Things to do in Mononaftis

Our crew will meet at the Old Venetian port and welcome you on board, where you will be given a briefing about safety and boat handling. We set our sails and we are off 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.

Our crew will meet you at the Old Venetian port and welcome you on board, where you will be given a briefing about safety and boat handling. We set our sails and we are off to our destination, Dia island. Dia is an uninhabited island, 7 nautical miles north of Heraklion and belongs to Natura 2000 project because of its biodiversity. Our trip lasts almost one hour, during which you can enjoy the silence, the sun and the blue surroundings, or you can just participate in sailing with our skilled skipper. First stop is Agrilia Bay, one of the remote beaches of the island where we can avoid the crowds. As we approach you can smell the wild oregano from aboard! You have the chance to enjoy your first swim, snorkel or relax with a cool refreshment and fresh fruit for about an hour. For about one hour and a half, you will enjoy these beautiful water with swimming, snorkelling, 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, we have plenty of time to take in this magnificent scenery and relax on board. 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. This cruise is just for you and your friends or family to enjoy privacy and the beauty that surrounds you with your loved ones!

Enjoy snorkeling and discover the marine life of the beautiful Aegean Sea at Agia Pelagia next to Heraklion in Crete with a seascooter. Snorkel the bay of Mononaftis and observe the local marine life. Using a seascooter while snorkeling will allow you to cover more distance easily, so you can see even more marine life. With an underwater camera or video, you can bring back exciting images to remember for a lifetime. Mononaftis beach is a popular spot for diversified marine life, crystal water, warm water, not deep water and as a safe diving spot. At only 25 km of the capital of the biggest island in Greece, Mononaftis beach is an accessible spot and not too touristic. Moreover, snorkelling is an experience like no other, opening up in a fascinating underwater world of shimmering colors, vibrant life, stunning reefs, and abundant diversity and very safe. The "snorkelling tour" is the best way to discover marine life and enjoy in a different perspective Crete Island.

Enjoy your day on our motorboat trip around the blue waters of Agia Pelagia ara . We will provide snorkeling equipment and experience guide to explore cretan sea to different places. The whole family will enjoy this fun snorkeling activity, which is both relaxing and adventurous. With a small group of no more than eight travelers you'll be taken on a boat ride to different snorkeling spots. Experience the difference at the open ocean and sheltered spots, both with an abundance of sea life. It doesn't require any training! If you are able to swim you will be able to enjoy the activity by simply slipping on your snorkeling gear and entering the water. Someone who has never snorkeled before can be a pro within minutes. Join our daily, morning, or afternoon, Guided Snorkeling tour and enjoy the crystal, clear waters in Crete!