Base: Marina of Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Skippered Charters: min time frame: half - day
Bareboat Charters: min time frame: 4 nights
Try a unique sailing experience. Travel with us to Dia island in style, elegance, and comfort. Join the sailing procedure if you feel like it, get eye-catching views of Heraklion from aboard, let the sea breeze fondle your skin.
Upon arrival you may swim, fish, snorkel into the crystal-clear waters, play with a SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard),
If you have booked the luxurious, 53 ft long sailboat, MGV TREATON, you may have a lot of fun around the enormous swimming and entertainment area consisting of the aft opening door and the three unfolding steps.
You may also just relax and continue suntanning on the huge front deck area of the yacht, which is equipped with comfortable, high-quality mattresses.
Absorb every second of the stellar sunset and the twilight magic as the sun, led by God Helios riding his golden chariot, dives into the magnificent Aegean. Capture the magic moments forever by taking amazing photos or videos if you feel like it. Release your mind, let your romantic summer dreams become real. As night falls, we cruise back to the old Venetian harbor under the brilliant starlit Cretan sky feeling relaxed, delighted, and totally recreated.
Minoans, the ancient inhabitants of Crete, are known as the most skillful sailors of the ancient world. They were expertized, capable and owned such a powerful navy that the Minoan cities had no need to build any kind of fortification for protection. Minoan civilization is considered the only long-lasting peaceful civilization on earth.
While a visit at Knossos reveals the significance of the uniquely intellectual, humanitarian yet so robust achievements of the Minoans, this cruise is an excellent opportunity to have a taste of these achievements from another perspective – underwater !
Dia island is located about 7 nautical miles north of Heraklion. It is accessible only by boats. Beside Dia lay two islets, Paximadi and Petalidi. In the south side of the island there are five small, spectacular, wind-protected coves: Agios Georgios, Kapari, Panagia, Agrielia and Aginara. In the north there are rocky cliffs up to 60 meters high.
According to the legend Dia was created by Zeus. During Minoan era the island was inhabited. Near Agios Georgios bay a harbour settlement was discovered. The findings of Jacques Yves Cousteau in 1974, while searching for the lost Atlantis between Crete and Santorini, are of great archaeological interest. In 1976, Cousteau suggested that there stood one of the most important ports in the whole island of Crete. The harbour appeared to have sunk due to the destruction caused because of the eruption of Santorini volcano (1450 BC) . You may still see the ruins during snorkeling around the place.
The only available facilities are the port, in the bay of St. George, and a forestry shelter. A stone paved path leads to the forestry shelter, another one leads to a tiny, beautiful Chapel named Analipsis. The island is a Natura 2000 protected area, a particularly important refuge for native plants and animals with minimal dispersion in the southern Aegean and one of the few areas where some exceedingly rare kinds of falcons nest (e.g., Falco eleanorae).
Trip Overview


Private Morning Trip to Dia island

Dia Island / Gallery

Private Morning Trip to Dia island

Sailboat / Gallery
Private Afternoon Trip to Dia island + Sunset views

Trip Timetable
15:00 - 16:00: Departure from Heraklion port / Arrival at Dia island
16:00 - 18:30: Free Time for Swimming
18:30 - 19:00 Dinner Time (Full Mediterranean menu)
19:00 - 19:30 Free Time for Swimming
19:30 - 20:30: Departure from Dia island / Arrival at Heraklion port
* Lunch options
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You may bring your own menu onboard free of charge
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Tasty Sandwiches, Seasonal fresh fruits, unlimited water, refreshments, white wine: included in the price
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Chicken menu (fresh chicken fillets, rice with vegetables, greek salad, local wine): 10 € per person
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Vegan menu (fresh mushroom fillets, rice with vegetables, Greek salad, local wine): 10 € per person
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For the meals we use extra virgin Cretan olive oil (family production)

Private Afternoon Trip to Dia island + Sunset views

Price Includes
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Experienced skipper and hostess
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Fuel, Taxes, End cleaning fee
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Full Mediterranean menu (Pasta with shrimps in tomato sauce, Greek salad)
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Seasonal fresh fruits
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Soft drinks, water, white wine
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Charter + Fun pack:
1 x Sea scooter
1 x SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard)
8 x snorkeling sets
5 x fishing rods,
Various inflatable water toys
Not included in the price
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Beach towels
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Gratuities
Useful Tips
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Bring a beach towel, sunscreen, a hat, your swimming suit, and a light jacket.
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Bring your passport or ID with you the day of travel.
Meeting point: Meet us in front of Marina Café at the Venetian harbor in Heraklion Port.
Additional Info
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Since the cruise is a private one, we can adjust timetable or destination according to your personal requests.
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Modifications to the trip schedule may be applied depending on weather conditions.
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In case the trip has to be canceled due to severe weather conditions you will be offered an alternative day. If no other date can be found, you will get a full refund.
Cancellation Conditions
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More than 60 days before check in: No charge.
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Between 59 and 30 days before check in: 60% of the total cost.
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Less than 30 days before check in: 100% of the total cost.
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If the boat is re - booked for the same date the client will be refunded. Only the dossier expenses (180 euros) will be charged.
Terms & Conditions
Base: Marina of Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Skippered Charters: min time frame: half - day
Bareboat Charters: min time frame: 4 nights
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Name: TREATON
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Model: Elan Impression 514 / Built in 2009 / Expansively renovated in 2023 (new engine, new pipe valves, new internal couch fabrics, new cockpit cushions, new deck mattresses etc.)
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Luxurious, Air conditioned, 53 ft sailboat, the largest, safest, and most comfortable in Heraklion Port (especially under windy weather conditions)
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The open sitting / cockpit area is extremely roomy, the most spacious (by far) in the yacht’s class
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The opening back door and the three unfolding steps provide an extensive swimming and entertainment area
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Underwater blue / white night lighting in the stern
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Ample sunbathing areas in the front deck, equipped with comfortable mattresses
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Deck and cockpit floor is solid teak wood.
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The retractable BESENZONI gangway is exceedingly helpful and convenient while getting in and out of the yacht
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The extra fridge at the cockpit table.
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The hot / cold water shower at the swimming platform
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The roomy main lounge and the spacious, fully equipped galley (includes fridge, freezer, microwave oven and espresso coffee machine)
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The three separate Air condition/Heating units
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For Day Cruises guests may use 2 electric toilets and the 2 front cabins (including clean bed linen and towels) in case they need to rest or have a nap
Sailboat Highlights
General Data
Construction year: 2006
Refit year: 2019
Length: 13.40 m
Beam: 4.18 m
Draft: 1.80 m
Engine: Volvo Penta 75 hp
Fuel: Petrol
Avg. Consumption: 5.5 Lt per hour
Cruise speed: 7 knots
Water tank: 650 Lt
Fuel tank: 270 Lt
furling mainsail
roller Genoa
Pressurized water system
Hot water
Crew: Skipper (upon demand)
Languages spoken: English, Greek
Base: Marina of Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Availability:
- Bareboat Charters
- Skippered Charters
Accommodation
Cabins: 3 (double)
1 Convertible Double Sofa Bed
1 Single Sofa Bed
Births: 9
Heads with shower: 2
additional shower chamber: 1
Gas cooker with 3 stoves
Oven
Microwaves oven
Electric fridge
Freezer
Dishes
Kitchen supplies
Pillows
Bed linen / Towels
Skippered Trips:
- Day Trips: Up to 8 Guests Guests (overnight): 8
- overnight Trips: Up to 8 Guests
Bareboat Trips:
- Day Trips: Up to 10 Guests
- overnight Trips: Up to 9 Guests
Deck & Cockpit Equipment
Cockpit
Cockpit table
Cockpit cushions
Electric anchor windlass
Spare anchor (Reserve / Auxiliary Anchor)
Fenders
Winches
Winch handle
Self-tailing winch
Electric winches
Emergency tiller
Dinghy with outboard engine
Davit
Electric bilge pump
Mechanic bilge pump
Wire (shroud cutter)
Batteries (Start batteries, battery- charger etc.)
Mooring ropes
Swim platform / Swim ladder
Navigation Equipment / Tools
Cockpit compass
Hand-bearing compass
Nautical charts & corresponding instruments
(pencils, parallel ruler, dividers, plotters, etc.)
GPS chart plotter
ECICDS (Electronic Chart Display Infor. System)
Radar, AIS (Automatic Identification System)
Autopilot
Echo-sounder / Depth-sounder
Speed & Distance log device
Navigation / Positioning lights
Fog horn
Black ball shapes Barometer
Binoculars
Wind instrument
Boat documents & manuals
Toolbox / Engine’s spares
Sail repair kit
Dinghy repair kit
Safety Equipment
Horseshoe lifebuoy
Life jackets / Life raft
Box of flares / Distress flare box
Radar reflector
Emergency helm
Floating light
Torch light
Safety belt
Bosun’s chair
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Marine VHF radio
GMDSS
EPIRB distress radio beacons
Other Equipment (included in the price)
Bimini top
Sprayhood
Bow thruster
Solar panels
Inverter
12V/220V sockets
Fans
Speakers on deck
Radio
CD player / MP3 player
USB/AUX connection
Bluetooth
Snorkeling Equipment
fishing equipment