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Activity description
Take a private sailing cruise from Heraklion to the island of Dia and enjoy a tailor-made experience in close contact with nature!
Imagine sailing on the waters of the Cretan Sea! The sun and the sea breeze against your skin, the sublime landscapes of Crete's coastline flashing before your eyes... With family or friends, you can enjoy this experience thanks to this private sailing cruise to Dia Island from Heraklion!
The private cruise lasts a whole day, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the island of Dia. This island is home to endemic plants and wildlife and is part of the Natura 2000 network. It's a truly heavenly place where you can totally disconnect from everyday life.
Your private cruise begins in Heraklion. You will meet your guide there 15 minutes before the start of the excursion. You'll be welcomed aboard the yacht and given a short briefing on safety and boat handling. Then it's time for adventure! As this is a private activity, you'll enjoy privacy and flexibility during the cruise. You'll be able to define the time you stop in each bay with your skipper, and you'll be alone with your group of friends or family on the yacht!
Your private sailing cruise to Dia Island will allow you to discover the island's unspoilt bays. Your skipper knows the most beautiful spots and will take you there for a swim, snorkelling or simply a stroll. Depending on your preferences, the skipper may stop off in the bay of Agios Georgios or Panagia. At mealtime, you will be served lunch so that you can recharge your batteries for the rest of the excursion.
During your private sailing cruise from Heraklion, you will be accompanied by the friendly and experienced Altersail team. Altersail promotes environmentally friendly sailing and will do everything possible to ensure that you have a good time in harmony with the natural environments you discover.
If you are looking for a day of relaxation and discovery from Heraklion, don't hesitate to book this private sailing cruise to the island of Dia!
- 15 minutes before the tour starts - Meeting at the Old Venetian Port of Heraklion
- You'll be welcomed on board and given a small safety and boat-handling briefing
- Set sails to the unexplored beaches of Dia Island
- Arrival at a beach
- Free time for swimming, snorkelling, enjoying the sun and nature
- Refreshments and drinks are served
- Lunch time : Cretan dish with fresh salad, and desert just prepared by your skipper and host/hostess
- A quick dive or more relaxing in the boat
- Set sails back to the Old Venetian Port of Heraklion
Activity requirements
Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.
Special terms
This activity is not recommend for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
Prices include pickups at a range of 10 km from the port. Transfers further than 10km up to 45km from Heraklion are available upon extra cost, minimum 20€.
Meal with vegetarian option available upon request.
- Wine (responsible consumption)
- Mineral Water
- Skipper
- Deckhand
- Fuel
- All taxes and fees
- Transfer
- Meal upon request on charge
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Swimwear
- Beach Towel
- Beach Shoes
