Sunset Balos Catamaran luxury *small* group cruise+cocktail

Balos Lagoon is the star here: a remote beach reached by sea, with two hours set aside for swimming and relaxing before the catamaran heads back toward Kissamos. The sunset timing gives this four-hour cruise a calmer feel than a daytime beach outing.

I like the thoughtful onboard package: coffee, cakes, cold water, beer, house wine, snorkeling gear, and a final skipper’s cocktail are all included. I also like the small-group limit of 22, which should feel far more personal than a large excursion boat.

The main thing to consider is the late start. You leave at 5 p.m., so this is built around an evening on the water rather than a full day at Balos. It is also adults-only, with children under 16 not recommended.

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