The 12 Best Crete Yacht Charters

1.Luxury Catamaran Cruise, Dia Island –Open Bar & Lunch -Top Rated!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145Our pick

From Cafe Marina in Heraklion, you sail to Dia Island aboard a high-end catamaran for about five and a half hours. The English-speaking crew provides seafood lunch, Cretan snacks, an open bar, snorkeling gear, SUPs, fishing equipment, and time to swim in a quiet bay. Some departures may include sunset views.

“We had an absolutely amazing experience! The skippers were the best – professional, friendly, and very attentive. The food was fantastic and the open bar with snacks made it a true all-inclusive, worry-free package. We booked the 3:30 pm tour and were rewarded with a breathtaking sunset right in the middle of the sea – simply unforgettable. There was plenty of equipment available for water activities, and everything was well organized. Highly recommended! ☀️⛵️🍸”

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2.Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise from Kissamos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $235

Sail from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa with an English-speaking crew such as Dimitri, Yannis, and Jessica. You get two hours at each stop, snorkeling, SUP boards, Greek snacks, a cooked Mediterranean lunch, open drinks, and a maximum group size of 22.

“What a fabulous day! Thank you to the entire crew, Jessica, Demitri and Yani. If you are in the chania area this is a must book this day trip!”

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3.Panormo: Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

Sail from Panormo at 9:30 am on a modern catamaran with an English-speaking crew, healthy breakfast, gourmet Cretan lunch, open bar, swimming, SUPs, snorkeling, fishing, and shaded lounges. The six-and-a-half-hour trip suits families, couples, and small groups seeking a relaxed day at sea.

“We had a amazing experience we were a group of 16 and the staff were so helpful, attentive and supplied amazing food. The cruise takes you on a lovely journey allowing for lots of time for swimming, paddle boarding and snorkelling. We would 100% do this again”

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4.Sunset Luxury Cruise with Sushi and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108Cheapest seat

Sail from Heraklion to Dia on a luxury catamaran with an English-speaking crew, swimming and snorkeling in a clear-water cove, sushi, Cretan snacks, local wine, beer, and sunset views. The cruise lasts about three and a half hours and returns to Marina Cafe.

“No vacation is complete without getting on a boat at least once. Our scheduled sailing cruise had to be postponed one day due to inclement weather, but this was no problem for us. The folks at DanEri Yachts were easy to work with and communicated clearly. We had no problem meeting up on the port side of the Marina Café in Heraklion for our sunset cruise. The hosts were polite and gracious with drinks (juice, wine, etc.) and a spread of snacks (fresh fruit, chicken nuggets, cheese, breadsticks, charcuterie, etc.). The sunset cruise took us out to a cove in the southwest corner of the uninhabited isle of Dia -…”

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5.Crete Yacht Cruises 7-Hours Private Guided Cruise in Ag. Nikolaos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend seven hours on a private English-language yacht cruise from Agios Nikolaos with Captain Mike, visiting Spinalonga, Kolokytha, Voulisma, Kanali, and other coastal stops. The boat carries up to eight people, and a homemade meal and underwater scooter may be part of the day.

“What a magical day! We were taken to the three of the nicest beaches, enjoyed the best homemade meal we had in Crete, and took in all the beauty that is this island. Captain Mike for the win!”

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6.Luxury Catamaran Cruise to Dia Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · from $144

Join DanEri Yachts for a 6.5-hour catamaran cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island. You get a Red Cross-certified crew, fresh Mediterranean lunch, unlimited drinks, WiFi, snorkeling, SUP boards, fishing gear, and a secluded swimming stop. Transfers are optional from several nearby resorts.

“The catamaran cruise was amazing! The crew was fantastic—friendly and attentive. The food was perfect, with every meal exceeding expectations. Overall, it was a wonderful and relaxing experience. Highly recommend!”

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7.Crete Yacht Cruises 6-hours private Guided Cruise in Ag. Nikolaos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Spend six hours on a private Beneteau Flyer 850 from Agios Nikolaos with Captain Mike, Michalis, or their family crew. Swim in sheltered bays, visit Spinalonga and the underwater city when conditions allow, use sea scooters, and enjoy garden vegetables, local cheese, fruit, drinks, and a fresh meal.

“I have lost count of how many times I’ve gone on a cruise with Mike and Crete yacht cruises! For me, he will always be the best choice in the area.”

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8.Private Luxury Sailing Trips to Dia Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Sail by private skippered boat from Heraklion to Dia Island, then spend time swimming, snorkeling, fishing, and relaxing at St. George's Bay. Mario may captain your trip, while masks, fins, rods, bait, fruit, soft drinks, water, and white wine are provided. Hotel transfers and meals cost extra.

“It was a wonderful and relaxing boat trip with friendly staff. Truly a delightful experience on the sea”

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9.From Ierapetra: Day Cruise with Luxury Yacht to Chrissi island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $155

Join a small English-speaking group of up to 15 people for a six-hour yacht trip from Ierapetra to Chrissi Island. Swim, snorkel, enjoy lunch on board, and spend two hours at the beach. The crew provides a motorboat transfer to shore when needed.

“The best day trip you could take. We had an amazing time swimming around the crystal waters and having a brilliant lunch. The crew were so attentive and took great care of us.”

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10.Crete Yacht Cruises 5 Hours Private Guided Cruise in Ag Nikolaos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Set out from Agios Nikolaos with a private crew of up to eight. Captain Mike, Marina, Alex, Harris, or Michalis may guide your cruise, depending on the day. Swim over Olous, stop at Kolokithia Beach, try sea scooters, and enjoy Cretan snacks, fruit, drinks, and possibly a home-cooked meal.

“The guided tour along the island with Mike as our guide and captain was incredible. We have done a lot of boat rides and this was definitely one of the best. The water was incredible and we saw the sunken Island as we went snorkeling. They took wonderful care of us and we can not recommend the experience highly enough.”

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11.Ierapetra Chrissi Island Luxury Yacht Cruise with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $180

Sail from Ierapetra to Chrissi Island for about four hours of swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding in clear South Cretan waters. Your yacht trip includes seafood pasta, Greek salad, Cretan appetizers, tropical fruit, wine, beer, soft drinks, and a crew of up to 20 people.

“Great private yacht tour. Very good food and Drinks on Board. Beautiful bays with crystal-clear water. The crew on board was very friendly. However, the beach was quite pebbly, not a sandy beach.”

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12.Chrissi Island Yacht Cruise with Lunch & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · from $226

From Ierapetra, you’ll take a 20-minute yacht ride to Chrissi Island, walk its white-sand beaches, then return aboard for swimming, snorkeling, fishing, drinks, and lunch made with local ingredients. The five-hour trip suits active beach lovers, but the yacht can feel narrow when full.

“Really nice day, lunch and atmosphere at the top! Magnificent landscapes, to do again 👌👌👌👌👌”

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