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Dia Island Catamaran Sail with Meal, Cocktails & Water activities

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Crete, Greece
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On average, this is booked 28 (0) days in advance.

5 to 6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Set sail on a premium catamaran (Lagoon 450F) from Heraklion’s Old Venetian Port and embark on a luxurious journey to the Stunning Dia. After about an hour of cruising, we anchor in the bay of Saint George or Panagia, where you can swim in crystal-clear waters or enjoy water activities like snorkeling, fishing, paddleboarding and more(equipment available upon request from our crew).

Savor a freshly prepared Mediterranean lunch onboard, featuring Greek salad, green salad, mushroom risotto with truffle, local appetizers, and shrimp linguine. Complement your meal with fine wine, beer, iced tea, selected soft drinks or cocktails while taking in the serene surroundings.

After lunch, relax on deck or enjoy one last refreshing swim before we sail back to Heraklion, leaving you with unforgettable memories of a perfect day at sea.

What's Included

  • Lunch Shrimp linguine, mushroom risotto with truffle, Greek salad, green BIO salad. Various Cretan appetizers. A variety of tropical fruits.
  • Alcoholic beverages White wine, Beer, Cocktails (up to 2 per guest)
  • Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
  • Towels
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the options “Transfer Malia-Gazi” and “Transfer Ag. Pelagia -Elounda”.

Pickup details

The exact time of pick up is communicated one day before the cruise via email or what's app. The traveler bares the responsibility to be informed about their pick up time and be on time for their pick up. Pickup is provided from the following areas: Area 1: Ammoudara, Gazi, Heraklion, Karteros/Amnissos, Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Gournes, Anissaras, Hersonissos, Koutouloufari, Piskopiano, Analipsi, Stalis, Malia and all areas between. ( Option name: Pick up from Malia-Gazi) The pick up from Area 1 might be up to 1.5 hours before the start of the cruise. Area 2: Rethymno, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Bali, Fodele, Agia Pelagia, Lygaria. (Option name: Pick up from Rethymno-Elounda) The pick up from Area 2 might be up to 2 hours before the start of the cruise. We will contact you one day before your cruise for your exact pick up time. If you are not sure if your hotel is included in the areas mentioned above please contact us.

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Meeting point

For the option “Transfer excluded”.

Epimenidou 19
Iraklio 712 02, Greece

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Castello del Molo (Koules) (pass by)

The site was first fortified by the Arabs in the 9th or 10th centuries. By the second Byzantine period, a tower known as Castellum Comunis stood on the site. In 1303, the tower was destroyed in an earthquake but was repaired. In 1462, the Venetian Senate approved a programme to improve the fortifications of Candia. Eventually, the Byzantine tower was demolished in 1523, and the Castello a Mare began to be built instead. The fortress was completed in 1540. In 1630, the fort was armed with 18 cannons on the ground floor, and 25 cannons on the pathway leading to the roof. During the 21-year long Siege of Candia, Ottoman batteries easily neutralized the fort's firepower. The Ottomans eventually took the fort in 1669, after the Venetians surrendered the entire city. They did not make any major alterations to the fort, except for the additions of some battlements and embrasures. They built a small fort known as Little Koules on the landward side, but this was demolished in 1936.
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Dia

The island of Dia is an uninhabited island 6 miles north of Heraklion with crystal waters, beautiful wild scenery and rich history. The legend says that it used to be a monster created by Zeus to destroy the Cretans but he turned it into a stone to save them eventually. In the bay of Saint George where we anchor there was an ancient Minoan port that got destroyed along with the Minoan Civilization and sometimes it is possible to find ancient ruins and artifacts in the bottom of the beach. Nowadays there is a beautiful christian church of Aegean architecture. The island is home to many wildlife species such as rabbits, kri-kri goats, hawks and more!
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (9)

Q: Will I get seasick on Dia Island Catamaran Sail with Meal, Cocktails & Water activities?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-391348P3

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What's Included

Activity name

  • LunchShrimp linguine, mushroom risotto with truffle, Greek salad, green BIO salad. Various Cretan appetizers. A variety of tropical fruits.
  • Alcoholic beveragesWhite wine, Beer, Cocktails (up to 2 per guest)
  • Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
  • Use of Stand-up paddle board (SUP)
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Fuel
  • Pick up & Drop off (If option selected)
  • Restroom on board
  • Use of fishing equipment
  • Towels

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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