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Best Dia Island Sailing In Crete

Crete’s best days out.

The 15 most popular dia island sailing on Crete — what each day actually involves, what it costs, and the operator running it.

15 Best Dia Island Sailing In Crete

Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal - Meeting at Cafe Marina and getting on the yacht without stress

1Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

Small-group sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island for swimming, snorkeling and SUP, plus a Mediterranean meal and unlimited drinks.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Perfect friendly Crew. Nice Katamaran. Good drinks and delicious food. It was my third time with this company. Sofia, Giannis and our Captain Petros are a super Crew. I will make the Dia Tour again. I love it sooooo much. Thank you Guys. Nicole”

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Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch - Meeting up near Marina Cafe: small timing details that matter

2Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

Heraklion to Dia Island sailing with snorkeling gear, unlimited drinks and local wine, and a filling onboard lunch on a small yacht.

★ 4.9

“Chose this trip for the day of my birthday and it certainly delivered! We absolutely loved every second, the accommodating and friendly crew, the bouncy ride, swimming in crystal clear waters, the incredible scenery, skimming stones on the private island beach, a delicious lunch and a heavenly trip back sunbathing on the deck with my…”

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Heraklion: Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal

Heraklion: Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal - The Onboard Meal and Drinks: What a Mediterranean Lunch Feels Like at Sea

3Heraklion: Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for snorkeling, SUP, dolphins stories, and a full onboard Mediterranean meal with drinks.

★ 4.9

“We had an amazing trip to Dia island with Stelios and Celia! We decided to try the full day trip over the half day and are so glad we did. Definitely pay the bit more if you can! The pickup from our hotel was right from the door and on time, we were welcomed on…”

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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling

Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling - Dia Island: the swimming, snorkeling, wine, and photo stop package

4Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling

Sail from Heraklion to uninhabited Dia Island for snorkeling, paddleboarding, drinks, and Greek food on a small yacht.

★ 4.7

“A really enjoyable and relaxing day. The group was small and everyone chatted with eachother and also with the two crew who were great. It was my first time on a sailing boat which I really enjoyed as well. Would highly recommend!”

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Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities

Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities - Getting on board: pickup, meeting point, and what to expect

5Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities

Sail to Dia Island from Heraklion for snorkeling, SUP, swimming, and a full lunch with drinks, plus time on board to relax.

★ 4.5

“Our excursion to Dia Island from the port in Heraklion was very enjoyable. About an hour from port, the captain anchored the boat in a small bay off the island. There were two small beaches there. Once arriving, we had 3-4 hours of free time for all sorts of water activities (snorkeling, paddle boarding, swimming…”

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Heraklion: Private Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island

Heraklion: Private Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island - The private yacht setup: comfort, shade, and real “vacation mode”

6Heraklion: Private Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island

Sail privately from Heraklion to Dia Island for 4.5 hours. Snorkel, fish, paddleboard, swim, with drinks and fruit.

★ 4.9

“Fantastic trip on our own little boat to Dia Island. The hosts were super friendly and really attentive, we felt very well looked after. The boat was wonderful and really clean. We had a lovely smooth sail there, plenty of time for a swim and snorkel and then lunch on board. We went for the…”

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Heraklion: Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch & Swimming

Heraklion: Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch & Swimming - Getting on board: Old Anchor meeting point and optional transfers

From Heraklion: Sunset Cruise to Dia Island

From Heraklion: Sunset Cruise to Dia Island - From Cafe Marina to Rocca a Mare: the quick start that helps the day feel easy

Heraklion: Sunset Sailing Cruise Dia Island with Snorkeling

Heraklion: Sunset Sailing Cruise Dia Island with Snorkeling - Half-Day vs Full-Day: Choosing the Right Amount of Sea Time

9Heraklion: Sunset Sailing Cruise Dia Island with Snorkeling

Heraklion to Dia island catamaran at sunset with snorkeling, paddleboarding, Greek food and drinks, plus a small group feel.

★ 4.6

“This experience was the cherry on the cake for our trip here. For a cheap price a 4 hour boat-trip with food, amazing view on the sea and sunset, snorkling and swimming. The guides/captains were all very kind. 10/10 would recommend.”

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Heraklion: Dia Island Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Meal

Heraklion: Dia Island Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Meal - From Cafe Marina to the Catamaran: Getting There Without Panic

Heraklion: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Water Toys

Heraklion: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Water Toys - Price and value: why $151.23 can make sense

11Heraklion: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Water Toys

Half-day catamaran cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island with tons of water toys, nutritionist-made lunch, and unlimited drinks in a small group.

★ 5.0

“Amazing day trip - fabulous boat, crew, food, location. Really recommend it. We travelled with my three year old and he loved it so much too - crew were great with him and even had activities on board. The best day of our holiday for sure!”

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Dia island : Small Group Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch

Dia island : Small Group Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch - The protected cove stop: snorkeling, SUP, and wildlife chances

12Dia island : Small Group Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch

Small-group sailing to Dia Island from Heraklion with snorkeling or SUP, organic lunch, drinks, and a protected wildlife stop.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely fantastic excursion! We ended up having the entire boat to ourselves and the team really accommodated us and ensured we really had an amazing time. Lunch/wine onboard was delicious and they were fantastic photographers making sure we got ample amount of photos”

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Heraklion: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Dinner and Wine

Heraklion: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Dinner and Wine - Boarding at Marina Café: Getting There Without Stress

13Heraklion: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Dinner and Wine

Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island on a luxury catamaran with dinner, Cretan wine, swimming, snorkeling, SUP, and sunset views.

★ 4.8

“We had the best time on this sunset cruise, the crew were amazing and very attentive to ensure you were having the best time! The spot at Dia Island was beautiful with crystal clear waters and plenty of water activities. Hats off to the chef also as the food was fantastic. The sunset on the…”

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Heraklion: Private Full-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island

Heraklion: Private Full-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island - Boat, Crew, and the Comfort Details You’re Actually Paying For

Dia Island Catamaran – Premium Lunch, Open Bar, Small Group

Dia Island Catamaran – Premium Lunch, Open Bar, Small Group - Comfort on Deck: Wi‑Fi, Restrooms, Showers, and Space

15Dia Island Catamaran – Premium Lunch, Open Bar, Small Group

Small-group catamaran from Heraklion to Dia Island with open bar, Wi-Fi, snorkeling and SUP, plus a fresh Mediterranean lunch.

★ 5.0

“A 5* day all around. There was a small group of us on board (9 people) so the boat did not feel crowded. The chef and the captain were great and gave clear directions we should adhere to throughout the day. The food and snacks provided throughout the day were top tier and freshly prepared.…”

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