Crociera a vela sull'isola di Dia con pasti e attività acquatiche
Descrizione
Naviga con noi verso l'esotica Isola di Dia sulle nostre grandi e confortevoli barche a vela. Il nostro viaggio inizia al vecchio porto veneziano di Heraklion. Dopo 1 ora di navigazione arriviamo a Dia dove ancoriamo nella baia dell'isola. Lì puoi goderti le acque cristalline e le attività acquatiche come lo snorkeling, la pesca e il paddle boarding. (Si prega di richiedere l'attrezzatura all'equipaggio). Le tavole standup paddle non sono disponibili in condizioni di vento forte per motivi di sicurezza. Circa 1 ora dopo viene servito il nostro delizioso menu che comprende insalata greca e diversi antipasti, mentre la portata principale sono le linguine ai gamberi (su richiesta offriamo anche versioni vegetariane e senza glutine del menu). Potete anche accompagnare il vostro pasto con il miglior vino, birra, tè freddo o bevande analcoliche. Circa 30 minuti dopo viene servita la nostra macedonia di frutta tropicale e locale. Dopo aver terminato il pasto, avrai gli ultimi momenti di relax sullo yacht o nell'acqua rinfrescante prima di tornare a Heraklion.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
L'isola di Dia è un'isola disabitata a 6 miglia a nord di Heraklion con acque cristalline, uno splendido scenario selvaggio e una ricca storia. La leggenda dice che era un mostro creato da Zeus per distruggere i cretesi, ma alla fine lo trasformò in una pietra per salvarli. Nella baia di San Giorgio dove ancoriamo c'era un antico porto minoico che è stato distrutto insieme alla civiltà minoica e talvolta è possibile trovare antiche rovine e manufatti sul fondo della spiaggia. Al giorno d'oggi c'è una bella chiesa cristiana di architettura egea. L'isola ospita molte specie di animali selvatici come conigli, capre kri-kri, falchi e altro ancora, mentre c'è anche la possibilità di incontrare i delfini durante la navigazione verso l'isola!
Il sito fu fortificato per la prima volta dagli arabi nel IX o X secolo. Nel secondo periodo bizantino, sul sito sorgeva una torre nota come Castellum Comunis. Nel 1303 la torre fu distrutta da un terremoto ma fu riparata. Nel 1462 il Senato veneziano approvò un programma per migliorare le fortificazioni di Candia. Alla fine, la torre bizantina fu demolita nel 1523 e al suo posto iniziò la costruzione del Castello a Mare. La fortezza fu completata nel 1540. Nel 1630 il forte era armato con 18 cannoni al piano terra e 25 cannoni sul vialetto che conduceva al tetto. Durante l'assedio di Candia, durato 21 anni, le batterie ottomane neutralizzarono facilmente la potenza di fuoco del forte. Gli ottomani alla fine presero il forte nel 1669, dopo che i veneziani si arresero all'intera città. Non apportarono grandi modifiche al forte, se non l'aggiunta di alcuni merli e caditoie. Hanno costruito un piccolo forte noto come Little Koules sul lato verso terra, ma questo è stato demolito nel 1936.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Luoghi e orari di ritiro
Il ritiro è previsto dalle seguenti aree: Area 1: Ammoudara, Gazi, Heraklion, Karteros/Amnissos, Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Gournes, Anissaras, Hersonissos, Koutouloufari, Piskopiano, Analipsi, Stalis, Malia e tutte le aree tra. ( Nome opzione: Pick up da Malia-Gazi) Il prelievo dall'Area 1 potrebbe avvenire fino a 1,5 ore prima dell'inizio della crociera. Area 2: Rethymno, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Bali, Fodele, Agia Pelagia, Lygaria. (Nome opzione: Pick up da Rethymno-Elounda) Il prelievo dall'Area 2 potrebbe avvenire fino a 2 ore prima dell'inizio della crociera. Ti contatteremo un giorno prima della crociera per il tuo orario esatto di prelievo. Se non sei sicuro che il tuo hotel sia incluso nelle aree sopra menzionate contattaci.
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- I neonati devono sedere in grembo a un adulto
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- Se avete prenotato separatamente dal vostro gruppo/amici/famiglia, fatecelo sapere in modo che possiate viaggiare sulla stessa barca.
Recensioni(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
