Latest sailing guides
Everything you need to plan the perfect day on the water.
- Best Month for Sailing in Crete: Sea, Wind and LightThe best month for sailing in Crete, with sea temperatures, sunset times and what the meltemi does to a crossing — plus where to sail when it blows.10 min
- Boat Trip from Heraklion Cruise Port: What Fits Your Hours AshorePlanning a boat trip from Heraklion cruise port? The honest all-aboard maths: the shortest sailing we sell is listed at 4½ hours but its calendar window spans six.9 min
- Spinalonga Catamaran Cruise from Agios Nikolaos (from €140)A Spinalonga catamaran cruise from Agios Nikolaos sails sheltered Mirabello Bay with a Kolokitha swim stop. See what is included, timings and who it suits.8 min
- Semi-Private Sailing Cruise in Crete: The Small Group AlternativeA semi-private sailing cruise in Crete gives you a small group boat without the price of a charter. See what to expect, where it sails and how to choose.8 min
- Sunset Catamaran Cruise from Heraklion: The Afternoon Slot to DiaA sunset catamaran cruise from Heraklion is the afternoon departure to Dia: €90–145, ashore 20:30–21:00. Which boat stays out latest, and when the sun sets.9 min
- Sunset Cruise in Crete: The Boats That Stay Out Until 21:00Sunset cruise in Crete: the sunset trip is the afternoon departure. Which boats stay out until 21:00, prices from €65, and when the sun actually sets.10 min
- Dia Island Sunset Cruise: Book the Afternoon Slot from HeraklionA Dia Island sunset cruise is the afternoon slot of a normal Dia sailing: out until 21:00, from €65. Which boat to book, and when the sun really sets.10 min
- Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Chania: How to Book the Afternoon SlotA sunset catamaran cruise in Chania is a start time, not a product. Which catamarans stay out to 21:00, what Kissamos runs, and when the sun sets.9 min
- Sailing and Snorkeling in Crete: Best TripsSailing and snorkeling in Crete: Dia Island swim stops, SUP, catamarans, sea conditions, what is included and how to pick the right trip.9 min
- Best Sailing & Boat Trips from Heraklion (2026, from €65)The best sailing and boat trips from Heraklion in 2026, compared with real prices: semi-private Dia Island cruises from €65, catamarans and private charters.12 min
- Family-Friendly Sailing Trips in CreteDiscover family-friendly sailing trips in Crete from Heraklion to Dia Island, with safe swimming, catamarans, food onboard, and unforgettable sea adventures.7 min
- Private Yacht Sailing in Crete: Costs and RoutesPrivate yacht sailing in Crete: whole-boat charters to Dia Island from Heraklion, real prices from €470, plus routes, costs and booking tips.10 min
- Crete Sailing Guide: Routes, Tours and Booking TipsA Crete sailing guide for first-timers: Dia Island from Heraklion, Spinalonga catamarans, sunset trips, private charters, prices and booking tips.10 min
- Sailing in Crete: A First-Time Visitor GuideSailing in Crete for first-time visitors, with Dia Island, Heraklion marinas, Spinalonga, routes, and practical tips for planning your trip.9 min
- Crete Weekend Itinerary: 2 to 7 Days Made SimplePlan a Crete weekend itinerary for 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 days, with smart routes around Heraklion, Chania, beaches and Dia Island sailing.12 min
- Dia Island Boat Trips from Heraklion: How to Get There & What to BookHow to get to Dia Island from Heraklion: there is no ferry, so a boat trip is the only way. Compare sailing cruises from €70, routes, swim stops and timings.12 min
- Best Sunset Sailing Experiences in Crete: The Afternoon SlotSunset sailing in Crete is the afternoon departure of an ordinary Dia cruise. Which boats stay out to 21:00, sunset times by month, and what to book.12 min
- 3 Day Itinerary Crete: Best Route GuidePlan a 3 day itinerary in Crete around Heraklion, Knossos, beaches, villages and a sailing day to Dia Island, with realistic first-time travel tips.10 min