Boat trips · BOAT TRIPS WITH SWIMMING
A swimming ladder changes a sightseeing hour into a day out. These 15 trips are compared on how long the stop is, how deep the anchorage sits and whether a wetsuit or a noodle comes with it.
Review of Tenerife’s ethical eco-yacht whale and dolphin tour, with swimming, snorkeling, the Cave of Love, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“The whole experience was good and the crew were great”
Review of Split’s Krka Waterfalls and Primošten tour, with boat cruise, guided park visit, swimming time, costs, tips, and honest advice.
“Kraka was a very beautiful place with many nice photo opportunities. The waterfalls were spectacular & the area is kept very clean with free use of the toilets and a water fountain to top up your bottles. you are given a map before you enter,but it's not needed as the sign posts are easy to follow. Next we went to a quaint little village which was also very scenic & had a nice beach area. The promenade is lined with many restaurants & shops to pick up those souvenirs. Our tour guide was very informative & was extremely funny & kept everyone entertained. I highly recommend this trip as it…”
Review of Mallorca’s five-hour Magic Catamarans cruise, with swim stops, snorkeling, barbecue lunch, drinks, sunset views, and practical tips.
“Great trip beautiful locations lovely crew plenty nice food”
Review of a $41 Ha Long Bay day cruise from Hanoi with cave visits, kayaking, swimming, lunch, guide, and sunset refreshments.
“Sunny was a great guide! We made the most out of the day and enjoyed a relaxing day with great tips and info. We also got vegetarian food on the ship. Highly recommend the tour with Sunny!”
Review of Malta’s Hornblower cruise to Comino, Gozo, and the Blue Lagoon, with practical tips on swimming, sightseeing, costs, and timing.
“An incredible experience that is well worth doing. The scenery is stunning, the guides are kind and helpful. You get to visit the caves, the Citadel of Gozo, and swim in the Blue Lagoon. All this with plenty of time to do everything at a relaxed pace. I would definitely do this tour again on a future visit to Malta.”
A full-day Nusa Penida trip with four snorkel stops, manta rays, Kelingking Cliff, lunch, GoPro photos, and hotel transfer options.
“The tour was exceptional, all snorkel spots were lovely which was topped off by seeing 10+ Manta Ray's at the end of the day. The staff/team were great making the day even better with their service. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone coming to Bali - also the lunch was surprisingly great as well to top it off.”
Review of Los Gigantes’ 2-hour whale and dolphin cruise, with cliffs, a swim stop, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Wonderful! It was great, we saw dolphins, beautiful views and had a great time.”
Review of the Krka waterfalls tour from Split, with a boat ride, swimming in Skradin, practical tips, costs, timing, and honest advice.
“Great transport, takes about an hour to get to the park from Split, so plan your bathroom stops accordingly. Then we spent about 2 hours in the park/boardwalk which is plenty of time since the loop takes 30 minutes to walk, leaving lots of time to look around as you do the boardwalk. After we took the boat to Skradin, which was nice. The town of Skradin is rather small( we had about 2h30 in the town free) but our guide suggested the risotto Skradin and their local desert which were both excellent at the restaurant we tried. Overall nice experience.”
Review of Morro Jable’s 2-hour dolphin and whale cruise, with drinks, wildlife tips, swim stop, pickup details, and honest value advice.
“A very enjoyable activity, the pick up and drop off was incredible. The boat was clean and the guide explained through everything perfectly. We did spot dolphins on our trip there which was a bonus, this can’t be guaranteed as you are out looking for wild dolphins however they communicate with other boats so the chance is increased. The swim in the sea was also lovely and you get to swim around the boat. Highly recommend.”
Review of the Krka Waterfalls tour from Split, with Skradinski Buk, boat cruise, Skradin swimming, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.
“A perfect day trip to Krka Waterfalls! Our lovely guide, Sanja, shared fascinating history and kept everything organised with clear instructions and a helpful WhatsApp group for communication. The driver was safe and punctual, and the entire day ran smoothly, an ideal way to experience the beauty of the waterfalls.”
Review of Cozy Bay’s Halong Bay day cruise from Hanoi, with buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, kayaking, and sunset views.
“The guide we had (Duc) was excellent! He did such a good job and was very informative, knoweldgable and friendly. We would definitely recommend him. The whole process of this tour was seamless. Worked out so well. The only drawback were the crowds! So many tour companies do this same experience. Also the food was beautiful to look at as a pretty buffet but was very average tasting somehow. We are not picky but the food was not great. We are still giving this 5 stars because overall it was a great experience. They took good care of us. Our tour guide Duc was so good and Ha Long Bay…”
Review of Tenerife’s Peter Pan whale and dolphin cruise, with ethical wildlife viewing, pilot whales, coastal swim stop, tips, and value advice.
“Amazing experience. We loved the tour and they were up to their word and did not chase the whales. We watched the whales. Thank you.”
Review of Agios Nikolaos boat trip to Spinalonga, with a Kolokitha swim stop, guided history, boat facilities, costs, and practical tips.
“Excellent value for money,Very friendly crew on the boat,all information translated into a few languages.Good drinks selection at reasonable prices. Tour guide on the island inckuded .Would definitely recommend”
Review of Palma’s catamaran cruise with swimming, snorkelling, optional BBQ, music, clear coves, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“so fun! i’m a big swimmer so being able to anchor out and swim was definitely the highlight for me, and the boat ride back to mallorca with fun music was iconic during the sunset”
Review of Split’s Blue Lagoon boat party, with DJs, swimming, sunset views, drinks, tips, value, and after-party details.
“Come with 35 of my friends and had an absolute blast. The staff are so personable. With beautiful views and a slide in the blue lagoon! Must do 10/10”
River hour, cave run, whale ground or a deck with lunch on it.
