Luxe Catamaran Cruise to Dia Island with Greek Delights

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The ultimate summer trip to complete your holiday in Crete!

Duration

6 h
30 m

Tour Type

Shared

Max Capacity

14 people

Languages

Greek, English

About this tour

 

If what you desire is phenomenal catamaran experience, our full day cruise to Dia island is exactly that! Find us at Heraklion Marina and let us welcome you on our modern spacious catamaran for a luxury voyage.

👨‍✈️Epic crew

 Feel the essence of Cretan hospitality. Our attentive professional crew will make every effort to ensure we are safe and comfortable at all times. 

☕ A hearty greeting

Start your day with a hot cup of coffee and fresh local cheese pies and biscuits. 

🚢Trip to heaven

The voyage from Heraklion to Dia and back offers unique views of the island that cannot be experienced any other way. 

🌊 Magnificent scenery and mooring in a beautiful Bay

The voyage from Heraklion to Dia and back offers unique views of the island that cannot be experienced any other way. As we reach our destination, admire the dazzling blue waters and just dive in!

💦A fun-packed, stress-free day

Get ready for a fun day! Paddleboarding, snorkeling, inflatables, fishing, and plenty of room to just chill and take in the view of the bay and catch the sun 

🧀 Better than a restaurant lunch

Platters of local cheeses, fresh BIO salads, shrimp pasta or rice with feta, mussels in turmeric sauce and ouzo, chicken breast with oranges. Kids will love our chicken nuggets and pasta options. Plus, enjoy homemade summer fruit sweets! 

🥤 Open Bar

Stay refreshed during the day and enjoy coffee, tea, soft drinks, white Cretan wine, and beer!

When in Crete, the trip to Dia island is a must-do! Book now and look forward to it!

🍽️ Menu: May be changed during the season without prior notice!

Highlights

  • Relax on a premium-class catamaran, with an attentive crew ensuring a perfect experience.

  • Take a refreshing swim in crystal-clear waters with snorkeling, fishing, and paddleboarding available.

  • Enjoy local cheeses, fresh fruits, delicious meal and unlimited Cretan wine, beer, and soft drinks.

  • Feel the excitement of sailing across to Dia island and admire the crystal clear Aegean Sea.

  • Included

  • 🚢 Luxury catamaran cruise aboard a modern, fully equipped vessel

  • 👨‍✈️ Experienced, friendly crew

  • ☕ Welcome buffet with coffee, soft drinks, Cretan cheese pies, biscuits

  • 🤿 High-quality snorkeling equipment

  • 🎣 Fishing gear for a fun fishing experience

  • 🏄‍♂️ Stand-up paddleboards, inflatable toys

  • 🍽️ Platters of local cheeses, organic product lunch, kid-friendly options, sweet treats.

  • 🍷 Beverages incl. soft drinks, Cretan wine, and beer throughout the cruise

  • 🌐 Music and free Wi-Fi onboard

  • Not Included

  • 🚖 Transfer service (available upon request after booking)

  • Timeline

    • 09:30

      Meeting and greeting

      Board on vessel, have some coffee or other beverages, taste the freshly baked cheese pies and other delicacies and settle in for an exciting trip.

      Cafe Marina, Heraklion

    • Arrival at Dia Island

      After a memorable trip gliding through the blue waters of the Aegean sea, we anchor at bay. Spend your day swimming, snorkeling, lying afloat on an inflatable toy, try sup or fishing, or just chill onboard. Have a sumptuous lunch, savor fine Cretan wine and delicious sweets, and feel like you are in heaven.

      Dia island

    • 16:00

      Return to Port

      After a satisfying day we take you back to Heraklion and greet you with the hope to see you again!

      Heraklion Old Port

    Durations

    6 - 8 hours

    Languages

    Locations-For-Activity

    Heraklion

    Crete

    Tour's Location

    Λεωφ. Νεάρχου, Ηράκλειο 712 02, Ελλάδα

    Questions about Luxe Catamaran Cruise to Dia Island with Greek Delights

    • What to bring with?

      Passport or ID card 🆔 (hard copy or a digital/photo copy accepted)
      Swimwear 👙🩳
      Towel 🏖
      Sunglasses 🕶️
      Sun hat 👒🧢
      Sunscreen 🧴

    • Are there any specific accessibility requirements we should know about?

      For safety reaons, this trip is not recommended for pregnant women due to the nature of the boat ride and activities involved.
      This trip is wheelchair accessible.

    • Is this cruise weather-dependent?

      The cruise is subject to weather conditions. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

    • Which is the meeting point and how do I get there?

      Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time. A crew member will meet you on the right side of Marina Cafe at the Old Port of Heraklion, as you face the sea.
      You can find the exact location here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oocqtUEhqP8FqZzD9
      For those driving, there is a municipal parking area available at the Marina with a fee.

    Reviews

    0/5

    Excellent

    (46 reviews)
    Migle
    0/5

    I really enjoyed this tour and had an amazing time. The catamaran is new, luxurious, clean, and well-equipped with a beautiful design. The staff is friendly, helpful, and attentive. I was especially impressed by the lunch onboard – the food was delicious. It’s great that they provide paddle boards and other gear to snorkel and swim around the bay. I would highly recommend this tour as it was one of the best activities during my holiday in Crete!

    29/09/2024
    Demi R
    0/5

    It was a fantastic day and experience. The skipper and the cook onboard were really great, very hospitable and friendly! The lunch they prepared for us was divine. We went to a beautiful beach/bay and did lots of snorkeling and swimming. They had fins, floaties, pool noodles and other floatation things to enjoy. I really enjoyed the day and would definitely recommend it.

    08/07/2024
    Nadia Maskaeva
    0/5

    Our family had an amazing time on a semi-private cruise to Dia Island! We enjoyed swimming in the crystal-clear waters, relaxing on board with great hospitality and very delicious lunch! The experience was perfect for our family, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day at sea. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique and unforgettable adventure!

    14/03/2025
    Huyen NGUYEN
    0/5

    The best cruise ever in Crete.
    Thank you Joanna, Costas and Minas (the great chef!)
    It was like heaven! Small group then intimate time. The food was amazing and the boar immaculate.
    I recommend 200%!!!

    10/04/2025
    Nicole McGregor
    0/5

    Best boat day ever!! Highly recommended especially if you’re staying in the city. The island we sailed to was beautiful with the clearest water! We swam, snorkeled, paddle boarded, jumped off the boat, tanned, and enjoyed the amazing food. The crew was amazing and so kind. 100% must do in Crete! We had 3 boat days on our 2 week trip in the Greek islands, and this one was our favorite!

    21/05/2025
    Matthew Whitehead
    0/5

    A truly unique experience! The staff/crew were welcoming and joyful. The catamaran was clean and kept in great working order. The trip out to the island of Dia was exciting! We arrived at a sheltered cove and had plenty of time in the water. Lunch was great and the staff/crew were very attentive. I would highly recommend booking a trip, you will have no regrets!

    10/06/2024
    Ibon Arrieta
    0/5

    The team was super nice and fun. The tour itself is very chill, very easy for all kinds of profiles and the boat is comfortable and picturesque. We really enjoyed it and shoutout to the chef for the great food he prepared!

    03/08/2024
    Emily Scheck
    0/5

    The other half of our group ended up canceling so we had a truly private experience. I cannot recommend this trip enough! It was a beautiful day filled with delicious homemade lunch and snacks. We spent the time in the water on the flamingo and paddleboard and even did some snorkeling. 5/5 stars!

    13/06/2024
    Ryan Walker
    0/5

    Great experience! My wife and I booked a catamaran out of Heroklian port. The whole trip was about 5 hours and was so much fun. You spend about an hour sailing to Dia Island, 3 hours in your own private area and another hour sailing back. It’s all you can drink, although most people on our boat did not take full advantage however all I saw available was beer, wine and soft drinks. They serve you pastries on the sail out, and lunch and dessert while parked in the cove. We were secluded away from all the other sail boats and it was perfect. Plenty of equipment on board to keep you occupied in the water for three hours and plenty of space on the boat to lounge. We shared the boat with about 15 other people, mostly couples and one family. Everyone on the boat was respectful including the passengers. I imagine this boat was on the pricier side compared to others out there, however it was well worth it with the lunch you get and the boat takes you away from all the other groups so it is truly private. I can’t wait to come back and book another excursion with SeaExcursion!

    05/09/2024
    Katerina Asofieva
    0/5

    It was absolutely unbelievable great cruise to Dia island! The crew was absolutely the best! Captain Oleg from Ukraine real professional. Unforgettable swimming at blue lagoon, very tasty lunch on board, friendly atmosphere with guests from all over Europe) big thanks! Highly recommended!!!

    20/08/2024
    Thom&Arlette BijsterGeuverink
    0/5

    Booked a tour to Dia Island, and it was a great experience. More than enough time to swim. They brought things like snorkels and paddle boards that you can use.

    Drinks and food on board was excellent! On the morning tour we had a snack & a proper lunch.

    Would definitely recommend!

    16/08/2024
    Laura A
    0/5

    Absolutely incredible experience from the very beginning to the end. Service was impeccable, thank you so much Karina & Spiros for everything 🛥️ I HIGHLY recommend this catamaran experience. The food was freshly cooked on board and divine, the music was wow, the equipment, toilet, cabins were perfect. I have only positive things to say 🥹 Thank you again 🥂

    01/06/2024
    Daniel
    0/5

    Such a beautiful day cruise to Dia island. Worth the price tag for a very well kept and clean catamaran cruise, hosted by an excellent team, with a delicious lunch by the Chef. Many thanks to our skipper George for the fun hospitality, entertainment, and paddle board lesson! Highly recommend if you want to get out on the sea and swim in some beautiful water!

    19/07/2024
    toby williams
    0/5

    An amazing day on a catamaran with French Captain.
    Superb food, endless drinks, snorkelling and beautiful locations on a stunning boat.
    Over and above hospitality.
    Thanks so much for a wonderful day. We loved it

    12/07/2024
    Isabelle Ratajczak
    0/5

    It was AMAZING!!! Best Crew!! Great Food and awesome Music! It was such a pleasure, totally recommend it.

    21/05/2025
    Morayo Oshode
    0/5

    My family and I had an amazing boat excursion with Spiros and George! The food and service was incredible, they were both so friendly and personable and answered all the questions we had about the Island.

    14/06/2024
    Andrei Sandu
    0/5

    We had a fantastic experience on this boat trip! Everything went perfectly from start to finish. The crew was extremely friendly and assisted us promptly with any requests. The boat was new, clean, and very well-equipped, providing all the comfort we needed. The Cretan views were spectacular! Highly recommend this experience!

    27/07/2024
    Pamela Feurer
    0/5

    I have planned and participated in well over 200 excursions in my years of travel. This activity with Spiros in Heraklion far exceeded any excursion in which I have experienced. Beautiful catamaran. Amazing captain and chef. Delicious, really delicious, meal prepared onboard. Sailing to magnificent coves. Paddle boarding, snorkeling, floating in the famous pink flamingos! Wine, beer, hospitality! And dolphins…..did I mention the dolphins swimming alongside of us!!! Magical. I would do this again in a heartbeat!

    22/05/2025
    Sofia Rethymno
    0/5

    THE BEST CRUISE! We ended up booking a private cruise for 9 people on one of the catamarans. The crew, were so nice and helpful throughout the entire day. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and well taken care of!!☀️

    31/05/2024
    Salvator S.
    0/5

    This is called heartfelt excellence!
    The bow crew is fun, authentic, friendly and so intentional.
    Their service teaches much further than just for the average and basic needs. They served us drinks and encouraged us to relax and have fun as they took care of everything else. On the way back they took the initiative to take pictures of us to send them to us right away.
    After the boat ride we could sit with them another one and a half hours as we kept chatting with them. The captain even sang us a spontaneous song based on the things we shared with him from our past year! What a glorious day! So worth it!

    23/05/2024
    Viktoria Kolesnikova
    0/5

    Today was truly exceptional, filled with numerous positive impressions😍. I’ve long been eager to embark on a sailing trip from Heraklion port, and it was a delightful coincidence that my friends also shared my enthusiasm. I must say, I’m thoroughly pleased❤️! The atmosphere on board was incredibly friendly, and the availability of wine on tap was a lovely touch. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a memorable adventure😘😘

    04/06/2024
    Dorian Bühl
    0/5

    A perfect boat trip to the island! Long stay, plenty of good food. On the way back we’re already a little behind schedule, but they turned around and took their time to look for the dolphins someone spotted.
    Was way better than we anticipated.

    18/08/2024
    Eirini Shaposhnikova
    0/5

    It was an excellent experience! Nice and helpful crew, delicious food, swimming, sunbathing… Everything was just wonderful!

    30/05/2024
    Katie C
    0/5

    Incredible experience! Crete has so many wonderful things to offer but seeing Crete from the water was extraordinary! The crew was fantastic, very accommodating and helpful! The small coves around Dia island are breathtaking. The day of SUP and snorkeling was unforgettable!

    18/05/2024
    Eleni Ioannidou
    0/5

    Super amazing experience from Heraklion to Dia island. Excellent staff and delicious food! 5 stars for everything but mostly for their kindness and hospitality! 👍🏻 keep it up guys! You are the best!

    17/08/2024
    Maria Kamnaki
    0/5
    It was an amazing sailing trip from Heraklion to Dia island! We will definitely do it again! Tasty food, cozy atmosphere and very friendly crew! Sailing trip with SeaExcursions we recommend 100%
    12/05/2024
    Mabel Butterworth
    0/5
    We had such a fun trip! Lovely crew, beautiful boat, delicious food and wonderful journey. Thanks so much

     

    28/05/2024
    STEPHENY BERRY
    0/5
    22/08/2024
    Slava Skudarnov
    0/5

    We had a wonderful trip with the catamaran out of Heraklion ❤️
    Food, drinks, amphosphere – everything was top notch.
    Best in Crete, highly recommended to sail with them.

    26/05/2024
    Praise Adams
    0/5

    Such a wonderful company! It was my birthday and they made me feel special! I had so much fun! Will definitely do it again!

    13/07/2024
    Julia Faack
    0/5

    Very good! A big thanks to the crew! It was amazing. The food was cooked on the boat, and was really good.

    26/07/2024
    Ross Allen
    0/5

    Food was lovely and friendly staff! Great views and nothing was too much trouble.

    08/07/2024
    Spyros Rousakis
    0/5

    Our trip to dia island was amazing very friendly staff, food and endless fun in the clear waters of the island

    10/05/2024
    Dana Pavlov
    0/5

    It is the best day ever spent on Crete!!

    19/10/2024
    Thomas Cadeac
    0/5

    Awesome!

    12/04/2025
    Jared Shurtliff
    0/5

    Fantastic experience. Great food and a ton of fun.

    04/06/2024
    Thorsten Düvelmeyer
    0/5

    Very nice boat and super crew 🙂

    28/05/2025
    Max Peterson
    0/5

    We had a lovely time on our trip. The staff were all wonderful and we had some excellent food and drinks. Thanks guys!

    25/05/2025
    Christina P.
    0/5

    Nice boat trip to Dia Island. Everything worked great. Great crew and the food was delicious.

    05/10/2024
    Nikolai Pavlov
    0/5

    We arrived at the port alone because we had rented a car. Despite the fact that we arrived earlier than everyone else, the welcoming staff and light breakfast treats with coffee were already waiting for us on the ship. We only had time to look around and take a few photos with the Heraklion tower in the port as a background when the rest of the guests arrived. It left quickly, without any delays. The weather was wonderful for a hot August day. On the way to Dia Island, the photo shoot of all family members continued. Captain Sergey suggested the best angles at different times and helped us take group photos, for which we bow to him deeply, because these are pleasant and unforgettable moments, which are captured for a lifetime! Upon arrival at the island, the clarity of the water was very surprising. By then we had all met the other passengers of the ship and had planned various activities on the water. We thought of scenarios for beautiful videos… and we started. Snorkeling, paddle boarding, photographing pink flamingos, jumping into the water in different shapes, a short walk along the island’s beach and inland, catching sea urchins (they amaze the kids), jumping from the pier into the water. We managed to do all this before lunch. Returning to the ship, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality and abundance of the Mediterranean lunch. Given the slight intoxication, there was not much strength left to swim after lunch, and so many started to snort happily on the boat. Those who wanted to swim also took advantage of the time after lunch and everyone returned happy. We had a great time, we chose the morning cruise as it was quite hot during the day in late August for some of our group. But we will definitely come back for a sunset cruise with you! Thank you SeaExcursions for the excellent organization at the highest level!

    15/06/2024
    Cindy Martin
    0/5

    We had a great day at the beach. The food was great, there was breakfast, coffee, enough for drinks, lunch and finally a plate of fruit. The water in the lagoon was a very nice turquoise/blue color. We were able to swim there and even go out on a stand-up board. The people were very friendly, great service. We would do it again anytime.

    15/08/2024
    Anastasia Nesterenko
    0/5

    Holidays with a friend in Crete! Chose a yacht for a trip to the sea! I was pleasantly surprised by the quality, service and delicious food on the yacht! The best yacht in Crete! I recommend for trips 🔥🔥🔥

    10/07/2024
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