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1 / 14Sail on a premium catamaran Lagoon 450F. Discover the wild natural beauty of Dia island and it’s mythology. Swim in crystalline waters and enjoy the refreshing summer breeze of the Cretan sea. Taste our Mediterranean cuisine based on local products with authentic flavors and aromatic sensations. Try interactive activities such as snorkeling, fishing and paddle boarding and connect with the sea. Admire the sun setting in the horizon in a breathtaking moment.
Set sail with us to the exotic island of Dia aboard our comfortable and spacious Lagoon 450F catamaran. Your experience begins at the Old Venetian Harbor of Heraklion, where we glide past the impressive Koules Fortress standing proudly at the entrance of the marina. Within minutes, we leave the bustling port behind and open our sails toward the open sea.As you relax and take in the deep blues of the Cretan Sea, our experienced crew will share captivating stories about the legend and history of Dia Island, enriching your journey with local lore. Approximately one hour later, we arrive at Dia’s sheltered bay, where crystal-clear turquoise waters invite you to dive in.Here, you’re free to enjoy a variety of water activities, including snorkeling, fishing, paddle boarding, and more (stand-up paddle boards are subject to weather conditions for safety). While at anchor, our attentive crew will gladly provide all necessary equipment and keep your glass filled with a selection of refreshing drinks—just ask.After about an hour, we invite you to indulge in a carefully curated Mediterranean menu featuring green and Greek salads, an assortment of traditional Cretan appetizers, mushroom truffle risotto (gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian), and shrimp linguini. Complement your meal with fine wine, beer, iced tea, or soft drinks. To finish on a sweet note, a fresh fruit salad of tropical and local fruits is served for dessert.Following your meal, enjoy a final moment of pure relaxation—whether lounging on deck or taking one last swim in the refreshing waters—before we set sail back to Heraklion, carrying with us unforgettable views, joyful moments, and lasting memories.Choose between a morning cruise or an afternoon voyage crowned by a stunning sunset.We look forward to welcoming you aboard for an unforgettable experience at sea. ⛵
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
• Experienced crew
• Lifejackets
• Authentic Mediterranean meal ( Shrimp linguine, Mushroom risotto with truffle oil and parmesan, Greek salad, Bio green salad, Cretan appetizers such as olive paste, tzatziki, and a variety of local and tropical fruits)
• Unlimited drinks (White wine, beer, soft drinks, juice, iced tea, coffee and water)
• Cocktails (2 per guest)
• Snorkeling equipment
• Fishing equipment
• SUP paddle boards
• Inflatable water toys
• Music
Meeting point: Meeting Point – Dia Island Boat Trips, Meeting Point – Dia Island Boat Trips, Epimenidou, Heraklion, Greece
Pickup is provided from the following areas. Area 1:Ammoudara, Gazi, Heraklion, Karteros/Amnissos, Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Gournes, Anissaras, Hersonissos, Analipsi, Stalis, Malia and all areas between.
Area 2: Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, Fodele, Agia Pelagia, Lygaria, Sisi. The pick up might be up to 1 hour before the start of the cruise for the first area and up to 2 hours for the second area. We will contact you one day before your cruise for your exact pick up time. If you are not sure if your hotel is included in the areas mentioned above please contact us. If you do not include any pick up & drop off option, please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the start of your cruise.
All passengers must provide upon booking or at least 1 day before the cruise the following information ( Mandatory request by the port authorities)
You can request a cancellation with 100% refund up to 24 hours before your cruise. After than no refund will be given.
Vår gruppe på 18 personer fikk en flott dag på sjøen. Båten var fin og romslig, med god plass til alle. Mannskapet var meget hyggelig og serviceinnstilt. Maten var smakfull og utvalget av drikke var meget bra. Alt var perfekt, og turen kan anbefales til alle.
What a fun excursion. I will admit a little sea sickness - but I can not stess how amazing the staff was making sure I was still having fun and feeling ok!
It was amazing experience, the cruise and the food was really great, top quality and top views, I would repeat it every day :)
First Day on Creta we booked the catamaran tour to Dia Island. We had some problem booking through the getyourguide app but this was quickly resolve by the team @cretansailingcruises. Pick up and drop off at hotel was on time. Great Driver.
At Dia Island we had a wonderful time on the boat and in the water. The staff on the catamaran were very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious. Great Cook!! The only down side was that we have to leave around 2.00 pm. I would surely recommend this offer to friends.
Romslig båt, meget hyggelig mannskap, fantastisk utvalg av mat og drikke, godt utvalg av utstyr til sjøaktiviteter, alt i alt en flott dag for vår gruppe på 18 personer.
Everything was professional, the whole experience was amazing and everything waa explained prior to boarding thr boat.
The food was amazing and the crew were very friendly and helpful
Wer mal etwas Besonderes erleben möchte sollte unbedingt diesen Trip buchen, wir hatten entspannte Stunden auf dem Meer, leckere Speisen und Getränke, so viel das Herz begehrte. Die Crew ist sehr freundlich und hat uns jeden Wunsch von den Augen abgelesen.
Das Boot war mit knapp unter 20 Personen nicht zu voll, so dass alle ein chilliges Plätzchen nach ihrem Geschmack gefunden haben.
Haben nie einen grandioseren Sonnenuntergang gesehen.
Wir würden es jederzeit wiederholen.
Wir haben mit Transfer gebucht- auch hier hat alles super geklappt, unser Fahrer, Maik, war sehr freundlich und humorvoll.
Vielen Dank für das tolle Erlebnis.
Was a nice Trip. Kapitän was great and did a good Job. Rest of Crew did The Job. Food was good but my meaning Not enough for all.
Missed Little Things Like Servietten
Excellent day out on the water. Great boat, friendly staff, Good food, and plenty refreshements (all the beers were my preference).
If you are here and already considering the day out, I would recommend spending the extra few Euros for the Cat. It's worth it.
Bon Voyage!
If you are looking for a sunset cruise out Dia, I highly recommend Cretan Sailing Cruises.
It was a full cruise but the boat didn’t seem too crowded. Once we set sail we could help ourselves to drinks, both soft drinks or wine and beer. We had plenty of time stopped at Dia to go swimming or use the various water toys. Best thing about the cruise was the food. I was expecting something pre-cooked and just heated on the boat but it was cooked from scratch on the boat and was truly delicious! Far, far exceeded my expectations!
Only thing to note, if you have limited mobility, getting on and off the boat may be a struggle.
It was a wonderful day, impeccably organized.
The staff and captain were always available for any need.
The lunch was exceptional.
Thanks again.
I recommend it 5 stars
It was an amazing day, food was amazing and the crew was exeptional
Great crew, very friendly and helpful. The boat was crowded, less people would be better. Great location to swim and relax. Lunch was really good, fresh and served well. Drinks included. Overall very nice experience. Pickin up at the meeting point did take some time in the hot sun
Nice view on the sea
We had the best time ever at Dia Island. The crew is fantastic and super friendly. It's a huge bonus that they had snorkelling equipment on board, everything we needed we could ask the crew.
Dia Island is amazing and the water is unreal. Lunch was perfect and the music was also so good! Would definitely recommend and when we go back to Crete, we'll surely book another trip with Cretan Sailing Cruises again.
We loved it.. very nice stuff, Food was delicious!! We wishes it could be a Little longer.
Loved it
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