Greece · BOAT TRIPS IN HERAKLION
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 boat trips in Heraklion worth the money, each with its price, its verdict from the people who went, and the thing to check before you commit.
Small-group sail from Heraklion to Dia Island, swim and snorkel with gear, enjoy a Mediterranean meal with unlimited drinks, return at sunset.
“It was amazing experience. Definitely a highlight of my vacation. Mariana and Manos was fun and helpful. Good food and beautiful views.”
A 1-hour jet boat thrill from Hersonissos Port, with up to 90 km/h speed, optional 360 turns, and snorkeling at Saint George’s Bay.
“The staff was so kind, it was great, thank you captain”
Yacht sail from Heraklion to Dia Island with snorkeling, SUP, drinks, and a Greek onboard meal, plus dolphin tales and optional sunset.
“This was a fabulous trip. The staff were very friendly and committed to making sure everyone had a good time. They boat was fantastic and their were enough activities to keen everyone entertained during the cruise. Food was fantastic too. Highly recommend this tour to anyone in Heraklion for the day.”
Sail to uninhabited Dia Island from Heraklion for snorkeling, paddleboarding, and food onboard, with full-day and half-day options.
“The crew was super friendly. Even the weather condition was not the best, the travel went quite smooth. The bays are there just amazing. Only dis thing was, I was expecting to swim in more spots (we did 2), but the places we swam was fantastic 🥰 The food was not great but it tastes good since you became super hungry 😁”
Sail from Heraklion to calm Dia island for crystal-clear snorkeling, paddleboarding, onboard Greek food, and a true sunset sail.
“Andreas and Ianos (hope I am spelling it correctly) were great guides, answering a lot of questions about the island. The place is a pretty good place for snorkel activities but you have to venture a bit far out, especially by the old remains of a minoan port underwater. Food was really good, drinks at your discretion. Amazing experience overall!”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for swimming, snorkeling, and SUP, plus lunch and drinks on a small-group cruise.
“Boat was overcrowded. Very little interaction with boat captains. They mostly stayed in the bottom as a couple. Find another excursion.”
From Heraklion, cruise to Balos Lagoon for swimming and sand, then visit Chania’s Venetian harbor for a full west Crete day.
“The trip is well organized, however the interim stop for the breakfast is awful, spoils all the fun. The food was not fresh and very poor, the only cash was allowed. Would strongly recommend to find another place for stop, it spoils all the trip.”
Small-group sail from Heraklion to Dia Island with lunch, unlimited drinks, snorkeling, SUP, and time for swimming in a quiet bay.
“It was a fun and entertaining experience, super friendly hosts, food was also very delicious. Definitely recommend. Ευχαριστώ”
Luxury Hersonissos sunset catamaran with sushi and open bar, SUP and snorkeling at Saint George Bay, plus easy resort drop-offs.
“The boat is beautiful Food was fantastic but I’d definitely a snack and you do get off the boat late in the summer (we got back to port around 9pm) so if your hotel doesn’t do late night food, eat before you come. The crew were great, kept you safe the whole time. Food was lovely and they gave you a good bye drink of raki. The swim spot was lovely but nothing to see in the water so myself and my husband just used it as a cool down and spent most of our time sun bathing and drinking on the boat.”
Sail to Dia Island from Heraklion for a 5.5-hour all-inclusive cruise with Greek food, unlimited drinks, snorkeling gear, SUP, and sunset views.
“What a great day out, unfortunately due to the wind we couldn’t go to Dia so we sailed to another cove, it was a great spot for swimming. The crew and the food were excellent. Do yourself a favour and book this tour”
Half-day Crete snorkeling yacht trip from Malia with transfers and a real lunch, plus calm time in Saint George Bay.
“Pick up was clear and very polite and punctual on the boat the views and the snorkelling were amazing. The food provided tasted great and there was a lot we didn’t finish it. Overall 10/10 a must do if you are in the area”
Heraklion to Dia Island on a luxury catamaran with Chef-cooked Mediterranean lunch, drinks, and included water toys for a 5.5-hour Crete reset.
“We had a great time! Everything about it was exellent! The boat, the crew, the location, the food, all of it!! Highly recommend!”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island on a small yacht. Swim, snorkel, spot wildlife and falcons, and enjoy organic lunch with wine.
“We had amazing time on this trip. Crew were very helpful and friendly. Amazing view from the sailing boat. We stopped in very beautiful shore, where we could swim in the sea and have relaxing time. Served food was also great. All in all 100 percent I would recommend this experience. Maybe I would suggest taking a day time trip, because it gets a bit chilly in the evening. But even in the cold weather I had a good time.”
Sail to Dia Island from Heraklion for a half-day sunset cruise with snorkeling gear, snacks, and time to relax in quiet bays.
“It was a great experience, a lovely way to be in the sea and enjoy a swim and some drinks. The sunset was AMAZING, and so was the appearance of a beautiful pink moon. At first, everyone was a bit shy, but after we all had a swim, we started chatting and we all had a great time, we met some lovely people, and Kosta and Alex, our crew, were really chatty and friendly guys. This was our favourite activity, thanks so much for a great experience!”
Boat to Preveli Palm Beach and swims at Kourtaliotis Gorge springs and Damnioni, from Heraklion, with a multilingual guide.
“The trip was really nice, good locations and time enough to enjoy them. Preveli beach was an awesome spot. I could swim and dive in crystal water and then there is stunning small tropical palm forest. The otther beach and the stop at Rethymno were totally worth it. The guide, Elisabetta, was very friendly and gave excellent pieces of history about Crete and locations we visited. It was my last day in Crete so it was worth having such a nice and complete day.”
Pick the day first, then pick the boat.
