Dia Island catamaran cruise: All-inclusive snorkeling from Crete

The pink flamingo float is the signature photo moment on this cruise.

An all-inclusive catamaran day cruise from Hersonissos to Dia Island, a protected nature reserve off Crete, where you swim, snorkel, and paddleboard in crystal-clear water while a professional crew serves Cretan food and unlimited drinks. The boat holds a small group, includes snorkeling gear and paddleboards, and runs 6.5 hours from pickup to return.

The experience

You board a luxury catamaran in Hersonissos and sail to Dia Island, an uninhabited protected reserve where the water is clear enough to see the seabed. The boat carries a small group, so you're not packed in with hundreds of others. Once anchored, the sea becomes your choice: snorkel with high-quality masks and fins, try stand-up paddleboarding, float on an inflatable noodle or the signature pink flamingo, or simply lie on a sunbed in the shade while gentle music plays. A professional English-speaking crew is onboard throughout.

Food and drink run all day. You start with welcome drinks (espresso, detox water, teas), then move through a light healthy brunch and a Mediterranean lunch, both designed by a nutritionist and made from fresh ingredients from a local Cretan farm. Unlimited water, soft drinks, local Greek white wine, and beer flow the entire cruise. The boat has an onboard toilet and outdoor shower, so you can rinse off the salt whenever you need to.

Pickup options vary: you can join from Hersonissos itself, or arrange hotel transfers from Kokkini Xani, Malia, Sisi, Milatos, Heraklion, Agia Pelagia, or Agios Nikolaos. Life jackets and liability insurance are included. The crew can arrange a branded towel for €10 if you want to take one home, and they'll note any special occasions so they can present a memorable gift onboard.

What’s included

• Snorkeling gear with high-quality masks and fins.
• stand-up paddleboards.
• inflatable noodles and the signature pink flamingo float.
• light healthy brunch and Mediterranean lunch designed by a nutritionist.
• unlimited water, soft drinks, local Greek white wine, and beer.
• welcome drinks including espresso, detox water, and teas.
• onboard toilet and outdoor shower.
• life jackets.
• professional English-speaking crew.
• liability insurance.
• music and free Wi-Fi onboard.
• fishing gear if you want to try a gentle fishing experience.
• swimming jackets.
• box of toys for children by request.
• personal feminine hygiene products onboard.

Options for this experience

6 options

Dia Catamaran Cruise from Hersonissos with lunch and drinksGuide in English or Greek · Available from 1 Apr 2027Without transfer

With transfer: Kokkini Xani, MaliaGuide in English or Greek · Available from 1 Apr 2027Stalida, Gouves, Gournes

With Transfer: Sisi, MilatosGuide in English or Greek · Available from 1 Apr 2027

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With transfer: Heraklion, Agia PelagiaGuide in English or Greek · Available from 1 Apr 2027Lygaria, Ammodara

With Transfer: Agios NikolaosGuide in English or Greek · Available from 1 Apr 2027Elounda, Plaka

Private luxury day cruiseGuide in English or Greek · Available from 1 Apr 2027

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up to2h before

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

GroupUp to 20

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. 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 travelersNot for heart conditions

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

Is this one for you?Choose a hotel transfer option if you're staying outside Hersonissos: the crew coordinates pickup timing so the full cruise fits into your day without the hassle of arranging separate transport. If you're based in Hersonissos itself, you can book without transfer and head straight to the boat.

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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 the water like at Dia Island for snorkeling?

Dia Island is a Natura 2000 protected reserve surrounded by crystal-clear water, so visibility is excellent for snorkeling. The crew provides high-quality masks and fins, and you can enter and exit the water from the anchored catamaran whenever you choose.

What happens if I want to try paddleboarding but I've never done it before?

Stand-up paddleboards are included and available to all passengers. The professional crew is there to help, and you can use a swimming jacket for extra support while you learn. It's a relaxed environment with no pressure: many first-timers try it on this cruise.

How does the hotel transfer work if I'm staying outside Hersonissos?

You can book the cruise with hotel pickup from Kokkini Xani, Malia, Sisi, Milatos, Heraklion, Agia Pelagia, or Agios Nikolaos. Select your location at checkout, and the crew will arrange the timing. If your hotel isn't in one of those areas, you can contact the operator to arrange a custom transfer.

What drinks are included, and are there limits?

Unlimited water, soft drinks, local Greek white wine, and beer are included throughout the cruise. Coffee, tea, and welcome drinks like espresso and detox water are served at the start. Cocktails and premium spirits beyond the open bar selection are not included.

How long is the full cruise, and what time do we return?

The cruise runs 6.5 hours from departure to return. The exact timing depends on your pickup location, but the boat is timed to get you back to your hotel or Hersonissos by late afternoon.