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Private Sunset Sailing & Snorkel Along the Chania Coast

Board a private skippered yacht and spend an afternoon sailing the sapphire waters off the Chania coast — snorkelling secluded coves, swimming off wild beaches, and toasting sunset with Cretan wine.

What to expect

The skipper navigates west from Chania harbour towards the wild, roadless bays of the Rodopou Peninsula — waters of an impossible electric blue rarely touched by mass tourism. Drop anchor in a hidden cove for a long, lazy snorkel among sea bream and octopus. The crew prepares a Cretan mezze on deck as you sail back at golden hour, the White Mountains glowing pink on the horizon.

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Chania Dive Center
From EUR 600 per private charter (up to 8 guests; half-day)
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Good to know

Chania Dive Center operates pick-up from Souda port — confirm logistics when booking. Half-day charters run approximately 4 hours; ideal for afternoon port calls. Pre-book at least 3–4 weeks ahead in summer. Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a light layer for the return sail.

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