About Us
The Captain
Babis is the captain of Asrai and founder of NaviBlueCruises. Born and raised “in the sea”, he knows how to provide a good time for the passengers. Being an accomplished sailor throughout his career as a merchant marine engineer, he respects the sea and its environment.
Babis is an ambassador of the famous Cretan hospitality. He can show you all the hidden treasures of the island of Crete, having been there many times. Share countless sea stories on board and lead you to a unique experience.
A good time on board is guaranteed!
Our Vessel
Asrai is a Crownline 250 CR cruiser. It is known for its luxury, comfort and versatility. Being a cruiser, it can achieve satisfactory cruising speeds that can take you anywhere in reasonable time. It is a perfect option for exploring the hidden treasures of Nothern Crete.
- Make: Crownline
- Model: 250 CR
- Refited: 2021
- Beam: 2.59m
- Draft[max]: 0.97m
- Weight: 2948 – 3039 kg
- Length overall: 8.12m
- Engine make: STEYR
- Engine model: MO256H45
- Drivetrain: Bravo 3XR SEACORE
- Fuel tank capacity: 284 lt (75 gal.)
- Fuel type: DIESEL
- Horsepower: 250hp
- Maximum capacity: 610 kg (1344 lbs)
- Maximum people: 5+1
A tale of the sea...
In English folklore, an Asrai is a type of aquatic fairy, similar in some ways to mermaids, nixies, selkies, sirens or morgens. Some sources describe them as timid and shy, standing only between 2 and 4 feet tall, while others depict them as tall and lithe. They are said to look like beautiful young maidens, sometimes as young as children, while actually being hundreds of years old.
If an Asrai is seen by a man, her beauty is so great that, according to folklore, the man will instantly wish to capture her. The Asrai are as deathly afraid of capture as they are of the sun for if captured or if even a single ray of sunlight touches them, it is said that they die and turn into a pool of water.
The tale told of one fisherman who caught an Asrai claims that the touch of her skin was so cold that where the Asrai touched his arm while pleading for her freedom and her life, the flesh has never been warm since.