The 15 Best Bay, Harbour and Coastal Sailing Trips

Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option

1.Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21,528 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $15Our pick

Cruise from Dubai Marina past Ain Dubai, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab on a shared yacht. Choose a morning breakfast sail or a longer sunset trip with BBQ, soft drinks, guide commentary, WiFi, and open-air deck seating.

“Food and experience were the best, we decided to go for this experience after being abandoned by the driver of an Abu Dhabi tour. Had a great time, seen the amazing Marina at night in great company and with plenty of food and drinks.”

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Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

2.Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,126 reviews · from $25Top rated

Cruise from Dubai Marina on a shared yacht with up to 30 people. Choose a one-hour harbor route or a longer morning, sunset, or evening sailing with breakfast or BBQ food. You’ll see Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab, with commentary and free Wi-Fi on board.

“This was beautiful and the food was good and the yacht was really nice. We thoroughly enjoyed this. 💜💜”

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Oslo: Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship

3.Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,790 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Sail Oslo Fjord for two hours aboard a heated traditional ship with blankets, a bar, and commentary in 13 languages through the Oslo Fjord Guide app. See Hovedøya, Dyna Lighthouse, the Opera House, and Munch Museum, then choose a Bygdøy stop for museums such as Fram.

“It was an amazing Tour. It was alit of fun and the views were just awesome.”

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Malta: Blue Lagoon, Beaches & Bays Trip by Catamaran

4.Blue Lagoon, Beaches & Bays Trip by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,496 reviews · from $62

Sail from Sirens Quay on a modern catamaran for six hours of swimming, snorkeling, music, and sun. You’ll visit the Blue Lagoon and, conditions permitting, Crystal Lagoon, Anchor Bay, or other Maltese bays. The optional barbecue and cocktails cost extra, and the boat never stops on land.

“Overall a good day, good people and great cruise team, music selection could be better, the first drink should be on the house.”

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Albufeira: Coastline and Benagil Caves Tour by Catamaran

5.Coastline and Benagil Caves Tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,077 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $35

Sail from Albufeira Marina toward Benagil on a spacious catamaran with multilingual guides such as Filipe and Tomas. Expect dramatic cliffs, beaches, cave views, music, onboard drinks, and a roughly 10-minute Atlantic swim stop when conditions allow.

“Was a great day out seeing the coastlines of Portugal. The tour guides were brilliant, very friendly and informative. If you are still deciding on whether to book or not, do it. And book with this company.”

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Port d’Alcudia: North Coast Catamaran Cruise with Meal

6.North Coast Catamaran Cruise with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,978 reviews · 5 hours · from $80

Join Transportes Marítimos Brisa in Puerto de Alcúdia for a five-hour catamaran cruise along Mallorca’s north coast. Swim at secluded coves, use the kayaks and paddleboards, and enjoy a barbecue lunch or dinner with two drinks. Choose a daytime sailing or sunset trip.

“Excellent day. Friendly crew and interesting trip. The food and drink was very nice and a well stocked bar. Plenty of time to swim in pleasant locations. All members of our family lived the day.”

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Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

7.Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,684 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Join Atlantic Pearl Catamaran in Funchal for a three-hour cruise with Portuguese- and English-speaking guides. Search for dolphins and whales, learn about marine life, then stop near Cabo Girão for swimming and snorkeling. The boat carries up to about 20 people, with shaded seating, hammocks, bathrooms, and drinks for sale.

“Terrific , good access to the boat, good seating. Great staff and we were lucky and saw both sperm whales and dolphins.”

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Oahu’s Waikiki Coast: Moana’s Sunset Cocktail Sail

8.Moana’s Sunset Cocktail Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,205 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Set sail from Kewalo Basin Harbor for two hours along Waikiki and past Diamond Head. The Moana Catamaran offers a barefoot cruise, a premium full bar with your first drink included, and a chance to spot dolphins or humpback whales. Crew members such as Vivian help keep the mood warm and relaxed.

“The crew were very attentive and made the trip enjoyable despite the rough seas and some people suffering from sea sickness. Drinks were plentiful with a good variety.”

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Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT

9.Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,100 reviews · from $119

Sail The VI Cat from Marriott Frenchman’s Cove to Turtle Cove at Little Buck Island. You’ll get gear, about an hour in the water, sea turtles, reef fish, snacks, and drinks after snorkeling. Captains Serena and Dave, plus guides such as Nick, Tim, and Porscha, have helped make this a friendly, safety-minded outing.

“We had a great time! The crew was very insightful and allowed us to make the most of the experience. I highly recommend this experience.”

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From Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Caves Kayak Tour from Catamaran

10.Ponta da Piedade Caves Kayak Tour from Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,015 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

From Lagos Marina, a skipper takes you by catamaran to Ponta da Piedade, where you slide into a double kayak for a guided cave tour. Guides such as Bruno, Ricardo, and Alfonso keep beginners on track, then return you to the boat for swimming and the onboard slide.

“Our guide Bruno was very helpful and guided everyone throughout the tour. He took us to the caves, which were breathtaking. The boat who took us to the kayaking spot was always nearby, all the crew was kind and helpful. Amazing experience! Absolutely recommended.”

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Lagos: Piedade Caves & Coastline – Catamaran

11.Piedade Caves & Coastline – Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,694 reviews · 2h 30m · from $34

Sail from Lagos Marina along the Algarve coast to Praia da Luz and back, passing Ponta da Piedade, Dona Ana, Camilo, and Porto de Mós. You get a swim stop, paddleboards, a sun deck, Wi-Fi, and a bar, with English or Portuguese commentary. The catamaran carries up to 80 people.

“So much fun!!! The views are beautiful and the crew gave us enough time to be in the water.”

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Phuket: James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Premium Yacht

12.James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Premium Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,656 reviews · 330 minutes - 7 hours · from $120

Cruise from Ao Por Pier to James Bond Island and Hong Island on a comfortable yacht. English-speaking guides such as Coco lead the day, while canoe crews paddle you through caves and lagoons. Expect Thai food, fruit, soft drinks, sunset views, and optional hotel pickup.

“The boat, food and guides were all excellent. Had the best day, unfortunately no sunset but the moon looked amazing.”

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Official Jade Sails Luxury Day Tour in Halong Lanha Bay

13.Official Jade Sails Luxury Day Tour in Halong Lanha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,566 reviews · from $99

Spend about eight hours aboard Jade Sails, a spacious luxury boat with restaurants, a lounge bar, sundeck, swimming bar, spa, and gym. You will visit Dark and Bright Cave by rowing boat, kayak and swim at Ao Ech, enjoy lunch, a cooking demonstration, and a sunset party.

“Beautiful setting. The staff were very friendly and professional. My wife would recommend this to all her friends visiting Vietnam.”

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Lagos: Dolphins & Caves – Catamaran

14.Dolphins & Caves – Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,512 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58

From Marina de Lagos, you’ll cruise offshore with marine biologists such as Nadja or Diogo, looking for dolphins and other cetaceans. Afterward, the catamaran anchors near the cliffs for swimming, jumping, and its inflatable slide. Fruit and a cookie are included, but sightings are never guaranteed.

“This trip was enjoyable, firstly looking for dolphins which we luckily saw, they swam around the boat for about 20 minutes, and we had plenty of time to observe and take pictures. Afterwards were given the opportunity to dive off the boat and use the inflatable slide which my husband and son thoroughly enjoyed in a quiet bay. Guides were friendly with everyone and accommodating to everyone's needs. We were all given cookies and delicious fresh fruit skewers as a snack which were very welcome. Overall an enjoyable experience.”

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4-Hour Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour from Grace Bay

15.4-Hour Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour from Grace Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,465 reviews · from $145

Spend four hours sailing from Grace Bay with Ocean Vibes Scuba and Watersports. Snorkel a reef with provided gear, visit Half Moon Bay or Little Water Cay, look for rock iguanas, and enjoy sandwiches, fruit, beer, soft drinks, and rum punch. Crew members such as Ross, Reggie, Jay, and Captain Mike may be on hand.

“Awesome Experience, super chill boat ride, got to see alot of cool fish snorkeling, went to couple other islands to see the iguanas and a spot to take some awesome pics. Great snacks, lunch and drinks. I would definitely recommend!”

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