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15 Boat Tours in Heraklion: Which One to Actually Book

29 tours  ·  from $35

All 15 boat tours in Heraklion on one page, with the price, the running time and the verdict on each. The first entry is the one most people should book.

Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal - Why the 14-person limit matters
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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

1.Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

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

Sail from Heraklion’s Venetian Harbour to Dia Island aboard a small yacht with up to 14 people. Captain Petros and crew members such as Sofia, Giannis, Mariana, and Manos have been praised for friendly service. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, and enjoy shrimp linguini, Greek salad, Cretan appetizers, and unlimited drinks.

“This was a top notch experience: I strongly recommend this sunset boat trip!”

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Hersonissos: Jet Boat Tour with Snorkeling - From Hersonissos Port to 90-kilometer-per-hour turns
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Hersonissos: Jet Boat Tour with Snorkeling

2.Hersonissos: Jet Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,385 reviews · 1 hour · from $53Top rated

Set out from Hersonissos Port with an experienced captain such as Kostas or Lucas for 30 minutes of fast coastal riding, optional 360-degree turns, and views toward Stalis, Malia, and Analipsi. Then spend 30 minutes swimming and snorkeling at Saint George’s Bay, with equipment and hotel pickup included.

“It was a very fun experience together with my wife, very exiting and interesting.”

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Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch - Dia Island and Saint George Bay
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Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

3.Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,287 reviews · from $90

Set sail from Heraklion with an English- or Greek-speaking crew for Dia Island, about an hour offshore. Swim and snorkel in Saint George Bay, try fishing, enjoy lunch and unlimited drinks, then relax on deck. Shared cruises include the meal, while private trips let you select meal add-ons.

“Pick up from cruise ship was on time, comfortable and a friendly driver. This was a great shore excursion-loved the journey to Dia which is a beautiful bay, gorgeous sea to swim and snorkel in!”

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Heraklion: Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal - The crossing to Dia takes about one hour
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Heraklion: Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal

4.Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal

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

Spend six hours sailing from Heraklion with a certified crew, stopping at Dia Island for snorkeling, paddleboarding, fishing, swimming, and a Mediterranean meal. Captains and crew may include Nick, Kristina, Iorgu, Stelios, or Celia. Hotel pickup is optional, and afternoon departures can include sunset views.

“Lovely chilled boat cruise with two swimming stops… the island is uninhabited just some goats but it’s all about boat life!! Lush food, beer and wine and soft drinks flowing all day and raki shots for the hard-core”

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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling - Dia Island’s Quiet Bays and Clear Water
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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling

5.Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling

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

Sail from Heraklion’s Venetian harbor to uninhabited Dia Island with a small crew and no more than 18 people aboard. Ernesto, George, and other professional crew members provide sailing, swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, drinks, and food. Choose a half-day or full-day trip, with hotel transfers available from selected areas.

“Thank you for the nice sailing trip to Dia Island. We had a really great time, the staff has been super nice and caring! We had some nice food and our glutenfree and vegan wishes were considered. We would really recommend this trip and would love to come again one day.”

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Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities - Dia Island and the Bay of Saint George
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Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities

6.Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 526 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Sail from Heraklion to uninhabited Dia Island aboard a small yacht or, on some departures, a larger catamaran. Spend about three hours in a sheltered bay swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, fishing, and eating shrimp linguini with Greek sides. Crew members including Petros, Yannis, Katrinia, Amalia, and Mariana have been praised for friendly service.

“Guide’s voice was quiet. Not all of us could hear him. Lunch was good. Snorkeling was not the best. Very little fish to see.”

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Heraklion: Private Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island - A closer look at the 4.5-hour schedule
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Heraklion: Private Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island

7.Private Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 466 reviews · 4.5 hours

Spend 4.5 hours on a private sailing boat from Heraklion to Dia Island, with a two-person crew, time in Saint George Bay, snorkeling gear, fishing equipment, paddleboards, fruit, and unlimited water, soft drinks, and wine. Optional hotel transfers and onboard meals are available.

“Had the best time with my family on the boat. Our captain Kostas was personable and informative. We all had a wonderful time in his hands! The food was great as well, simple sandwiches and a fresh salad plus the fruit platter was a perfect meal on the water.”

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Heraklion: Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch & Swimming - Lunch on Board: Shrimp Pasta, Salad, and Fruit
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Heraklion: Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch & Swimming

8.Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 414 reviews · from $67

Spend six hours sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island aboard a small yacht limited to eight people. Swim and snorkel in Saint George Bay, try SUP and fishing, and enjoy shrimp pasta, Greek salad, fruit, and unlimited drinks. Crew members may include George, Vaso, Spiros, or Marina.

“Trip was really good, so relaxing. Our crew goerge and marina were fantastic hosts. Great conversation & the lunch they provided was lovely. If you can request to have them, I 100% would!!”

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Hersonissos: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Snacks and Drinks - Meeting the boat at Hersonissos Port
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Hersonissos: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Snacks and Drinks

9.Hersonissos: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 328 reviews · from $90

Set out from Hersonissos on a 3.5-hour semi-private catamaran cruise. You’ll get Prosecco, local cheeses, fruit, wine, beer, and soft drinks, then stop at Agios Georgios Bay for swimming, snorkeling, SUP boarding, and photos with a pink flamingo float. The crew may include Thomas, Sasch, Anise, Yannis, or Prodromos.

“Loved everything about this trip! Wonderful experience from start to finish, something we will never forget! Hosts were lovely and friendly, food/drink was great, music was awesome too! We had enough time to jump and swimming in the sea and also enough time to enjoy the beautiful sunset! The most relaxing boat trip I’ve ever been on, highly recommend to anyone don’t hesitate to book it! Thanks for the wonderful experience, Monika,Tim &Oliver”

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Heraklion: Small-Group Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch - The crossing can be beautiful, or bumpy
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Heraklion: Small-Group Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch

10.Small-Group Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 277 reviews · 4.5 - 7 hours · from $94

Sail with up to 10 people from Heraklion’s Old Venetian port to protected Dia Island. Your crew handles the boat while you swim, snorkel, paddleboard, and eat a fresh Greek lunch with wine. Morning trips offer more daylight and warmth, while afternoon departures can bring sunset views. Hotel pickup in Heraklion is included.

“honestly this was incredible! the pick up bus was perfect, lovely and cool. well appointed. the skipper and deckhand were friendly engaging and knowledgeable. we were lucky and had the calmest weather so the journey was ideal. I occasionally get sea sick but not even a little. we pulled up to the less visited cove and had total privacy. equipment perfect. food outstanding. sea creatures were amazing. couldn't be happier”

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From Heraklion: Sunset Cruise to Dia Island - The sail to Dia Island
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From Heraklion: Sunset Cruise to Dia Island

11.Sunset Cruise to Dia Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 259 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $82

Sail from Heraklion’s Old Port to Dia Island aboard the yacht Maryline, with Captain Alex, Kosta, or another local skipper at the helm. You’ll get about three hours at Saint George Bay for swimming, snorkeling, snacks, and island views, then sail back as the sun drops over the Cretan coast.

“It was a great activity, the guides were amazing and make us feel welcome in the boat. Also the place and the water in the island were amazing very clean and unique I really recomend this activity”

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Heraklion: Sunset Sailing Cruise Dia Island with Snorkeling - Swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding
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Heraklion: Sunset Sailing Cruise Dia Island with Snorkeling

12.Sunset Sailing Cruise Dia Island with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 242 reviews · from $63

Sail from Heraklion to uninhabited Dia Island with a small group of 10 to 18 people. Swim and snorkel in a quiet bay, use the paddleboard, enjoy a fresh Greek meal or tomato pasta, and return beneath a Cretan sunset. Crew members have included Alex, Kostas, Emanuel, Constantine, Thanos, and Eleanor.

“We had a great time sailing to Dia Island. The sail back at sunset was breath taking. We also were attracted by the snorkeling. Unfortunately there were very few fish and the sea bed was badly scoured by anchors”

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Heraklion: Dia Island Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Meal - Three and three-quarter hours in Dia Island’s sheltered bay
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Heraklion: Dia Island Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Meal

13.Dia Island Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 194 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $127

Sail from Heraklion’s Old Venetian Harbor to Dia Island aboard a Lagoon 450F catamaran. You’ll swim, snorkel, fish, try a paddle board, and enjoy Greek salads, Cretan appetizers, pasta, fruit, and unlimited drinks. Choose a morning outing or an afternoon cruise with sunset views. Sophia and the crew handle the details in English or Greek.

“Amazing! Couldn’t fault a thing. 100% recommend. We had a great day”

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Hersonisos: Boat Cruise with Swim Stops and Lunch - The first hour at sea
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Hersonisos: Boat Cruise with Swim Stops and Lunch

14.Hersonisos: Boat Cruise with Swim Stops and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 180 reviews · from $50Best value

Join Captain Panos, George, and Lefteris aboard a 19-meter traditional wooden boat from Hersonissos Port. This four-hour cruise includes swimming and snorkeling at St. George Bay and Stalis, a grilled lunch with salad and bread, fresh fruit, music, and time to sunbathe. Bring a towel, swimwear, and sunscreen.

“The trip was wonderful. It was relaxed. The food could have been nicer but there were 100 people on board. The absolute best part was the jumping off & swimming around the boat & to shore. We managed to get a great discount so 4 of us boarded for £126. I highly recommend it!”

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Black Rose Pirate Boat: 5-Hour Trip from Heraklion - St. Georges Bay gives you the longest swim
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Black Rose Pirate Boat: 5-Hour Trip from Heraklion

15.Black Rose Pirate Boat: 5-Hour Trip from Heraklion

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 168 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Join the Black Rose from Hersonissos for a pirate-themed cruise along Crete’s coast. You’ll stop at St. Georges Bay for swimming and snorkeling, eat a BBQ lunch on board, then stop again near Malia and Stalis. The crew adds music, dancing, face painting, pirate games, and boat-steering fun for children.

“A brilliant day out - staff were great, boat had plenty of space on our visit, food provided was fine, and we were very lucky to have amazing weather. Great atmosphere with music playing while you sail, and the swim and beach stops were good. Would recommend.”

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