Dia Island sejltur med måltider og vandaktiviteter
Beskrivelse
Sejl med os til den eksotiske Dia Island på vores store og komfortable sejlbåde. Vores rejse begynder ved den gamle venetianske havn i Heraklion. Efter 1 times sejlads ankommer vi til Dia, hvor vi ankrer i øens bugt. Der kan du nyde det krystalklare vand og vandaktiviteter såsom snorkling, fiskeri og padleboarding. (Spørg venligst udstyret fra besætningen). Standup paddle boards er ikke tilgængelige under hårde vindforhold af sikkerhedsmæssige årsager. Cirka 1 time senere serveres vores lækre menu og inkluderer græsk salat og flere forretter, mens hovedretten er rejer Linguini (vi tilbyder også vegetariske og glutenfri versioner af menuen efter anmodning). Du kan også ledsage dit måltid med den fineste vin, øl, iste eller sodavand. Omkring 30 minutter senere serveres vores frugtsalat med tropiske og lokale frugter. Når du er færdig med dit måltid, vil du have et par sidste øjeblikke af afslapning på yachten eller i det forfriskende vand, før vi sejler tilbage til Heraklion.
Turmuligheder
Rejseplan
Øen Dia er en ubeboet ø 6 miles nord for Heraklion med krystalvand, smuk vild natur og rig historie. Legenden siger, at det plejede at være et monster skabt af Zeus for at ødelægge kretenserne, men han forvandlede det til en sten for at redde dem til sidst. I Saint George-bugten, hvor vi ankrer, var der en gammel minoisk havn, der blev ødelagt sammen med den minoiske civilisation, og nogle gange er det muligt at finde gamle ruiner og artefakter i bunden af stranden. I dag er der en smuk kristen kirke med ægæisk arkitektur. Øen er hjemsted for mange dyrearter såsom kaniner, kri-kri geder, høge og mere, mens der også er en chance for at møde delfinerne, mens du sejler mod øen!
Stedet blev først befæstet af araberne i det 9. eller 10. århundrede. Ved den anden byzantinske periode stod et tårn kendt som Castellum Comunis på stedet. I 1303 blev tårnet ødelagt i et jordskælv, men blev repareret. I 1462 godkendte det venetianske senat et program til forbedring af Candias befæstninger. Til sidst blev det byzantinske tårn revet ned i 1523, og i stedet begyndte man at bygge Castello a Mare. Fæstningen stod færdig i 1540. I 1630 var fortet bevæbnet med 18 kanoner i stueetagen og 25 kanoner på stien, der førte til taget. Under den 21 år lange belejring af Candia neutraliserede osmanniske batterier let fortets ildkraft. Osmannerne indtog til sidst fortet i 1669, efter at venetianerne overgav hele byen. De foretog ikke nogen større ændringer af fortet, bortset fra tilføjelser af nogle kampe og skydere. De byggede et lille fort kendt som Little Koules på landsiden, men dette blev revet ned i 1936.
Højdepunkter
Hvad er inkluderet
Afhentningssteder og tider
Pickup tilbydes fra følgende områder: Område 1: Ammoudara, Gazi, Heraklion, Karteros/Amnissos, Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Gournes, Anissaras, Hersonissos, Koutouloufari, Piskopiano, Analipsi, Stalis, Malia og alle områder imellem. (Option navn: Hent op fra Malia-Gazi) Afhentning fra område 1 kan være op til 1,5 timer før starten af krydstogtet. Område 2: Rethymno, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Bali, Fodele, Agia Pelagia, Lygaria. (Option navn: Billeder af Rethymno-Elounda Afhentning fra område 2 kan være op til 2 timer før starten af krydstogtet. Vi vil kontakte dig en dag før din cruise for din nøjagtige afhentning tid. Hvis du er usikker på, om dit hotel er inkluderet i ovennævnte områder, bedes du kontakte os.
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Spædbørn skal sidde på skødet af en voksen
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Hvis du har reserveret separat fra din gruppe/venner/familie, så lad os det vide, så du bliver fordelt i samme båd.
Anmeldelser(541)
Stay away from this experience. It started out poorly when the skipper arrived 15 min late after all the other tours had departed. Then we got to the boat, never introduced himself and proceeded to hit the boat next to us when trying to exit the slip. Once we finally got moving, there were mechanical problems so we were stuck in open water with him trying to figure out how to steer the boat. At times it felt like he had never driven a boat before. While the weather was not something to blame on this vendor, it was very windy and at times we all thought we were going to fly off the boat. There was also no direction given about life preservers or any safety in case of emergency. When we finally made it to the island, we were the last boat to arrive. The water is freezing in this area and there is nothing there so no point in even snorkling. The skipper maybe gave us 2 minutes of history of the island and then said that was enough talking for the day. The food was okay and appreciated it was cooked fresh, however the pineapple they served was old and rotten. Overall, an expensive and wasteful trip.. I’d recommend doing anything other than this adventure while in Crete.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. We would, however, like to clarify a few points for future readers. The departure delay was caused by paperwork check the port authorities, which were beyond our control. In an effort to minimize any further delay, the skipper focused on preparing the vessel and departing promptly rather than making a formal introduction before leaving the marina. Regarding the maneuver while exiting the berth, our onboard camera footage confirms that no collision occurred. Due to the particularly narrow and crowded layout of our marina, it is standard practice to use the vessel's fenders to safely create space when departing tight berths. We would also like to clarify that there were no mechanical issues during the trip. What may have appeared to be steering difficulties was the skipper positioning the yacht into the wind in order to deploy the furling mainsail correctly. This is a normal sailing procedure and is required for the sail to be safely opened. The weather was indeed windier than usual that day. While sailing conditions were more dynamic, the safety of our guests was never compromised. Nevertheless, we are sorry that you felt uncomfortable during parts of the trip. As for Dia Island, the skipper provided information about its history and concluded with one of his usual light-hearted remarks, which was intended as humor rather than a dismissal of guests' interest. We appreciate your positive comments regarding the freshly prepared meal. We are, however, concerned by your comment about the pineapple, as food quality is very important to us, and we will review this with our crew. While we respect that sailing may not be for everyone, we are disappointed that the experience did not reflect the enjoyment and positive memories that the vast majority of our guests take away from visiting Dia Island with us. We wish you the best for the remainder of your travels in Crete.
5 stars for a 5 star day! Olga and Yannis were both great and the food Olga made while we were docked at Dia was some of the best we've had on our 3 week trip! You could snorkel or paddle board if you wanted, the water was too cold for this Arizona girl so I stayed on the boat to sunbathe. Great day trip to see more beautiful parts of Greece!
Such a great trip and experience! Had a lovely driver pick us up from our hotel where we met part of the group and then the lovely team who captained us and made us a lovely meal on the boat! Would recommend to anyone you’ll have such a great time!!
Dimitri and Dimitri were incredible hosts. This excursion was a highlight of our trip. Phenomenal views, so fun, the food was delicious! Highly recommend!
Dimitri and Dimitri were excellent guides for this tour! We got to enjoy some great views of Crete on our way to Dia Island as well as hear some history and legends about how Dia came to be. The food onboard was absolutely delicious! The shrimp and risotto were definitely standouts. They had a bunch of different water toys that we could use and they even busted out some fishing poles for us towards the end of the cruise. While we had a great time, would definitely recommend taking the sunset cruise if you’re able to. That would’ve made the trip that much better!
If you have small children, skip this one… I have teenage boys, and it was perfect for them! My oldest was able to fish, they both got to use the paddle boat, diving and flipping off the side of the catamaran was a plus! Sailing on the boat was enough to put them into a short nap. My husband and I were able to sunbathe and take in the views! The lunch and dessert was amazing and our captain was great at answering all of our questions and giving us even a little history lesson about Dia Island! All in all I would book this again. It was very easy-going and no hassle or trouble at all.
This trip was one of the highlights of our trip to Crete. The boat was nice and spacious, we were 11 people including the captain and the skipper and there was enough space for all of us. The Dia Island itself was not too interesting, but it was a nice area to chill on the boat or swim (really blue, clear water!), although on the day we were there the water was a bit cold. The lunch was prepared fresh on the boat and was amazing! I was kind of expecting a cold, simple dish but the crew went above and beyond to prepare a delicious meal for us. Also we had a free flow of drinks including wine. Big thanks to Dima and Mano from Cretan Sailing Cruises - they were the best crew we could ever hope for. Friendly, funny, and they made sure every second we spent on the boat was comfortable. I would definitely recommend this trip - but make sure to bring warm clothes because it can get really windy on board!
The whole experience was amazing and incredible. Also the food was like a 5 star restaurant. Totally happy 💛
It was a great experience. Definitely worth the money. Very friendly crew and very good food
We had a beautiful boat and a small group. Manos and Dimitri welcomed us on board and it all started with a local snack and a description of the island (a dragon) and the local cretian history. The visit to Dia island took us to a secluded bay where we swam, snorkelled and did some paddle boarding. While this was going on a gorgeous dinner of shrimp, pasta, risotto and Greek salad was freshly prepared, ready for us. The service was great, Manos and Dimitri were so good - a fantastic afternoon & evening that we enjoyed do much. As a retired couple we really appreciate the extra care they took of us. Thank you
