The 15 Best Sailing Trips and Yacht Cruises

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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Tenerife: Eco-Yacht Whale and Dolphin Watching and Swimming

2.Eco-Yacht Whale and Dolphin Watching and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15,619 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $13Best value

Join Travelin Lady for a 90-minute whale and dolphin trip from Los Cristianos. You’ll ride a stable, low-emission eco-yacht, look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles and more, visit the Cave of Love, and swim if sea conditions allow. Guides including Ines explain the wildlife in four languages.

“It was a great trip. And yes, we saw whales and dolphins. Thanks to the yacht team!”

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Dubai: The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option

3.The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13,665 reviews · from $19

Board Sky Walker Yachts at Dubai Harbour for a shared cruise past Bluewaters Island, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, JBR, and Royal Palaces. Choose one hour without BBQ, or two or three hours with BBQ food, soft drinks, music, and a GPS-triggered virtual guide.

“Mubarak and the captain looked after us really well! Kept us entertained, food and view were great!”

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Palma de Mallorca: 5-Hour Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Swim

4.5-Hour Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,957 reviews · 5 hours · from $69

Sail from Palma for five hours aboard the Magic Catamarans catamaran, stopping twice near Portals Vells or Cala Vella for swimming and snorkeling. A barbecue buffet, salads, cake, soft drinks, water, Mallorcan wine, and sangria are included. The afternoon sailing may return with sunset views of Palma Cathedral.

“Great boat day trip ! Great vibes during the day with ailing, the 2 stops to jump into the water as well as nice bbq buffet.”

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Malaga: Catamaran Sailing Trip with Sunset Option

5.Catamaran Sailing Trip with Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8,613 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $16

You’ll sail from Malaga for 1 to 1.5 hours aboard a spacious catamaran, watching the sun drop behind the mountains and the city lights appear. Choose a standard cruise or add a romantic light show. Cava is available with the selected option, and live music runs on some summer departures.

“Awesome! Was a very calm day too and weather was excellent too, would recommend to everyone of all ages too. Try it.”

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From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

6.Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8,204 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Join Magic Dolphin Atividades Maritimas in Funchal for a three-hour wildlife cruise aboard a 2022 hybrid-electric catamaran. Land-based spotters help locate dolphins, whales, turtles, and seabirds, while certified guides explain the animals and coastal sights. Bring warm, waterproof layers for the open sea.

“Great tour, saw some whales and the crew was great. Just like described.”

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Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

7.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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Barcelona: Daytime or Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Music

8.Daytime or Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,923 reviews · 1 hour · from $15

Spend an hour on Barcelona’s Chill Out Catamaran, watching the port and coastline from the water. Choose a daytime or sunset sailing, buy drinks and snacks at the wave-shaped bar, and enjoy live music on selected sunset departures from June to September. A Kids Corner and ocean-care contribution add extra value.

“90 mins will feel long if you settle in one place. It became fun once we started moving around i.e. sometime on the deck, sometime standing on the sides etc Music was great”

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Santorini: Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music

9.Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,886 reviews · 5 hours · from $93

Spend five hours aboard the 74-foot Ocean Voyager or 80-foot Tahiti catamaran, stopping at the hot springs, Red Beach, and White Beach for swimming and snorkeling. A barbecue with meat, vegetarian choices, white wine, and soft drinks is served onboard, with hotel pickup and music included.

“Excellent trip - well organised from start to finish”

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Oslo: Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship

10.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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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

11.Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,697 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Set out from Funchal Marina on Catamaran Seaborn for a three-hour search for dolphins, whales, and turtles. The English and Portuguese crew explain the species you see, then stop beneath Cabo Girão for a summer swim. Expect an open, stable boat, onboard drinks for purchase, and no guaranteed sightings.

“We enjoyed a cruise along the coast in an Easterly direction. We were very lucky to spot a pod of Pilot Whales including a mother and baby swimming along together. This put the icing on the cruise cake! We celebrated with a small glass of beer and wine from the onboard bar on the way back! I can recommend this 3 hour activity to anyone looking for a shortish trip out on the ocean. I should also say that we had very calm weather which helped make the trip comfortable.”

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Malta: Blue Lagoon, Beaches & Bays Trip by Catamaran

12.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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Gran Canaria: Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling

13.Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,761 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $44

Set sail from Puerto Base near Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria for up to two hours of dolphin and whale watching. Then stop near Taurito or Puerto de Mogán for swimming, snorkeling, and the onboard slide. Hotel pickup is optional, and the crew speaks English and Spanish.

“Thoroughly enjoyed our boat trip and we got to see Dolphins!! The crew were lovely! Highly recommend!”

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Dubai: Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks

14.Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,723 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $21

You’ll cruise from Dubai Harbour past Dubai Marina, JBR, Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, and either Atlantis or Burj Al Arab. A captain and crew handle the sailing while hosts such as Chill and Brian help with photos, food, drinks, and the relaxed onboard mood.

“Amin was our tour guide on the safari, and he was extremely friendly and helpful. He took great care of us, and we felt 100% safe with him throughout the entire experience. He informed us in advance about everything we needed to know, especially regarding safety. The dune driving was fun and exciting, and he also took amazing photos of us. The show was great, and the food was delicious. We definitely recommend this experience. Thank you, Amin!”

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Dubai: Mega Yacht Dinner Cruise with Buffet

15.Mega Yacht Dinner Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,613 reviews · 1 day · from $82

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.