Heraklion: Nature Reserve Full day sailing to Dia Island & Lunch

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

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!

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

- Transfer for free up to 10km from Heraklion port

- 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

- 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 more info)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Our crew will meet you 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, 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. First stop is Agrilia Bay, one of the remote beaches of the island where we can avoid the crowds. 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. 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 you will have plenty of time for another refreshing dive, our skipper and host will prepare a delicious lunch made exclusively from fresh and local ingredients. After this delicious lunch, we set sails back to Heraklion port, get prepared we may spot some of our lovely mammal friends, the dolphins.

Options

Small Group: 7hrs sail to Dia.

Freshly cooked lunch: Vegetarian option available upon request.
Transfer included: Transfer is available for free up to 10km from Heraklion Old Venetian Port
Pickup included

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Reviews

4.88

64 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great trip!
AlanL1766,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great time on the trip, good food, lovely areas on Dia island to swim and explore. Would recommend some footwear if you want to walk up to the cabin on the island!
Top day and unforgettable
U8582BPmartinap,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a fantastic day with Vasily and his friend on the Sifnos. We had a lot of fun, the two skippers were not only charming, but so warm that we will come back. Feel-good factor top. Efaristo Martina and Ronald Petersen from Hamburg
A must do in Heraklion!
Amer S,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Nice experience. Our skipper Stephanos was very cool and spoke at least 4 languages. He and the co-skipper Mario’s, an excellent chef btw, took us to a secluded area away from the crowds and the water was absolutely amazing! Book with these guys, they know what they’re doing and they will make it fun for you!
Great!
BarbaraBechini,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I surprised my mother with this experience, we loved it! The water was crystal clear and the group very nice
Einfach nur perfekt!
Scenic34388839845,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was an amazing day! The group was small, the people nice and especially the crew was very likeable and awesome! The necessary instructions were very well done and the food was delicious. We could move on the deck freely and eat wherever we wanted to. After arrival on the Island Dia, we had about an hour time to go snorkeling, swimming or just enjoying our time on deck with fruits and a drink. We saw many Sea Urchins and Sea Stars, the water was so clear that you could almost see 20m deep. Snorkeling equipment was on Deck. A Toilet is on Deck too and you can drink whatever and whenever you want (Wine, Beer, Water, Soft Drinks). The Taxi Pickup worked fine in both ways, the organization is typically Greek so don't wonder if you will receive a random taxi driver for retransfer who firstly wasn't meant to be your driver. All in all I would really recommend anybody to do this wonderful and well organized trip! Thank you very much again!
Wonderful!
Cswid,
Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
A wonderful day on A sailboat on a human scale. To do absolutely. One downside: if you were sailing with teenagers, the meal was a little light.
Beyond awesome !
marcineg2024,
Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We spent 9 days at Okeanides Villas in Crete Greece, phenomenal experience! Would highly recommend these villas ! A 5 star for sure! Book it ! We’re going back in 2026🥰 great staff and wonderful breakfast included every day right to your villa! Love love love this place!!
Great experience
Maps29859766703,
May 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really great experience! Despite initial bad weather, it was a lot of fun! A roundless carefree package
Fun trip
Victoria J,
Oct 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00
The captain and Aphrodite were warm and welcoming, and the slouvaki lunch was delicious! Overall, a fun trip!
Great food
Rebecca R,
Oct 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
The crew was fantastic and the sailing superb. I enjoyed the food and the water for snorkeling was clear