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Dia Island: The 15 Best Sailing Trips from Heraklion

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Dia is the uninhabited slab of rock you can see from Heraklion waterfront, ringed by coves that only boats reach. Trips run half-day and full-day, some under sail and some on motor cruisers, most with a meal and a snorkelling stop. Below: departure times, how many people are on board, and which ones give you the longest in the water.

Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal - Getting there: Cafe Marina, timing, and pickup reality

1.Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,579 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $95Our pick

A 5.5-hour small-group sailing cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island, with swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and a Mediterranean meal.

“Here’s a smoother, more natural version of your text: This was the last day of our trip through Crete, and we ended it in the best way possible. The cruise was incredible, the weather was perfect, and the crew and food were fantastic. It was everything I wanted and more. We were having so much fun that we didn’t even have enough time to try all the activities - which is actually a good thing!”

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Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch - The sail to Dia Island: a practical 1-hour rhythm

Heraklion: Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal

Heraklion: Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal - Before you go: what you need to know about pickup and boarding

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 778 reviews · 6 hours · from $106

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for snorkeling, SUP, fishing, and a full onboard meal with drinks, wine, and raki.

“The most magical and romantic experience to end our trip in Crete. Hosts were delightful, the snacks and drinks were excellent, the equipment and amenities provided for snorkelling, fishing and paddle boarding were amazing! The sights on the way and from the island were incredible - recommend the evening trip for the sunset. 100/10 couldn’t recommend more! So so worth the money!”

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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling

Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling - Heraklion Departure: From Old Venetian Harbor to Open Water

4.Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 742 reviews · 4.5 - 7 hours · from $82

Sail from Heraklion to uninhabited Dia Island for snorkeling, paddleboarding, and wine, plus a simple Greek meal on a small yacht.

“Thank you for the nice sailing trip to Dia Island. We had a really great time, the staff has been super nice and caring! We had some nice food and our glutenfree and vegan wishes were considered. We would really recommend this trip and would love to come again one day.”

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Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities

Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities - The Sail Out: Views, Relaxing Tempo, and Weather Sense

5.Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 526 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for swim, snorkel, SUP, and a full lunch with wine and beer, plus time to relax aboard.

“A well run yacht, clean and tidy. Very friendly and informative crew. Plenty of time at Dia island to snorkel, paddle board and swim . Excellent food prepared by the captain and plenty of drinks to go around. Highly recommended.”

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Heraklion: Private Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island

Heraklion: Private Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island - Your Private Boat Day, Plus a Crew That Actually Helps

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, small group feel, and quick briefing

Heraklion: Small-Group Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch

Heraklion: Small-Group Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch - Getting on board at the Old Venetian port, then letting the crew run the show

8.Heraklion: Small-Group Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 277 reviews · 4.5 - 7 hours · from $94

Small-group yacht sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for snorkeling, falcons, and an organic lunch, with transfers and gear included.

“Absolutely amazing experience! We booked a morning sail to Dia Island to celebrate our 30th anniversary. We were a small group of six +2 crew, it was perfect. After a few days of high winds it was an exciting trip and our captain explained the sailing process along the way, he also gave information on the biodiversity of the island and some mythology. We had looked forward to the experience and it didn’t disappoint, the best value for money experience and one we can’t wait to do again! Thank you Altersail!”

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From Heraklion: Sunset Cruise to Dia Island

From Heraklion: Sunset Cruise to Dia Island - The Rocca a Mare fortress photo stop you get both ways

9.From Heraklion: Sunset Cruise to Dia Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 259 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $82

Sunset sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island with swimming, snorkeling, snacks, and cedar-shaded bays on a small boat.

“Sailing and swimming were great. Not too many fish to watch. Skipper was constantly, constantly on the phone the whole time, would have been nice to have some quiet time to enjoy the surroundings. Crew seemed inexperienced.”

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Heraklion: Sunset Sailing Cruise Dia Island with Snorkeling

Heraklion: Sunset Sailing Cruise Dia Island with Snorkeling - Getting from Heraklion to Dia: sailing time plus real flexibility

10.Heraklion: Sunset Sailing Cruise Dia Island with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 242 reviews · from $63

Sunset sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island for snorkeling, paddleboarding, included food, drinks, and pickup options.

“The entire experience was wonderfully enjoyable. The guides were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout, and ensured that we got the most out of the experience. The water activities at the shores of Dia Island were great, and the atmosphere was very relaxing. The snorkelling was particularly fun, and I greatly enjoyed seeing some of the marine life swimming on the sea floor. The return home, timed to coincide with the setting of the sun was beautifully serene. Again, I cannot credit the guides, Emanuel and Constantine, enough. They were great craic.Read more”

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Heraklion: Dia Island Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Meal

Heraklion: Dia Island Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Meal - Morning vs afternoon: the timing that changes your whole experience

11.Heraklion: Dia Island Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 194 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $127

Lagoon 450F cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island with snorkeling, fishing, SUP, and a meal plus unlimited wine and beer.

“The best thing was that we could vary between snorkeling, swimming and being on the paddle board. It was so much fun doing everything and the crew was very attentive and friendly too. Would recommend it to everyone, who wants to enjoy the sun and the sea, as well as boat trips. The catamaran was very modern and clean. Also enjoyed the food and the drinks, everything was delicious and the crew was also very considerate of allergies or dislikes and very chill about everything. That made the experience even better but the most beautiful view was the sunset when we started to get back to the port.”

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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 sailing hour north of Heraklion: your “cool down” time

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72Top rated

Sail from Heraklion to protected Dia Island for swimming, snorkeling, SUP, and an organic lunch, with wildlife spotting chances.

“A lovely day! The expert crew was very accommodating and friendly, sailing was delightful, food was unexpectedly good! & generous, swimming was fun- only improvement would be better snorkel equipment & perhaps kick boards to float on for others who are not as strong at swimming…. Cash only shuttles are putting a strain on our Euro supply & exchange is costly but overall we loved this experience. Thank you :)”

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Heraklion: Dia Catamaran Tour – Lunch, Open Bar & Snorkeling

Heraklion: Dia Catamaran Tour - Lunch, Open Bar & Snorkeling - The catamaran experience: roomy deck time plus shade when you need it

13.Heraklion: Dia Catamaran Tour – Lunch, Open Bar & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 161 reviews · from $141

Heraklion to Dia Island by catamaran for 5 hours with lunch, unlimited drinks, and real water time, plus snorkeling and SUP.

“We decided to book this trip as a treat and it didn’t disappoint. The group was nice and small and the crew were brilliant. The crew were extremely friendly and they were excellent hosts. The lunch we had was delicious too. I can recommend this trip to everyone! Thank you DanEri Yachts for this experience!”

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Heraklion: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Dinner and Wine

Heraklion: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Dinner and Wine - Getting to the Marina Café meet point in Heraklion

14.Heraklion: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 147 reviews · from $120

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island on a luxury catamaran with snorkeling, unlimited wine and beer, and a Mediterranean dinner plus sunset.

“I had an extraordinary experience with the yacht company Daneri. The evening trip was unforgettable. The captain was extremely kind and professional, and his vast experience was evident. The cook delighted us with delicious and very tasty dishes, and the deckhand served us impeccably. Although the sea was a bit rough initially, in less than 40 minutes we arrived at a location with calm, turquoise blue water. The experience of captain perfectly combined adrenaline with relaxation, offering everything one could wish for. On our return, the driver waited for us to ensure we got back safely, avoiding any inconvenience. We were impressed by the comfort, elegance, and the crew’s willingness…”

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Heraklion: Dia Island Romantic Sunset Cruise with Wine

Heraklion: Dia Island Romantic Sunset Cruise with Wine - The semi-private catamaran ride, comfortable and not chaotic

15.Heraklion: Dia Island Romantic Sunset Cruise with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 144 reviews · from $86

Heraklion to Dia Island on a semi-private catamaran with Prosecco, unlimited wine, snorkeling, SUP, and a romantic Mediterranean sunset.

“Sergei and his crew were fantastic hosts from the second we met them at the port, until we left the boat. My wife and myself felt very welcome, comfortable and relaxed. The crew did not stop working to ensure that everyone had everything that they needed, constantly coming back to ask if people needed more drinks or something to eat etc. A fantastic experience from start to finish!”

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