HERAKLION & CHERSONISSOS, CRETE

Crete Luxury Catamaran Cruises – Heraklion Edition

THE DESIGN
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IN MOTION
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INSIDER NOTES
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Between City Pulse & Ancient Sea

Luxury catamaran cruises shaped by Dia’s raw presence, ancient sea routes and the calm beyond Heraklion.

Heraklion has always lived between worlds.
Ancient stone and moving city. Myth and momentum. Sea as passage, not scenery.

Just beyond the harbor, Dia rises the way it always has — quiet, elemental, unchanged. A place once watched by Minoan sailors, now holding the same stillness. Our private catamaran cruises in Heraklion are shaped around this continuity: past to present, land to water, intensity to ease.

We design these sailings as acts of release. The city fades quickly. The body follows. Time stretches, breath deepens, and the sea begins to carry you rather than impress you. Whether departing from Heraklion Marina toward Dia Islet or sailing from Chersonissos toward Agios Georgios Bay, the experience is guided by comfort, flow and emotional grounding.

Crew, captain, travel designers and concierge teams work as one — not to perform, but to support. Service is present without being felt. Movement alternates naturally with stillness. Dining arrives when appetite does, not when it’s planned.

This is a private boat experience rooted in contrast and continuity.
Ancient waters. Modern ease. A sailing rhythm that brings you back aligned.

In Detail

3.5 – 6.5 HRS

APRIL TO OCTOBER

FROM 950€

The Design

CITY TO ISLAND

ANCIENT TRANSITION

PROXIMITY AS LUXURY

OPEN BLUE BALANCE

SENSORY RESET

ELEMENTS

Immediate Sea Access

Private boat tours designed to move quickly from urban energy to open water.
Dia-Centered Routes

Catamaran cruises shaped around the raw simplicity and ancient presence of Dia Islet.
Ancient Waters, Modern Ease

Sailing experiences grounded in history, delivered with contemporary comfort.
Chersonissos Energy

Sailing experiences that blend movement, play and shared moments offshore.
Quietly Held Service

Crew and design teams adjusting rhythm, tone and timing in real time.

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SIGNATURE SAILS

Dia Islet — Morning Clarity & Sunset Calm

Dia sits just beyond Heraklion — close, untouched, uncompromisingly simple.
We design these private catamaran cruises to Dia to run in two distinct emotional registers: morning clarity or afternoon-to-sunset calm.

Morning sailings feel like recalibration. The city releases quickly, and the island arrives without ceremony. Anchorages are chosen for transparency and balance — water that invites swimming, floating, paddleboarding or complete stillness. Time opens. Nothing competes for attention.

Afternoon and sunset sailings soften the tone. Light warms, wind settles, and Dia becomes contemplative. Movement and anchoring alternate intuitively. Dining moments appear quietly, timed to support the slowing of the day rather than interrupt it.

Departing from Heraklion Marina, these private boat trips to Dia are designed around presence — fewer transitions, longer pauses, and an island that feels constant rather than visited.

A Heraklion catamaran experience where closeness reshapes luxury.

Blue Playgrounds — Day Sailing to Dia from Chersonissos

From Chersonissos, the sea feels immediate — vivid, physical, alive.
This private sailing experience is designed for travelers who connect through movement, salt and shared energy.

Before departure, we shape the day through dialogue — understanding pace, preferences and the kind of atmosphere you want offshore. On board, the crew reads the mood instinctively, allowing the experience to move fluidly between action and ease.

Around Dia, the sea becomes a playground. Dives from the deck. Long swims. Floating conversations between sun and water. Lunch arrives when appetite rises, generous and effortless, designed for open air and bare feet.

By the time land reappears, the body feels reset — lighter, looser, unmistakably awake.
A private catamaran cruise from Chersonissos where play becomes restoration.

After Hours, At Sea — Sunset Sailing to Agios Georgios

As the day releases its heat, the sea shifts tone.
This sunset catamaran cruise to Agios Georgios Bay is shaped around transition — from social to intimate, from movement to ease.

Early swims loosen the body. Later, the bay opens space for floating, conversation and unhurried connection. The crew adjusts rhythm and service quietly, allowing the atmosphere to lead.

Finger food is curated for low light — tactile, fresh, meant to be shared. Sunset doesn’t arrive as an event; it settles gradually while you’re already inside it.

Departing from Chersonissos Port, this private boat tour holds the space between day and night just a little longer.
A sailing experience defined by tone, not tempo.

Details

Dia Islet — Morning Clarity & Sunset Calm

Departing from Heraklion Marina, these private boat trips to Dia are designed around presence — fewer transitions, longer pauses, and an island that feels constant rather than visited.

A Heraklion catamaran experience where closeness reshapes luxury.

Blue Playgrounds — Day Sailing to Dia from Chersonissos

From Chersonissos, the sea feels immediate — vivid, physical, alive.
This private sailing experience is designed for travelers who connect through movement, salt and shared energy.

By the time land reappears, the body feels reset — lighter, looser, unmistakably awake.
A private catamaran cruise from Chersonissos where play becomes restoration.

After Hours, At Sea — Sunset Sailing to Agios Georgios

As the day releases its heat, the sea shifts tone.
This sunset catamaran cruise to Agios Georgios Bay is shaped around transition — from social to intimate, from movement to ease.

Early swims loosen the body. Later, the bay opens space for floating, conversation and unhurried connection. The crew adjusts rhythm and service quietly, allowing the atmosphere to lead.

Finger food is curated for low light — tactile, fresh, meant to be shared. Sunset doesn’t arrive as an event; it settles gradually while you’re already inside it.

Departing from Chersonissos Port, this private boat tour holds the space between day and night just a little longer.
A sailing experience defined by tone, not tempo.

INSIDER NOTES

CURATED CATAMARAN STANDARDS

Every private catamaran cruise in Heraklion and Chersonissos is shaped as a complete sailing experience — not a standard boat trip. Routes to Dia Island are designed around proximity and release: short distances that create immediate separation from the city.

Our catamaran boat tours are curated through timing, anchoring logic and onboard flow, with travel designers, operations teams and crew working in constant alignment so each private boat tour feels fluid, balanced and quietly intentional.

SUNSET CATAMARAN CRUISES

Sunset sailing experiences in Heraklion carry a softer, warmer rhythm. As the light lowers around Dia Islet or Agios Georgios Bay, service becomes celebratory without excess.

Chilled prosecco, selected wines, beers, soft drinks and lemon–mint infused fresh water are paired with refined sunset bites — elegant canapés, sushi selections and seasonal fruit — served at a pace that follows the horizon rather than the clock. These sunset catamaran cruises are designed to feel immersive, not staged.

HALF DAY & FULL DAY BOAT TOURS

Half-day (5h) and full-day (6.5h) private sailing boat tours from Heraklion and Chersonissos are shaped around ease and physical comfort. Espresso and protein cocktails set the early rhythm, followed by a curated flow of wines, beers, soft drinks and infused fresh water throughout the catamaran trip.

Onboard dining unfolds naturally: fresh fruit or berry health bowls, Cretan cheeses with local olives and carob rusks, a chef-designed Mediterranean main dish developed with nutritionists, seasonal salad with dip (vegan and child-friendly options available), and a light summer dessert. Menus adjust seasonally for freshness and balance.

WATER EXPERIENCES

Time on the water is active or effortless — entirely your choice.
SUP boards, kayaks, snorkeling equipment, swimming jackets and inflatables are always available during our Heraklion catamaran cruises, with fishing gear arranged on request. Selected yachts elevate the boat trip to Dia Island further with water slides or underwater scooters, integrated seamlessly so energy never disrupts calm.

SIGNATURE DETAILS

Families are thoughtfully welcomed with a dedicated Kid’s Box, while moments worth marking — birthdays, anniversaries or proposals — are acknowledged with a discreet keepsake. Designed as a memory rather than an object, these touches reflect the understated luxury of our private boat trips in Crete.
Please note: menus may vary seasonally for optimal freshness.

OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK

Sailing Essentials

A valid passport or ID is required for each guest. Full guest details (name, nationality, document number, date of birth) are requested at booking as part of port authority procedures we quietly manage in advance for all sailing boat tours in Heraklion and Chersonissos.

Weather, Always with Care

When conditions shift, our first response is to reshape the experience — adjusting timing, anchorage or departure port to preserve quality and safety. The sea leads; our catamaran operations adapt with intention.

Fleet, Rhythm & Seasonal Flow

Our fleet includes premium catamarans such as Lagoon 450F, Fountaine Pajot 41, Bavaria Nautitech 46 and similar classes, hosting up to 20 guests depending on vessel and route.
Morning catamaran cruises to Dia Island follow a stable rhythm. Afternoon and sunset sailing trips from Heraklion may shift by up to 30 minutes across the season, in harmony with daylight and sea conditions.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Expect a private catamaran experience shaped around contrast.
Close proximity that feels distant. Urban energy that dissolves quickly. Ancient waters around Dia Island that slow the body and quiet the mind.

These Heraklion and Chersonissos sailing boat tours are designed as resets rather than spectacles. Thoughtful travel design, experienced crew coordination and adaptive timing create a boat trip that feels intuitive, grounding and quietly restorative. Movement and stillness coexist naturally, allowing each sailing to unfold without pressure.

This is transformative travel at sea — where proximity becomes freedom.

Don’t forget

Pack light — physically and mentally.
A light layer for the return sail, swimwear that invites repetition, and a willingness to disconnect will serve you best. These private sailing trips around Dia Island reward presence more than planning.

Let the island do less — and give you more.

BETWEEN WORLDS