Dia Island Escape: Semi-Private Sailing Adventure

Embark on a semi-private sailing adventure from Heraklion to Dia Island. Enjoy sunbathing, swimming, and socializing with fellow travelers. Savor a delicious onboard meal.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dia - Discover the unique destination of Dia island while traveling in style and comfort aboard our luxury sailing boat. Feel the breeze of Cretan sea, swim and dive into the crystal clear waters, explore the ruins of an ancient port, take a walk on the island or just relax on deck and enjoy the summer sun, while in the meantime tasting a…
What's Included
  • StandUp Paddleboard
  • Fishing gear
  • Snorkeling gear
  • Lunch
  • All fees and taxes
Additional Information

Embarking from the enchanting Venetian port of Heraklion, our northward journey to Dia Island promises a semi-private escape filled with delightful socializing and shared experiences. As we set sail, you can choose to unwind on the sundeck, bask in the sun’s warmth, or actively engage in the sailing procedures, fostering a sense of companionship among…

Location
Epimenidou 19
Epimenidou
The exact Meeting point is at the left side of "Marina Café - Restaurant" which is located at the Heraklion Venetian port. Our captain will be there to welcome you 15 minutes before the start of your cruise. Next to the meeting point there is a big parking area with low Charging Fee.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mattz855
Sep 6, 2025
A great sailing experience. - This was one of the highlights of our trip to Crete. Captain Vasilis and his first mate Illiana were amazing hosts and crew for our sunset sail to Dia Island. We departed port promptly and the sails were set immediately upon leaving the harbour. We sailed to and from Dia with little engine power at all. On arrival to the beautiful One Olive Tree bay we had lots of time for swimming, snorkeling, paddle board and just enjoying the location. Drinks were readily available, and the dinner of salad, fresh pasta and fresh fruit was very nice. The captain timed our return so that we watched the beautiful sunset while sailing. A fantastic experience, and highly recommended.
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Dream43933771568
Jul 9, 2025
Definitely a trip to do - Booked this for me, wife and 17 y/o son, the 3pm afternoon/evening sailing to Dia Island. Positives; good size clean modern boat, small group (we were fortunate, only 5 of us). Great hosts, special mention to Captain Vasilis and his assistant Illiana, thank you guys. It’s an hour sailing to the island, some good snorkelling and then just relaxing on deck followed by a very nice Greek salad, pasta and fruit (Illana, thank you!). Then a sail back to Heraklion. Minuses; none, except a bit of a queue to dock at the end but all boats had that. Recommended!*
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355v_roniqued
Sep 9, 2024
Very nice sea trip - An incredible day on a beautiful sailboat with few participants, we anchored in a small cove and were able to swim before enjoying a good meal on board.
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Noreen
Aug 26, 2024
A must when visiting Crete - We charted a sailboat for a half-day visit to DIA. The boat was lovely. The captain and crew of one were wonderful. The Cove was beautiful. We had time to paddle board swim in the beautiful blue waters. We were served a lovely light lunch with accompanying wines perfect for a day outing. I highly recommendAvanti sailing for anyone visiting the island of Heraklion Crete.
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P9266wadanieli
Aug 16, 2024
5/5 - Very good trip, worth the money! The sailboat was a very fun way to get to the island, and the water and snorkeling were beautiful. Our tour guide even dove down and found some artifacts from the Ancient Minoan's. Food was good as well.
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Miko
Aug 8, 2024
Lovely boat cruise - Lovely boat with wonderful staff. The trip went well with no problems and the food (especially the salad) made by the crew was exceptionally great.
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E6305cadianad
Aug 8, 2024
Anytime again - Very nice trip to Dia Island, the crew (Dimitros and Greg) was super nice, could tell a lot about Dia and Crete. We left Heraklion in the afternoon and came back in time for sunset. Many thanks to our crew for an unforgettable day. Anytime again!
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B_b
Jul 15, 2024
Fantastic family trip with older children - We had a wonderful time with the excellent team. All of us were excited to pass giant sea turtles as we were sailing and we saw a few different types of fish whilst snorkeling at Dia. We went on the sunset tour, which meant no early start and a fabulous end to the day watching the sunset on our way back to the harbour. Thank you for a fantastic trip. 100% recommended!
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Y9453yepriscillar
Jul 12, 2024
To do - Very nice views and sunset. Swimming with fish and we saw sea urchins. Great crew Excellent meals
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Leeph7553rh
Jul 11, 2024
A relaxing day to Dia island. - It was a very well organised trip. The captain (Greg) and his first mate (Dimitris) were exceptionally friendly and able to answer any queries. The food was a simple but delicious pork pasta, with Greek salad. Followed by fresh fruit. Drinks were available - water, soft drinks and wine (although wine was not offered at lunch, only on setting off). The full day gave lots of time for swimming, paddle boarding and enjoying the elegance of Dia Island.
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From $100
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).