Dia Island Catamaran Crete: Lunch, Wine & Snorkeling

Six hours on the water off Crete, with lunch and wine included

You board a new luxury catamaran at 9:30, anchor at Dia Island by 10:40, and spend the next few hours swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, or fishing in crystal-clear water. Lunch (fresh Mediterranean food with wine, beer, and soft drinks) arrives at 1 p.m. and is included. You're back at port by 4 p.m., with hotel pickup and drop-off available if you book it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury catamaran cruise and island activities

• Board luxury catamaran at 09:30
• Arrive at Dia Island Bay at 10:40
• Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, or fish
• Take photos with inflatable flamingo
• Relax with music and free Wi-Fi
• Enjoy Mediterranean lunch onboard at 13:00
• Leisure time to sunbathe or swim at 14:00
• Depart to port at 14:50
• Arrive back at port at 16:00

The experience

The catamaran pulls away from port at 9:30, and within an hour you're anchored in the bay at Dia Island. An uninhabited strip of limestone and scrub where the water turns from turquoise to almost transparent. The boat is new, built for maybe thirty people max, which means there's always a sunbed or a shaded corner if you want one. The crew speaks English, moves quietly, and knows when you want to be left alone. You can swim straight off the deck, snorkel in water so clear you see the seabed, or take out a stand-up paddleboard if you're feeling it. Some people fish. Some people just float on inflatable noodles and watch the coastline. There's no schedule pushing you around. You set the pace.

At 1 p.m., lunch arrives: fresh Mediterranean food made that morning, not reheated from yesterday. Grilled fish, salads, bread, homemade dessert. The drinks are unlimited (local white wine, Greek beer, coffee, water, soft drinks), and they keep coming until you leave. You eat on deck or in the shade, depending on the heat. By 2 p.m. most people are back in the water or stretched out on a sunbed with a book. The boat has Wi-Fi and a proper toilet, which matters more than you'd think on a six-hour trip. There's music playing low in the background. If you're celebrating something, the crew will bring out a branded gift. If you have kids, there's a box of toys on request.

The Dia Island catamaran tour runs about 6.5 hours total: departure at 9:30, back at port by 4 p.m. Weather can shift the schedule, but the crew prioritizes your safety and comfort over sticking to the clock. Snorkeling gear is high-quality (proper masks and fins, not the flimsy stuff), and life jackets are there if you want them. The boat itself is modern, with sunbeds and lounges built in, so you're not sitting on plastic chairs. If you're traveling with luggage or staying in a hotel, pickup is available, which saves the hassle of finding the port yourself.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off (if booked), unlimited drinks (water, soft drinks, local white wine, Greek beer, coffee, tea), light brunch, freshly prepared Mediterranean lunch with homemade dessert, high-quality snorkeling gear and fins, stand-up paddleboards (SUP), fishing gear, inflatable noodles and flamingo, life jackets, swimming jackets, onboard toilet and outdoor shower, free Wi-Fi, music, inflatable toys for kids (on request), branded gift for special occasions, professional English-speaking crew, and liability insurance.

Options for this experience

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Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (under 10)

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by DanEri Yachts - Luxury Catamaran Cruises on Crete & Milos, Greece

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day on the water with swimming and snorkeling built in, without arranging your own boat, food, or drinks: the small-group size and fixed schedule are what make it feel unhurried instead of crowded.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 10).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the drinks?

Water, soft drinks, local white Cretan wine, Greek beer, coffee, and tea. Drinks are unlimited throughout the cruise.

Can you snorkel if you've never done it before?

Yes. The crew provides high-quality snorkeling gear (masks and fins), and the water at Dia Island is shallow and clear. Life jackets are available if you want extra confidence.

Is there a time limit for swimming and snorkeling?

No fixed limit. You have roughly three hours at the island (10:40 a.m. to 1 p.m., then again from 2 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.) to swim, snorkel, paddleboard, or fish at your own pace.

What if the weather is bad?

The itinerary may change due to weather, and the crew prioritizes your comfort and safety. If conditions are unsafe, they'll adjust the plan or reschedule.

Is hotel pickup included?

Pickup is available but you need to book it separately. Public transportation to the port is also an option.

Can you bring your own snorkeling gear?

The tour provides professional snorkeling equipment. Bringing your own is not mentioned in the inclusions, so check with the operator if you prefer to use your own.

How many people are on the boat?

It's a small-group setting with a maximum of around thirty passengers, designed for a more intimate and personalized experience.

What should I bring?

Sunscreen, a towel, and a change of clothes. The boat has an outdoor shower and onboard toilet. Wi-Fi is free.

How long is the full tour?

Approximately 6.5 hours from departure (9:30 a.m.) to arrival back at port (4 p.m.).