Sailing Crete
Sailing Crete
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Set sail away from the shore of Heraklion, around 10 o’clock. Reaching the protected area of Dia Island with its crystal water, our captain will be pleased to tell you some secrets and stories of this beautiful island. Once at the Saint George port, let’s have a walk to the little church or just enjoy the silence of the place by snorkeling, fishing or sunbathing…
Heraklion, Heraklion Prefecture, Greece
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Susy1210
Toronto, Canada402 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
We spent a great time with the skipper and his colleague. They are really nice we had a lot of fun. We ate and drank very well during all the day. It was my best day in Crete !! I really recommend this activity.
Written October 19, 2017
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zimbabwe4ever
Bremen134 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
We spent a wonderful day on a comfy boat accompanied by a communicative and friendly skipper, who prepared a tasty though simple food (pasta with seefood and salad). The mix of guests was very international (Germans, Frenchs, Russians).

Visiting the Dia island is an interesting small day adventure, but you should probably not expect anything unusual. Neither was the promised fishing organized nor could we observe spectacular underwater world for snorkling (so -1 point for this). The waters were very clean and yet empty-looking...

The car transfer forth could have taken less time.

Price: 80 per person including transfer, trip, and drinks/food on board (June 2017).

PS: feeding the fish with salad and noodles after the lunchtime rocked!! -))))
Thanx for having so much fun, guys!
Written June 28, 2017
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YuriU
Netanya, Israel17,932 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
We've been with Sail Crete twice. Once, we've hired a motor boat for two hours from Malia, next day - we've joined a day long yacht sail to Dia Island. Both were incredibly enjoyable!
We'd like to thank Michalis - our motor boat skipper. He was so kind, friendly and patient with my children. We treasure our memories of our sail to St Anna Island, and wonderful Aegean Sea.
All day long yacht sail! We were 3, and there were 2 nice French couples with us on the yacht. We all got along very nice and friendly. The yacht was beautiful and comfortable. We've sailed to two bays on the Dia Island, where we swam, and watched the rich underwater life! The yacht had all the relevant snorkelling equipment on board, in all sizes. We had a nice Greek lunch - Satziki, Greek Salad, Fruit of the Sea Pasta, chicken souvlaki. Peaches and watermelon were served later. Everybody but children had beers and light drinks all along the cruise.
We'd like to thank Janis ( our skipper ), and Florian ( his aid ) for this wonderfully memorable day in sea. This day became the highlight of our fantastic visit to Crete. My children are demanding to repeat such a day, during our next visit to Crete, in Summer 19. So, I guess, we'll be booking with you again in August 19!
Written September 8, 2018
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Debbie-Jay F
Peterhead, UK196 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
Went on this trip.
Was very disappointed on the 2 places we stopped not much to see or do not many fish I only saw 3 total
Felt shorter time would of been better
The meal was freshly cooked and the 2 crew were pleasant enough Felt 10 ppl was bit much
Written September 25, 2018
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David C
Oradea, Romania7 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
it was a very pleasant day.the captain was funny and make us feeling very good.excelent food and drinks.thank you for all
don”t forget the magic word(palinca) ;)
Written September 4, 2018
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Joy B
England, UK69 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
Picked up at hotel 9.15am.Collected another 6 people on the way.Got to the marina in Heraklion.Met others and split into 2 groups for 2 boats.So each boat had 8 guests and 2 sailors.
Sailed to the island,where we dropped anchor and jumped into the sea.Very salty and warmer than the hotel pool !
Captain cooked us a lovely meal.Salad followed by seafood pasta.Wine beer and soda.Fruit and some weird shot,which I thought would be ouzo but wasn't,but similar.
Sailed round island a bit,dropped anchor and got fishing rods our for an hour.Caught fish and threw them back.
Sailed back to marina.Said goodbye to captain and was brought back to hotel around 6.30.Brilliant day.
Written September 17, 2017
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magdafivostravel
Hersonissos, Greece4 contributions
Oct 2022
Amazing yachts, super service, very kind and nice people on board.
Dia is the ultimate paradise, a Bio Park and a wild life refuge.
Azure transparent waters, the ancient ruins from the Minoan Civilization, is the ideal place for free diving or snorkeling.
THE TRIP !
Written October 16, 2022
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eyal gamliel
8 contributions
On 8.7.2021 we rented a private yacht for 9 adults through this travel agency, Magda the girl from the consulting agency was very nice, and very reliable. The cruise with the yacht was excellent with lunch. Excellent service It is highly recommended
Written July 10, 2021
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Tobias N
Duisburg, Germany5 contributions
It was a great day and we really enjoyed the trip. During the whole day drinks have been served and the lunch was, all tough it is different because of the pandemic, very good. The boat was fully booked with 8 people but nevertheless it almost felt like a private tour. Thanks a lot to the crew and we can definitely recommend it.
Written September 9, 2020
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Alesja M
9 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
It was great sailing to Dia Island! The crew of the sailing boat was helpful, friendly and they did their work professionally!

Thank you a lot for the emotions which I got from this trip!

Extra recommendations are to drink Raki and enjoy the trip!
Written August 5, 2020
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