Greece · DIA ISLAND CRUISES
Good dia island cruises fill up weeks out and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
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.”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island by luxury yacht with snorkeling and included lunch and drinks on shared trips, plus easy alternatives.
“A very choppy crossing to the island. Very well handled by the skipper though The boat was comfortable and safety was well looked after Food was very good. Would have been nice to have beer as an option perhaps Time went very quickly”
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.”
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”
Private half-day sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island with snorkeling, fishing, paddleboards, unlimited drinks, and optional onboard meal.
“Communication with the provider was excellent from point of booking to the day of the event. They answered my many questions and was helpful with facilitating a cake delivery for my daughters birthday. The round trip taxi service was fairly priced, the driver arrived in time & was very friendly and accommodating. The boat was lovely & the crew Ilias & Nikiforas were fantastic. Really friendly& welcoming guys. Dia Island was beautiful & the journey to and from the island was equally as enjoyable. All round a perfect excursion and well worth the money. Thank you”
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!”
Luxury catamaran from Heraklion to Dia Island with water toys, snorkeling, and a chef-made Cretan lunch plus unlimited drinks.
“Wonderful day on a luxury boat . Team was great and beautiful island.”
5.5-hour luxury catamaran cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island with snorkeling, swimming, SUP, unlimited drinks, and a Mediterranean meal.
“Everything was really good, the transfer was also really good. New bus for getting us there (transfer). Enjoyed every minute on katamaran. My wife really liked it.”
Half-day catamaran from Heraklion to Dia Island Bay with snorkeling gear, paddleboards, inflatable water toys, lunch, and unlimited drinks.
“The crew were excellent. The food and drinks were very good. It was a smaller catamaran so there was not too many people.”
Sail from Heraklion to protected Dia Island for snorkeling and SUP, then enjoy an organic lunch and wine on a small-group boat.
“Small group tour was amazing; our family of 3 and 2 friends we didn't know - perfect! George and Harry are super knowledgeable and great chefs, each always interacting with one of us. The island taken to was beautiful with the most crystal blue water and it was amazing to watch them direct the boat almost all the way to the beach around other boats anchored in the bay to get us the best spot. They even accommodated one of the girls birthday with a song, hats, and coordinated the surprise with the friend having the cake picked up and brought on board. Boat had plenty of shaded and sunny…”
Pick the day first, then pick the boat.
