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Full Day Cruise to Dia Island

Departure and arrival: Heraklion Old Venetian Port
5/5

Duration

7 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

1 person

Languages

English, Greek

Overview

Join our full-day sailing trip, leaving Heraklion Old port daily and live a proper sailing experience, looked after by our experienced and hospitable crew, with plenty of time to take in this wonderful journey. With the best views of Crete seen only by sea, we will make enough anchor stops to give you the opportunity to admire the beaches and of course sailing! 

After the pick-up from your accommodation we meet at the Old Venetian port of Heraklion and our staff welcome you on board. We will give you the safety briefing and boat handling instructions and set our sails for our first destination, the island across the island!

Dia is an uninhabited island, 7 nautical miles north and is protected by the Natura 2000 project because of its biodiversity. The trip there lasts almost one hour, during which you can enjoy the beauty of the sea, the silence and calmness and get informed on eco sailing and marine life around Crete or participate in the sailing activities with our skilled skipper!

First stop is Agrilia Bay, one of the remote beaches of the island where we can avoid the crowds. As we approach you can smell the wild oregano from aboard! You have the chance to enjoy your first swim, snorkel or relax with a cool refreshment  and fresh fruit for about an hour.

We continue to Panagia cove, a bay with green, crystal waters. The island is a very important refuge for native plants and animals with very small dispersion in the southern Aegean and one of the most important areas were falcons nest. This is also the place where we might spot a Kri Kri! Ask us on anything you want to know about this beautiful spot in the sea!

Last stop is Agios Georgios, one of the most popular crystal clear beaches on the island. A small history fact, is that this well-protected cove was one of the major Minoan ports, according to Jacques-Yves Cousteau  who discovered some of its remains in 1976. 

As the waters call to you for another dive our skipper and host will be preparing a delicious lunch for you made exclusively from fresh and local ingredients. We still have plenty of time for another refreshing dive! After this delicious lunch, we set sails again to return back to Heraklion Venetian port. Turn your eyes to the sea as we may spot some of our lovely mammal friends, the dolphins.

According to the availability, we will sail on the Bavaria 50 or on the Beneteau First 45 F5

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Explore the whole island of Dia (Natura 2000). Positive footprint policy;
  • Large, comfortable & safe sailing yachts (that actually sail) with expert local crew;
  • Lunch & drinks selected locally by small producers;
  • Ageless yachts, Fully equipped, Lots of extras, regularly disinfected.
  • Transfer service available.

Included/Excluded

  • Skipper
  • Deckhand
  • SUP Board
  • Full lunch
  • Wine (responsible consumption)
  • Mineral water
  • Diesel
  • All taxes and fees
  • Beach towel
  • Swimsuits
  • Beach shoes

Languages

English
Greek

According to the availability we will sail on:

Bavaria 50
Beneteau First 45 F5

Tour's Location

Departure and arrival: Heraklion Old Venetian Port

FAQs

Do I get a refund if I cancel the booking?
Are the yatchs regularly disinfected?
What should I bring?

Reviews

5/5
Based on 4 reviews
Service
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Location
5 /5
Cleanliness
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Meal
5 /5
Full Day Cruise to Dia Island
ROSIE B
March 19, 2025

September 24, 2024

It does not get more chilled than this. Fantastic day, small group, chilled not party. Relax and enjoy, that is clearly the mantra. Some swam,... Read more
It does not get more chilled than this. Fantastic day, small group, chilled not party. Relax and enjoy, that is clearly the mantra. Some swam, snorkled, paddle boarded, photographed and some just relaxed, watching the fish swim by and the birds over head. Great duo on board looking after us. Great food too. Really recommend. Less
Full Day Cruise to Dia Island
KRYZAK260
March 19, 2025

September 29, 2024

I would give this 6 stars if I could. Just go! Did the sunset sail with Aphrodite and her captain in late September and it... Read more
I would give this 6 stars if I could. Just go! Did the sunset sail with Aphrodite and her captain in late September and it was amazing. The sailing was lovely, the food really really good, nice wine, fabulous crew, and then a great sunset! Worth every cent and just an amazing way to cap off a week on Crete. Less
Full Day Cruise to Dia Island
jANINA
March 19, 2025

October 1, 2024

Amazing captain and Ship mate. 7 ladies just wanting a lovely trip to celebrate our girls holiday. We could not have asked for a more... Read more
Amazing captain and Ship mate. 7 ladies just wanting a lovely trip to celebrate our girls holiday. We could not have asked for a more lovely welcome. Lunch was amazing and all the information they have about Dia island Less
Full Day Cruise to Dia Island
ANN
March 19, 2025

Oct 2024 • Friends

We had arrived in Crete the previous day and this set us up for a truly relaxing holiday. It was my first sailing trip! Stelios... Read more
We had arrived in Crete the previous day and this set us up for a truly relaxing holiday. It was my first sailing trip! Stelios and Aphrodite gave such clear instructions and their welcome, knowledge and hospitality was above and beyond. So very grateful for such a relaxing and wonderful day! Less
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