AVAILABLE OPTIONS
- Shared Morning trip to Dia island
- Shared Sunset trip to Dia island
- Private Morning trip to Dia island
- Private Sunset trip to Dia island
Discover the uninhabited, Natura 2000 protected island of Dia, just north of Heraklion. Travel aboard the sailing yachts TREATON or JACKPOT, two of the largest, newest, most comfortable and safest sailboats in the Heraklion Port and enjoy an unforgettable sailing experience.
Set sail from the Venetian Port of Heraklion towards Dia. During sailing you may capture some amazing views of Heraklion from the sea.
Reach Dia to swim, snorkel or try out stand-up paddleboarding, in gorgeous turquoise waters. Take in views of the secluded island.
Once you reach the island's wind protected coves, take your time to swim, fish, snorkel, or try out paddleboarding. Relax on the vast front decks, equipped with brand new, comfortable, high-quality mattresses (10 cm thick) and the stern swimming & entertainment areas, consisting of the spacious cockpits and the extensive swimming platforms.
Upon arrival, you may enjoy beer, and a variety of soft drinks. Later on, the crew will serve a delicious, authentic Mediterranean meal (Shrimp with pasta in red sauce, Greek salad), local white wine, and a variety of seasonal fresh fruits. Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten free versions are available upon request.
As you cruise back to the old Venetian harbor you may release your mind while capturing the magic moments, feeling relaxed, delighted, and totally refreshed.
SUNSET VIEWS (if option selected)
Watch the stellar sunset and twilight under the brilliant starlit Cretan sky and capture the magic moments.
GROUP SIZE
Shared cruises: Max. group size on each boat is 14 guests.
Private cruises: Max. group size on each boat is 16 guests.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The core activity we offer is a sailing experience. While food and drinks are more or less the same, compared to our competitors, our boats are two of the largest, newest, most comfortable and safest sailing yachts in Heraklion port. It is very important to sail onboard large, comfortable, very well maintained sailboats. SAFETY and comfort matters, especially during windy or wavy days.
SAILBOATS' HIGHLIGHTS
- TREATON: Elan Impression 514 (16.15 m. long, 4.80 m. wide).
- JACKPOT: Beneteau Oceanis 48 (15.10 m. long, 4.80 m. wide)
- Both vessels have been expansively renovated between 2024, 2025 and 2026 (new engines, new riggings, new sails, new deck mattresses etc.).
- Both sitting / cockpit areas are extremely roomy and spacious. Both cockpit tables are oversized as well.
- The opening stern platforms provide extensive swimming and entertainment areas.
- Both sunbathing areas on the front decks are ample, equipped with brand new, comfortable, 10 cm thick, mattresses.
- The toilets in both boats are electric. There are hot / cold water showers available by the swimming platforms.