Half Day - Afternoon Private Sailing Trip
Dia Island
With Durfour 32
Half Day Afternoon Private Sailing Trip aboard a Durfour 32!
4h30, up to 6 pax.
Place of embarkation - disembarkation:
Old Venetian Port Heraklion
Suggested Programme
Sunset option available, hours subject to modification due to sunset time.
14:30
15:30
15:30 - 17:00
17:00 - 17:30
17:30 - 18:00
18:00 - 19:00
Take a cool dive into the crystal waters of Dia island, enjoy a fun-fishing experience, relax in the quiet small bay of St. George overlooking Heraklion!
Taste our full menu of roasted chicken fillets, rice with vegetables, Greek salad and wine, everything freshly prepared with olive oil from our family production.
Dia, the small island opposite Heraklion, environmentally protected and integrated in NATURA 2000 network, with a shape of a giant lizard, with turquoise, extremely clean sea water and a magical seabed. With a long history as an ancient Minoan port, Dia is surely one of the top attractions and one of the best swimming points in Crete and a sailing day trip is the only way to enjoy it!
With a geographical orientation that makes it fully protected from strong winds, this can be the best choice to spend a day at the sea even in the windiest days of the summer.
The Yacht and the Private Sailing Trip!
Yacht Durfour 32
The Dufour 32 Classic offers an excellent compromise between sailing performance and comfort, with a remarkably well finished and spacious interior. Flexible and smart, it can host small groups and couples in a cozy way and its competitive price make the amazing experience of spending a day on a yacht quite affordable.
You can lift off your sailing experience if living it in private! Avoid crowds and start from Heraklion Port choosing from a 32ft to a 46ft sailing boat among our fleet.
You can either live your private half day yachting day in the morning or in the afternoon.
Starting from Heraklion Port you reach Dia island after 1 hour sailing, where you can have 2h30 free time for swimming, snorkeling, fishing and savoring our freshly prepared meal onboard.
It is not unlikely to meet dolphins or turtles while sailing and this will be your most tender moment of the day!
What we Offer
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Sailing
As sailing lovers, our main goal is to offer to our client the unique experience and sensation of travelling with sails. The perfect windy conditions prevailing in Heraklion area during summer and the stability of a sailboat offer a joyful and relaxing hour of full sailing up to the paradise of St George’s bay at Dia.
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Unlimited Water and Beverages
For cooling yourself during the trip.
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Snorkeling Equipment
Masks and flippers are available for you in a variety of sizes to help you enjoy the Dia seabed.
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Fishing Rods
Fishing equipment and bites of raw shrimps under our captain’s instructions, will make the fun-fishing facility a playful and «effective» activity and don’t feel strange if you enjoy it as much as a child would.
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Life Jackets
For swimming beginners, under their own responsibility, our crew will offer as much help as needed in order not to be just viewers of the sea beauty.
Please bring your own towels and sunscreen
Extras
Food - You can Choose One of the Options Bellow
- Full menu (roasted chicken fillets, rice with vegetables, Greek salad, everything freshly prepared with olive oil from our family production) 15 € per person
- Snack (sandwich and salad) 10€ per person
- Bring your own food
Transfer - From and back to the hotel
Facilities
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Music
Relaxing summer music for adding a point to the escape mood of the trip.
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Comfortable Mats
Around the deck for isolating and relaxing under the Mediterranean sun
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Sun Protected Cockpit
Shadow space to have a break from or for total avoiding intense sunbathing
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WC
At your service during the whole trip.
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Cabins
With clean linen to rest or take a nap if you need.
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Shower
With non-salty water for a refreshing treatment before leaving the island
