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Dia Island Adventure: Snorkeling and Sailing Escape
4.6
21 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.
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:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Epimenidou 19 - After an hour of sailing, the vessel anchors at St. George’s Bay on Dia Island. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pristine waters, engage in an enjoyable fishing adventure, and unwind in the tranquil small bay of St. George, with a view of Heraklion.
- Epimenidou 19 - After an hour of sailing, the vessel anchors at St. George’s Bay on Dia Island. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pristine waters, engage in an enjoyable fishing adventure, and unwind in the tranquil small bay of St. George, with a view of Heraklion.

What's Included
- Unlimited refreshments (soft drinks, white wine, bottled water)
- Swimming Stop
- Skipper & Fuels
- Snorkeling equipment (masks, fins, snorkels)
- Fruit Platter
- Fishing gear (fishing rods, raw bait)
- Unlimited refreshments (soft drinks, white wine, bottled water)
- Swimming Stop
- Skipper & Fuels
- Snorkeling equipment (masks, fins, snorkels)
- Fruit Platter
- Fishing gear (fishing rods, raw bait)
What's Not Included
- Hats, sun creams, swimmwear.
- Lunch
- Order a birthday cake or a bottle of champaigne for special events with an extra charge.
- Add a transfer service on your booking upon request with an extra charge.
- Hats, sun creams, swimmwear.
- Lunch
- Order a birthday cake or a bottle of champaigne for special events with an extra charge.
- Add a transfer service on your booking upon request with an extra charge.
Location
Boat trips to Dia island- Meeting point
Epimenidou
If you'll arrive independently, meet our skipper at the Sailingtrips.gr - Meeting point - Heraklion, located next to Marina Cafe at the Venetian harbour, fifteen minutes earlier than departure time. For accuracy, please search the meeting point name on Google Maps and not the address displayed.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(21 Ratings)
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Sean
Jun 30, 2025
Great sailing experience! - Great sailing trip to Dai. 9 miles each way with expert captain Nico and his assistant Michaelitis. Stop for snorkel in the clear waters and walk up to the church / fisherman’s huts. Good lunch then flew back with the wind behind. Thoroughly recommended.
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Betina_k
Jun 8, 2025
It was a wonderful and... - It was a wonderful and relaxing boat trip with friendly staff. Truly a delightful experience on the sea
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B992rolauras
Nov 2, 2024
Great day out - We had a lovely day with Marcus and Rula. Marcus was very kind to our children and looked after us all well, including one very nervous sailer! We all had a great day - it was the highlight of our holiday.
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Ngusev
Aug 25, 2024
Great experience - Very nice yacht (Bavaria 45), real sailing experience. Great team of 2. Food is great and plenty. Highly recommend (not my first time on Dia). We did not get to fish, but I guess half a day is not enough (note to myself).
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Mm7289
Aug 18, 2024
Very positive - We enjoyed this beautiful private excursion, including hotel pickup service.
I would say all impeccable service and staff!
Of the shuttle driver to the crew of the boat, all kind and nice, have not abandoned a moment, although respecting privacy and discretion.
3/4 hours is more than enough to enjoy everything without haste, but also without getting tired.
Breakfast light with fruits and vegetables, recommended, fresh and well served.
Clean bathroom as well as the whole boat.
A beautiful experience
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Jennifer_w
Jun 3, 2024
This is a must do! - Mario the captain made sure our day was fantastic from start to finish. We also arranged our hotel pick up and drop off which made the trip stress free. The snacks, salad and fruit were delicious! This is a must do when visiting Crete! Thank you Mario for making this a very memorable day! Much love from Canada
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F7187otmarck
Mar 14, 2024
The Ultimate Real Sailing Adventure. Look no further - We booked a corporate excursion for 20 people – 2 Sailing Cruisers Bavaria. Great communication wjth Magda ,
The Sailing organizer Captain Ilias , Ceo of Sailingtrips is the most Professional dedicated in sailing all his life. Holding the 5th place in the mastersasailing world championship of 2023! Nkt to mention that he is Certified from the Royal Yachting Academy , and a member of the Greek National Sailing team for years with many medals and trophies. Markos and Dimitris were funny and interactive. This is a great company for The Ultimate Real Sailing Adventure. Look no further ! Absolutely the Best outing or a corporate event. The sailing time was just right – not too short and not too long and you can do as much or as little work. Beverages and meals were great as well.
I will come back !
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816marziam
Sep 25, 2023
A truly wonderful sailing day experience! - It was the best sailing experience from Crete. The boat is stunning and the captain and crew do an amazing job in showing you the area, offering anything you might need during the day, preparing lunch and making you feel so comfortable. Such a wonderful experience! We had booked the morning trip and ended up deciding to stay onboard for the sunset trip, too. It’s absolutely a must and the best service for sailing trips from Heraklion! Special thanks to captain A. for the morning sail and A. And V. For the sunset one, you’ve been simply amazing!
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Trukguy
Sep 9, 2023
Awesome sailing day. - We booked a full day sailing trip with Salingtrips and enjoyed every minute of the it. We were a party of 8 friends from the Enchanted Princess cruise ship. This was one of the best excursions we took. We spent a leisurely day of sailing with Captain Jorge and his assistant Marta . They provided us with an amazing day. We splashed and swam and floated all day. It was fantastic. Our lunch was spectacular. Fresh grilled chicken, rice and a magical salad. We thoroughly enjoyed our day onboard. It was a trip of a lifetime. Would do it again tomorrow.
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49flaviea
Aug 26, 2024
Very Poor ! - The boat was not clean, with a foul smell coming from the toilet, and the promised cabins were inaccessible. The tour was also marketed as high-end, but it was actually subpar and overpriced. The boat's condition was poor, with inadequate life jackets, hard seats without pads. Food normal but with stale bread and low-quality wine. The equipment was old and not properly cleaned, and the tour operator didn't have time to clean between trips. The whole experience was a joke, book with someone else to avoid embarrassment.
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