Private Wine Tasting Sailing Experience

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5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

What makes this experience special is the combination of a private sailing cruise and a professional Cretan wine tasting in one unique setting. Guests sail from Heraklion to Dia Island onboard Princess Elena, enjoy time to swim and relax in clear waters, and then take part in a guided tasting of 5 selected Cretan wines.
Unlike a standard boat trip, the focus is on Crete’s wine culture. A professional enologist/sommelier presents local grape varieties, terroir and winemaking traditions, while guests enjoy local cheese, olives and seasonal fruit onboard.
This is ideal for couples, friends and small private groups looking for a premium, relaxed and personal experience that combines sailing, sea views, local flavors and authentic Cretan wine culture.

Example Menu

Starter

Local Cheese selection

Starter

Local Fruit selection

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet in front of Marina Café at the Old Venetian Port of Heraklion. The skipper/host will be waiting by the sailing yacht. Please arrive on time and bring your booking confirmation. We may contact the lead traveler if needed.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

The experience begins at the Old Venetian Port of Heraklion, where guests board the sailing yacht Princess Elena for a private cruise to Dia Island. After anchoring in a peaceful bay, guests can swim, snorkel, sunbathe or simply relax onboard.
The highlight of the experience is a private guided tasting of 5 selected Cretan wines onboard. A professional enologist/sommelier introduces guests to Crete’s wine heritage, local grape varieties, terroir and winemaking traditions. The tasting is paired with local cheese, olives and seasonal fruit, creating an intimate Cretan food and wine experience at sea.
After the tasting, guests enjoy a relaxing return sailing trip back to Heraklion.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Marios luxury sailing trip

Tags

Sailing
Dining Experiences
Wine Tastings
On the Water
Swimming
Restaurants
Seasonal
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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