Crete Catamaran Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island

Soon, a serene bay will come into view, and upon arrival, the next hour is yours to swim, SUP, and laze as you please. Meanwhile, your crew will be busy preparing a feast of Greek specialties, which you’ll tuck into before enjoying another hour of leisure time and returning to Heraklion via an hour’s cruise.

Crete Catamaran Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island

Your 5-hour tour includes:

• Early departure to take advantage of quiet waters

• Welcome coffee, tea, soft drinks, water, cheese pies, and biscuits

• Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island

• Snorkel, SUP, and swim in Dia Island Bay

• Lunch featuring regional products

• White Cretan wine, beer, and raki

• Knowledgeable and friendly crew

• Maximum group size of 20

Welcome Aboard at Heraklion Port!

As the city of Heraklion wakes around you and the 16th-century Koules fortress sparkles with morning light, make your way to the Heraklion Port to begin your enchanting morning cruise. Aim to arrive about 15 minutes before your 9:30 am departure time, which ensures you have time to enjoy your picturesque surroundings before hopping on board the catamaran. Your friendly crew will have freshly brewed coffee waiting, along with tea, soft drinks, water, cheese pies, and biscuits. So, all you have to do is grab a drink and snack of your choice and settle in for a quick safety briefing.

Cruise to Dia Island Bay

The quiet morning hours are an extraordinary time to take in the serenity of the Sea of Crete, and shortly after boarding, you’ll find yourself cruising along the open sea toward Dia Island. Without the traffic afternoon excursions tend to see, this hour-long cruise to Dia Island promises to be a highlight. Bask in the gentleness of the morning sun, watch for marine animals playing in azure waters, and savor this moment of ultimate relaxation.

Upon reaching an idyllic bay tucked off Dia Island, your crew will turn off the engines, drop anchor, and bring out all the equipment needed to fill an hour of free time. You can choose to continue lazing on board, jump into the crystal-clear waters to snorkel, test out your standup paddleboarding skills, or do a combination of them all. If you need some helpful hints to tackle the activity of your choice, just ask. Our friendly crew is more than happy to help!

Greek Lunch Aboard the Catamaran

Just when you think your day couldn’t get any better, smells of freshly prepared pasta and seafood will waft your way. Beyond being expert sailors, your crew are also handy in the kitchen and have been busy preparing a tasty feast of Greek specialties. Sit back and savor a delicious lunch featuring Greek salad, pasta with shrimp saganaki, mussels in turmeric sauce, and chicken breast. In addition, complimentary wine, beer, raki, and soft drinks add the perfect touch to your lunch at sea.

Leisure Time & Return to Heraklion Port

While wives' tales may have us believing swimming within an hour of dining is a no-go, here in Crete, we firmly believe post-lunch is the perfect time to refresh with a dip in the sea. If you choose, hop back in the water to partake in any activities you missed before. Or, grab another wine, find your perfect sunbathing spot, and delight in an hour of pure relaxation.

Your superb afternoon then wraps up with a cruise back to Heraklion Port. Expect this portion of the trip to last around an hour, which means you’ll be back on land around 2:30 pm. After bidding farewell to your wonderful crew, enjoy the rest of your day in Crete!