Boat rental in La Canée : ideas of routes

Discover La Canée and the Cyclades by the sea, are you tempted? Here is a mini-guide on the boat rental in La Canée!

A former capital of Crete, La Canée is considered one of the most beautiful cities in southern Greece. Byzantine tower, Venetian and Ottoman, it keeps beautiful testimonies of the past, to be discovered by strolling through its colorful alleys.

For you who wish to rent a boat, La Canée is also known for its marina among the most modern and equipped with the northwest coast of Crete.

Are you leaving for a sea trip from La Canée? Boat choice, navigation tips, itinerary ideas on a weekend, a week or 15 days: Wanderlix guides you to find the best boat rental in La Canée.

Ideas of itineraries by boat from La Canée

La Canée, the lagoon of Balos and the island of Gramvousa, the time for a weekend

At the start of the port of La Canée, set the course on the lagoon of Balos, ranked among the most beautiful beaches of Crete and Europe. Take a stop on the Rodopos Peninsula (cap Spatha).

On the programme: visit of the monastery of Gonia, famous for its icons of the Cretan School, ascent of the island of Gramvousa to the Venetian fortress and bathing in coves bordered with turquoise waters.

La Canée – Plaka – La Canée via Heraklion and Spinalonga in a week

Heraklion, Spinalonga, Elounda, Istro, Sitia, Vai, Dionysades, Plaka... The route of this one-week cruise from La Canée makes you discover some of the most beautiful sites of North Crete in cabotage mode. In addition, among the must-sees, you will not miss:

• Seitan Limania beach on the Akrotiri peninsula;
• The monastery of Arkadi in the region of Rethymnon;
• The archaeological site of Cnossos or the palace of Malia, the third "capital" of the ancient Crete, in the region of Heraklion;
• The island of Spinalonga, the port of Elounda, the beach of Voulisma in the bay of Mirabello;
• The ancient site of Itanos, the palm grove of Vai, the monastery of Toplou and the Dionysades islands in the region of Sitia.

La Canée – Santorini - Mykonos – La Canée: a two-week cruise

First of all, your two-week cruise to La Canée includes a first stopover in Heraklion. You will then raise the anchor for the port of Vlychada on the island of Santorini.

Your odyssey in Cyclades will extend to the port of Karavostasi to Ios and the Marina of Naoussa to Paros . You will then set the course on Island of Delos .

When you return, you will crochet by Katapola on Island of Amorgos before you finally get to the port of La Canée, your starting point.

A few strong times between La Canée and Mykonos:

• Cnossos Palace in the Heraklion region;
• The ancient cities of Thera and Akrotiri, the vineyards of Pyrgos, the beaches Red Beach and White Beach, the crater of Nea Kamenithe warm waters of Palea Kameni and the caldeira in Santorini;
• The natural port of Ormos, the tomb of Hormer, the beach of Klima and the bay of Manganari in Ios;
• Surfing, windsurfing and kite on the beaches of Pounda, Platia Ammos or Santa Maria, the fishing port of Naoussa in Paros;
• Visit of Delos, nicknamed the sacred island housing the most beautiful archaeological site of the Aegean Sea, classified at Unesco;
• Snorkelling in the crystal clear waters of the island of Tragonisi, walk in the Petite Venice and the center of Chora, selfie in front of the church Panagias Paraportiani and windmills in Mykonos;
• The monastery of Chozoviotissa, the beach of Agia Ana, the bay of Aegiali and Katapola in Amorgos.

What type of boat rent in La Canée?

You will find different models of boats for rent at the port of La Canée. Thus, for a one or more days trip, it is possible to opt for:

• A motor boat;
• A sailboat;
• A jet-ski;
• A semi-rigid;
• A yacht.

What is the price of a boat rental in La Canée?

The price of a boat rental in La Canée depends on the type of ship and the duration. Rates for a day in high season range between:

• 200 € and 1 900 € for a motor boat (between 100 € and 370 € for a motor boat without a captain);
• 200 € and 1 700 € for a sailboat with captain (between 250 € and 600 € for a sailboat without captain;
• 50 € and 100 € for a jet-ski;
• 200 € and 1 250 € for a semi-rigid (between 180 € and 490 € for a semi-rigid without captain).

Note: these prices do not include fuel. On the other hand, boat rentals include mandatory lifesaving equipment such as buoys, lifejackets for children and adults and an extinguisher.

How to rent a boat in La Canée?

Renting a boat in La Canée can be done either directly at the marina or on the internet. Making your boat reservation online will allow you to benefit from a more extensive offer and save time.

specialized sites such as Click emphasizeBoat , you will be put in touch with individuals or professionals offering boat rentals in La Canée.

The good news? It is that you can also there rent the services of a skipper ! This solution is the best option if you are not an experienced sailor or you are not a boatmaster.

To add a little spice to your cruise, think about book some equipment extras like tubas, buoys, palms, wakeboards...

Is there a permit to sail to La Canée?

Boat rental in La Canée or Greece requires a pleasure permit for boats of more than 30 cv. If you are not a boatmaster, you can rent a ship with a power of less than 30 cv or use the services of a skipper.

Good to know: you can rent a boat in La Canée with a French pleasure permit. Indeed, boat permits issued by the member countries of the European Union are valid in Greece.

Our tips to navigate in La Canée?

Before we lift the sails, study weather with utmost attention. During the hot months, Crete and the Aegean islands are swept by the Meltem .

This north wind, particularly active in July and August, can blow in strong gusts (force 5/6 to 8)!

What is the best time to sail to La Canée?

The best time to sail in the Crete Sea and the Aegean Sea extends from late spring to early autumn. Ultimately, the ideal time for a boat rental in La Canée is located between May and October .

On the other hand, since July and August laugh with tourist affluence, plan book your boat long in advance !

So, ready for a boat rental in La Canée?