Sailing Trip to Dia Island - All Inclusive
- 6–7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join a small-group sailing adventure from Heraklion to the beautiful, unspoiled Dia Island. With a maximum of 10 guests on board, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, semi-private atmosphere as you cruise along Crete’s stunning northern coast. Swim in crystal-clear waters, snorkel, try paddleboarding, or simply relax and sunbathe on deck. Enjoy a freshly prepared Cretan lunch including seafood or vegetarian pasta, Greek salad, and fruit salad, paired with unlimited local white wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. The friendly local crew will make you feel at home, sharing stories, laughs, and even singing to dolphins if they appear! Choose to meet at Heraklion Port or add optional transfers from nearby areas like Malia, Hersonissos, Analipsi, Gouves, and more. Whether you're traveling solo, with a partner, or in a group, this is a truly authentic and unforgettable way to experience the sea, nature, and heart of Crete.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Local beer and local white wine
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Guide in English
- Local soft drinks, water
- Seafood pasta, pasta with pesto, greek sald, fruit salad
- Stand Up Paddle
What's not
- Towels
- Swimsuits
Itinerary
Dia Island, nestled in the sparkling Aegean Sea, boasts untouched shores and unspoiled landscapes. As we anchor near the island's pristine beaches, you'll have the opportunity to explore its hidden treasures. Take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters, admire the vibrant marine life that thrives beneath the surface and embrace the island's untouched beauty.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 138 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
5Lovely day sailing and snorkeling trip.
Absolutely fantastic sailing trip to Dia Island. The crossing was smooth and water crystal clear. We spent the morning snorkeling then had a lovely pasta lunch. The crew were friendly throughout. Would highly recommend this trip and we would definitely do it again if we return to Crete.
5Amazing!
Amazing experience! Beautiful isle land and very friendly crew. Would definitely recommend!
4Lovely trip
Lovely trip, very lovely people, very nice organization. Our captain Vasilis and Anastasia were so friendly and helpful, experienced and professional. Beautiful clean water and on return amazing sunset are waiting for you. Only if you are sensitive to seasickness like us, you should be prepared for the big waves and nausea. Or try something else. It is super windy and wavy. Other than that highly recommended. Group is for max. 10 people, this opportunity makes it even more comfortable and friendly.
5Awesome
This was fantastic. The guides were incredible and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was great. The swimming spot had some of the prettiest water I have ever seen and some great fish to see snorkeling. I would absolutely do this again.
4Great snorkeling tour.
If you’re looking for a purpose based snorkel and swim excursion this is for you. If you’re looking to party were snorkeling is secondary you want a catamaran. This really isn’t an all inclusive let’s get drunk tour. The beer and soda is good but the white wine is like vinegar and the pasta lunch was undercooked and no one ate it. The tour operators are great. We had a solid 4 hour swim session with no rush at all. I’d go with them again but I don’t think they can be considered all inclusive. Pro tip, book the morning session for the best sea conditions. The best fish life appears from around 1130am.
5Fabulous sailing trip!
Wonderful experience with friendly staff. Relaxing environment. Saw several species of fish and a couple of jellyfish! Highly recommend!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting Point: Our crew will be waiting at The Old Anchor (next to Marina Café) 20 minutes before departure (08:40 for the Morning Cruise / 14:40 for the Sunset Cruise). ⚠️ Please note: another sailing meeting point is at the port—this is NOT ours. Please use the map provided.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Set Sails Crete
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Blind/ Partially blind travellers are welcome
How it compares in Heraklion
- Its from-price is 35% below the median of the 491 experiences we list in Heraklion.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 23 of 491.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Heraklion
Heraklion, the largest city on Crete, is a Venetian-walled port near Knossos, the Minoan palace, and the museum that holds its treasures.
Heraklion is the capital and main port of Crete, wrapped in Venetian walls and bastions of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The Koules fortress guards the old harbour mouth, and Lions Square has the Morosini Fountain, held up by four stone lions. Nikos Kazantzakis, the author of Zorba the Greek, is buried on the Martinengo bastion under a simple wooden cross.
Top-ranked sights in Heraklion: Palace of Knossos, Malia, Kera Kardiotissa Monastery.
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