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A sailboat with 'altersail.gr' on its side sailing on blue waters. 1
A wooden deck with a polished surface, a small sink, and a white structure with a window. 2
A cozy interior with wooden furniture, a dining area, and a small kitchen. 3
A hand holding a glass of white wine with a boat and ropes in the background. 4
A sailboat with multiple sails on a calm sea under a clear sky. 5
By altersail.gr

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Overview

    • Premium transfer to our boat.
    • Large, comfortable & safe sailing yachts with expert local crew
    • Swim and snorkel in crystal clear water of Dia island.
    • Learn about biodiversity, local history, culture and traditions
    • Enjoy freshly served organic lunch and relax on the boat or on the nearby beach

Activity location

    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Sailing cruise experience
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    Professionally certified crew
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    Transfer for free from Heraklion
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    First aid certification
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    Life jackets
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    Unbeatable sailing experience
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    Meal (with vegetarian option upon request)
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    Unlimited drinks (mineral water and soft drinks)
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    Wine (responsible consumption)
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    Snorkelling equipment and SUP boards
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    Eco-friendly route for nature lovers
  • Exclusions
    Pick up beyond 5km from Heraklion port (contact activity provider for more info)
  • Exclusions
    Tips

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
    • Not suitable for: People over 264 lbs (120 kg), Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Our crew will meet you at the Old Venetian port and welcome you on board, where you will be given a briefing about safety and boat handling. We set our sails and we are off to our destination, Dia island.

    Dia is an uninhabited island, 7 nautical miles north of Heraklion and is protected by the Natura 2000 project because of its biodiversity. Our trip there lasts almost one hour, during which you can enjoy the beauty of the sea, the silence and calmness and get informed on eco sailing and marine life around Crete or participate in the sailing activities with our skilled skipper!

    First stop is Agrilia Bay, one of the remote beaches of the island where we can avoid the crowds. As we approach you can smell the wild oregano from aboard! You have the chance to enjoy your first swim, snorkel or relax with a cool refreshment and fresh fruit for about an hour.

    We continue to Panagia cove, a bay with green, crystal waters. The island is a very important refuge for native plants and animals with very small dispersion in the southern Aegean and one of the most important areas were falcons nest. This is also the place where we might spot a Kri Kri! Ask us on anything you want to know about this beautiful spot in the sea!

    Last stop is Agios Georgios, one of the most popular crystal clear beaches on the island. A small history fact, is that this well-protected cove was one of the major Minoan ports, according to Jacques-Yves Cousteau who discovered some of its remains in 1976.

    As the waters call to you for another dive our skipper and host will be preparing a delicious lunch for you made exclusively from fresh and local ingredients. We still have plenty of time for another refreshing dive!

    After this delicious lunch, we set sails again to return back to Heraklion Venetian port. Turn your eyes to the sea as we may spot some of our lovely mammal friends, the dolphins.

Location

Activity location

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    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece