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 prelievo viene effettuato dalle seguenti zone: Area 1 : Ammoudara, Gazi, Heraklion, Karteros/Amnissos, Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Gournes, Anissaras, Hersonissos, Koutouloufari, Piskopiano, Analipsi, Stalis, Malia e tutte le zone intermedie. (Nome opzione : Pick up da Malia-Gazi) Il prelievo dall'Area 1 potrebbe avvenire fino a 1,5 ore prima dell'inizio della crociera. Zona 2: Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Fodele, Agia Pelagia, Lygaria. (Nome opzione: Pick up presso Ag. Pelagia-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(550)
We had an unforgettable catamaran trip from Heraklion to the beautiful waters around Dia Island, and all the crew, including the Captain, his assistant and Giannis made the entire experience exceptional. Giannis and the rest of the crew weren’t just guides, they were also incredible hosts and cook. Throughout the day Giannis kept everyone all looked after with coffee, soft drinks, beer, wine, and plenty of refreshments, all with a smile. The highlight was the freshly prepared meal, cooked right on the boat while we were anchored in a peaceful, secluded spot off Dia Island. The seafood pasta, truffle risotto, Greek salad, Caesar salad, and the variety of dishes were absolutely delicious. Giannis and the rest of the crew kindness, professionalism, and attention to every detail made the trip feel relaxed, welcoming, and truly special. I couldn’t recommend this boat tour more highly.
Great day out. Breakfast snacks to start with unlimited drink, thank you. Brilliant crew. Swimming in crystal blue seas all equipment provided. Amazing, delicious, huge lunch. Loved every minute and we definitely recommend.
Perfect, we were upgraded, it was exceptional on the catamaran
We had a great trip with Costa & Theo. Great food, drinks included, snorkeling masks and good music. Thanks!
The skip and co-skip were very friendly. They had a snack prepared for us before we even left the dock, and gave great and clear instructions for the trip. We had a small group of about a dozen people, which was a perfect amount for the size of the boat. It was very windy on the way over to the island, everyone on the front of the boat got soaked, but the water was pretty warm, and the sun was shining. Took about an hour to get there, then they gave us free reign to play however we wanted. Lunch was served about an hour after we got to the island. The food was amazing, especially considering it was made on the boat. They had snorkels for everyone to use, and a stand-up paddleboard, although it was too windy to use it. Overall, an amazing experience, would highly recommend to anyone who loves the water.
Bring a towel sunblock and goggles. Snorkel masks are provided but I prefer to use my own. You really don’t need anything. It’s all provided. With a great lunch cooked there.
It was super good, I recommend +++
the skipper was super nice and competent. Now here come the BUTS: his employee seemed overwhelmed and inexperienced with the wave action. This led to an uneasy feeling. With 12 people who were only allowed to stay in the back during the outbound and return trip, it was way too cramped on this boat; we were squished together for hours. We saw others in front of boats that handled it better. That was my 3rd sailing tour and although it wasn't entirely bad, it was the worst one!
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!
