Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
White wine, Beer
Soda/Pop
Use of Fishing equipment
Shrimp Linguini. Greek salad. Various Cretan appetizers. A variety of tropical fruits.
Fuel
Use of Snorkelling equipment
All Fees and Taxes
Restroom on board
Use of Stand-up paddle board (SUP)
Swim stop

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Overview

Sail with us to the exotic Dia Island on our large and comfortable sailing yachts. Our journey begins at the Heraklion Old venetian port. After 1 hour of sailing, we arrive to Dia where we anchor in the bay of the island. There you can enjoy the crystal waters and water activities such as snorkeling, fishing and paddle boarding. (Please request the equipment from the Crew). The standup paddle boards are not available under rough wind conditions for safety reasons. About 1 hour later our delicious menu is served and includes Greek salad and several appetizers, while the main course is shrimp Linguini (we also offer vegetarian and gluten free versions of the menu upon request). You can also accompany your meal with the finest wine, beer, ice tea or soft drinks. Around 30 minutes later our fruit salad of tropical and local fruits is served. After you finish your meal you will have a few last moments of relaxation on the yacht or in the refreshing water before we sail back to Heraklion.

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Pickup details

Pickup is provided from the following areas: Ammoudara, Gazi, Heraklion, Karteros/Amnissos, Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Gournes, Anissaras, Hersonissos, Koutouloufari, Piskopiano, Analipsi, Stalis, Malia and all areas between. The pick up might be up to 1.5 hours before the start of the cruise. 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. Read more ▼

Meeting points

Meet at the "Cafe Marina" at the Heraklion old Venetian port. Please google the name of the cafe instead of the street address for more accuracy. If you are in the morning cruise please be at the meeting point at 8:30. If you are in the afternoon cruise please be at the meeting point at 14:30.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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The island of Dia is an uninhabited island 6 miles north of Heraklion with crystal waters, beautiful wild scenery and rich history. The legend says that it used to be a monster created by Zeus to destroy the Cretans but he turned it into a stone to save them eventually. In the bay of Saint George where we anchor there was an ancient Minoan port that got destroyed along with the Minoan Civilization and sometimes it is possible to find ancient ruins and artifacts in the bottom of the beach. Nowadays there is a beautiful christian church of Aegean architecture. The island is home to many wildlife species such as rabbits, kri-kri goats, hawks and more while there is also a chance to meet the dolphins while sailing towards the island!

3 hours
Castello del Molo (Koules) (Pass By)

The site was first fortified by the Arabs in the 9th or 10th centuries. By the second Byzantine period, a tower known as Castellum Comunis stood on the site. In 1303, the tower was destroyed in an earthquake but was repaired. In 1462, the Venetian Senate approved a programme to improve the fortifications of Candia. Eventually, the Byzantine tower was demolished in 1523, and the Castello a Mare began to be built instead. The fortress was completed in 1540. In 1630, the fort was armed with 18 cannons on the ground floor, and 25 cannons on the pathway leading to the roof. During the 21-year long Siege of Candia, Ottoman batteries easily neutralized the fort's firepower. The Ottomans eventually took the fort in 1669, after the Venetians surrendered the entire city. They did not make any major alterations to the fort, except for the additions of some battlements and embrasures. They built a small fort known as Little Koules on the landward side, but this was demolished in 1936.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you have booked separately from your group/friends/family please let us know so you are distributed in the same boat.

Free Cancellation

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Must book- No regrets

Published on Nov, 2024

I wasn’t sure about the trip beforehand, but had such an amazing time! Definitely a must book and we’ll be booking it again. There was a few people on the boat which I loved, made it comfortable to enjoy the experience, the team were excellent at planning and communicate beforehand. Thank you so much to Captain Manos and Kristina, made our experience wonderful

Brilliant crew made it very enjoyable

Published on Nov, 2024

The best part of this trip was the lovely skipper and his crew mate. They were super friendly and brilliant to chat with. The food was excellent. A very relaxing morning. The snorkelling was good as the water is so clear. The communication before the day was excellent.

Great day for family with teenagers

Published on Nov, 2024

We had a fantastic day on our trip to Dia island. The crossing was a little bumpy -lots of swell, but we soon arrived at the calm bay next to the island - bliss. We enjoyed swimming, paddle boarding and snorkelling but the highlight was my son catching his first fish. A sumptuous lunch was then served after which we lazed on deck until our much calmer cruise back to the mainland.

Highlight of our holiday

Published on Oct, 2024

What a fantastic trip! Yannis and Yannis were brilliant! Food was lovely and the spot we anchored at in Dia was perfect. Thank you for making this the highlight of our holiday. Would highly recommend

Will do it again with the same crew over again.

Published on Oct, 2024

Captain Manos and Co-Captain Kristina were excellent host and hostess besides being good chef. They were attentive. Made everybody feel safe. Kristina was very knowlegeable and answered our questions patiently.

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