Set sail from the old Venetian Port of Heraklion to Dia Island on a yacht tour. Cruise through the Mediterranean Sea. Feel the wind on your skin, cool off in the sea by snorkeling and swimming, and enjoy a full meal onboard. After an hour of sailing, drop anchor at St George's Bay, the biggest bay on the island. Spend 2.5 hours there, swimming, snorkeling, and fishing. With the snorkeling equipment that is available for everyone on board, explore the Mediterranean biodiversity and the remains of the ancient Minoans' port. Or use the fishing gear to try your hand at fishing, with respect to the local ecosystem. For the more adventurous, there is also a chance to walk the wild landscape of the island towards the chapel of Analipsi. Later, come back onboard for a taste of local cuisine. Sit on the deck, savor your meal, admire the scenic view, and listen to music.

This is the ideal diving course for those who want to try scuba diving but do not have a diving certificate. Enjoy a pre-dive lesson and always be accompanied by a certified instructor. Begin your day with the basic theory on diving and the skills necessary to do so. You will then move on to real-life diving under the supervision of a certified instructor. During the dive, you will have the opportunity to explore the bottom of the sea in Agia Pelagia, learn the basic commands, and get the chance to observe up-close the fish and sea creatures living near the seabed.

Enjoy a walking tour of the island of Spinalonga during a full-day excursion from Elounda to the island. Visit Agios Nikolaos and Elounda and swim in the crystal-clear waters of Kolokytha, where you can enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch. Depart from Heraklion in a spacious, comfortable bus and be carried to the designated locations along the coast through the St. George Gorge to Elounda, a tranquil coastal resort. Board the bus to visit the bay and the beach of Kolokytha at around 10:30 a secluded haven that offers a respite from daily life. Swim and eat a delicious BBQ on board. Take the boat around 12:45 to Spinalonga, across Mirabello Bay. Learn more about Spinalonga's long and complex history as a natural barrier for Olous in Ancient Greek times, a Saracen pirate refuge, a Venetian fortification, and a Turkic settlement at 2:45 pm. Head towards our last destination from Elounda by bus, and take the opportunity for a quick olive oil tasting, before arriving at the capital town of Lassithi, Agios Nikolaos at around 3:45 pm. Relax in a café next to the bottomless Lake of Voulismeni and enjoy your walk to the local shops and board the bus to return to Heraklion at approximately 6:30.

If you are over 8 years old, this day-program offers you the opportunity to discover the feelings of freedom and tranquility that scuba diving gives you. Throughout this program, you will be accompanied by an english speaking instructor. Without you having particular knowledge and in small groups, Stay Wet Diving Center makes you discover what you have dreamed of for a long time already! Lack of experience is not an obstacle, since when you arrive with us, you will follow a briefing (about 30 minutes) given by a diving instructor. He will teach you the basics of diving and introduce you to the flora and fauna of the Mediterranean. Add this unforgettable experience to your vacation! Following to this theory, you will be divided into groups of 5 people and supervised by 4 or 5 diving professionals from our center. At no time you will be left alone in the water! We await you with firm palms to guide you for 45 minutes through this fantastic world at a maximum depth of 6 meters. Whether it's the feeling of weightlessness, discovering the fascinating world of the sea or simply breathing without difficulty underwater - you will quickly get a taste for diving! Before and after this discovery you have the possibility to eat in one of the taverns located on the beach, go for a snorkeling or a hiking trip or simply stay on the beach and enjoy the sun. Do not miss this day!

Immerse yourself in nature and notice the positive benefits in your well-being. Stress free, educational and vivid sailing trip for small groups of 8. Practice sailing if you wish to, or just sit back and relax gazing the endless blue along the way to Dia island. Your crew will happily share with you some secrets of sailing as well as local myths and traditions. Be prepared to find yourself in secluded bays, dive in crystal clear water away from crowd and enjoy the smell of salted wild herbs on the mountains slopes. Snorkel and learn about marine biodiversity of the area. Grab the opportunity to watch the "Falcon Eleonora" above your head. Maybe we are lucky to meet the "Capra Aegagrus Criticus", the "agrimi", wild goat-like animal, that lives only in Crete. Your lunch, freshly served by your crew consist of local ingredients that haven't travel much to come to the boat. The commitment to quality is non-negotiable. We only wish to see the dolphins on the way back.

Summer is all about the sea and sun and on these holidays make sure you make the most of it! An early rise to avoid the extra hot temperatures and spend most of your day sailing will definitely reward you on every level. Unique experiences are made with unique destinations! We make sure to pick you up from your accommodation and meet at the Old Venetian port of Heraklion to start our half day trip. As we welcome you on board, you will be given a briefing about safety and boat handling. And let’s set sails to our destination, the beautiful Dia island. Dia is an uninhabited island, 7 nautical miles north of Heraklion and is protected by the Natura 2000 project because of its biodiversity. Our trip there lasts almost one hour, during which you can enjoy the beauty of the sea, the silence and calmness and get informed on eco sailing and marine life around Crete or participate in the sailing activities with our skilled skipper! We set anchor on either Agios Georgios or Panagia bay (depending on the weather conditions), which are located on the south part of the island. Both coves are known for their green, crystal waters surrounded by the protected wildlife, like the medium sized “Falco Eleonorae” the lizard Podarcis erchardii schiebeli, the wild goat Capra Aegagrus Cretica, an important rabbit population which belongs to the endemic subspecies Oryctolagus cuniculus cnossicus and the monkseal Monachus monachus. Ask our team on everything you want to know about the history and the myths of this island! For about one hour and a half, you will enjoy these beautiful water with swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing or socialising with your fellow adventurers! Cool refreshments and seasonal fruit will accompany the fun! And if you are already feeling hungry after a full morning our skipper and host has prepared for you a warm lunch on spot, made exclusively from fresh and local ingredients! After your lunch and perhaps after a quick dive, we will set our sails again to return back to Heraklion Venetian port. Have your cameras ready in case we spot some of our lovely mammal friends, the dolphins.

Discover the underwater world like never before. A program especially designed for those who never dived before and know nothing about scuba diving. Following always the safety standards of Padi, the leading scuba diving oragnization in the world. You will spend one hour in the diving center for basic information and an introduction to scuba diving. You will watch a 20 minutes informational video at your language. Our experienced instructors will quide you through the knowledge and the techniques of scuba diving and will be continuously with you during your whole activity. You will spend one more hour in the sea where you will be practicing the techniques you previously learnt and our instructors will guide you to the top experience of your life. You will be breathing freely underwater while thousands of fishes will swim around you. You will play games underwater and you will explore our house reef. The activity ends when we are back in the diving center and you watch HD photos and videos we previously captured. Welcome to our ''aquarium''!

Explore the underwater world at Agia Pelagia Bay on a private snorkeling tour. Be picked up from your hotel and enjoy an introductory course in snorkeling with the support and guidance of a personal instructor. After being picked up from your hotel, arrive at the base and meet your personal instructor. Enjoy an informative briefing on water safety and snorkeling, before receiving your snorkeling equipment and making your way to the water. Drift along the water's surface and watch the vibrant underwater world of Agia Pelagia Bay pass below you. Admire colorful fish, unique rocks, and otherworldly plants as you float above. Feel free to reach out to your personal instructor at any point during the tour. At the end of your experience, relax on a return transfer back to your hotel.

Enjoy your day on the water with friends and family by renting the perfect boat. With or without license, with captain or not you can join the most beautiful spots in Crete, accessible only by boat. Explore the wild life, and the open sea, also if you prefer you have the chance for fishing, by offering you specialized fishing tools.

Mermaid diving is a popular and exciting new trend in the world of diving. Instead of traditional scuba gear, divers wear a mermaid tail, allowing them to swim like a mermaid or merman. Mermaid diving is suitable for both beginners and experienced divers, as long as they are comfortable in the water and have basic swimming skills.The experience of mermaid diving is not just about swimming with a tail. It’s also about exploring the underwater world in a new and magical way. In mermaiding participants use their whole bodies, similar to the dolphin movement. The movement starts in the chest and from there continues like a wave throughout the entire body. The mermaid tail also adds an element of fantasy and fun to the dive, and many divers enjoy performing tricks and swimming in formation with other mermaids.Mermaid tails should only be used in water that is free of sharp objects and currents, and divers should always dive with a buddy. Mermaid diving is also a great way to improve swimming and underwater skills, as well as to build confidence and physical fitness.Mermaid diving is a popular and exciting new trend in the world of diving. Instead of traditional scuba gear, divers wear a mermaid tail, allowing them to swim like a mermaid or merman. Mermaid diving is suitable for both beginners and experienced divers, as long as they are comfortable in the water and have basic swimming skills.The experience of mermaid diving is not just about swimming with a tail. It’s also about exploring the underwater world in a new and magical way. In mermaiding participants use their whole bodies, similar to the dolphin movement. The movement starts in the chest and from there continues like a wave throughout the entire body. The mermaid tail also adds an element of fantasy and fun to the dive, and many divers enjoy performing tricks and swimming in formation with other mermaids.Mermaid tails should only be used in water that is free of sharp objects and currents, and divers should always dive with a buddy. Generally, there is no age limit in mermaiding but participants must be experienced swimmers.