Catamaran Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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Sail with us to the exotic Dia Island on the grandest and most Luxurious Catamaran in Crete. Our journey begins at the Heraklion Old venetian port.
After 1 hour of sailing, we arrive to Dia where we anchor in the bay of Saint George.
There you can enjoy the crystal waters and water activities such as snorkeling, fishing, paddle boarding and more. (Please request the equipment from the Crew)
About 1 hour later our delicious menu is served and includes Greek salad, Green salad, Mushroom risotto and several local appetizers, while the main course is shrimp Linguine. You can also accompany your meal with the finest wine, beer, ice tea or soft drinks.
After lunch you will have around 30 more minutes of relaxation on the yacht or a last refreshing swim before setting sails back to Heraklion full of joy and great memories.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Soda/Pop
Use of Stand-up paddle board (SUP)
Pasta with seafood (shrimps). Greek salad. Various Cretan appetizers. A variety of tropical fruits.
Use of Snorkelling equipment
All Fees and Taxes
Fuel
Pick up & Drop off (If option selected)
White wine, Beer
Restroom on board
Use of fishing equipment
Towels
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Sailing In Cretan and Aegean Sea
Sailing from the port of Heraklion to Dia island takes about 1 hour. While sailing you can enjoy the wind and stunning views of the vivid blue colors of the Cretan sea or sunbathe on the deck of the catamaran if the weather conditions allow so. And who knows you might even get to meet the dolphins...
The island of Dia is an uninhabited island 6 miles north of Heraklion with crystal waters, beautiful wild scenery and rich history. The legend says that it used to be a monster created by Zeus to destroy the Cretans but he turned it into a stone to save them eventually. In the bay of Saint George where we anchor there was an ancient Minoan port that got destroyed along with the Minoan Civilization and sometimes it is possible to find ancient ruins and artifacts in the bottom of the beach. Nowadays there is a beautiful christian church of Aegean architecture. The island is home to many wildlife species such as rabbits, kri-kri goats, hawks and more!
Options
Pick up from Malia-Gazi
Pick up from Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Koutouloufari, Piskopiano, Anissaras, Analipsi, Gouves, Heraklion, Gournes, Gazi
Pickup included
Pick up from Rethymno-Elounda
Pick up from Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, Bali, Fodele, Agia Pelagia, Lygaria, Sfakaki, Scaleta and Sisi.
Pickup included
Pick up & Drop off excluded
If you choose this option you will have to use your own transportation to arrive to the meeting point at the Heraklion Port.
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience!
Rochelle C,
Oct 3, 2024
- Viator
5.00The trip was exactly as described. The captains were wonderful & the food was fresh and tasty. I enjoyed the swim time and my adult children swam to the island and walked around. I highly recommend this adventure to others.
Sailing
Audrey D,
Sep 19, 2024
- Viator
3.00Enjoyed meeting all the other people on board the boat. Food and drinks were good. The water was amazing!!! Wasn't anything as advertised in the site. The captain was rude, but the his mate was very friendly and helpful.
4 Star
Diana L,
Jul 12, 2024
- Viator
4.00The crew for the yacht were very nice and helpful. The lunch they made us was excellent. The only reason I didn’t give them a 5 star rating was because they didn’t have snorkel gear that worked and there were almost no floating tubes!
Fabulous day on the water!
Annette P,
Jun 29, 2024
- Viator
5.00Our guides were fabulous. The food was good and the swimming stop was beautiful! Would definitely travel with them again!
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