fees or charges. No hassle no fuss.

    Rarely, bad weather may also mean that, for your safety, a different itinerary is used. Here, no refund is possible. The tour organizer will always offer an equivelant itinerary taking the same amount of time and visiting equally impressive places (just those not so prone to bad weather) and offering an equally enjoyable experience that you are sure to treasure.

    Can I pay on arrival?
    It is not possible to pay on arrival. The only way to secure a booking is to make a reservation beforehand.

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    3.5
    Based on 99 Reviews
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    rd-sj
    October 24, 2020

    Something new!

    Something new!

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    G.T.N.
    August 20, 2020

    Simple boat tour

    Simple boat tour

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    817Anne
    September 18, 2019

    Nice trip and great snorkelling

    Nice trip and great snorkelling

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    J Day
    June 17, 2019

    Excellent fun

    Excellent fun

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    Scotsgirl877
    October 14, 2018

    Absolutely amazing!!!

    Absolutely amazing!!!

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    Debbie-Jay F
    September 25, 2018

    Pirate ship

    Pirate ship

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    Kim C
    August 29, 2018

    Fun day out

    Fun day out

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    Lydia B
    July 2, 2018

    Lovely day out

    Lovely day out

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    CazEllie
    September 23, 2017

    Go on a quiet day.

    Go on a quiet day.

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    KristinaYH
    August 30, 2017

    Beautiful day trip off the coast of Crete

    Beautiful day trip off the coast of Crete

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    danishtraveler42
    August 22, 2017

    Great way to spend a day on the water

    Great way to spend a day on the water

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    Evelyn G
    July 30, 2017

    Beautiful day to remember

    Beautiful day to remember

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    Matthew S
    July 28, 2017

    Great cruise

    Great cruise

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    Betty C
    July 8, 2017

    I love it

    I love it

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    stephaniefines
    June 10, 2017

    Beautiful Island!

    Beautiful Island!

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    Richard D
    December 29, 2016

    Secret Island - Pirate ship tour with possibility to do swimming/snorkling and sunbathing

    Secret Island - Pirate ship tour with possibility to do swimming/snorkling and sunbathing

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    MichaelJC747
    September 21, 2016

    Time out on the big blue

    Time out on the big blue

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    MM1973
    August 25, 2016

    Cruise to paradise beaches

    Cruise to paradise beaches

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    Maor_Gilboa-Linn
    August 23, 2016

    YO HO HO !!!

    YO HO HO !!!

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    klp-travelling
    July 31, 2016

    Swimming in the ocean is different than the beach

    Swimming in the ocean is different than the beach

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    mamaxantia
    July 28, 2016

    Fantastic day out!

    Fantastic day out!

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