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The Ultimate Sailing Experience in Crete

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Crete with Cretan Sailing Cruises, where luxury and adventure combine to create unforgettable journeys to destinations like Dia Island and Balos.

Catamaran Cruises

Our catamarans are the epitome of luxury and comfort on board. Join us on one of our Catamaran Cruises, lay on the comfortable net and cushions, enjoy the cool wind and dive in the crystal waters!

Sailing Cruises

Share our comfortable yacht with a small group and enjoy the experience of yachting at an affordable price or choose our Private Cruise and enjoy the exclusivity of having the whole yacht for you and your family, friends or significant other!

Water Activities

On all our cruises you can try many water activities such as snorkeling, fishing and stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) with the highest quality equipment at your disposal

Taste the Cretan Experience & Special Events

Enjoy a sailing yacht cruise in Crete, combining breathtaking views with authentic experiences. Taste local flavors like fresh seafood, cheeses, and wines, and soak in the island’s charm. Along the way, join special events like live birthday, bachelor parties or wedding proposals, making your trip truly unforgettable.

All Inclusive Menu

On all our cruises you can enjoy our special menu freshly prepared by our staff with the finest local products. Our menu for the summer of 2025 includes:

  • Shrimp liguini or mushroom risotto
  • Greek salad & Cretan appetizers
  • Tropical & local fruit mixture
  • Unlimited drinks such as beer, wine, soft drinks, ice tea and water

*Vegeterian, gluten free and seafood free versions of the menu are available upon request

Special Events

Host the most unique events on one of our yachts such as birthday and bachelor parties, wedding proposals or any other special occasion for you. Just tell us what you wish for your special day and we will make it happen!

Destinations

Traveling to the Cretan island is a lifetime experience. Let us introduce you to some of the most visited destinations.

Dia Island

Sail to Dia Island, a peaceful escape near Heraklion. Enjoy crystal-clear waters, rugged landscapes, and a tranquil spot for swimming and snorkeling.

Balos Lagoon

Visit Balos Lagoon in Chania, known for turquoise waters, pink sands, and stunning cliffs. Relax, swim, or explore this iconic paradise of Crete.

Agioi Theodoroi Island

Sail to Agioi Theodoroi, a peaceful sanctuary with scenic views and home to protected wildlife.

Gramvousa Island

Discover the historic fortress and unspoiled beaches of Gramvousa, an island full of natural beauty and history.

Chrissi Island

Step into paradise on Chrysi Island, where golden sands meet turquoise waters. Perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and pure relaxation.

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Spinalonga

Uncover the rich history of Spinalonga, a former Venetian fortress and leper colony. 

Reviews

What people say about the Cretan Sailing Cruises experience

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Balos Lagune und Gramvousa Festung mit dem Speedboot in privater Kleingruppe mit tollem Guide war sehr beeindruckend und faszinierend. On top gab es exklusives Schnorcheln in kristallklarem türkisfarbenen Wasser in Begleitung von kleinen Fischschwärmen. Meine absolute Empfehlung.

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Jake Pitman
24/10/2025

Such a great experience!! We booked a private boat with a group of 4 and could not have been happier. Marianna and Mannos were a fantastic crew, friendly, knowledgeable, and lots of fun. The food was incredible, there was simply too much for our party to consume. I highly recommend this company and crew for any sailing excursions to Día from Heraklion.

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Amazing experience and the crew were very friendly and welcoming, also very professional tentative. Information was very clear for the whole trip, would highly recommend

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Sophie Li
15/10/2025

Myself and a small group of friends joined the Agio Nikolaos catamaran tour last week. Great tour with amazing swimming spots - the water is crystal clear and they found nice bays not affected by the stronger currents on the day. Tour facilities included stand up paddle boards and snorkel equipment we could use if we wanted. The team prep the food fresh on the boat and were friendly, welcoming and kind. Great way to venture out.

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KamekoMaeda
03/10/2025

J’ai l’habitude de faire ce type d’activité et c’était ok sans plus. Repas ok, fruits extrêmement pas bon (vieux et même certains étaient pourris) Nous avons eu un bon service et l’endroit était très joli (pas vu de poissons extraordinaires non plus)

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Duurt Holman
02/10/2025

Prijs kwaliteit verhouding is zeer goed. Genoeg plek aan boord (bij ons waren 12 gasten aan boord). Duidelijke uitleg van de kapitein hoe de dag eruit zou gaan zien. Ondanks de wind en best hoge golven, was het een heerlijke tocht. Het voelde veilig. We zeilden naar het eiland Agii Theodori waar we voor anker gingen. Het eten was lekker, je kon er snorkelen en suppen. En we hadden heel veel geluk: we zagen op de terugweg een dolfijn! Bemanning was erg aardig en enthousiast om dingen uit te leggen en te vertellen over de omgeving. Aanrader!

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Классная прогулка. Подарил жене на день рождения. Персонал дружелюбный, улыбающийся, вода была супер, всё очень круто!

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Lovely boat, great crew, amazing seafood pasta and super snorkeling 😃 Wouldn’t change a thing!

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We did the afternoon tour on the catermaran, it was agreat trip, the crew is wonderful, the food and beverages are very good and the catermaran has so much space. Will do it again when i come back to the island next year

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Nathalie N.
29/09/2025

Die Buchung war sehr einfach über die Website, wir haben sogar sofort einen 20% Rabatt bekommen, nachdem wir einen günstigeren Preis auf einer anderen Plattform gefunden hatten. Die Crew war sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit (bei leichter Übelkeit wurde sofort geholfen) und hat Rücksicht auf Allergien beim Mittagessen genommen. Mit 14 Gästen auf dem Katamaran war es recht angenehm entspannt, nie überfüllt (alle waren vorne und wir hatten den hinteren Bereich für uns alleine im Schatten). Wir fuhren von Agios Nikolaos weg, hatten zwei tolle Badestopps mit Schnorcheln und SUP sowie eine Fahrt rund um Spinalonga. Einziger kleiner Minuspunkt: das Füttern der Fische mit Brot (das tut ihnen nichts Gutes und man merkte, dass sie daran gewöhnt waren) Ansonsten alles super organisiert – wirklich empfehlenswert! ⛵️

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Samuel H
26/09/2025

We had a fantastic time onboard with Lukas and Jason! They were both very hospitable, helpful and very fun to have onboard! They made our groups time on the boat very special and fun! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun adventure! They put on a fantastic spread of food and plenty of drinks!

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Ilyass Bounane
26/09/2025

Très beau moment, bateau rapide confortable et un skipper accueillant, avenant et souriant. Je recommande foreuse l’activité en couple ou entre amis.

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Delhaye Maxime
25/09/2025

Très bonne expérience sur le superbe bateau noir de vitesse. Loin de la foule et arrivée avant les ferry au lagon de Balos. Capitaine très sympathique, nous recommandons vivement.

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Trop court sensé durer 5h30 mais on est resté 4h30 le moment a dia est ultra court sinon staff sympa

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Nancie Fromont
16/09/2025

Très belle journée en mer, équipage très sympathique , un bon repas . Tout était parfait.

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Pauline Tichit
14/09/2025

Excursions faites sur balos et alentours, bateau confortable, équipe sympathique, journée sympa comme annoncé, préférence le matin car l'après-midi le lieu est bondé de touristes.

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Carl Pollard
13/09/2025

Unbelievable day out sailing to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island. Huge thanks to Michael and Yannis for such an incredible time. Lovely and friendly people who were great with our kids too. Paddle boards and snorkeling provided and great fun diving of the yacht into the crystal clear turquoise sea. Beautiful lunch included in the price too, Greek Salad, Mushroom Risotto and delicious Shrimp Linguine. Highly recommend!!!

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Leah Pattison
12/09/2025

Amazing sailing cruise to Dia Island. Delicious food and drinks and lots of time anchored up to explore the bay with snorkels and SUPs. Highly recommend!

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12/09/2025

Περάσαμε πολύ όμορφα σε αυτή την εκδρομή. Το προσωπικό ήταν πολύ ohκαλό, το φαγητό νοστιμότατο (είχε ανοίξει η όρεξη από τις βουτιές), η παραλία και τα νερά στη Ντια καταπληκτικα. Το συνιστώ ανεπιφύλακτα

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Ju Cs
11/09/2025

Une expérience unique avec un skipper au top ! Si nous devions le refaire nous le referons sans hésiter ! Nous recommandons à 100% Cretan Sailing Cruises ! Merci beaucoup !!!