6 Boat Trips in Heraklion to Book Before the Season Fills

1.Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,579 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $95Our pick

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, a Mediterranean meal, unlimited drinks, and sunset views.

“Here’s a smoother, more natural version of your text: This was the last day of our trip through Crete, and we ended it in the best way possible. The cruise was incredible, the weather was perfect, and the crew and food were fantastic. It was everything I wanted and more. We were having so much fun that we didn’t even have enough time to try all the activities - which is actually a good thing!”

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2.Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 778 reviews · 6 hours · from $106

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, a Greek meal, drinks, and sunset views.

“This was truly an incredible day! So relaxing in such a beautiful place. They made lunch on the boat and it was amazing. Swimming, walking the beach and soaking up the sun on the deck - absolute perfection.”

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3.Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 742 reviews · 4.5 - 7 hours · from $82

Review of Heraklion’s Dia Island sailing cruise, with snorkeling, paddleboarding, meals, prices, transport tips, and honest advice.

“The Sail Boat tour was extraordinary. We had such a beautiful sunny day. Both the Captains were very incredible. I booked for a Retreat I was hosting in Greece. We were 7 people and had the whole sailboat for ourselves. I booked the half day tour & honestly we loved it so much, that if I was doing it again, I would book the whole day! Highly recommend this experience! So worth it. 🤍 A big Thank you!!!!!! 🇬🇷 Best ever. Oh & the food was simple, but great! & we had lovely music for the whole tour, good ambiance!!!! +++5 stars ✨”

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4.Sunset Sailing Cruise Dia Island with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 529 reviews · 4.5 - 7 hours · from $82

Review of Heraklion’s Dia Island sunset cruise, with snorkeling, sailing, Greek food, paddleboarding, prices, timing, and practical tips.

“Andreas and Ianos (hope I am spelling it correctly) were great guides, answering a lot of questions about the island. The place is a pretty good place for snorkel activities but you have to venture a bit far out, especially by the old remains of a minoan port underwater. Food was really good, drinks at your discretion. Amazing experience overall!”

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5.Elounda, Kolokitha, and Spinalonga Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 92 reviews · 270 minutes - 12 hours · from $34Best value

Review of Crete’s Elounda, Kolokitha, and Spinalonga boat trip, with BBQ lunch, swimming stops, olive oil tasting, and Agios Nikolaos.

“Really good experience and well worth the cost. Personally I thought you got a lot for the money. With transfers it was a full days excursion. Spinalonga was lovely, the tour was really informative. €20 for entry but for a UNESCO site - that’s pretty good. Lovely Olive oil co-op and factory. Also very interesting and reasonably priced if you decide to buy (no hard sell just delicious). I recommend wearing proper closed toe footwear. I wore sandals and would have been more comfortable with trainers or shoes but that was a personal recommendation. Overall great day, great tour guide and great coach driver too. 10/10.”

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6.Sunrise Balloon Flight & Sunset Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $353Top rated

Review of Crete’s sunrise balloon flight and sunset catamaran cruise, with practical tips on food, timing, value, weather, and what to bring.

“It was a unique trip that I can honestly recommend. The guys from Viva lets fly made the experience even better. A great activity that shows Crete from a different side. Greetings to the team, it was a great day.”

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