Top 15 Boat Tours in Heraklion

1.Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,579 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $95Our pick

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for swimming, snorkeling, a Mediterranean meal, unlimited drinks, and a relaxed small-group cruise.

“The perfect day! Our guided were all so kind and accommodating. The boat was beautiful, spacious, and had plenty of fun equipment. The lunch was delicious and abundant, as well and the drinks! Overall, a fantastic experience. Would absolutely do it again!”

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2.Jet Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,385 reviews · 1 hour · from $53

Race along Crete’s coast by jet boat, spin at 90 km/h, then swim and snorkel in the clear waters of Saint George’s Bay.

“We had an amesome day, it was fantastic, lovely staff, the driver that does the transfers is so polite and lovely. Thank you for the experience”

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3.Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 778 reviews · 6 hours · from $106

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, a fresh Greek meal, drinks, and sunset views.

“Our Captain came to our hotel in Agia Pelagia to pick us up in the morning and he was lovely from the get-go. The boat ride to Dia Island was fun, and the island itself was amazing. We got to hike up the island and have a look around. The water was so blue and so clear we could see schools of small fish in it. There’s even a small beach which we had time to sunbathe on before going back to the boat (we chose the half day). Before we set off back towards Heraklion, we had some delicious Greek salad, fruits, cheese and bread. Our Captain also took…”

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4.Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 742 reviews · 4.5 - 7 hours · from $82

Sail from Heraklion to uninhabited Dia Island for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, Greek food, wine, and relaxed small-group sailing.

“The Sail Boat tour was extraordinary. We had such a beautiful sunny day. Both the Captains were very incredible. I booked for a Retreat I was hosting in Greece. We were 7 people and had the whole sailboat for ourselves. I booked the half day tour & honestly we loved it so much, that if I was doing it again, I would book the whole day! Highly recommend this experience! So worth it. 🤍 A big Thank you!!!!!! 🇬🇷 Best ever. Oh & the food was simple, but great! & we had lovely music for the whole tour, good ambiance!!!! +++5 stars ✨”

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5.Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 526 reviews · 14.5 - 16 hours · from $88

Review of Crete’s Balos Lagoon and Chania tour from Heraklion, with cruise views, swimming, a Venetian harbor visit, and practical booking advice.

“lovely day out exploring different parts of the island. spend around 6hours on the bus and 7.5hours on the boat and on the islands. nice hike up to the Venetian Castle at Gramvousa and a relaxing couple of hours at Balos. boat can be chilly, best to pack a jacket”

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6.Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 526 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, a Cretan lunch, drinks, and a sunset return.

“Guide’s voice was quiet. Not all of us could hear him. Lunch was good. Snorkeling was not the best. Very little fish to see.”

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7.Snorkeling Boat Trip with Lunch and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 345 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $81

Cruise Crete’s coast from Malia with hotel transfers, snorkeling, swimming, lunch, wine, and clear-water stops at Saint George Bay.

“Enjoyed every minute. The food was good but the red wine wasn’t really to my taste. The crew were really helpful as I have a walking disability. I wished it was longer.”

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8.Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 328 reviews · from $90

Review of Hersonissos sunset catamaran cruise with swimming, snorkeling, SUP boards, snacks, drinks, and golden-hour views of Crete.

“Great experience, i think the hosts need to mention the islands as we pass or enter so we are aware”

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9.Sunset Cruise to Dia Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 259 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $82

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for clear-water swimming, snorkeling, snacks, and a memorable Cretan sunset.

“Brilliant experience - stunning scenery, lovely food and the guides were friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend!”

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10.Preveli By Boat, Damnoni & Kourtaliotiko Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 254 reviews · 11 - 13.5 hours · from $58

Review of the Preveli boat trip from Heraklion, with Kourtaliotiko Springs, Damnoni Beach, prices, timing, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“It was lovely. The views are stunning and the palm forest was definitely the highlight. Transportation from the Heraklion area was a tad long, but ultimately worth it.”

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11.Sunset Sailing Cruise Dia Island with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 242 reviews · from $63

Sail from Heraklion to quiet Dia Island for snorkeling, paddleboarding, Greek food, drinks, and a sunset return cruise.

“Absolutely amazing experience ! I recommend and for sure we would repeat it in the future when we visit Greece again . It was the best value for money !”

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12.Dia Island Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 194 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $127

Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island on a spacious catamaran with swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding, a Cretan meal, and drinks.

“We were very happy and glad during and after the trip, the staff was friendly, smiling and helpful. I especially want to note the attitude towards passengers from the crew, we felt comfortable and safe. Just simply had a great time 👌. I can confidently recommend others to also enjoy spending time on board with this company and their crew 🫶”

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13.Hersonisos: Boat Cruise with Swim Stops and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 180 reviews · from $50Best value

Cruise from Hersonissos for two swim stops, a grilled lunch, fresh fruit, music, and four easy hours on Crete’s clear coastal waters.

“It was a great experience that I totally recommend for everyone. The stuff was kind and helpful, and the trip was marvelous.”

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14.Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Water Toys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $151Top rated

Review of Heraklion’s five-hour Dia Island catamaran cruise, with lunch, open-bar drinks, snorkeling, paddleboards, and water toys.

“The crew were excellent. The food and drinks were very good. It was a smaller catamaran so there was not too many people.”

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15.Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 147 reviews · from $120

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for swimming, SUP, seafood dinner, unlimited drinks, and an Aegean sunset on a luxury catamaran.

“A truly fabulous experience enjoyed by us adults and our teenagers, made even better by the wonderful crew. Swimming in the turquoise cove at the island, playing on the SUP boards and snorkels and being served a lovely meal before watching the spectacular sunset on the sail home. Wonderful! Highly recommend!”

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