4 Boat Trips with Drinks in Crete to Build a Day Around

1.Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,405 reviews · 1 hour - 390 minutes · from $35Our pick

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island on a shared yacht trip with lunch, local wine, soft drinks, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, and optional fishing. You get about four to six hours on the water, with crew such as Stavroula, Dennis, or Mido. Private and one-hour coastal options are also available.

“The activity was very well organised (10/10) as well as the pick up and drop off service.”

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2.Luxury Catamaran Cruise, Dia Island –Open Bar & Lunch -Top Rated!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145Top rated

You sail from Cafe Marina in Heraklion to Dia Island aboard an EOS Yachts catamaran, with a certified English-speaking crew, fresh seafood lunch, local wine and beer, snorkeling gear, SUPs, fishing equipment, and a quiet three-hour stop in a turquoise bay. The group is limited to 25 people.

“What a day Amazing food as a first Amazing boat Amazing staff Amazing day and amazing trip 20/10 thanks again . Check out my page for some photos also @seriouslyscrumptiouseats”

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3.Dia Island Catamaran – Premium Lunch, Open Bar, Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $181

Set out from Heraklion at 9:30 a.m. aboard a luxury catamaran for Dia Island. The English-speaking crew serves brunch, a freshly cooked Mediterranean lunch, dessert, and selected unlimited drinks. You get about four hours to swim, snorkel, paddleboard, fish, or relax, with space for no more than 14 people.

“It was a very nice trip with very nice guys! The island of Dia is worth a sailing tour. Thanks to the team!”

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4.Panormo: Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

Sail from Panormo Port for about six and a half hours on a modern catamaran with a maximum of 20 people. You’ll get a light breakfast, gourmet snacks, a fresh Cretan lunch, beer, wine, soft drinks, SUP boards, snorkeling gear, fishing equipment, and shaded or sunny seating. The English-speaking crew also caters to children and special occasions.

“We had a amazing experience we were a group of 16 and the staff were so helpful, attentive and supplied amazing food. The cruise takes you on a lovely journey allowing for lots of time for swimming, paddle boarding and snorkelling. We would 100% do this again”

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