Chrissi Island

Full Day Trip - Escorted

Chrissi Island is one of the 81 uninhabited isles around the island of Crete.

Take the boat from Ierapetra – the southernmost town of Europe – and reach in 45

minutes trip the isle of Chrissi.

When you set foot on its beach, you are not sure whether you are in the Mediterranean or

on one of the islands in the Caribbean Sea. This isle was inhabited during the Minoan

period, while its trade flourished during the Roman and Byzantine periods. Later on, it

became a pirate’s shelter.

The tropical vegetation and the cedars provide ideal living conditions for hares, partridges,

quails, and pheasants. Thousands of seashells turn white under the scourging sun before

the air and sea grind them into fine specks of golden sand – hence the name of the isle

(Chrissi = Gold). This island is ideal for day – dreaming, swimming, and trekking.

Indicative timetable

06:30-09:30 departure from hotel

10:15 arrival at Ierapetra

10:45-11:45 Cruise to Chrissi Island

11:45-15:45 time at leisure/swimming

16:00-17:00 Boat back to Ierapetra

17:00-18:30 Return to hotel

What is included?

- Bus - Food & beverage

- Escort

-Boat trip

 What is not included?

 - Umbrellas & sunbeds

Beach tour for Families - Beautiful sandy beach - Ideal for swimming for children/couples

Pink & white sandy beaches with turquoise waters, reminding of the Caribbean

Good to know !!!

Guests should bring swimming costumes, sun protection and cameras.

At Chrissi Island there are some mobile toilets. Guest can bring picnics with them or

buy drinks & food from the boat. 

There are no restaurants in Chrissi Island. Chrissi island is a habitat of stunning natural beauty, included in the European initiative NATURA 2000. 

Because of the preservation of its natural environment, there is no infrastructure on the island and it is not suitable for people with walking disabilities.

The ticket price does not include onboard dining. The self-service restaurant/bar of the

ship is open throughout the cruise, offering a selection of salads, toast, sandwiches, soft

drinks, pastries, pizzas, beers, wine, ice cream, coffee, etc.