Boat Cruise to Schinousa and Iraklia from Naxos
Spend an amazing 9 hours at sea, enjoying the wonders of the Small Cyclades on this boat cruise to Schinousa and Iraklia from Naxos, with BBQ lunch included!
Practical information
Embark on an incredible adventure on the Aegean Sea as you visit a World War II plane wreck, lounge on paradisiacal beaches, and get to know small island villages on this amazing 9-hour boat cruise to Shinousa and Iraklia from Naxos!
You should plan around 9 and a half hours to enjoy this activity:
- Arrival at the meeting point in Agia Anna port and introduction to the crew
- Embarking
- Safety and activity briefing
- Departure for your 9-hour cruise
- Sail along western Naxos for aprox. 2 hours
- Reach Alimia
- Stop at the wreck of a WWII ARADO AR196, swim, and snorkel
- 2-hour stop at Tsigouri/Livado Beach in Shinousa
- BBQ Lunch
- 2-hour stop at Agios Georgios (Iraklia)
- Stop at Gerolinionas (Schinousa)
- Return to Agoa Anna Port
- Disembarkment and end of activity
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the start of your activity.
You should know how to swim if you want to get in the water during this activity.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
This activity only includes the boat tour. You will not have a guide once you arrive at the islands.
- Boat tour
- Expert captain and crew
- BBQ lunch
- Drinks during lunch (wine, water, soft drinks)
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Personal expenses
- Guide in the islands
- Swimsuit
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Hat
- Extra change of dry clothes
- Comfortable clothing
- Sports shoes
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Practical information
Embark on an amazing journey as you spend 9 hours in a comfortable boat and go exploring around the stunning landscapes of the Lesser Cyclades island group in Greece. Schinousa is a small island with little over 200 inhabitants, and its most prized treasure is its stunning beaches with crystal clear, tranquil waters. As for Iraklia, its port of Agios Georgios will welcome you with whitewashed houses and a calm environment. Both islands are worth a visit if you're in the area, and this boat cruise to Schinousa and Iraklia from Naxos is the perfect opportunity to do so!
On the day of your boat cruise to Schinousa and Iraklia from Naxos, you'll need to arrive at the meeting point in the Agia Anna port at least 15 minutes before the set departure time. There, you'll meet the captain and crew who will welcome you into the boat and explain the itinerary for the day. Once everyone is ready, you'll sail off!
You'll spend the first 2 hours of this boat cruise to Schinousa and Iraklia from Naxos, sailing along the western coast of the island to reach Alimia. The captain will then make a stop at the wreck of a World War II AEADP AR 196 airplane, where you'll get to swim, snorkel, and explore the site. Then, you'll head over to Tsigouri or Livadi Beach in Shinousa, where you'll get a 2-hour break to relax, get in the water, and once it's ready, have a delicious BBQ lunch with local ingredients and different vegan or vegetarian options, accompanied by soft drinks, water, or local wine.
You'll embark once more on this boat cruise to Schinousa and Iraklia from Naxos, and head over to Agios Georgios, in Iraklia, for another 2-hour break. You'll be able to walk around the village, visit its traditional tavernas or the church that gives the port its name. You'll make one final stop at Gerolimionas, in Shinousa, which is a picturesque traditional village right on the crystal-clear, waveless ocean, before making your way back to Naxos.
Don't forget to bring your swimsuit, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, and some comfortable clothing, as well as anything else you might need (medication, snacks, water) to spend an amazing day sailing on the Aegean on this boat cruise to Schinousa and Iraklia from Naxos!
With all this in mind, don't miss your chance to see some of Greece's lesser-known, but still gorgeous islands, and spend a day of fun at sea. Book your boat cruise to Schinousa and Iraklia from Naxos today!