Sailing Excursion to Dia Island with Snorkelling and Fishing from Heraklion

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4.5 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 4 years-old and up
From€80

Set sail for adventure in the pristine Aegean Sea on this snorkelling, fishing, and swimming boat tour to Dia Island from Heraklion!

Make the most of your time in beautiful Crete by embarking upon a memorable 4.5-hour guided sailing excursion with snorkelling, fishing, swimming, and delicious local food to Dia Island from Heraklion! Welcoming adventurers ages 4 and up.

As the largest city in Crete, Heraklion is located on the northern coast of the island and is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, gastronomy, and scenic views of the Aegean Sea. When travelling to Crete, a guided boat tour to Dia Island from Heraklion is an amazing way to immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters and stunning landscapes of the Aegean Sea!

Only 7 kilometres (4.3 miles) away from Heraklion, the waters of Dia Island and St. George Bay offer incredible snorkelling and fishing opportunities with diverse species of marine life and increased visibility in the turquoise water. The adventure begins at your accommodations within a 10 km (6 miles) radius of Heraklion (please see 'special terms' and specify when booking), you and your group will board the transfer to the departure point.

Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by your experienced Captain and guide and board the sailboat. After a safety and itinerary briefing, the fun starts! Sit back and relax on deck as you take in the breathtaking panoramas of Crete and the Aegean Sea en route to Dia Island. Once you've reached this uninhabited place, you'll have 2 hours of free time for fishing, snorkelling, swimming, or lounging on deck. In addition, your Captain is happy to help you with the fishing gear and will show you how to use it.

After working up an appetite in the hot Cretan sun, you'll be treated to a delicious and freshly prepared meal onboard (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available, please specify when booking) paired with water, refreshments, and local white wine. Next, you'll have another 30 minutes to toast to you and your loved ones before returning to the original departure point with lifelong memories of this boat tour to Dia Island from Heraklion!

For an unforgettable adventure in Crete, book this guided boat tour to Dia Island from Heraklion and enjoy snorkelling, swimming, fishing, and local gastronomy on your next vacation!

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Practical information

Course of events

- Arrival at the meeting point in Heraklion (please arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure time)

- Meet your experienced Captain

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Board the boat

- The adventure begins!

- Cruise in the Cretan Sea to Dia Island (1 hour)

- Drop anchor at St George's Bay

- Free time for swimming, snorkelling, fishing, sunbathing or relaxing (2 hours)

- Delicious lunch/dinner onboard prepared by the crew

- Free time to relax (30 minutes)

- The adventure continues!

- Return cruise to the orginial departure point in Heraklion

Objectives

Activity requirements

Please be advised that all children must be accompanied by an adult.

In addition, all participants must know how to swim to snorkel.

Special terms

Transfers are available within a 10 km (6 miles) radius of Heraklion, please list the address of your accommodations when booking.

If you have any dietary restrictions, please list them when booking.

The sailing excursion's full menu is as follows: roasted chicken fillets, rice with vegetables, Greek salad or Vegetarian menu with portobello mushrooms, rice with vegetables, and Greek salad.

Vegan and gluten-free options are available upon request.

Meeting point:
Epimenidou 19, Iraklio 712 02, Greece
Spoken languages:Greek, English
Included
  • Transfers up to 10km to and from Heraklion Port
  • Captain
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Fishing equipment
  • Meal
  • Unlimited water, refreshments, and white wine
  • Onboard music
Excluded
  • Transfers outside of the 10 km (6 miles) radius of Heraklion
Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Physical copy of passports/ID cards

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.,  — 01/08/2023
5/5
Amazing crew, surprisingly nice cuisine, an amazing captain, and a stunning location! It was a VERY windy day, but the crew handled it like a pro! It was a pleasure the entire time, and I was overjoyed to have selected them as my first sailing experience:)
Thomas B., Luxembourg — 27/08/2023
5/5
Belle matinée et lunch sur le voilier

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