Dia Island Boat Cruise

Dia Island Boat Cruise

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£78.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

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Dia Island cruise

What to expect

Legend has it that the gods created Dia Island and there's certainly something heavenly about it. On this trip, you'll set sail to the mythical isle whilst enjoying all-inclusive drinks and a tasty lunch onboard. What's more, with plenty of time for swimming, snorkeling and even a spot of fishing too, this trip really gets the holiday vibes going.

Casting off from Heraklion, you'll admire Instagram-perfect views of Castello a Mare fortress as we leave the shore behind. With time to relax and sample a drink from the bar, you'll catch some rays out on deck as we cruise towards Dia Island – the favourite dive spot of underwater explorer, Jacque Cousteau.

Dropping anchor, you can dive into the Aegean and snorkel the same waters as the famous oceanographer or try your hand at some fishing. Then after the crew serves up a delicious lunch, there's more time to top up your tan on the leisurely cruise back to port.

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What's included

Transport
Lunch
Drinks
Snorkeling and fishing equipment

What to remember

Bring bathing gear, a hat, sunblock and a towel
Excursion duration is 4.5 hours
Minimum age is 4 years

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Provider

TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100

Booking fee

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

Cancellation policy

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

What people say about this experience

Andy
From United States of America - August 2025

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Bad
Overall rated
1/5

BEWARE. I booked a boat ride for my wife and I and tried to reschedule it due to unsafe sea conditions and windy weather. I'm a serving officer in The ...
Joe
From United Kingdom - June 2025

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - June 2025

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Fantastic time transfer good boat trip and skipper and assistant brilliant and friendly. Plenty of good and drinks. Highly recommend
Cheryl
From United States of America - October 2024

Travelled with family

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Beck & Ian
From United States of America - September 2024

Travelled as a couple

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The whole day was absolutely amazing! Right from the start of the morning the customer service was first class, we received a message informing us th ...
Kathy
From United States of America - September 2024

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The boat was really nice. The captain and crew were really nice friendly and informative very warm welcome when we arrived. The sail over was very rel ...

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