Dia Island Catamaran Sail with Meal, Cocktails & Water activities

4.7 (30 reviews) Crete, Greece
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Duration5h - 6h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Set sail on a premium catamaran (Lagoon 450F) from Heraklion’s Old Venetian Port and embark on a luxurious journey to the Stunning Dia. After about an hour of cruising, we anchor in the bay of Saint George or Panagia, where you can swim in crystal-clear waters or enjoy water activities like snorkeling, fishing, paddleboarding and more(equipment available upon request from our crew).

Savor a freshly prepared Mediterranean lunch onboard, featuring Greek salad, green salad, mushroom risotto with truffle, local appetizers, and shrimp linguine. Complement your meal with fine wine, beer, iced tea, selected soft drinks or cocktails while taking in the serene surroundings.

After lunch, relax on deck or enjoy one last refreshing swim before we sail back to Heraklion, leaving you with unforgettable memories of a perfect day at sea.

Options

Transfer Malia-Gazi

Transfer from Malia-Gazi: Pick up from Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Koutouloufari, Piskopiano, Anissaras, Analipsi, Gouves, Heraklion, Gournes, Gazi
Pickup included

Transfer Ag. Pelagia -Elounda

Transfer Ag. Pelagia-Elounda: Pick up from Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, Bali, Fodele, Agia Pelagia, Lygaria, and Sisi.
Pickup included

Transfer excluded

If you choose this option you will have to use your own transportation to arrive to the meeting point at the Heraklion Port.

What's included

  • Shrimp linguine, mushroom risotto with truffle, Greek salad, green BIO salad. Various Cretan appetizers. A variety of tropical fruits.
  • Soda/Pop
  • Use of Stand-up paddle board (SUP)
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Fuel
  • Pick up & Drop off (If option selected)
  • White wine, Beer, Cocktails (up to 2 per guest)
  • Restroom on board
  • Use of fishing equipment
  • Towels

What to expect

  1. Castello del Molo (Koules)
    Pass by
    The site was first fortified by the Arabs in the 9th or 10th centuries. By the second Byzantine period, a tower known as Castellum Comunis stood on the site. In 1303, the tower was destroyed in an earthquake but was repaired.
    In 1462, the Venetian Senate approved a programme to improve the fortifications of Candia. Eventually, the Byzantine tower was demolished in 1523, and the Castello a Mare began to be built instead. The fortress was completed in 1540.
    In 1630, the fort was armed with 18 cannons on the ground floor, and 25 cannons on the pathway leading to the roof.
    During the 21-year long Siege of Candia, Ottoman batteries easily neutralized the fort's firepower. The Ottomans eventually took the fort in 1669, after the Venetians surrendered the entire city. They did not make any major alterations to the fort, except for the additions of some battlements and embrasures. They built a small fort known as Little Koules on the landward side, but this was demolished in 1936.
  2. 3h
    The island of Dia is an uninhabited island 6 miles north of Heraklion with crystal waters, beautiful wild scenery and rich history. The legend says that it used to be a monster created by Zeus to destroy the Cretans but he turned it into a stone to save them eventually. In the bay of Saint George where we anchor there was an ancient Minoan port that got destroyed along with the Minoan Civilization and sometimes it is possible to find ancient ruins and artifacts in the bottom of the beach. Nowadays there is a beautiful christian church of Aegean architecture. The island is home to many wildlife species such as rabbits, kri-kri goats, hawks and more!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the "Meeting Point – Dia Island Boat Trips" at the Heraklion old Venetian port.
Please be at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before your sheduled departure

End point

Meet at the "Meeting Point – Dia Island Boat Trips" at the Heraklion old Venetian port.
Please be at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before your sheduled departure

Pickup details

The exact time of pick up is communicated one day before the cruise via email or what's app. The traveler bares the responsibility to be informed about their pick up time and be on time for their pick up.
Pickup is provided from the following areas: Area 1: Ammoudara, Gazi, Heraklion, Karteros/Amnissos, Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Gournes, Anissaras, Hersonissos, Koutouloufari, Piskopiano, Analipsi, Stalis, Malia and all areas between. ( Option name: Pick up from Malia-Gazi)
The pick up from Area 1 might be up to 1.5 hours before the start of the cruise.
Area 2: Rethymno, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Bali, Fodele, Agia Pelagia, Lygaria. (Option name: Pick up from Rethymno-Elounda)
The pick up from Area 2 might be up to 2 hours before the start of the cruise. We will contact you one day before your cruise for your exact pick up time. If you are not sure if your hotel is included in the areas mentioned above please contact us.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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