Dia Island Luxury Sailing: Swim, Snorkel, and Relax

Sail to Dia Island from Heraklion in luxury. Swim, dive, explore ancient ruins, and savor a delicious meal on a private cruise.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Avanti Sailing - Discover the unique destination of Dia island while traveling private 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…
What's Included
  • Stand Up Paddleboard
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Fruits
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

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 delicious meal,…

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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Robin
Sep 11, 2025
Top! - We did the Private Tour to Dia and it was great! Easy, great skippers, great snacks and just a really good time. The boat was very clean and all in one that was a good experience.
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Jgelsey
Aug 30, 2025
Unforgettable sailing experience! - A highlight of our visit to Greece! Captain George and Nikos, his mate, were terrific--friendly, professional and super helpful. The whole experience was close to perfect: gentle breezes, warm sun, cool water, great wine and snacks, and a beautiful sunset. Highly recommend sailing with Avanti!
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Pam_d
Aug 9, 2025
We enjoyed our trip to... - We enjoyed our trip to Dia Island. The crew was great and we enjoyed some good sandwiches and fresh fruit and drinks after we got to the island. The kids loved jumping from the boat and swimming around and exploring on the shore. Definitely recommend!
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561pawelw
Jul 24, 2025
- Great crew, great ship, awesome experience - highly recommend. Snacks where great, and when my kid got sea-sick the crew assisted with trying to calm down the ship movement and offering some meds - really appreciated!
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681danettec
Jun 28, 2025
Best day on Crete! - Our day trip to Dia was incredible! Our private group of 7 was welcomed aboard where we were given instructions and allowed to ride in shade or sun on the way to Dia Island. The ride was smooth, and the landscape along the way is stunning. On arrival to the island, we were given a paddleboard and snorkels, and we spent about 2 hours looking at fish and then exploring the island. You can go into the church at the top of the hill: it is small but very lovely and clean, and the icons inside are all beautiful depictions. After exploring, we had a delicious lunch of salad and pasta. The pasta was the best food we've had on our stay! After lunch our guides also provided fresh fruit and pre-arranged a cake for us to celebrate. We had 45 more minutes to swim and relax before an equally smooth boat ride back. It was an unforgettable day and the highlight of our Crete trip!
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Christina_s
Nov 2, 2024
Thoughtful and Gracious Hosts - After careful consideration, the captain and first mate rescheduled our tour to a day with wasn't windy and cold - it was amazing! Their thoughtfuness to do this really shone, and the half-day tour was the perfect relaxing end to our Greek vacation. Both were such gracious hosts to make this a great experience... and the food was delicious!
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Inesgn1802ij
Oct 13, 2024
October holidays in Crete - All was great -service, views and the boat! During the trip we were offered snacks, local wine and fruits. Children were very excited and the 7 years old admitted that it was the best trip ever! Highly recommended!
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Explore22661253720
Oct 9, 2024
Again and again! Let's recommend with a calm conscience! - Just fantastic! We were greeted very friendly; brief briefing and off we went. It was our first time on a sailing ship and we felt really super cared for. The journey probably took an hour, but we didn't have time in mind at all. The view, the waves, the island ahead. It took your breath away. Once we arrived, we were allowed to swim, snorkel and jump off the boat. The children were enthusiastic about raging. There was a lunch, freshly prepared by the boys on the boat. Delicious!!! After a little lunch we swam a bit and then we went back again. Really amazing how hassle-free and easy the ride and docking was.
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Patrick_o
Aug 21, 2024
Money well spent on private charter - Friends had recommended the sailboat excursion to us to Dia Island but unfortunately the last time we were here we did not plan soon enough so one was not available. This time we were able to book it ahead of our arrival on our cruise ship. We met the boat within walking distance of the cruise port and started our voyage to the island. Capt Greg and his deckhand Demetri were so nice and helpful (also non-smokers). Waters were very calm and soon we were at Dia Island where we were mesmerized by the crystal clear blue waters. The depth was approx 12 feet and you could clearly see the bottom. The boat had a paddle board and snorkeling equipment, fishing pole. While we played in the water, Demetri prepared a beautiful lunch for us and when we got out to enjoy, he also offered us white and rose wine, among other things. We all enjoyed several glass of wine with our delicious snack lunch. Afterwards we had a little longer to play in the water or relax in the sun before we packed up and headed back to the marina. We all concurred that it was so much better than visiting the ancient ruins in the heat.
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Lasousse
Aug 7, 2024
A very nice family experience. Super Leader - Family of 6 we made this private excursion on August 6, 2024 and it was really a great experience. Super Leader, very responsive via WhatsApp, shuttle transport Pension heraklion possible, excellent veggie lunch, snorkling equipment, fishing sets included. Anyway, very Leader. I recommend. PS: 1/2 day Check-out 15h arrival 19h30 was more than enough.
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From $606 (Per Group)
up to 10 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).