Under sail · SAILING TRIPS WITH LUNCH IN CRETE
Good sailing trips with lunch in Crete fill up weeks ahead and the settled-weather days go first. Below: the 15 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”
Cruise from Kissamos to Balos and Gramvousa on a small sailboat with Cretan lunch, swimming, snorkeling, and castle views.
“We had a wonderful time. Great boat, great conversation with captain and crew.”
Review of Crete’s small-group sailing trip to Dia Island, with snorkeling, SUP, lunch, wildlife, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.
“- Captain and staff including pick up driver were really nice - water is really clear - boat is clean - captain brought a sea urchin to show to everyone. That was cute. BUT - the Equipment is the worst snorkeling Equipment We ever had on such a trip - at first they just had 8 snorkels for 12 ppl. So the Captain handed me his private one. That one was good. Later he found some more and said i have to change. Then i had to Deal with the rubish everyone had. Water came with EVERY breath. I didnt make it 2 meters of the boat on second attempt.…”
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.”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island on a Lagoon 46 catamaran with snorkeling, SUP, swimming, lunch, drinks, and free cancellation.
“It was a great trip with a great captain and crew. I highly recommend it! One of the highlights of our 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 a four-hour Bavaria 51 sailing trip from Heraklion to Dia Island, with lunch, swimming, SUP, snorkeling, fishing, and wine.
“It was a lot of fun snorkeling and hanging out on the boat and in the water. Also was served the most delicious pasta dish. The water was beautiful and the caption and guide was very good.”
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!”
Sail privately from Kissamos to Balos and Gramvousa for swimming, snorkeling, a Cretan lunch, and fortress views away from ferry crowds.
“Fabulous day on the water! Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Lovely lunch and very tasty.”
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.”
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