5 Food Tours in the World to Build a Day Around

1.Blue Lagoon and 3 Island Cruise with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,969 reviews · 8 hours · from $81Our pick

Spend eight hours island-hopping from Split to Šolta, the Blue Lagoon, and Čiovo. Swim from the boat, enjoy breakfast donuts and a burger lunch, use the snorkeling gear, and finish with a drink at Borko beach bar. The English-speaking crew keeps this lively group cruise moving.

“really great day out, the breakfast donut and lunch were a great bonus as were the unlimited drinks (but i only had lemonade bahah). beautiful swim spots and super fun to jump off the top of the boat into the clear water so definitely recommend, GYG didn’t specify but now they don’t stop at the shipwreck as it’s been removed but went somewhere else which was pretty. only negative is that the boat ride is a bit long at the start at end but still a great day out”

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2.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Hvar & Pakleni Islands with Food and free Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 670 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Leave Split at 8:30 a.m. on the Summer Blues catamaran for Brač, Hvar, the Pakleni Islands, and Šolta. You get three swim stops, a guided walk in Hvar, breakfast, lunch, fruit, cakes, and unlimited nonalcoholic drinks, beer, and wine. Hosts such as Mia and Manuela help keep the long day relaxed and lively.

“Great full day out on the catamaran with a fun crew. The water was so beautiful at all the stops. Great way to spend a day in Split.”

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3.US Virgin Islands Island Hop & Food Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · from $250

Join Stormy Pirates for an eight-hour small-group boat day from St. Thomas or St. John. Swim to Lime Out for tacos, snorkel at Christmas Cove, collect pizza from Pizza Pi, and finish near Lovango. Crew members such as Grant, Tyler, Lacey, and Sammy add local stories, drinks, and practical help.

“Great day exploring St John with captain Sammy and first mate Maeve. The food tour did provide some of the most unique foodie experiences starting with Lime Out floating bar and taco restaurant. We tried the ceviche and the Caribbean (seared ahi) tacos and they were AWESOME, as was the “danger” cocktail. Then pizza Pi delivered boat-made pizza to our boat via dinghy…where else can you get THAT?! And I’ve never had peaches in my pizza but the Georgia peach pizza with feta was so unique and yummy! We also got to snorkel at two locations not easily accessed by car making this day on the boat super special.”

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4.Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Food & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 380 reviews · 8 hours · from $67

You’ll travel from Punta Cana, Bávaro, Uvero Alto, or Macao to Saona Island by bus and speedboat or catamaran. Expect a natural pool stop, white-sand beach time, Dominican buffet dishes, and drinks throughout the day. Guides such as Indiana Jones help keep the boat ride lively.

“Amazinnng!I went with my friend and Indiana jones was our guide and he was such a good vibe, as well as picachu the photographer!”

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5.Phi Phi & Maya Bay Speedboat: All-Day Food & Choice of 3 Marinas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 372 reviews · from $51Best value

Spend about 10 hours touring Phi Phi, Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, Pileh Bay, Loh Samah Bay, and Koh Khai Nok by speedboat. You get hotel pickup, breakfast, snacks, halal buffet lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and guides such as Tik, Nun, Bao, and Lily. Expect a full, active day with some rough water and busy stops.

“It was crowded everywhere, and not really a pleasant experience to travel by speed boat. It feels like sitting in a bus and you can’t see much. You also cannot enjoy the stops on the way due to the crowds, I was hoping for it to end early”

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