Menies Beach Boat Trip from Kolymbari, Chania, Crete: Smile Cruises

The boat leaves Kolymbari (also spelled Kolymvari), with a morning and an afternoon departure. First, it stops at Menies Beach, a secluded beach with clear blue water, for a long swim. Next, there is a short photo stop at Rodopos Cave. Then the boat anchors at Chironisia Bay, a small bay you can only reach by sea. Finally, it returns to Kolymbari. If you are looking for a half-day boat tour from Chania, this Menies Beach boat tour combines swimming, snorkeling and the coastline of the Rodopou peninsula in one trip. Booking is per person, with lower prices for children.

Free snorkeling equipment and WWII remains

Smile Cruises provides free snorkeling equipment on this trip. At Menies, the seabed holds remains from World War II, including part of a gun and its carriage. However, what you can see depends on sea conditions on the day, so visibility is not guaranteed.

Good to know before your Menies Beach boat trip

• • The boat anchors about 8 metres from the shore, so you get into the water by swimming.

• • Snacks and drinks are sold on board, and you can also bring your own.

• • Bring a swimsuit, a towel, sunscreen and comfortable shoes.

• • The trip does not run in poor weather, and you will be informed in advance.

Free hotel transfer for the group trip

Guests on this group trip get a free transfer to and from their hotel, from set pickup points. For example, there are pickups in Kato Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Maleme, Tavronitis and Kolymbari. To confirm your pickup time, simply call or send an email.

Besides this shared trip, the company offers private boat trips from Kolymbari. For example, there is a private boat trip to Balos and Gramvousa and a private sunset cruise to Thodorou Island.

Smile Cruises, Kolymbari Harbour, Chania, Crete 730 06. Phone: +30 697 462 3863. Email: info@smilecruises.gr. Website: smilecruises.gr.