Cretan Culinary Sailing Experience · Dia Marine Area
7
hours
Heraklion
Private
From €80
Private sailing and culinary journey to Dia Island. Sail to a Natura 2000 cove, swim in crystal-clear waters, and savor a multi-course Cretan tasting menu prepared fresh on board.
Overview
To truly know Crete, you have to taste it. This private culinary cruise combines genuine eco sailing to Dia Island with a multi-course journey through Cretan gastronomy — prepared fresh on board by our culinary team with locally sourced ingredients, paired with three varieties of Cretan wine.
We anchor in a protected Natura 2000 cove where the water is crystal-clear. Swim between courses while our chef prepares everything from welcome raki and local cheeses to seafood risotto, grilled sea bass, and honey pie. Every ingredient tells a story. This isn't a lunch cruise — it's a private sailing experience where Cretan gastronomy meets the sea.
Highlights
• Private yacht with dedicated chef and crew — your culinary journey, your pace
• Genuine eco sailing to Dia Island's Natura 2000 protected waters
• Multi-course Cretan tasting menu with locally sourced ingredients
• Three varieties of high-quality Cretan wines
• Swim in crystal-clear water between courses
Itinerary
🕐 From 10:00 — Pick-up from your accommodation
10:30 — Depart from Heraklion Old Venetian Port
⛵ On the Water
→ Sail to Dia Island (~1 hour)
→ Anchor in a protected Natura 2000 cove
🏊 In the Bay
→ Refreshing swim in crystal-clear water
🍽 Culinary Experience
→ Multi-course Cretan tasting menu on board
→ Three varieties of Cretan wine
⛵ Return
→ Sail back to Heraklion
🕐 ~17:00 — Arrive at the Old Venetian Port
Reserve today, Pay Later. Free Cancellation
Up to
10
Guests
Available on
Standard Fleet
Good to know
• Suitable for ages 12+
• No sailing experience needed
• Dietary restrictions? Let us know when booking
• Fresh local ingredients — allergen info available on request
• Weather-dependent — may be rescheduled for safety
• Not recommended for severe motion sickness
• Confirmation sent within 24 hours
• Languages: English, Greek
What to bring
• Beach towel
• Swimsuit
• Beach shoes
• Sunscreen
• Hat and sunglasses
• An appetite for Cretan gastronomy
Included
• Yacht with full inventory
• Insurance
• Crew of 2 on each yacht
• Full culinary session as described
• Snorkeling equipment
• SUP Board
• Mineral water, juice, coffee, tea
• Refreshments
• Desserts
• Taxes & fees
• Diesel
