The Mediterranean · MEDITERRANEAN BOAT TRIPS
One sea, ten coastlines and a season that runs from Easter to the end of October. The 15 below are the days afloat worth planning a trip around, each priced per person and clear about how much of it you spend swimming, with the full catalogue underneath.
Review of Istanbul’s Bosphorus dinner cruise, with yacht views, Turkish shows, a three-course meal, drinks, seating tips, and practical advice.
“It was an amazing experience. we really enjoyed it .all cultural programmes are really good. food is amazing and their service also really impressed which include serving food pick up and drop off. friendly people .”
See Murano glass, quiet Torcello, and colorful Burano on a budget-friendly half-day boat tour from Venice.
“Great value Nice excursion 1 get your ticket at the desk 2 queue for the boat trip”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus by day or sunset aboard a luxury yacht, with landmarks, audio guide, drinks, snacks, and dinner options.
“Great sunset tour - totally worth it ! Try to go early so you get the best seats on the boat. seat on left hand side (facing forward) as shore and attractions are on that side.”
Review of Istanbul’s $28 Bosphorus dinner cruise, with Turkish dances, dinner, drinks, night views, pickup tips, and honest drawbacks.
“An unforgettable evening on the Bosphorus! From the moment we stepped on board, everything was perfectly organized and welcoming. The staff were friendly, professional, and always attentive without being intrusive. The dinner was delicious, well presented, and offered a great variety to suit different tastes, with fresh ingredients and generous portions. As we sailed between Europe and Asia, the views were absolutely stunning: illuminated palaces, bridges, and the unique skyline of Istanbul created a magical atmosphere. The live shows and music added great energy and truly reflected Turkish culture, making the night entertaining and authentic. The cruise was smooth, comfortable, and well pac...”
Review of Santorini’s volcanic islands cruise, with Nea Kameni hike, sulfur springs, Thirassia swim, caldera views, and optional Oia sunset.
“Atmosphere during the trip. Guys were amazing. Also they were very responsible during swimming.”
Review of the Murano and Burano boat tour from Venice, with glassblowing, colorful canals, guide commentary, timing, value, and practical tips.
“I loved that we had time to look around on our, not too much or too little. It made the move along at a steady, but very manageable pace, pace.”
Explore Murano, Burano, and Torcello by panoramic boat, see glassblowing in action, and enjoy a six-hour Venice lagoon escape for $28.
“The guide talked about the amenities and places in six different languages! the trip was confortable and really interesting. the glasmaking show was amazing. awsome views, historical and cultural sites, amazing food and you will be able also to see less known things of Venezia”
Review of Palma’s 5-hour Magic Catamaran cruise, with two swim stops, onboard barbecue, drinks, snorkeling, sunset views, and practical tips.
“great experience! The crew were professional and well organize, the food was great too. the first stop for swimming/snorkeling was absolutely amazing, the second was a bit of a disappointment as the first one set the bar very high. Overally highly recommended experience and great value for money! Gracias”
Review of Dubrovnik’s Blue Cave boat tour, with swimming, Sunj Beach, Koločep caves, drinks, pricing, pickup tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Our guide for the morning trip was James and he did a wonderful job. I was a solo traveler and then there were two other groups on the boat. James did a great job making sure we were all comfortable and knew the plan. He was really great at driving the boat smoothly on a choppier day. We had some trouble getting off from the beach because of the big waves and again, he did well managing the situation and was very patient and had a great attitude. I really enjoyed this trip and a half a day with the perfect amount of time, especially going solo.”
Review of Dubrovnik’s Elaphite Islands cruise, with lunch, drinks, beaches, swimming, pickup details, itinerary, value, and practical tips.
“Overall it was fine, the gap between islands is about 15 minutes so you don’t actually go that far. The islands were beautiful and the trip was pretty good value for money. The skipper was a bit rude to me when I asked to come onto the boat about 10 minutes early, he asked why, and would t let me come on which I never experienced before. You can t jump off the boat and there is no swimming from the boat it all done when you reach the islands. Food was good and drinks plentiful, although there is only about 15-20 minutes in between each island so you don’t…”
Sail Malaga’s coast at sunset on a spacious catamaran, with skyline views, chillout music, and optional cava or a light show.
“The boat trip was beautiful, good music, nice relaxed vibes and beautiful views.”
Compare Murano glass and Burano lace on a five-hour private boat tour from Venice, with local guides, free time, and groups of 22 or fewer.
“Great value for the money, tour is wonderful and the guide Selena was great and funny, what a great tour, i ll recommend it because we learned a lot and had such a great time! Thanks”
Review of Split’s Blue Cave and Hvar speedboat tour, with five islands, swimming, snorkeling, costs, rough seas, and practical tips.
“I really enjoyed my time on this tour. Although because of the weather, we could not see the Blue cave I believe that the tour guides did their best to make the trip still really enjoyable. The boat ride was so fun! I feel like I got the most out of the day. My group was also really awesome.”
Review of the Sliema cruise to Gozo, Comino, Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, and sea caves, with practical tips on timing, crowds, and value.
“Excellent and very informative. Felt our time in Victoria was a bit rushed. But overall excellent trip.”
Cruise from Kissamos to Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon for castle views, emerald water, swimming, and a full day of Cretan coastal scenery.
“Perfect trip! Boat boardings and departures from Kissamos, Gramvousa and Balos were timely. We bought food on the boat which we all enjoyed. Plenty of seating in the cabin, if you want to sit upstairs on deck, you need plenty of time to be back first however, we would rather spend our time enjoying the beaches, lagoon and fortresses. Fabulous trip and well worth the money!”
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