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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

1. Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

Sail to the exotic Dia island on our modern and large sailing yachts! Explore the magnificent bay of the island and spend 6 hours of pure relaxation and joy. Sailing to Dia takes approximately 1 hour so after anchoring at the bay there will be 4 hours to spend swimming, enjoying our delicious menu freshly prepared from the crew on board and trying our endless water activities before setting sails to return to Heraklion to enjoy 1 more hour of relaxing sailing. While on anchor in the bay our crew will be happy to offer you any piece of equipment for our water activities and serve you plentiful drinks so please don't hesitate to request it from them. You can choose between the morning or the afternoon cruise with the sunset view. Below we give you the timetables of the 2 trips. Morning Sailing Trip: 9:00 AM : Departure from the Port of Heraklion. As we sail you can enjoy the sun, the wind or have some drinks or even learn how to sail and be the captain yourself! 10:15 AM : We arrive to the exotic Dia island. Time for swimming, exploring and trying our water activities. 12:00 AM : Time for a break to enjoy our delicious menu. 12:30 PM : More time to spend swimming, sunbathing, relaxing or trying our water activities. 1:45 PM : Time to say goodbye to the beautiful scenery and the crystal waters and set sails once again to head back to Heraklion full of joy and great memories! 3:00 PM : We arrive to the Port of Heraklion and we wish you farewell hoping to see you again in one of our trips! Afternoon Sailing Trip: 3:00 PM : Departure from the Port of Heraklion. As we sail you can enjoy the sun, the wind or have some drinks or even learn how to sail and be the captain yourself! 4:15 PM : We arrive to the exotic Dia island. Time for swimming, exploring and trying our water activities. 6:00 PM : Time for a break to enjoy our delicious menu. 6:30 PM : More time to spend swimming, sunbathing, relaxing or trying our water activities. 7:45 PM : Time to say goodbye to the beautiful scenery and the crystal waters and set sails once again to head back to Heraklion admiring the magnificent sunset, full of joy and great memories! 9:00 PM : We arrive to the Port of Heraklion and we wish you farewell hoping to see you again in one of our trips! We look forward to welcome you on board for an unforgettable day!

Heraklion: Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Meal

2. Heraklion: Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Meal

Set sail from the old Venetian Port of Heraklion to Dia Island on a yacht tour. Cruise through the Mediterranean Sea. Feel the wind on your skin, cool off in the sea by snorkeling and swimming, and enjoy a full meal onboard. After an hour of sailing, drop anchor at St George's Bay, the biggest bay on the island. Spend 2.5 hours there, swimming, snorkeling, and fishing. With the snorkeling equipment that is available for everyone on board, explore the Mediterranean biodiversity and the remains of the ancient Minoans' port. Or use the fishing gear to try your hand at fishing, with respect to the local ecosystem. For the more adventurous, there is also a chance to walk the wild landscape of the island towards the chapel of Analipsi. Later, come back onboard for a taste of local cuisine. Sit on the deck, savor your meal, admire the scenic view, and listen to music.

Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling

3. Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling

We offer you a nice day away from the shore. Dia Island is a natural place with only animals and no habitants. It is the perfect opportunity to be surrounded by quietness and nature. The trip starts from the Port of Heraklion and will take us about 1 hour and a half to get to Dia Island. On our way to the Island our guides will tell you about the history of the island and can answer any questions that you may have about Crete. Once we arrive you will have the opportunity to, swim, snorkel, use the paddle board, have a drink and relax. We will prepare you a nice lunch that you can enjoy on the boat. We will inform you at which time we will have to head back to the island and say our goodbye to Dia Island. Once we arrive back at the port we will escort you back to the meeting spot or transfer.

Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

4. Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

Embark on a full-day guided trip to northeastern Crete and take a boat trip to Spinalonga Island. Visit Agios Nikolaos with its famous lake, and explore the picturesque village of Elounda. Begin the day with the visit to Agios Nikolaos, and see the shore of Mirabello Bay. Explore the town, famous for the lake at its center and its shopping and cafes. Take your time for a walk to enjoy the views, enjoy some shopping or have a drink in one of the numerous cafes around the lake. Explore an open-air market on Wednesdays. Move on to see Elounda village, a former fishing village on the northern coast of the island. Depart from Elounda for the cruise to Spinalonga Island. Learn about the island's vibrant history, from a home for the Venetians and Turks to a place of isolation for those suffering from leprosy. Experience the island, more popular after the 2005 historical novel “The Island” about how lepers lived in Spinalonga. Join the hundreds of people who come to the island every day to visit and learn its history.

From Heraklion: Morning or Sunset Cruise to Dia Island

5. From Heraklion: Morning or Sunset Cruise to Dia Island

Relax & Enjoy We offer our guests the opportunity to visit Dia Island, by sailing boat. You can choose between a morning or sunset private half-day cruise, and a full-day private cruise, up to ten persons. Embark on a half-day cruise to Dia Island from Heraklion and explore this rugged island with plenty of time to swim, snorkel, or relax on its pristine shores. Swim in the crystal clear water, take a walk among the island's cedar trees or just relax in the quiet bay overlooking Heraklion. Our cruises include historical narrations across the Cretan coastline, sailing, swimming, exploring the Aegean Sea. Relax on board our sailing boat MARYLINE, enjoy the stunning view of the city and feel the refreshing summer breeze!

Dia Island: Sunset Sailing Trip with Dinner

6. Dia Island: Sunset Sailing Trip with Dinner

Explore the beautiful coastline of Dia on a sailing trip. Enjoy the stunning sunset with panoramic views of the beaches, cliffs, and more while feasting on Mediterranean food. Board a sailboat and experience a unique way to appreciate the region's coastal charm. Enjoy the gentle sea breeze while sipping on tasty drinks. Throughout the trip, you will get ample opportunities to click pictures of the villages along the way. Savor a delicious Mediterranean dinner as you admire the natural beauty of the island. You can also snorkel or enjoy a refreshing swim in the blue Cretan Sea. Get an opportunity to use your amateur fishing skills or use a stand-up paddle board and feel the joy of being on the water. Finally, watch the magical colors of the sky as the sun sets over the river before returning to the shore. 

Hersonissos: Sunset Catamaran Trip with Finger Food & Drinks

7. Hersonissos: Sunset Catamaran Trip with Finger Food & Drinks

Sailing trip suits better for newlyweds and couples, it can become as well a budget option for family vacation. We take on boat tours snorkelling & fishing equipment, sup, inflatable flamingo & unicorn, guests’ popular photo shoot objects. White Cretan wine and light snacks: cheese, fruit are served on board. Products are purchased from local farmers market. The highlight of the cruise - meeting sunset at the bay exit. Incredibly beautiful and exciting sight.

Heraklion: Sunset Sailing Cruise Dia Island with Snorkeling

8. Heraklion: Sunset Sailing Cruise Dia Island with Snorkeling

We are offering to our guest a nice day away from the shore, Dia island is a natural place no one lives there so it's an opportunity to be surround by quietness and nature. The trip start from Heraklion port and it will take us around 1 hour to sail over there, as soon as we arrive the guests can jump into the sea, do some snorkeling, we also have a paddle board to explore the area. We are 10 persons max. We prepare you some nice snacks and drinks to enjoy at the island! This activity is from 16:30 till 21:00

Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Tour with Lunch and Swimming

9. Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Tour with Lunch and Swimming

Dia is an uninhabited island in the north of Crete which played an important role in navigation in antiquity, especially in the Minoan and medieval times. Enjoy sailing in clear tropical waters and warm sun! The yacht sails from the port of Heraklion and arrives in Dia after an hour. Once you get there, you will have free time to admire the natural beauty of the island and of course enjoy sunbathing and your swim in the crystal clear water. You will also have the opportunity to use the amateur fishing and swimming equipment as enjoy your meal on board.

Heraklion: Chrissi Island and Ierapetra Cruise with Lunch

10. Heraklion: Chrissi Island and Ierapetra Cruise with Lunch

Discover some of the best beaches and swim spots in the Libyan Sea on a guided cruise from Heraklion. Cruise to Lerapetra, Belegrina Beach, and Vougiou Mati Beach while taking in the scenery along the coast. Enjoy an included lunch on board. Start your trip after taking off from the meeting point on a scenic drive to Lerapetra. Once you arrive, discover the southernmost and warmest town in Europe, Lerapetra, with 1.5 hours of free time before the boat sets sail on its enchanting cruise. Be welcomed by the emerald waters of the Libyan Sea as you cruise towards the island's northern beach, Belegrina, also known as Golden Beach. Set anchor and swim in the turquoise blue waters. Continue sailing along the island's coastline to reach the south side. At Vougiou Mati Beach, make another stop for swimming (alternative beaches may be visited depending on weather conditions). Before the end of the trip, head back to Lerapetra and anchor 50 meters away from the shore so you can dive in and swim to the island's pristine beaches.

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based on 5 reviews

Great trip, snorkelling equipment really made it so good we loved it.. food was good staff are so welcoming nice half day trip, with good amount of time for swimming and exploring. Would do it again

The cruise to Dia Island was very relaxing, such a lovely sail boat. The crew of 2 worked hard to make sure we had the best experience.

Excellent fun, the captain and crew were lovely and the food was surprisingly good. Views were stunning, highly recommended.

Very nice trip. They picked me up in a van very close to my hotel because the streets were very narrow. Recommended!

The water was absolutely unreal. A must-do while travelling through Crete.