everything which is written here is correct !! nikos is one of the best men i ever met- full pro- the day sailing for Dia was a great adventure to... read more all 10 of us we did not want it to end - it was relax...More

  I cannot day enough amazing things about this trip and this company! From the booking experience, to responsive emails, to the morning of we felt they were catering to... read more our family completely. We did the full day and booked the boat out for our family...More

  We were a party of five experienced sailors who chartered a lovely boat from Altersail in the first week in October this year. The owner, Nikos Vitsaxakis was extremly helpful... read more in guiding us. The boat was in first class condition and we had a great...More

  Absolutely wonderful day! Nika and his crew-mate (whose name I have forgotten, sorry!) were both lovely, the food was great and the boat was very comfortable. Extremely relaxing and interesting... read more trip, I can't recommend it enough!

  Had the best boat trip today with George (Gorge?) and Nancy. Such nice and friendly, easygoing people, they are a treasure by themselves. They sailed us to Dia for... read more half a day. For lunch they serve a really good meal (not the usual, but actually very tastfull cooking), Nancy is a great chef! If you're lucky, George lets you steer for a while and if you like you can help a bit with the sailing. And a special thank you to Thomas (from Austria), who picked us up at the hotel. We met some really great people today and had a wonderful experience. (@Thomas, did you get your phone working again?) More

  Alongside my 2 other young female flat mates, I partook in the 15:30 sailing on a Monday afternoon to the Island of Dia, and it truly exceeded all my expectations.... read more Nikos and Emma were very kind and approachable - both open to conversation, but also allowed us time to ourselves. Really enjoyed fresh local food and wine as we sailed back to Herlaklion after a beautiful swim. Timing was excellent - would recommend the afternoon sailing, and definitely going with these 2 seasoned and friendly sailers.

  A couple of the best trips I've ever had traveling. I sailed with Nikos on two different occasions. Great captain, who makes sure you're safe, but also makes sure you... read more see things and gives you opportunities to swim relax or whatever. We did a little...More

  Two girl friends and I did an afternoon sail to Dia island on our last day in Crete. We didn’t know what to expect but from the moment we got... read more on the boat it had exceeded anything we could have imagined. Nikos and Emma were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about what they do and it showed. From mythological stories to letting us know about technical sailing aspects - Nikos was always happy to answer any questions and then some!
And the actually trip itself - I still don’t know how to describe it. The journey to Dia and back was beautiful, the water a deep blue until we dropped anchor to swim - where it was then crystal clear and calm. My friends and I even swam to the island shore and back before we were served our delicious dinner (with wine!) on the front of the ship in the warm evening sun.

There was absolutely nothing I would change, everything was perfect. Thank you Nikos & Emma for such a memorable experience - it was the highlight of my trip.

-Dia

  I cannot day enough amazing things about this trip and this company! From the booking experience, to responsive emails, to the morning of we felt they were catering to... read more our family completely. We did the full day and booked the boat out for our family of 5 (bought the three extra seats but so worth it for it to be an experience with our family alone). I am glad we did the full day because I can’t imagine leaving after our first port. Andreas and Irene were lovely, teaching us about the local mythology of the Island of Dia, talking with the kids, and catering to our every need. When one of our daughters lost her snorkel, Andreas dove to the bottom to retrieve it! They asked us whether we would prefer quieter coves with fewer people or the more famous cove. We opted for quiet. Although there were times when another boat pulled in we felt lucky to have been in those pristine waters on our own even for a time. Not to mention having the boat all to ourselves as the boats with multiple families pulled in. The food they served us was amazing and it was a once in a lifetime experience we will never forget! I think we are ready for a live aboard experience now! Hands down worth every penny!

  This was the most memorable yacht charter holiday ever! We travelled with our family of 5 adults and our 6 year old grandaughter. Nikkos was the most professional captain and... read more he was so much more - a true gentleman. He also bought Eva with him,...More

  We are just back from the boat excursion from Heraklion to a nearby island called Dia. It was one of the most enjoyable and relaxing experiences in my life. There... read more were nine of us including three boys 5 to 12. The boys just loved it....More

  We were at a Full Day Sailingtrip with Captain Jannis yesterday. We enjoyed this Day totaly. The Crew of the Boat „Barbarossa“ was an excellent Team and gave us some... read more Information about the Island Dia and about Crete. We sail to a bay at Dia Island and we swim in a crystal clear Ocean. Then we had a Lunch cooked by the Crew. Regional Food, it was awesome and it tastes really good. After the lunch we ship to an other bay and there we can swim again. After 2 Hours in this Bay we sail back to Heraklion. It was a very special day for us and we will come Back again. Many Thanks to the Crew from the Barbarossa! Special Greets from Cologne Germany!! More