Heraklion: Morning/Sunset Sailing Experience-Dia Island & Lunch
Overview
Traveling is about exploring new places, meeting people, sharing experiences, learning about history, and above all having fun.
Our sailing tours are designed based on safety, experiencing nature, human interaction and cultural exchange.
Our knowledgeable crew is happy to share all the local knowledge concerning the surrounding nature and the history of the area.
You will be encouraged to participate in sailing if you wish to and even take the helm of our large yachts under the guidance and supervision of our professionals.
We will anchor in secluded bays at a minimum disturbance. Take your time and relax, just make sure that you grab a mask and dive in the crystal clear water.
Our organic, local fresh lunch served on board has been one more reason why our guests continue talking about our tours over and over again.
What's Included
- - Life jackets
- - Unlimited drinks (mineral water and soft drinks)
- - Meal (with vegetarian option)
- - First aid certification
- - Eco friendly route for nature lovers
- - Sailing cruise experience
- - Professional certified crew
- - Transfer for free up to 5km from Heraklion
- - Wine (responsible consumption)
- - Snorkeling equipment and SUP boards
- - Unbeatable sailing experience
- Beach towel
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen
- Gratuities
- Pick up beyond 5km from Heraklion port (contact activity provider for...
Meeting and Pickup
Kindly note that booking price includes pickups at a range of 10 km from the port. Your taxi/minivan/minibus will wait for you outside your hotel main entrance. Transfers further than 10km from Heraklion are available upon extra cost, minimum 20€.
Leoforos Nearchou
Iraklio 712 02, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Our crew will meet at the Old Venetian port and welcome you on board, where you will be given a briefing about safety and boat handling. We set our sails and we are off to our destination,the beautiful Dia island.
Dia is an uninhabited island, 7 nautical miles north of Heraklion and is protected by the Natura 2000 project because of its biodiversity. Our trip there lasts almost one hour.
We set anchor on either Agios Georgios or Panagia bay (depending on the weather conditions), which are located on the south part of the island. Both coves are known for their green, crystal waters surrounded by the protected wildlife, like the medium sized “Falco Eleonorae” the lizard Podarcis erchardii schiebeli, the wild goat Capra Aegagrus Cretica and the monkseal Monachus monachus.
For about one hour and a half, you will enjoy these beautiful water with swimming, snorkeling or sunbathing! Cool refreshments and seasonal fruit will accompany the fun!
After your lunch and perhaps after a quick dive, we will set our sails back to Heraklion port. Have your cameras ready in case we spot some of our lovely mammal friends, the dolphins.
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for Wheelchair users
- Not suitable for People over 275 lbs (125 kg)
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum age that can drink alcohol is 18 years old
- You will be asked to fill in information for all your group, such as: full name, nationality, passport or ID no, gender, age range (infant, child, adult, senior).
- We arrange your pickup from your accommodation.
- After your booking, we will contact you via email to fix the time of pickup and pickup point.
- Pick up beyond 5km from Heraklion port (contact activity provider for more info)
- Itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Heraklion: Morning/Sunset Sailing Experience-Dia Island & Lunch?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-108056P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- - Life jackets.
- - Unlimited drinks (mineral water and soft drinks).
- - Meal (with vegetarian option).
- - First aid certification.
- - Eco friendly route for nature lovers.
- - Sailing cruise experience.
- - Professional certified crew.
- - Transfer for free up to 5km from Heraklion.
- - Wine (responsible consumption).
- - Snorkeling equipment and SUP boards.
- - Unbeatable sailing experience.
- Beach towel.
- Swimsuit.
- Sunscreen.
- Gratuities.
- Pick up beyond 5km from Heraklion port (contact activity provider for.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Heraklion: Morning/Sunset Sailing Experience-Dia Island & Lunch is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for Wheelchair users
- Not suitable for People over 275 lbs (125 kg)
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Heraklion: Morning/Sunset Sailing Experience-Dia Island & Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- - Life jackets
- - Unlimited drinks (mineral water and soft drinks)
- - Meal (with vegetarian option)
- - First aid certification
- - Eco friendly route for nature lovers
- - Sailing cruise experience
- - Professional certified crew
- - Transfer for free up to 5km from Heraklion
- - Wine (responsible consumption)
- - Snorkeling equipment and SUP boards
- - Unbeatable sailing experience
- Beach towel
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen
- Gratuities
- Pick up beyond 5km from Heraklion port (contact activity provider for...
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for Wheelchair users
- Not suitable for People over 275 lbs (125 kg)
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum age that can drink alcohol is 18 years old
- You will be asked to fill in information for all your group, such as: full name, nationality, passport or ID no, gender, age range (infant, child, adult, senior).
- We arrange your pickup from your accommodation.
- After your booking, we will contact you via email to fix the time of pickup and pickup point.
- Pick up beyond 5km from Heraklion port (contact activity provider for more info)
- Itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
