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The 15 Best Boat Tours and Day Trips in the Mediterranean

393 tours  ·  from $7 a head

Anything with a hull, a skipper and a return time attached. These 15 are the ones worth a whole day, with fares, durations and a note on which ones the wind can cancel.

Murano & Burano: Boat Tour with Guide & Glass Factory Visit - The boat ride from Venice sets the mood
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Murano & Burano: Boat Tour with Guide & Glass Factory Visit

Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing - The first crossing to Murano
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Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

2.Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,245 reviews · 6 hours · from $28

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”

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Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik - Sunj Beach on Lopud: the long, easy stop
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Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

3.Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,360 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84Top rated

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.”

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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat - Murano: glass, workshops, and a short introduction
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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

4.Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,580 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

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”

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Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour - Reaching Biševo and the Blue Cave
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Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour

5.Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,150 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $111

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.”

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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing - Finding the yellow desk near Hotel Danieli Excelsior
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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

6.Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6,212 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $29

Explore Murano and Burano from Venice by panoramic boat, with glassblowing, colorful canals, multilingual commentary, and free time.

“It’s was very reasonably priced. I believe we paid $28 euro each. The boat ride itself was an adventure. The glassblowing demo was really interesting. Getting to shop the Morano glass company was great. I got some beautiful wine glasses and they shipped to California for free. Burano island was fun too. Loads of little street bistros and venders to pick up souvenirs. We really enjoyed this.”

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Santorini: Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music - Hotel pickup takes longer than the cruise description suggests
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Santorini: Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music

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

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

Review of Santorini’s 5-hour catamaran cruise with swimming, Red and White Beach stops, BBQ dinner, drinks, music, and sunset views.

“catamaran was very nice, Great communication, they pick us up on time. food was delicious, music was amazing, excellent customer services. they are very organized. members of the crew are very professional. thank you very much. this tour is highly recommended.”

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PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line - The Terrace Houses add detail and extra cost
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PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line

8.PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,807 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $29

Review of a private Kusadasi shore tour to Ephesus, with flexible sightseeing, local guides, optional tickets, lunch, and on-time ship return.

“When we booked this we thought it was a small group tour. It turned out to be just us and another couple in a van with a guide and a driver. The guide was lovely (don’t recall her name), very knowledgeable and considerate. The tour of Ephesus was perfect. After the tour, we went to a Turkish rug factory which had a restaurant attached. We ended up buying a small rug that would be shipped to us in 4-6 weeks from 10/19. On December 3 we received an email saying that the rug would be shipped to the US warehouse in 4-6 weeks. It is now 12/29 and we still…”

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Benalmadena: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour - A catamaran designed for an easy 100 minutes
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Benalmadena: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

9.Benalmadena: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,786 reviews · 1h 40m · from $22

Review of Benalmádena’s dolphin boat tour, with practical tips on sightings, sea conditions, views, swimming, comfort, and value.

“Loved the trip it was a brilliant experience, my little boy said it was his best day ever getting to see the dolphins!”

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Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat with Glassmaking - Leaving Venice by private boat
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Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat with Glassmaking

From Naples: Boat Tour of Amalfi, Positano and Ravello - Sorrento, Queen Giovanna, and Punta Campanella from the sea
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From Naples: Boat Tour of Amalfi, Positano and Ravello

From Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Boat Tour - Boarding at Palau or La Maddalena
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From Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Boat Tour

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide - Starting at Eminönü Beside Galata Bridge
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Island Small-Group Boat Tour w/ Lunch - The Antalya transfer and the Adrasan departure
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Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Island Small-Group Boat Tour w/ Lunch

From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Boat Tour from Perast to Kotor - Early pickup and the Konavle Valley drive
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From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Boat Tour from Perast to Kotor

15.Montenegro Boat Tour from Perast to Kotor

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,084 reviews · 11 - 12 hours · from $68

Explore Montenegro from Dubrovnik by bus and boat, with Kotor, Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks, border tips, and honest value advice.

“Carmella was an excellent guide. She answered all our questions and was extremely informative . The trip to Perast and Kotor was amazing. We both loved Kotor and the little boat trip to Perast was informative . Scenery in both places so beautiful . We intend to come back again for a longer holiday in Montenegro. Carmella and driver Brian(?) were an absolute joy!”

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