Dia Island is a hidden gem with a peaceful, off-grid feel, just off Crete's north coast. Sail away on a morning or sunset trip from the Venetian port of Heraklion towards Dia. Onboard, you'll find snorkelling gear, a SUP paddleboard and fishing equipment for your enjoyment. You'll anchor at Dia Island to swim, snorkel or simply bask in the sun. Lunch or dinner, complete with local white wine, is served beneath the cliffs.

We experienced some of the best hospitality we have ever had with our crew on this trip (we think it’s Manos and Marian but that might be wrong!). They were friendly, knowledgable and experienced. It was very interesting to watch them sail the boat and Dia Island was a great location for snorkelling. Everything went smoothly with transfers and the trip, and the food prepared onboard by the crew was also very nice. Very personal feel to the trip and would recommend to anyone. Worth the money.

I loved the fact that we had 3 hours to do what ever we liked. We were proved with swim gear like fins, snorkel, paddle boards and noodles. The staff were great. Ensuring we were all comfortable at all times throughout the trip. Food was amazing too. Freshly made.

A fantastic trip with lovely crew. Tasty food, beautiful location, snorkeling and paddle boarding offered when at anchor. Thank you to Mo for recommending and thank you to the boat crew for a wonderful experience.

This was a fantastic trip and the crew were brilliant. We were particularly impressed with the attention to detail with our dietary requirements. I am Coeliac and my son is severely allergic to dairy. The team had gone to a lot of trouble to provide suitable alternatives and make the food work for us all. The pastilla (? Sesame seed and honey) were such a lovely touch! Only feedback would be to include beers in the drinks choice and some more cushions / back support but I’m nit-picking. Fab trip

Very good trip Thank you

The boat trip was amazing The 3 crew members who looked after us were so friendly and informative. The food was delicious, fresh tasty and delicious. The whole experience was great Would definitely recommend this trip to everyone

Why you’ll love this…

This half-day sailing trip whisks you from the Venetian port of Heraklion to the hidden gem, Dia Island
There's plenty of equipment for water fun - snorkeling, SUP paddleboarding, and fishing
You'll tuck into a gourmet lunch or dinner with local white wine beneath the cliffs of Dia Island

Important to know

Bring swimming gear, sunscreen, and towel
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Bring a towel
Bring a hat
Bring your passport or official EU identification

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Sailboat cruise
Meal with wine
Equipment for snorkeling, SUP paddleboarding, and fishing

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA

What people say about this experience

4.8/5

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Based on 34 reviews

Review categories

Safety

4.6/5

Service

4.6/5

Staff

5/5

Value for money

3.8/5

All ratings (34)

5 stars (30)

88%

4 stars (2)

3 stars (2)

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Alfie
Traveled as a couple
August 15, 2026
5
United Kingdom
We experienced some of the best hospitality we have ever had with our crew on this trip (we think it’s Manos and Marian but that might be wrong!). They were friendly, knowledgable and experienced. It was very interesting to watch them sail the boat and Dia Island was a great location for snorkelling. Everything went smoothly with transfers and the trip, and the food prepared onboard by the crew was also very nice. Very personal feel to the trip and would recommend to anyone. Worth the money.
T
Tahyla
Traveled as a couple
August 8, 2026
5
United Kingdom
I loved the fact that we had 3 hours to do what ever we liked. We were proved with swim gear like fins, snorkel, paddle boards and noodles. The staff were great. Ensuring we were all comfortable at all times throughout the trip. Food was amazing too. Freshly made.
C
Caroline
Traveled with family
July 25, 2026
5
United Kingdom
A fantastic trip with lovely crew. Tasty food, beautiful location, snorkeling and paddle boarding offered when at anchor. Thank you to Mo for recommending and thank you to the boat crew for a wonderful experience.
A
Alison S
Traveled with family
July 20, 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
This was a fantastic trip and the crew were brilliant. We were particularly impressed with the attention to detail with our dietary requirements. I am Coeliac and my son is severely allergic to dairy. The team had gone to a lot of trouble to provide suitable alternatives and make the food work for us all. The pastilla (? Sesame seed and honey) were such a lovely touch! Only feedback would be to include beers in the drinks choice and some more cushions / back support but I’m nit-picking. Fab trip
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Batang
Traveled with family
July 17, 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Very good trip Thank you
M
Michelle
Traveled with a group of friends
June 11, 2026
5
United Kingdom
The boat trip was amazing The 3 crew members who looked after us were so friendly and informative. The food was delicious, fresh tasty and delicious. The whole experience was great Would definitely recommend this trip to everyone