Dia is an uninhabited island off the nothern coast of Crete, approximately 7 nautical miles north of Heraklion. According to mythology, the island was created by Zeus.

Zeus looked down to his hometown Crete from Mount Olympus and saw the Cretans chasing his favorite goats (kri-kri).Those goats were Amalthia’s kids while Amalthia was the goat that nurtured Zeus as he was hiding from his father, Saturn, in the cave of Diktaion Andron. He was so mad about it and he decided to kill them all. So, he blew a lightning in the sea and a giant monster emerged.

Then, Poseidon, the god of the sea, reminded him of the protection that Kourites provided him as an infant and as a result Zeus decided to throw two rusks to the monster and then with a lightning he turned the monster into stone while the two risks was turned into islands and in this way Dia, Paximadi and Petalidi were created
If you are looking for a private boat to hire, look no further!

Enjoy an unforgettable day full of fun, music and sailing on one of our yachts.
Dive in the turquoise waters of Saint George Bay. Discover Cretan cuisine’s secrets and aromas when lunch is served onboard!

 

 

Departing from Heraklion harbour to Dia Island at 09.00am return at 16.00pm

Timetable of our route

09:00  Departure from the Venetian port of Heraklion

10:30 Anchoring at St George’s bay in Dia Island

10:30-12:30 Free time for snorkeling, swimming, stand up paddling and relaxing on board

13:00 Enjoying freshly lunch and drinks onboard

14:40 Start sailing back to Heraklion

16:00 Return to the Venetian port of Heraklion

Trip package includes:

  • Sailing vessel
  • Skipper
  • Hostess
  • Fuel – water
  • Coffee, cookies, beverages,  wine
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Stand up paddle board
  • Fishing equipment (non professional fishing)

Extras to add:

  • Meal inclusive
  • Wifi onboard
  • Yoga session
  • Extra Stand up paddle board
  • Seascooter
  • Coctails
  • Towels
  • Photography
  • Upon arrangement, special vegetarian menus or any other menu requested can be provided

Saint george bay

Highlights
  • Sail across the Cretan Sea
  • Swim to Saint George bay or Panagia bay
  • Enjoy a full meal on board
  • Paddle around the island
  • An experience of a lifetime

 

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