Half-Day Sailing Trips to Dia Island
4.9
37 Ratings
Iraklio

Why not try a new, unforgettable experience! The uninhabited island of Dia is just 6 NM away but also worlds apart from the hustle and bustle of the tourist resorts. Top up your holidays with sailing, swimming and snorkeling in the crystal clear waters.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • beach Analipsi - Enjoy one hour of sailing up to Dia island. As soon as we arrive at the St. George’s bay we stay anchored for two and a half hours. Take a cool dive into the crystal clear waters, enjoy a fun- fishing experience, relax in the quiet small bay of St George, overlooking Heraklion, before we sait our sails for the way back (one more hour of sailing).
What's Included
  • Skipper and Fuels
  • Fishing gear (fishing rods, raw shrimps for bait)
  • Snorkeling equipment (masks, fins, snorkels)
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Unlimited white wine
  • Lunch
  • Music
  • Refreshments (cola, sprite, lemon soda, orange soda)
  • Cushions on deck
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Hats, sun creams, swimmwear.
Location
Cafe Marina
Leoforos Nearchou
Find our meeting point here at the old Venetian port of Heraklion, next to the Marina cafe (Nearchou street). Our captain will meet you there fifteen minutes before the time of the departure.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(37 Ratings)
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907angelicar
Apr 17, 2024
Memorable experience - We really enjoyed our sailing trip to Dia island it was our kid first time sailing a truly memorable experience Captain Elias and Magda was very professional very kind and accommodating thank you sailing trips and Captain Elias for.making our dream come true.. an unforgettable experience❤️
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Dream31312599913
Oct 29, 2023
Perfect trip - A wonderful trip with a 2.5 hour stay in a bay. Swimming, diving, snorkeling or exploring the island. There is a good meal and drinks on board. We drove there in a rental car. You can park at the harbor for the whole day for €3. After the trip it is a stone's throw to the city
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R801kpangelaa
Oct 26, 2023
Amazing. Best boat trip for swimming or snorkeling. - Me and my sister-in-law booked a sailing trip to Dia Island and it was possibly the best four and a half hours I've ever had on a boat. Captain Markos and Kostas were the perfect hosts which made the trip even better. So if you love boats, swimming or snorkeling in crystal clear water on a warm sunny day or just relax in the sun on the boat, enjoy good company and the food and refreshments included in the price. Book this trip when the sun is out and you won't be disappointed.
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Johnms7496vj
Oct 22, 2023
Dia Island half day sailing trip - If you have the chance to do a sailing trip to Dia with this company I highly recommend doing it. The crew were fantastic, the lunch delicious and it is a great way to unwind.
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Jamiebi3756io
Oct 22, 2023
Sunset - Amazing views and friendly staff. Never wanted to leave the island or boat! Would spend more time there if would could.
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Ralf
Sep 25, 2023
Pure relaxation at sea - The meeting point was easy to find. The skipper Ilias and his colleague Mattheus were always concerned about our well-being. The chicken menu was really delicious. We had great sailing weather and the snorkeling stop on the island of Dia was a nice spot for a two-hour stay.
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Grandtour44153106094
Sep 1, 2023
stunning - Superb sailboat experience, the one-hour crossing to reach the island of Dia, the super good meal, the diving everything was perfect without forgetting our driver Cris. Thank you so much.
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277flom
Sep 1, 2023
Absolute highlight - It was an all-round wonderful experience for us as a family. In the afternoon we drove for an hour from Heraklion to the picturesque bay of St. George. The clear blue water there was perfect for swimming and snorkeling. After a delicious dinner we drove back - accompanied by the sunset. Simply perfect! It was also a great trip for our kids (high waves, fish and diving in the sea), especially because of the friendly team.
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287eefk
Oct 29, 2023
Sailing with a 45 cruiser - I was really looking forward to going sailing today. Unfortunately there was not enough wind to sail.... So we started sailing on the motor. The captain and his crew were very pleasant and friendly. When we arrived at the island we were allowed to swim or snorkle with a warning... watch out for sea urchins. In the meantime, they prepared a delicious lunch with a glass of wine and fruit to end it. All in all a nice pleasant morning/afternoon. Highly recommended. But for sailing enthusiasts. With a 45 cruiser there must be at least 5 to 9 knots of wind. So keep that in mind when you book.
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982karlak
Aug 28, 2023
Enjoyable - We booked a half-day sailing trip to Dia island. The trip was professionally organized including hotel pick-up. The captain and his colleague took us there and back, and served us lunch, as expected. It was a pleasant experience, however, we had more enjoyable sailings on other times, when the crew was more talkative and attentive. In general, we can recommend this trip, and maybe you will get a happier crew.
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