Under sail · SAILING TRIPS WITH AN OPEN BAR IN CRETE
Good sailing trips with an open bar in Crete fill up weeks ahead and the settled-weather days go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for swimming, lunch, drinks, and Crete views, with shared, private, and one-hour cruise choices.
“A very choppy crossing to the island. Very well handled by the skipper though The boat was comfortable and safety was well looked after Food was very good. Would have been nice to have beer as an option perhaps Time went very quickly”
Review of Crete’s luxury Dia Island catamaran cruise, with seafood lunch, open bar, snorkeling, SUPs, and practical booking advice.
“The best caramaran in the port and I'm sure is the crew. Amazing captain, chef and assistant. Beautiful and tasteful food, with dinner and snacks before and after. Everything is thought of, even SUPs and snorkel equipments. Captain anchored us in the best spot in the bay, close to the shore. Amazing experience, would reccomend to anyone.”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island on a small catamaran with fresh lunch, open drinks, snorkeling, paddleboards, and a relaxed bay stop.
“The crew was really nice and did everything for its customers. It was a blast on the boat and very fun. Would go again.”
Review of Crete’s Panormo luxury catamaran cruise, with breakfast, swimming, SUP, snorkeling, Mediterranean lunch, and an open bar.
“We had the most amazing boat day. From start to finish the crew were amazing, we had so much fun. We went as a family with 4 young children and we felt very safe.”
Review of Rethymno’s 6.5-hour catamaran cruise, with healthy Cretan meals, open bar, swimming, SUP, snorkeling, and practical tips.
“Amazing trip all round. Superb crew, fantastic food. Nothing to fault at all. An incredibly relaxing day with a wonderful small group (8) of people. We enjoyed this so much and would do every day if we could! Would highly recommend.”
Review of Crete’s all-inclusive sailing trip to Dia Island, with seafood lunch, drinks, snorkeling, paddleboarding, timing, value, and practical tips.
“A great day out! George and Niko were incrediblley friendly and I feel like we became fast friends through the day. The water was cool but clear as crystal, easy to see the fish! The sun was great at drying us off upon leaving the ocean for a fresh made meal which we enjoyed with our new found friends (including the other visitors) on the boat. The island is practically untouched and has only a few buildings. Stunning views all round, throughout the whole trip...”
Review of Hersonissos’ luxury sunset catamaran cruise, with sushi, open bar, swimming, snorkeling, and sunset views in Crete.
“A fantastic evening cruise, really chilled and relaxed. We were given plenty of time to swim and use the snorkeling equipment before sitting and watching the beautiful sunset. The crew were really friendly and couldn't do enough for us. The welcome drink, all inclusive other drinks and snacks were an added bonus. I would definitely recommend this trip for anyone visiting Crete.”
Review of Crete’s Agios Nikolaos catamaran cruise with Spinalonga views, swimming, snorkeling, sushi-style dining, drinks, and water toys.
“The cruise was enjoyable but not exceptional. The boat felt crowded and we were not even at full capacity. The staff were attentive and friendly and the food was great. We stopped at two swimming areas and got to snorkel and paddleboard around. I’d recommend booking early to get a lower price to make it more worth your while. Overall it was a wonderful and romantic experience.”
Review the Dia Island catamaran from Crete, with a small group, open bar, gourmet lunch, swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding.
“It was the beast sailing cruise in my life. Everything was perfect! I enjoyed the food, the sea. Crew was really nice and welcoming! Highly recommend!”
Review of Crete’s Chania morning catamaran cruise, with swimming, snorkeling, SUPs, healthy lunch, drinks, and practical booking tips.
“We had a wonderful cruise to Thodoroy Island on a beautiful sunny day. Anchored for over 2 hours, swam, snorkeled and paddleboarded….and had a great lunch with drinks. Crew was very accommodating and it was a perfect day.”
Review of Crete’s Panormo sunset catamaran cruise, with sushi, open bar, swimming, SUPs, snorkeling, and practical booking advice.
“The trip was perfect from start to finish! Brilliant crew, spacious boat, not too many people, good quality food and drink. The sunset and Coast as we sailed were just magical.”
Review of a private Crete sailing cruise to Balos and Gramvousa, with Cretan lunch, drinks, snorkeling, beach time, and a private skipper.
“The communication was amazing!!! We received timely answers to any concerns about pickup time and returning to the cruise on time. The pickup from the cruise was on time, and the van was lovely and comfortable for our party. The dock welcomed us with a beautiful, clean, and spacious boat. George was an amazing host who welcomed us and inquired about the sites we wanted to see. The food was top-notch, and it was traditional Greek food. We were given wine and beer, which was amazing! At each site we stopped at, we never felt rushed. The boat was supplied with an array of floaties, which made the time in…”
Review of Crete’s afternoon catamaran cruise from Kolymvari, with swimming, SUP, snorkeling, dinner, open drinks, music, and sunset views.
“Fantastic! The crew and boat were amazing. The dinner was one of the best meals that we had on a 17 day trip via Paris, France, Athens, Greece, Naxos, Santorini and Chiana. We were so impressed by how she prepared that type of meal in the galley kitchen onboard. Keep up the great work and team work was very apparent with the staff. Great job!”
Review of a private Crete sailing cruise from Chania with swimming, snorkeling, fresh Cretan lunch, drinks, and hotel transfer options.
“Our guide Nikkos was very friendly and informative. Food was excellent!!!”
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