Boat trips · HALF-DAY
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 half-day boat trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Review of Palma’s half-day catamaran tour, with Cala Vella swimming, buffet dining, sunset views, VIP options, costs, and practical tips.
“Great value for money. People, music and food were all great”
Review of Santorini Star Sailing’s five-hour catamaran cruise with hotel pickup, swimming stops, BBQ meal, open bar, and sunset option.
“What a fun day on the water! The staff Bill, Mika and Kostas were very welcoming and knowledgeable! The food was the best that we have ever had on a boat excursion. We had plenty of room to move around and it was not crowded. We had 4 different stops to swim and snorkel. It was a wonderful day on the water in Santorini!”
See Murano glassblowing and Burano lace on a small-group boat tour from Venice, with colorful streets, free time, and expert local guides.
“Our guide, Sylvia, was brilliant. Lots of interesting information throughout the tour and the glass blowing demonstration was incredible. Highly recommend, we loved this tour!”
Review of Miami’s half-day Big Bus tour and Biscayne Bay cruise, with route details, value advice, timing tips, and what to expect.
“The activity was incredible!! The view from the top of the bus was amazing! We felt like we were flying! And the boat ride was incredible as well. The tour guide in the boat was great. He was funny and had us all laughing. We used the headphones on the bus there was no live tour guide but it was great as well. It was the first time my kids did this specific tour but my husband and I have done it before. We really enjoy feeling like tourists for a few hours. Lol. Thanks for the great price!! Tell everyone to use get your guide!”
A practical review of Phi Phi’s $24 longtail boat tour, with Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, snorkeling, sunset options, costs, and useful tips.
“The weather unfortunately wasn’t on our side but we still had the best day! The spots you go to on this tour are absolutely gorgeous. The snorkelling was great and we had a perfect amount of time at each stop (except Maya bay - we found this very boring and over rated. It’s such a tourist trap). Still worth seeing though :) Guides were great and friendly and everything ran smoothly! Highly recommend :)”
Review of Cruise Whitsundays from Airlie Beach, including Whitehaven Beach, island views, food, boat comfort, value, and practical tips.
“Lovely day on Whitehaven beach. Calm and well organised sailing. Sausage sizzle on the beach and afternoon tea on the sailing home. A great day.”
Review of Living Tours’ Aveiro half-day trip from Porto, with Costa Nova, a traditional moliceiro cruise, guide tips, timing, and value.
“Great tour! Paul and Novais were the best and ensured we had a great experience! Highly recommended!”
Review of Auckland’s 4.5-hour whale and dolphin eco-cruise, with wildlife, Rangitoto views, marine research, costs, and practical tips.
“An amazing safari full of interesting facts and wildlife. From the 1st marine life (very small!) to the Whale & Dolphins with birds in between there was always something happening. The crew were equally amazing and the fact that we were helping research as well just topped it all off.”
Explore the Everglades on a small-group nature walk, scenic drive, and one-hour airboat ride from Miami or Fort Lauderdale.
“I really enjoyed this tour! The driver, Elijah, was safe, professional, and friendly. The guide, Addy, was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and went at the perfect pace for our group. The airboat driver, Elvis, was friendly, fun, and really knew what he was doing. Highly recommend this company and.this excursion.”
Review of Trogir’s five-hour speedboat tour to the Blue Lagoon, Maslinica, and Duga Bay, with practical advice on value, timing, and what to bring.
“We had a lovely trip as a family with our 3-year old! Thank you Captain!”
Review of the Mykonos Delos and Rhenia boat trip, with swimming, BBQ lunch, ancient ruins, practical tips, and value advice.
“Beautiful Rhenia swiming in the blue sea water. Super friendly crew.”
Review of the Peschiera Lake Garda cruise, with boat views, swimming, pasta lunch, guide quality, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Me and my partner had a fantastic day on board the boat, the day was topped off with the chance to swim in the lake which was an unforgettable experience.”
Review of Milos’ 5-hour Volcano Boat cruise to Kleftiko, with snorkeling, sea caves, snacks, photos, and a wind-safe southern route.
“Entertaining tour with beautiful beaches and views. We also had snacks, drinks, snorkeling and music. And we had a transfer from Adamas to the south (where the tour started due to the northern wind) which was handy. And there’s a toilet on the boat to anyone concerned :) The crew was super friendly. They also filmed us in the water and via a drone and these photos/videos are shared”
Review of Khasab’s half-day dhow cruise, with dolphin watching, snorkeling, fjord views, refreshments, pricing, itinerary, and practical tips.
“Opu was an amazing guide, knowledgeable of the local area. Plenty of refreshments etc. had an amazing time”
Review of Sal’s four-hour all-inclusive catamaran cruise, with swimming, snorkeling, music, snacks, drinks, transfers, and practical tips.
“The crew was very lovely! We had great snacks and drinks, a nice time going to swim and the whole adventure was perfect.”
River hour, cave run, whale ground or a deck with lunch on it.
