Dia island : Small Group Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Traveling is about exploring new places, meeting people, sharing experiences, learning about history, and above all having fun.
Our sailing tours are designed based on safety, experiencing nature, human interaction and cultural exchange.
Our knowledgeable crew is happy to share all the local knowledge concerning the surrounding nature and the history of the area.
You will be encouraged to participate in sailing if you wish to and even take the helm of our large yachts under the guidance and supervision of our professionals.
We will anchor in secluded bays at a minimum disturbance. Take your time and relax, just make sure that you grab a mask and dive in the crystal clear water.
Our organic, local fresh lunch served on board has been one more reason why our guests continue talking about our tours over and over again.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age that can drink alcohol is 18 years old
You will be asked to fill in information for all your group, such as: full name, nationality, passport or ID no, gender, age range (infant, child, adult, senior).
We arrange your pickup from your accommodation.
After your booking, we will contact you via email to fix the time of pickup and pickup point.
Pick up beyond 10km from Heraklion port (contact activity provider for more info)
Itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions
Not suitable for Wheelchair users
Not suitable for People over 275 lbs (125 kg)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
- Life jackets
- Unlimited drinks (mineral water and soft drinks)
- Meal (with vegetarian option)
- First aid certification
- Eco friendly route for nature lovers
- Sailing cruise experience
- Transfer for free up to 10km from Heraklion
- Professional certified crew
- Wine (responsible consumption)
- Snorkeling equipment and SUP boards
- Unbeatable sailing experience
Beach towel
Swimsuit
Sunscreen
Gratuities
Pick up beyond 10km from Heraklion port (contact activity provider for...
What To Expect
Our crew will meet at the Old Venetian port and welcome you on board, where you will be given a briefing about safety and boat handling. We set our sails and we are off to our destination,the beautiful Dia island. Dia is an uninhabited island, 7 nautical miles north of Heraklion and is protected by the Natura 2000 project because of its biodiversity. Our trip there lasts almost one hour. We set anchor on either Agios Georgios or Panagia bay (depending on the weather conditions), which are located on the south part of the island. Both coves are known for their green, crystal waters surrounded by the protected wildlife, like the medium sized “Falco Eleonorae” the lizard Podarcis erchardii schiebeli, the wild goat Capra Aegagrus Cretica and the monkseal Monachus monachus. For about one hour and a half, you will enjoy these beautiful water with swimming, snorkeling or sunbathing! Cool refreshments and seasonal fruit will accompany the fun! After your lunch and perhaps after a quick dive, we will set our sails back to Heraklion port. Have your cameras ready in case we spot some of our lovely mammal friends, the dolphins.
Options
Small Group Afternoon Cruise
Afternoon Cruise
Duration: 5 hours
Meal and drinks: Meal (with vegetarian option upon request)
Unlimited drinks (mineral water and soft drinks)
Wine (responsible consumption)
Transfer: Transfer is available for free up to 10km from Heraklion Port
Pickup included
Small Group Sunset Cruise
Sunset Cruise
Duration: 5 hours
Meal (with vegetarian option): Meal (with vegetarian option upon request)
Unlimited drinks (mineral water and soft drinks)
Wine (responsible consumption)
Transfer included: Transfer is available for free up to 10km from Heraklion Port
Pickup included
Small Group Morning Cruise
Morning Cruise
Duration: 5 hours
Meal and drinks: Meal (with vegetarian option upon request)
Unlimited drinks (mineral water and soft drinks)
Wine (responsible consumption)
Transfer included: Transfer is available for free up to 10km from Heraklion Port
Pickup included
Reviews
146 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect experience
Sophie C,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00A crazy experience Very well organized The skipper and his team-mate very nice A perfect crossing Inoubliable I recommend 100%
Sail to Dia Island
Jennifer M,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had a great trip. Great crew that was very attentive. Clean boat and served a delicious lunch. Highly recommend.
A lovely way to spend half a day
Hannahs A,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had a lovely sail over to the island, plenty of time in a bay to have a swim/SUP/snorkel. We had a delicious salad lunch on the boat before sailing back to Heraklion port. Just a wonderful way to spend a few hours. Saw a few of the falcons flying around.
Cannot miss when in Crete!
maryfernando,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely fantastic excursion! We ended up having the entire boat to ourselves and the team really accommodated us and ensured we really had an amazing time. Lunch/wine onboard was delicious and they were fantastic photographers making sure we got ample amount of photos
Sunset sail with fresh delicious food
Cathy V,
Oct 8, 2024
- Viator
5.00We took the afternoon sail to Dia Island on our last day in Crete. I initially didn't think Dia Island was worth visiting since it's uninhabited and looked very barren and rocky. A local recommended I go, and this excursion caught my eye. It's a fun 1 hour sail out from Heraklion port, where you'll dock in a quiet bay for swimming, snorkelling and paddle boarding (all equipment provided by the crew, including lifejackets if you are not a strong swimmer). It was great to snorkel (they have masks only option if you want) and see the marine life in such clean waters. The paddleboard was fun and my friend and I enjoyed this for the first time with the helpful instruction of the staff. After an hour of swimming, we received a delicious organic meal of greek salad and chicken souvlaki. There was also white wine and bowl of fresh cut fruit for dessert. Since this was October, the sun set a little earlier than I'd like and our swim was a little cold since the sun was low, so I'd recommend the daytime sail this time of year. I highly recommend this excursion
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