Crete Sailing at a glance
- Our pick: Crete: Dia Island Sailing Trip with Lunch & Snorkeling, € 80 per person (4h 30m, 4.80★ · 216).
- Top rated: Crete: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar & Lunch, € 130 per person (5h 30m, 4.99★ · 248).
- Best value: Snorkeling from Heraklion to Dia Island: Small group sailing, € 70 per person (5h 30m, 4.71★ · 31).
Price per person across the 19 options priced per person: € 70–€ 195 (median € 120). With 100+ reviews: 8 of 28.
Of the 28 options: 25 with live guides in English, 28 with free cancellation, 21 with instant confirmation, 13 with hotel pickup, 16 kid-friendly, 9 private and 15 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Crete Sailing
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28 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Crete: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar & Lunch Step onto a luxury catamaran in Heraklion for a day trip to Dia Island. Swim, snorkel, enjoy Mediterranean seafood lunch and open bar. Includes pickup & local crew. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 ★ 4.99 (248 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 130 per person
Crete: Dia Island Sailing Trip with Lunch & Snorkeling Set sail from Heraklion to Dia island on a small group sailing trip. Swim, snorkel, and enjoy a fresh organic lunch on board. Includes hotel pickup and local crew. Every day · 10:00 and 13:00 · Season until 30 Nov · Pickup available ★ 4.80 (216 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 80 per person
Balos Catamaran Cruise from Chania: Swim & Snorkel Small Groups Catamaran cruise from Chania to Balos Beach with two swimming stops, snorkeling gear, lunch and drinks included. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Pickup available ★ 4.80 (107 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 120 per person
Balos & Gramvousa: Catamaran Cruise with Cretan Lunch Start your Balos & Gramvousa catamaran cruise from Kissamos, swim in turquoise lagoons, enjoy a fresh Cretan lunch, and relax with drinks. Includes pickup. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.71 (208 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 195 per person
Heraklion Sunset Catamaran Cruise: Swim, Snorkel & Cretan Dinner Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island at sunset aboard a luxury catamaran with snorkeling, paddleboarding, fishing. Next departure: 10 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.92 (87 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 125 per person
Snorkeling from Heraklion to Dia Island: Small-Group Sailing Six to seven hours sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island with snorkeling, paddleboarding, and a freshly prepared Cretan lunch with wine included. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.86 (138 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 75 per person
Rethymno Catamaran Cruise: Healthy Lunch & Open Bar Start your morning sailing from Rethymno to Georgioupoli Bay, with a healthy brunch, Cretan lunch, open bar, and water activities. Includes pickup and English-speaking crew. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.79 (136 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN · EL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 145 per person
Sailing to Dia Island from Crete: Snorkel, swim, dine Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island on a small yacht, snorkel in St. George's Bay, and eat a fresh meal cooked aboard while the sun sets. Next departure: 2 Aug 2027 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.94 (261 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN · EL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 105 per person
Crete Bali Bay: Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Open Bar Sail from Panormo to Bali Bay on a luxury catamaran, enjoy Cretan lunch, open bar, snorkeling gear, and SUP boards. Includes shaded lounges and pickup options. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.98 (86 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 145 per person
Dia Island catamaran cruise: All-inclusive snorkeling from Crete Sail from Hersonissos to uninhabited Dia Island on a catamaran with snorkeling and paddleboarding, enjoying a nutritionist-designed lunch with unlimited wine and beer. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.87 (54 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN · EL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 145 per person
Dia Island Catamaran Crete: Lunch, Wine & Snorkeling Luxury catamaran to Dia Island from Crete with swimming, snorkeling, SUP and gourmet lunch. Open bar, small groups, 6.5 hours. Hotel pickup available. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.86 (140 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN · EL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 125 per person
South Crete Sailing & Snorkeling Tour from Agia Galini Sail South Crete's coast with a small group, swimming and snorkeling at hidden beaches, lunch and wine included, departing from Agia Galini port. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Pickup available ★ 4.80 (56 reviews) Duration: 5h–7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 90 per person
Catamaran cruise Heraklion to Dia Island with dinner and sunset Afternoon catamaran from Heraklion to Dia Island with swimming, water activities, Mediterranean dinner and unlimited drinks. Hotel pickup available on request. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.88 (91 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · EL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 125 per person
Snorkeling Dia Island: St. George's Bay with sailing Sail to Dia island's St. George's bay, anchor in crystal clear waters, and snorkel with equipment included. Six hours with refreshments, fruit and fishing gear. Every day · 8 start times, 09:30 to 16:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.59 (27 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · EL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 430 per group
Sailing cruise Agios Nikolaos: Spinalonga and Kolokitha Sail from Agios Nikolaos past Spinalonga's Venetian fortress to Kolokitha's anchorages. Enjoy lunch, wine, snorkeling and SUP on this six-hour cruise. Next departure: 13 Apr 2027 · From age 3 ★ 4.80 (25 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 110 per person
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From € 70 per person · 3 h to 10 h
Balos Lagoon afternoon cruise from Kissamos: Sunset sailing Four-hour catamaran cruise from Kissamos Port to Balos Lagoon with swimming, snorkeling gear, Cretan snacks and drinks included. Next departure: 16 May 2027 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.74 (57 reviews) Duration: 4h ✓ Free cancellation. from € 120 per person
Private Sailing Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island Sail from Heraklion to uninhabited Dia island on a private boat with snorkeling, lunch and drinks included. Swim over Minoan harbor ruins and explore quiet bays. Sat and Sun · 09:00 and 09:30 · Season until 15 Nov ★ 5.00 (24 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · EL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 620 per group
Sail Dia Island from Crete: Snorkel, swim and lunch cruise Sail to Dia Island nature reserve off Crete on a private yacht with snorkeling, swimming and Mediterranean lunch, plus hotel pickup and English-speaking guide. Every day · 09:00, 15:00 and 16:30 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (22 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 900 per group
South Crete Snorkeling & Sailing from Agia Galini: Private Yacht Sail and snorkel South Crete's isolated coves on a private yacht with a professional crew, lunch from local ingredients, and water so clear you see 40 meters down. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Pickup available ★ 4.76 (25 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 600 per group
Snorkeling from Heraklion to Dia Island: Small group sailing Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island with snorkeling equipment, water, snacks and a skipper guide in a small group of up to 10: swim in shallow bays. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 ★ 4.71 (31 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · EL · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from € 70 per person
Snorkeling in Dia island from Heraklion: Sailing day with meals Sail from Heraklion to Dia island for a full day of snorkeling, swimming and paddle boarding in Cretan waters while enjoying a Greek meal. Next departure: 20 Mar 2027 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.67 (15 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · EL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 95 per person
Snorkeling in Crete: Boat Trip with Lunch Snorkel in St. George Bay on a shared motor yacht with lunch, bottled water and equipment included. The boat leaves from a pickup point and returns in three to four hours. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Pickup available ★ 4.83 (6 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN · DE · EL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 75 per person
Private Catamaran Cruise to Dia Island from Heraklion Sail a private catamaran from Heraklion to Dia Island's bay for swimming, snorkeling and paddleboarding, with Mediterranean lunch and drinks throughout your five-hour escape. Next departure: 16 May 2027 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · EL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 2,100 per group
Sunset Sailing Crete: Romantic Dinner on a Private Yacht Sail from Heraklion past the Koules Fortress at sunset, anchor in a secluded bay, and enjoy a private romantic dinner with Cretan wine and gourmet food while snorkeling. Every day · 15:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.50 (4 reviews) Duration: 5h–7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 599 per group
Agios Nikolaos sailing catamaran tour with lunch and toys Sail a Lagoon 450F catamaran from Agios Nikolaos for a full day with snorkeling, paddleboard, sea scooter, inflatable slide and lunch included. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 10h ✓ Free cancellation. from € 3,500 per group
Luxury Sailing Cruise Agios Nikolaos: Mirabello Bay Sail from Agios Nikolaos across Mirabello Bay to Spinalonga Island and Kolokytha Bay on a shared or private yacht: swim in turquoise waters, snorkel. Next departure: 9 May 2027 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 850 per group
Sfakia catamaran tour: Four hidden beaches, snorkeling and SUP Sail a catamaran from Sfakia along Chania's southern coast to Marmara Beach's sea caves, Loutro fishing village. Next departure: 3 Oct 2027 · All ages ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from € 95 per person
Private Catamaran Cruise Agios Nikolaos: Swim & Snorkel Mirabello Sail a private catamaran from Agios Nikolaos around Mirabello Bay and Spinalonga Island, swimming and snorkeling in turquoise waters while enjoying. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 2,100 per group
The top 12 of 28 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crete: Dia Island Sailing Trip with Lunch & SnorkelingOur pickGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | € 80 per person | 4h 30m | 4.80★ · 216 | Every day · 10:00 and 13:00 · Season until 30 Nov | English |
| Crete: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar & LunchTop rated | € 130 per person | 5h 30m | 4.99★ · 248 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Snorkeling from Heraklion to Dia Island: Small group sailingBest valueGroup of up to 10 | € 70 per person | 5h 30m | 4.71★ · 31 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English, German, Greek +1 |
| Balos Catamaran Cruise from Chania: Swim & Snorkel Small GroupsPickup offered | € 120 per person | 7h | 4.80★ · 107 | Next departure: 1 May 2027 | English |
| Balos & Gramvousa: Catamaran Cruise with Cretan LunchPickup offered | € 195 per person | 7h | 4.71★ · 208 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Heraklion Sunset Catamaran Cruise: Swim, Snorkel & Cretan Dinner | € 125 per person | 5h 30m | 4.92★ · 87 | Next departure: 10 Apr 2027 | English |
| Snorkeling from Heraklion to Dia Island: Small-Group SailingGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | € 75 per person | 6h–7h | 4.86★ · 138 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Rethymno Catamaran Cruise: Healthy Lunch & Open Bar | € 145 per person | 6h 30m | 4.79★ · 136 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English, Greek |
| Sailing to Dia Island from Crete: Snorkel, swim, dineGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | € 105 per person | 4h 30m | 4.94★ · 261 | Next departure: 2 Aug 2027 | English, Greek |
| Crete Bali Bay: Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Open Bar | € 145 per person | 6h 30m | 4.98★ · 86 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Dia Island catamaran cruise: All-inclusive snorkeling from Crete | € 145 per person | 6h 30m | 4.87★ · 54 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English, Greek |
| Dia Island Catamaran Crete: Lunch, Wine & SnorkelingGroup of up to 14 | € 125 per person | 6h 30m | 4.86★ · 140 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English, Greek |
By what you need
- Private (9): Snorkeling Dia Island: St. George's Bay with sailing (€ 430 per group) · Private Sailing Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island (€ 620 per group) · Sail Dia Island from Crete: Snorkel, swim and lunch cruise (€ 900 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (7): Crete: Dia Island Sailing Trip with Lunch & Snorkeling (€ 80 per person) · Snorkeling from Heraklion to Dia Island: Small group sailing (€ 70 per person) · Snorkeling from Heraklion to Dia Island: Small-Group Sailing (€ 75 per person)
- With pickup (13): Crete: Dia Island Sailing Trip with Lunch & Snorkeling (€ 80 per person) · Balos Catamaran Cruise from Chania: Swim & Snorkel Small Groups (€ 120 per person) · Balos & Gramvousa: Catamaran Cruise with Cretan Lunch (€ 195 per person)
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