Sailing trips · BUFFET EXPERIENCES
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 sailing trips with a buffet justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Spend an evening aboard Lotus Royale, a large yacht sailing from Dubai Marina past JBR, Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, and Atlantis. You get an international buffet, live cooking, DJ music, tanoura and aerial performances, plus either open dining areas or VIP top-deck seating.
“Really impressed ,views are really stunning.Staff on board is going above and beyond to comfort you . Good value for money .”
Travel by bus, speedboat, and catamaran from Punta Cana to Saona Island. Swim in a starfish-filled natural pool, enjoy a Dominican buffet, relax on white sand, and return with music and dancing. Guides may include Christian, Alex, Eduardo, or Juan. The day is fun but often lasts 12 hours.
“christian was an amazing tour guide who provides an amazing vibe to the trip. very versatile in both english and french. the bus ride was a little long but the bus had ac and pit stop for the washroom. The bathrooms on saona was disgusting but other then that you definitely get your moneys worth with the lunch buffet and open bar. My favourite part of the trip was the dancing girls on the catamaran.”
Join Attraction Catamarans in Palma for a 4 to 5-hour cruise across the bay, with a swimming stop at Cala Vella, buffet lunch or dinner, and crew-led sailing when wind allows. Choose regular or VIP seating, or take the sunset option with an onboard DJ.
“What a fab boat trip from start to finish! Attentive staff, well priced drinks, plenty of amazing food and brilliant DJ bringing all the vibes! We had such a good day and didn’t want it to end! Highly recommend 🤩”
Set out from Puerto Colón on Monte Cristo Catamaran for three hours of whale and dolphin watching. A small group of up to 24 people, onboard guides, drinks, tapas, coastal views, and a swimming stop keep the outing relaxed. South Tenerife hotel pickup is available by request.
“Lovely trip, excellent value for money, amazing guides and most importantly, saw the whales! And they were beautiful 😍”
Set out from Ocean Marina Jomtien on the 71-foot Serenity catamaran for Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Monkey Island. You get hotel pickup, a Thai buffet, drinks, snorkeling gear, fishing, paddleboarding, a slide, and crew support in Thai, English, Russian, and Chinese.
“Probably had some of the friendliest staff EVER!!Honestly the BEST CATAMARAN Trip out of all the countries I’ve been too. You get food, multiple bottles of cold water and soda that comes included! You don’t have to pay extra for any of it. The staff are friendly and helpful. THEY DESERVE A RAISE!!”
Sail from Mandraki Harbor to Kalithea Bay for swimming and snorkeling, then enjoy a Greek buffet with unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and water as the catamaran returns beneath Rhodes’ sunset. Choose a sailing or power catamaran, with toilets, an outdoor shower, and swim gear onboard.
“This was our favourite event of our trip! The staff were so welcoming, the views were stunning and the unlimited local drinks and food were incredible. We wish we could have done this every night!”
Spend about eight hours sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres, snorkeling at a protected reef, relaxing at a beach club, and exploring the island. Choose a larger 50-person boat or a smaller premium option, with hotel transfers, lunch, and drinks varying by package.
“Tour canceled due to weather, didn't refund after stating they would. Beware! Check weather, was windy and canceled tour.”
Cruise from Puerto Colón with Monte Cristo Catamaran for about three hours, watching pilot whales and dolphins, then stopping to swim and snorkel. The crew serves tapas, fruit, snacks, beer, soft drinks, and champagne. Hotel transfers cover much of southern Tenerife by request.
“Fantastic trip, everything was arranged really well. Transfer was great and not busy. Food and drinks on board was top class. Crew were excellent and knowledgeable. We saw lots of pilot whales- highly recommended”
You’ll cruise with Serenity Yachting from Pattaya to three islands on a spacious catamaran, with snorkeling, fishing, paddleboards, kayaking, a Thai buffet, and a stop at Monkey Island. Guides speak English, Thai, Russian, French, and Chinese. Expect about seven hours on the water and a lively finish.
“Really great day out, staff were all very helpful and friendly and also great food.”
Spend about three hours on a Cairo Nile dinner cruise with hotel pickup, an open buffet of Egyptian and international dishes, Tanoura and belly-dance shows, live singing, and return transport. The cruise is shared, despite the private yacht wording, and drinks cost extra.
“Evrything was great. Muhamed was punctual, good driver and very kind person. I imagine that all cruise experiences are similar, but the hotel wanted to charge us 4 times higher price, so we are happy that we chosed Viator.”
Spend eight hours on an 82-foot yacht from Pattaya, with hotel pickup, a mocktail, Thai buffet and BBQ, snorkeling, clear kayaks, paddleboards, floats, and a water slide. Visit Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Monkey Island, with Chinese, English, Russian, and Thai support.
“The program was varied and offered good value for money. Unfortunately, the female members of the accompanying staff were not helpful at all, except for the lady shown in the picture. Our phone was about to run out of battery and we wanted to ask for a little charge, but they refused and were not kind. The lady in the picture helped immediately, smiled, and was kind. She gave us her own power bank. Perhaps the others should not be dealing with customers if it is such a burden for them…”
Join the Le Feng Shui catamaran at Mucem for a four-hour evening cruise toward the Frioul Archipelago. Enjoy sunset views, a seasonal bio-sourced buffet, live background music, one wine or beer, and open-air seating on deck, the rooftop, or nets.
“Sortie sympathique Repas correct Peut-être un peu trop de monde…”
Sail from Kaanapali aboard the Gemini for four hours of snorkeling near Honolua Bay or another west Maui site. The crew supplies instruction, quality gear, prescription masks, lunch, and drinks. Winter trips look for humpback whales, while summer sails may spot spinner dolphins.
“We had a lot of fun! Lots of good people and great staff! Thanks for a wonderful adventure!”
Sail from Bayahibe to Saona Island on a lively catamaran, stopping at a shallow natural pool for swimming and starfish viewing. You’ll get a Dominican buffet, beer and soft drinks, music, a guide, and three hours on the island. Guide Alex has earned special praise for his friendly approach.
“Everything was well organized, and Saona Island is truly stunning.”
Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a lively catamaran with reef snorkeling, an open national bar, buffet lunch, free island time, and a visit to the Icebar. Guides such as Erick keep the mood social. Expect a small boat, a 800 MXN docking fee, and limited time on the island.
“do not book!! we booked one day trip with transfer from hotal. got information shows pickup location is hotel lobby. pickup time set for 11am, we waited at lobby and when at 11:30 transfer asked we walked out the hotel to meet with the driver. we required more information about driver and pickup vehicle information, did nfraud!t reply till 12pm. and at 12pm we been told, driver had left as we did not meet with him!!! we required refund got refused and ask for 350pes to reschedule the trip, but when we ask how to research no one reply after! never heard anything back since that. its fraud! you paid…”
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