The 4 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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