The Mediterranean · 1-DAY TOURS

15 Whole-Day Boat Trips in the Mediterranean Worth Flying For

32 tours  ·  from $23 a head

Good whole-day boat trips fill up weeks ahead in high season and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each fare covers and how they differ.

Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar - Getting from your hotel to the harbor
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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

1.Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,678 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $129Our pick

Santorini catamaran review with caldera views, swim stops, Greek barbecue, open bar, hotel pickup, and sunset sailing for $129.

“Great activity, definitely worth every penny. Giannis and Angela were great hosts, the transportation to the pier was smooth and the catamaran ride was amazing! The food was really good too!”

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Rome: Amalfi Coast & Positano Day Trip with Coastal Cruise - Leaving Rome and stopping at Cassino
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Rome: Amalfi Coast & Positano Day Trip with Coastal Cruise

2.Rome: Amalfi Coast & Positano Day Trip with Coastal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,214 reviews · 11 - 15 hours · from $71

Review of Rome’s Amalfi Coast day trip, with Positano, Amalfi or Sorrento, coastal cruises, limoncello, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“The trip was amazing! Our guide Angela was really nice and showed us all around. The place is as pretty as the pictures! Do not forget to try the lemon sorbet its very refreshing!! I think its worth the money that is charged. You get 3 cruise rides which adds up to the whole experience”

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Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Optional Boat Trip - Perast and the €10 island boat
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Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Optional Boat Trip

3.Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Optional Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,212 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $72

Review of the Montenegro day trip from Dubrovnik, with Perast, Kotor, optional boat ride, Budva upgrade, border tips, and value advice.

“Overall, the tour was good with some very good historical information from our guide Niko. I have been travelling for 2 1/2 weeks and found the souvenir shops a bit repetitive.”

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Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Trip by Boat - Starting from Palau or La Maddalena
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Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Trip by Boat

4.Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,710 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $59

Review of Elena Tour’s $59 La Maddalena boat trip, with Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, swimming stops, food, timing, and practical tips.

“10/10 experience! Several stops seeing the best parts of the islands, with a perfect amount of time at each stop. Saw the most wonderful beaches and lots of time for swimming in the crystal blue seas! Crew extremely friendly also and tasty lunch (reasonable price) on board. The best day out, would 100% recommend!”

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From Palau: La Maddalena Islands Full-Day Trip by Boat - Spargi and Cala Corsara: the first real reward
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From Palau: La Maddalena Islands Full-Day Trip by Boat

5.La Maddalena Islands Full-Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,414 reviews · 7 hours · from $59

Cruise Sardinia’s La Maddalena archipelago from Palau, with beach stops, snorkeling, island views, lunch aboard, and a choice of Caprera or La Maddalena town.

“The trip exceeded our expectations. We were lucky with a less crowded boat with plenty of space to enjoy food and drinks on board. The staff was very kind and tried to create a friendly atmosphere by sharing their names and the landmarks along the route. I particularly liked that they were announcing the food the chef was preparing and that you could order on board, it made the experience more personalised. The time at the stops was long enough to enjoy the places without getting bored. All of the stops were worthwhile. I recommend this experience!”

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Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento - Sorrento Coast sights before Capri
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Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

6.Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,053 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $216Top rated

Review of the Capri and Blue Grotto boat trip from Sorrento, with small groups, swimming stops, island time, costs, and practical tips.

“Amazing 10/10! Luca & Anna were the best they made the trip fun & exciting while catering to us with snacks and drinks ! Highly recommend for a family group or couple! This is our 2nd time doing this trip and we had THE BEST TIME ! Thank you Anna & Luca HIGHLIGHT OF OUR ITALY TRIP!”

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Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat - Meeting at Mandraki Port and boarding Nikolaos X
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Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

From Malaga: Day trip to Gibraltar and Dolphin Boat Tour - Crossing into Gibraltar at La Línea
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From Malaga: Day trip to Gibraltar and Dolphin Boat Tour

8.Day trip to Gibraltar and Dolphin Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,430 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $73

Visit Gibraltar from Málaga, enjoy free time in town, and join a 90-minute boat trip to spot wild dolphins near the Strait.

“Th boat tour was fantastic, we stopped numerous times to watch the different species of dolphin, even the bottlenose! The coach drive there and back was a lot longer than advertised so we didn't get much time to explore Gibraltar. I think the pick up time should be extended so you can see more of the beautiful place. Our tour guide (i forget his name) was lovely and coped really well when the same 3 passengers delayed us at every step. All in all great value for money, I'd definitely recommend 👌”

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From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Day Trip with Boat Cruise - Early pickup and the ride south from Dubrovnik
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From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Day Trip with Boat Cruise

9.Montenegro Day Trip with Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,331 reviews · 11 hours · from $62

Review of the Dubrovnik to Montenegro day trip, with Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks, Kotor, boat cruise, border tips, and value advice.

“Very enjoyable. Koror is an exquisite little town. All our guides were most helpful and attentive. The boat trip was very cramped but the lake scenery and the wonderful island church more than made up for that.”

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Split: Krka National Park Day Trip with Boat Ride & Swimming - Paying for Krka entrance tickets
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Split: Krka National Park Day Trip with Boat Ride & Swimming

10.Krka National Park Day Trip with Boat Ride & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,321 reviews · 8h 30m · from $31Best value

Review of the Split to Krka National Park day trip, covering waterfalls, trails, boat ride, Skradin swimming stop, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Wow amazing day trip, for the price is crazy! I’m gutted no one gave the tour guide any tips after the journey, please consider the cost of the excursion and what you get for the price, including your very own tour guide who’s very informative on the coach, trying to keep us entertained but no one was listening except a handful You get plenty of time at the waterfall, there’s an area where you meet up where there’s opportunities to get food snacks and drinks. Your looked after for the whole day and allowed plenty of time on the town that the boat takes you too (we swam on the…”

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Rhodes: Marmaris Day Trip by High-Speed Boat - Arriving in Turkey and choosing your route
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Rhodes: Marmaris Day Trip by High-Speed Boat

11.Marmaris Day Trip by High-Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,236 reviews · 8 hours · from $55

Review of the Rhodes to Marmaris day trip by fast boat, with practical advice on customs, shopping, free time, weather, and value.

“This was easy from the outset, easy to book with clear instructions reasonably priced with the advantage of a coach drop off and pick up. Mehmet the guide was very informative with a good rapport with all the travellers. Highly recommended.”

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Mallorca in One Day Sightseeing Tour with Boat Ride and Vintage Train - Sa Calobra and the Torrent de Pareis
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Mallorca in One Day Sightseeing Tour with Boat Ride and Vintage Train

From Sorrento: Amalfi and Positano Full-Day Trip by Boat - Pickup from Sorrento and the ride to Massa Lubrense
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From Sorrento: Amalfi and Positano Full-Day Trip by Boat

Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip & Boat to Skradin - Starting from Split or Trogir
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Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip & Boat to Skradin

From Mykonos: Delos & Rhenia Islands Half-Day Trip by Boat - Rhenia: Three Hours of Swimming and Lunch
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From Mykonos: Delos & Rhenia Islands Half-Day Trip by Boat

15.Delos & Rhenia Islands Half-Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 750 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $101

Cruise from Mykonos to ancient Delos and peaceful Rhenia for ruins, swimming, BBQ lunch, drinks, and a lively boat ride home.

“I loved getting out into the sea. It was so blue and clear. The boat ride was a bit rocky so bring meds if you need that. The crew was fun and we got fed and had plenty of drinks. We had plenty of opportunity tonget in the sun or swim in the sea. The water is cool but not cold so it's bearable after a minute. I'm not a atrong swimmer, but the salt water is easier to float in than fresh water. You can float/swim for a bit and come in or use a pool noodle to help float. I had a great time relaxing. You can also…”

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