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Spend four hours sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island aboard a Bavaria 51 with SUP lessons, snorkeling, casual fishing and a fresh seafood lunch. Calm bays, clear water and easy sailing make this ideal for first-time paddlers and snorkelers.
Spend four hours sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island aboard a Bavaria 51 with SUP lessons, snorkeling, casual fishing and a fresh seafood lunch. Calm bays, clear water and easy sailing make this ideal for first-time paddlers and snorkelers.
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Operated by Green Cruises · Heraklion, Crete
The Bavaria 51 slips away from Heraklion’s harbor and the city’s heat falls away with the shoreline. Salt air sharpens; the Aegean lifts the hull and the wind begins to push you north toward Dia, a limestone crescent where water is the main attraction and cliffs keep their own quiet.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for people with average fitness; requires basic swimming ability for snorkeling and entering/exiting the water.
The entire activity is about 4 hours round-trip, with short sailing legs and stops for swimming, snorkeling and lunch.
No—SUP lessons and snorkeling equipment are provided and the stops are in sheltered bays suitable for beginners.
Yes; a freshly made seafood pasta, Greek salad, bottled water, soft drinks and a glass of white wine are included.
Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; the operator notes the trip is suitable for a wide range of fitness levels but not recommended for guests with serious back problems or pregnant travelers.
Dia served as a navigational reference for Minoan and later Greek mariners; its sheltered inlets have long supported local fishing traditions.
The north coast of Crete has sensitive reef habitats—avoid standing on or touching the seabed, use reef-safe sunscreen and take all waste back to shore.
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