SAILING full day island DIA with lunch from Heraklion CRETE
4.5
22 Ratings
Iraklio
Duration: 7 hours, 10 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Your maritime journey initiates and draws to a close at the stunning harbor of Crete’s capital; Heraklion
  • While on your nautical expedition, you have the opportunity to explore the island DIA.
What's Included
  • Free Snorkeling & Fishing equipment available on the boat
  • Gasoline
  • Insurance
  • Captain
  • Snacks and drinks provided during whole trip. Drinks are water, soft drinks, wine and raki.
  • Delight Cretan food that is prepared by the skipper
What's Not Included
  • extra drinks
  • OPTION: Transfer to pay before boarding: 10 € per person. Please mention if you want a transfer.
Additional Information

The shuttle service (Transfer option - 10 euro per individual, payable in cash prior to departure) will collect you from your hotel and transport you to the harbour in Heraklion. The boat is slated to depart at 9 AM. As we voyage to Dia Island, the captain offers a narrative about the historical significance and hidden intricacies of the protected Dia Island. Upon arrival at Saint George bay, you can explore the quaint church or take pleasure in the tranquil, natural beauty through activities such as snorkeling, swimming, or sunbathing. Following this, a sumptuous lunch featuring traditional Cretan cuisine, prepared by the boat’s skipper, will be served. Post lunch, we set sail once more, heading to a second secluded bay to unwind and appreciate the scenery. By around 3:30 PM, the boat begins its leisurely journey back to Heraklion’s port, offering a unique perspective of the city. The shuttle service will be awaiting your arrival at the port to transfer you back to your hotel.

  • The capacity of the boat is 8, 10 or 12 persons.
Location
Cafe Marina
Leoforos Nearchou
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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Jovane_h
Oct 21, 2023
Wonderful experience - I had a wonderful time sailing around Dia island! We were able to do some snorkeling and some stand-up paddle board, the water was very clear and the food was great.
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Joseph_l
Sep 1, 2023
Super fun - The captain and his helper were very kind and welcoming, they were very hospitable to one of out party who was experiencing sea sick ess. The food was great and the snorkelling experience was awesome. Thanks guys
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Heather_r
Jul 22, 2023
An absolute must do for your Crete vacation - This is a real sailing tour. Be prepared to get a little wet and feel the wind. Our captain and his first mate expertly navigated the trip to Día and prepared us a freshly cooked pasta dish with seafood, Greek salad, bread and tzatziki when we arrived at Dia. There was snorkel equipment to use, a SUP and a little beach. They even had some beanbags to help us relax. Absolutely worth the price.
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Kylian_d
Jul 16, 2023
Best team - Great crew stratos was very funny and matina was just perfect kind and everything if i come back to heraklio i surely will do this again
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Dominic_w
Jun 28, 2023
Amazing sailing experience. - Strattos our skipper was amazing from beginning to the end full of local knowledge and we had the best experience...all the best strattos from Alan judy grey lori Rob Alex abi and little judy. 😀
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Beth_h
Jun 7, 2023
Wonderful experience. - The skipper and his mate were wonderful. They made sure everyone was having a great time. We would definitely recommend this tour.
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Calum_g
Oct 22, 2021
Great day out. - Excellent day out for our family group of 8 on private sailing yacht. Got a good sail in and lots of swimming and snorkelling and a great lunch with plenty drinks from our skipper.
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Mona_p
Sep 23, 2021
Most amazing sailing trip! - Amazing sailing trip, the boat was beautiful and the skipper very attentive and super nice. Also the lunch was delicious and drinks were served frequently. I can only recommend to book this trip!!
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Bmrman
Sep 4, 2021
Fun on the boat! - Even though it was a windy day with rough seas. The experience was great. Crew was friendly. The vessel was nice and the food was delicious. Great R&R experience. Would recommend you bring something for motion sickness.
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Ellieshooter
Sep 11, 2021
RIP-OFF - There was no element of this trip which was worth the money. For €180 for two, we expect a good day, which was not provided. We were picked up from the hotel and brought to Heraklion port, where we were told we would do covid tests. For the captain to tell us “he doesn’t believe in covid”, we would “not be doing the tests” and “if the police ask, say you were negative”. Which set the tone for the day. The trip promised that the captain would provide you with the history and facts of the island, this DID NOT happen. The captain simply argued with his companion, smoked a pack of cigarettes, never spoke a word to the customers. “Free snorkelling” is also said to be provided which meant disgusting masks which were stored in a bag, probably festering from never being cleaned. When we anchored in the first bay/ Saint Georges bay , out of 2 promised bays, my partner and I asked if we could do some fishing for the captain to ask us what bait WE brought. As fishing was “provided”, we did not have bait so he provided it and told us “not to ask for anymore” alongside a broken fishing line. We anchored so far away from the bay, you would have had to swim for 5 mins just to get to the “beach” which is 3 sun loungers on some rocks. “Free drinks” were hardly offered. Lunch was served, a bowl of fishy pasta, salad, bread and breadsticks, hardly filled us.“Snacks” were said to be provided during the day but there was NOTHING. We stayed in the one bay for 5+ hours. After finally moving and many arguments between the sailor and his companion, we thought GOD FINALLY were moving to the second bay which was promised; “ After lunch we sail of again to a second hided bay to relax and enjoy”.We sailed straight into the bay and straight back out with the captain saying “There’s a beach there but it’s got nothing”. The trip promised we would stop at 2 bays along Dia island which we did not. We stopped in ONE bay for 5+ hours! When we finally anchored, the captain jumped off and walked away, never saying goodbye or thanking anyone. Safe to say the day was disgraceful, never been more robbed of my money. After reading the Tripadvisor replies from the company confirms the fact the company place no effort into assuring the customer is satisfied due to their rude replies. There are many travel agencies available for the Heraklion region so save your money and DO NOT use eye-travel. Cannot wait to see my reply to this😘
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