Sunset Sailing Trip to Dia from Heraklion: Private Cruise

Glide alone on calm waters as the sun sets and the moon rises over Dia.

A private sunset sailing trip to Dia island departing from Heraklion harbour on a Bavaria cruiser limited to 10 passengers, with a captain and mate on board. The four-hour voyage leaves in the evening, reaching the island at dusk with champagne, wine, beer, snacks and snorkeling equipment included. A guide speaks English or Greek.

The Experience

The boat leaves Heraklion harbour in the late afternoon, and the city recedes behind you as the sun hangs low to your left. By the time you reach Dia, the light has shifted—the water looks different, the island's shape changes, and everything feels removed from the day you left behind. You're limited to 10 passengers on a 51-foot sailing vessel with a captain and mate steering the experience, so the deck doesn't crowd and the pace stays unhurried.

Champagne, white wine, cold beer, soft drinks and bottled water are available throughout, along with snacks and fresh fruit. If you want to get in the water, snorkeling equipment is on board and included. The real event is the sun settling into the sea and the moon rising off the coast as the light drains away—you watch it happen from the deck, not from a photo someone else took.

The trip runs four hours total. Transportation to the harbour can be arranged for an extra cost if you need it; otherwise, public transport options are available nearby. The captain and mate handle the sailing and the route; you show up and step aboard.

What’s included

• Champagne, white wine, cold beer, soft drinks and bottled water.
• snacks and fresh fruit.
• snorkeling equipment.
• use of the 51-foot Bavaria cruiser with captain and crew.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Green Cruises

Is this one for you?Book this trip if you want an evening on the water without the crowds of a group tour—the 10-person limit and private charter format mean you're sailing with a small group, not a full boat. The four-hour window catches the light change from late afternoon to dusk, which is what makes the sunset moment itself feel unhurried instead of rushed.

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Top questions

Can I snorkel during the sunset sailing trip to Dia?

Yes, snorkeling equipment is included on the cruise. You can use it in the water around Dia during the sail, though the focus of the trip is the sunset experience itself rather than an extended snorkeling session.

What's included in the champagne and drinks on this Dia sailing trip?

Champagne, white wine, cold beer, soft drinks and bottled spring water are all included. Snacks and fresh fruit are also provided throughout the four-hour sail.

How many people sail on this private trip to Dia?

The cruise is limited to 10 passengers maximum on the Bavaria cruiser, so the boat stays intimate and uncrowded even though it's a private charter.

What time does the sunset sailing trip leave Heraklion harbour?

The trip departs in the evening to catch the sunset, reaching Dia at dusk. The total duration is four hours. Exact departure times can be confirmed when you book.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the harbour in Heraklion?

Public transportation options are available near the harbour. If you prefer, transportation can be arranged for an additional cost at checkout.

Is this sailing trip suitable if I'm not an experienced sailor?

Yes, the captain and mate handle all the sailing. You're a passenger on board to watch the sunset and enjoy the water; no sailing experience or physical fitness level is required.