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Traveling is about exploring new places, meeting people, sharing experiences, learning about history, and above all having fun.
Our sailing tours are designed based on safety, experiencing nature, human interaction and cultural exchange.
Our knowledgeable crew is happy to share all the local knowledge concerning the surrounding nature and the history of the area.
You will be encouraged to participate in sailing if you wish to and even take the helm of our large yachts under the guidance and supervision of our professionals.
We will anchor in secluded bays at a minimum disturbance. Take your time and relax, just make sure that you grab a mask and dive in the crystal clear water.
Our organic, local fresh lunch served on board has been one more reason why our guests continue talking about our tours over and over again.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Kindly note that booking price includes pickups at a range of 10 km from the port.
Your taxi/minivan/minibus will wait for you outside your hotel main entrance.
Transfers further than 10km from Heraklion are available upon extra cost, minimum 20€.
We meet at the "Marina cafe" 30 minutes before the tour starts. The crew members are wearing ALTERSAIL t-shirts. ** Please note that the trip start time may change, we will inform you in advance, but the duration will not be affected.
What to expect
Dia is an uninhabited island, 7 nautical miles north of Heraklion and is protected by the Natura 2000 project because of its biodiversity. Our trip there lasts almost one hour.
We set anchor on either Agios Georgios or Panagia bay (depending on the weather conditions), which are located on the south part of the island. Both coves are known for their green, crystal waters surrounded by the protected wildlife, like the medium sized “Falco Eleonorae” the lizard Podarcis erchardii schiebeli, the wild goat Capra Aegagrus Cretica and the monkseal Monachus monachus.
For about one hour and a half, you will enjoy these beautiful water with swimming, snorkeling or sunbathing! Cool refreshments and seasonal fruit will accompany the fun!
After your lunch and perhaps after a quick dive, we will set our sails back to Heraklion port. Have your cameras ready in case we spot some of our lovely mammal friends, the dolphins.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age that can drink alcohol is 18 years old
- You will be asked to fill in information for all your group, such as: full name, nationality, passport or ID no, gender, age range (infant, child, adult, senior).
- We arrange your pickup from your accommodation.
- After your booking, we will contact you via email to fix the time of pickup and pickup point.
- Pick up beyond 5km from Heraklion port (contact activity provider for more info)
- Itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions
- Not suitable for Wheelchair users
- Not suitable for People over 275 lbs (125 kg)
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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