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The 15 best island hopping sailing trips in Crete you can book right now, with the price a head, how long each one runs and whether the sails go up. Number one is first for a reason.
Review of Crete’s Dia Island sailing trip from Heraklion, with yacht views, swimming, snorkeling, lunch, drinks, costs, and practical tips.
“A very choppy crossing to the island. Very well handled by the skipper though The boat was comfortable and safety was well looked after Food was very good. Would have been nice to have beer as an option perhaps Time went very quickly”
Review of Heraklion’s private Dia Island sailing trip, with snorkeling, fishing, lunch options, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“It was a lovely sailing experience. It was beautiful and well organised. The staff was very friendly and kind. The overall experience was amazing and would 10/10 recommend it!”
Review of the Dia Island sailing trip from Heraklion, with lunch, swimming, snorkeling, wildlife, pickup details, value, and practical tips.
“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”
Review of a private Heraklion sailing trip to Dia Island, with swimming, snorkeling, fishing, lunch options, drinks, and practical booking advice.
“We told the guides we were more interested in sailing than the excursions and they accommodated our request. The Elan 37 is a fun boat and she sailed well even in light winds. The lunch was delicious and we enjoyed it in an idyllic bay on Dia island. The captain and first mate were vey kind and helpful with our two kids. I highly recommend this excursion and will book again if we return to Crete.”
Review of Crete’s Dia Island catamaran cruise, with a small group, fresh Mediterranean lunch, open bar, swimming, snorkeling, and SUPs.
“This was a great experience. The captain and the crew were awesome. Crew answered all questions and were very pleasant at all time. The captain was amazing. He engaged all passengers trying to teach us typical Greek dance and later put on a concert as Johnny Depp. The lunch was amazing. Made fresh as we were all swimming. It was great. This was truly a 5 star trip.”
Review of Crete’s all-inclusive Dia Island sailing trip, with swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, seafood pasta, drinks, pricing, and practical tips.
“A great day out! George and Niko were incrediblley friendly and I feel like we became fast friends through the day. The water was cool but clear as crystal, easy to see the fish! The sun was great at drying us off upon leaving the ocean for a fresh made meal which we enjoyed with our new found friends (including the other visitors) on the boat. The island is practically untouched and has only a few buildings. Stunning views all round, throughout the whole trip...”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island aboard Bavaria 51 for swimming, snorkeling, SUP, fishing, and a fresh lunch.
“It was a lot of fun snorkeling and hanging out on the boat and in the water. Also was served the most delicious pasta dish. The water was beautiful and the caption and guide was very good.”
Sail from Heraklion to unspoilt Dia Island for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, snacks, and a small-group Crete escape.
“Worst experience. I booked the boat and they overbooked it and I couldn’t get on or rebook for another day. Stay away from this company!”
Review of a six-hour sunset sailing trip from Heraklion to Dia Island, with snorkeling, snacks, small groups, and practical booking advice.
“Our young skipper was delightful and spoke excellent English. We really enjoyed our cruise to Dia Island. The water where we snorkeled was a beautiful turquoise, and you could see to the bottom.”
Review of private sailing trips from Crete to Dia Island, with snorkeling, fishing, drinks, hotel pickup options, pricing, and practical tips.
“It was a wonderful and relaxing boat trip with friendly staff. Truly a delightful experience on the sea”
Review of Avanti Sailing’s private six-hour cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island, with swimming, snorkeling, lunch, wine, and a paddleboard.
“Very good sailing trip. Personalized for our group of four people. Relaxing, and activities when we arrived at Dia Island. Lunch was very good.”
Review of the all-inclusive Hersonissos to Dia Island catamaran cruise, with snorkeling, lunch, drinks, family tips, price, and practical details.
“Thomas and the crew were fabulous! So kind and welcoming. Very organized while providing refreshments throughout a wonderful afternoon cruise as well as a second sunset cruise that we purchased. Both were spectacular. Highly recommend Daneri Yacht cruises while visiting Crete.”
Sail from Heraklion to quiet Dia Island for swimming, snorkeling, ruins, a meal, and sunset views in a small group of ten.
“We had a wonderful time with the excellent team. All of us were excited to pass giant sea turtles as we were sailing and we saw a few different types of fish whilst snorkeling at Dia. We went on the sunset tour, which meant no early start and a fabulous end to the day watching the sunset on our way back to the harbour. Thank you for a fantastic trip. 100% recommended!”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia island for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and a homemade meal in a small 10-person group.
“A great trip on the water… The captain and host did a great job in coordinating and creating a welcoming experience. The wind caused the waves in the sea to be a bit rough but the captain did a great job controlling everything to feel comfortable! Once at Dia, we were able to swim, use snorkeling gear, lounge on the boat while the hostess made us a really nice homemade like meal. On other sailing experiences I’ve gone on, it’s always been a pre made meal. This was a pasta with seafood and tomato sauce, Greek salad, bread/breadsticks, and tzatziki. Wine, orange juice, water, cola were served on board. Thank…”
Review of Crete’s small-group sailing trip from Heraklion to Dia Island, with snorkeling, snacks, clear pricing, and practical booking advice.
“Très belle sortie en mer, le personnel est top.. A amezing boat... It's a very good trip with Dimitri et Alexandre”
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