Full-Day Sailing Tour to Dia Island from Heraklion, Crete

Embark on an incredible adventure aboard a sailboat with space for up to 18 passengers and explore the Cretan Sea, as well as an ancient, mythical island when you book this full-day sailing tour to Dia Island, from Heraklion.

Now, some things you should know before your sailing tour to Dia Island include that Dia is a small uninhabited island located north of Crete. It is about 7 miles from Heraklion and is administratively part of the Municipality of Chersonissos. It is 5 kilometers long, 3 kilometers wide, and 12 square kilometers in size. Paximadi and Petalidi are two small islets north of Dia.

The south side of the island has four bays: the bay of Agios Georgios, which is Dia's only port and beach, the bay of Caparis, the bay of Panagia, and the bay of Agrielia. The bay of Aginara is on the east side.

Dia is part of the European Nature Network (Natura 2000) due to the island's vital biodiversity, and it is a controlled hunting area. There are many protected species of flora and fauna, including the Albinaria retusa snail, the Pdacriserchardiischiebeli lizard, Oryctolagus wild rabbits, the well-known kri-kri, and plants like Carlina diae.

This half-day sailing tour to Dia Island will begin at the port of Heraklion, where, at the meeting point in front of Cafe Marina, you'll meet your professional crew and board the boat. Then, crossing over to Dia Island will take approximately one hour, during which you'll have a panoramic view of Crete, as well as an explanation of the Island's history from the crew while you relax on deck. But before you sail off, the crew will give you a thorough safety and activity briefing so you can be prepared for the day.

When you arrive at Dia Island, you will have time to relax, swim, paddleboard, snorkel, and enjoy some tasty snacks! After that, our captain will prepare a nice Greek meal for lunch.

Once you've eaten and feel nice and rested, the crew will take you to a deserted cove for another swim. Your full-day sailing tour to Dia Island will last from 9h to 16h00, and you should arrive at the meeting point in the morning, at least 15 minutes before the activity starts.

This full-day sailing tour to Dia Island is an activity for families, friends, and couples, everyone is welcome! The team at Sailing Crete will always prioritize your safety, and the entire team is available to you throughout the day.

With all this in mind, take your chance to spend a day sailing the Cretan seas and observing the stunning panoramic views of the north of the island. Book today!