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Set sail from Heraklion for a relaxed half-day escape to Dia Island: crystal waters, Minoan ruins and sheltered bays for swimming and snorkeling. The small-group format mixes hands-on sailing with time to sun, swim and savor a local meal.
Set sail from Heraklion for a relaxed half-day escape to Dia Island: crystal waters, Minoan ruins and sheltered bays for swimming and snorkeling. The small-group format mixes hands-on sailing with time to sun, swim and savor a local meal.
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Operated by Avanti Sailing · Heraklion, Crete
A warm wind lifts off the Cretan Sea as the Heraklion harbor recedes and the island of Dia sharpens on the horizon. Onboard a small-group sailing boat the deck becomes a shared living room: some recline in the sun, others lend a hand with sheets and lines. The water here is clear enough to read the contours of the seabed as the coastline thins to rock and scrub.
easy.
6 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility for boarding and short uneven island walks
Yes—standard snorkeling equipment is included onboard; you can also bring your own mask if you prefer.
Yes—this tour is family-friendly but infants must sit on laps and children should be supervised during swimming.
The tour departs from Heraklion’s Venetian port area; it's walkable from central hotels or a short taxi ride from the bus station.
Trips are canceled in unsafe conditions with a full refund if canceled at least 24 hours prior or due to weather on the day.
Dia held a Minoan-era harbor and recent underwater finds point to significant ancient maritime activity linked to Crete’s trade networks.
Visitors are asked not to anchor on Posidonia seagrass beds and to use reef-friendly sunscreen; keep waste off the island to protect fragile shorelines.
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