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Sailing & Cocktails Cruise in Heraklion

By Cardinal Cruises
Free cancellation available
Price is €1,078 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Expert mixologist crafting signature cocktails incl. local Greek spirits
  • Swimming in secluded bays between professionally crafted cocktails
  • Learn mixology techniques & stories behind Greek spirits from expert bartender
  • Intimate sailboat setting -no crowded party boat chaos or tourist bars

Activity location

    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Epimenidou 19, Iraklio 712 02, Greece | Cafe Marina (Old Venetian Harbor)
    • Iraklio, Greece

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Sailing & Cocktails Cruise in Heraklion

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Starting time: 08:45
Price details
€1,078.00 x 1 Traveller€1,078.00
Total
Price is €1,078.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional Skipper, Experienced Host, Accident insurance, Fuel, Snorkelling and Fishing equipment, SUP (stand-up paddle board), Mixologist
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Mediterranean snacks prepared with local products (virgin oil, sea salt, etc.)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local white wine, soft drinks, mineral water, juice
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fruit salad
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional cookies
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Cocktail-making seminar on-board for €25/person; Additional signature cocktails available for €15 each; Transfer services

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Prams, Baby buggies, Bikes, Diving, Electric wheelchairs, Explosive substances, Firework, Food and drinks, Glass objects, High-heeled shoes, Intoxication, Littering, Making fire, Mobility scooters, Non-folding strollers, Non-folding wheelchairs, Nudity, Oversize luggage, Pets, Scooter, Skateboards, Skates, Smoking, Smoking indoors, Surfboards, Unaccompanied minors, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: Children under 5 years, People prone to seasickness, People with a cold, People with food allergies, People with haemophilia, People with insect allergies, People with mobility impairments, People with motion sickness, People with nut allergies, People with pre-existing medical conditions, People with vertigo, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Trade the crowded beach bars for an elegant floating cocktail lounge at the open sea. This isn't your typical cocktail-cruise, it's a curated mixology experience aboard a sailboat, where a professional bartender crafts signature cocktails using premium spirits while anchoring at Dia Island.

What Makes This Unique:
Unlike generic party boats or standard cruises, this experience centers on craft cocktail culture. Your onboard mixologist creates drinks featuring local spirits like Masticha and Athens Vermouth; cocktails you won't find anywhere else, inspired by the island's flavours and sailing traditions. It's the perfect blend of sophisticated drinking culture and sailing adventure.

Your Cocktail Sailing Cruise:

  • Expert mixologist crafting premium cocktails
    Signature drinks featuring local spirits and ingredients
  • Learn cocktail-making techniques and the stories behind Greek spirits (upon request and extra charge)
  • Local snacks and treats
  • Intimate atmosphere on a sailboat (no crowded party boat chaos)
  • Swimming in secluded bay for refreshing dips between cocktails
  • Carefully selected music enhancing the sophisticated ambiance

Perfect For:

  • Cocktail enthusiasts seeking unique drinks beyond standard tourist bars
  • Couples looking for a romantic yet lively experience
  • Friend groups celebrating special occasions with style
  • Travellers who appreciate craft drinks and local ingredients
  • Anyone combining adventure with elevated hospitality

Why This Stands Out:
Heraklion offers countless bars and boat tours; however, this cruise combines professional mixology with authentic sailing. Your bartender doesn't just pour drinks -they're crafting liquid stories, while the sea breeze creates an atmosphere that land-based venues can’t match.

More Than Just Drinks:
This is social sailing at its finest. The intimate sailboat encourages conversation with your party and crew, while the cocktail-making demonstrations entertain and educate. The combination of sailing, swimming, and mixing creates natural rhythm to your cruise. Whether you're a cocktail connoisseur or simply enjoy a well-made drink in a stunning setting, this cruise delivers.

The Cardinal Cruises Difference:
Our crew knows that great cocktails require more than recipes -they need quality ingredients, skilled preparation, and the right setting. We've partnered with our well-known mixologist to create this result, with cocktails that taste like the Aegean, served where the island looks its best: from the deck of a sailboat sailing.

Location

Activity location

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    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Epimenidou 19, Iraklio 712 02, Greece | Cafe Marina (Old Venetian Harbor)
    • Iraklio, Greece