Island hopping · TOURS
Anything with a hull, a skipper and a lunch attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and paced, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.
Join a group of 22 or fewer for a five-hour boat trip from central Venice to Murano and Burano. Watch glassblowing, see lace-making, hear local stories from guides such as Silvia, Frankie, and Alice, and enjoy free time on both islands.
“Our guide Frankie was friendly and knowledgeable. The highlight of the tour is the demonstration at the murano glass factory.”
Spend 10 to 12 hours racing from Split or Trogir across the Adriatic with a small group of up to 12. Visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac and Hvar, with snorkeling gear included. Expect a thrilling, wet and sometimes bumpy ride, plus extra Blue Cave admission.
“Well, you don't need anything faster as the Speed Boat was a 10/10 thrill ride from start to finish. Driver was excellent, and we felt very safe throughout the adventure. Fun trip through the islands.”
Join a shared or private speedboat tour from Split or Trogir to Biševo, Vis, Budikovac, Hvar, and the Pakleni Islands. You will see the Blue Cave, swim at Stiniva and the Blue Lagoon, and enjoy free time in Komiža and Hvar. Expect a fast, bumpy ride and a full day outdoors.
“We had an excellent time on this trip. Tea and Lovre were fantastic guides and each stop was well worth the visit. We even saw some dolphins on the way back to Trogir!”
Spend 10 to 11 hours on a fast-paced island tour from Split or Trogir. You will visit the Blue Cave, Komiza, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, and Hvar, with swimming stops and time for Fortica Fortress. English-speaking crews have included Carmen, Ante, Maria, and Philip.
“I booked this trip from Trogir as something to do during my time in Trogir. I saw a few of the islands off the Croatian mainland during this trip. The views you get during this trip are stunning. You are given sufficient time at each of the locations. The driver of the boat and guide were friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, during my trip, we were unable to see the blue cave, for safety reasons. In fairness we were brought to see the green cave, which is another cave in the area. This did make up for missing the blue cave. I would highly recommend this trip, if you are staying…”
Spend a full day sailing from Antalya or Kemer to Suluada with guides such as Kartal, Ugur, or Mehmet. Swim at Paradise Bay, Waterfall Bay, and Maldives Beach, enjoy a three-course lunch, and buy drinks aboard a boat carrying up to 65 people.
“The trip was so good, everything was organised, clean, the vibe on the boat matched perfectly with the view, the time spent at the places where we stopped was enough for taking pictures, going for a swim and feeling the sunshine.”
Spend one day sailing from Stresa to the three Borromean Islands. Boats connect Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella, letting you choose your stops and pace. The fare covers transport and audio commentary, but palace, garden, food, and island landing fees cost extra.
“Unfortunately there was no guide, tickets got us the transfer to the islands only. Boats were fast, comfortable and there was enough room for everybody. They ran on time and we were very happy with this tour.”
Travel from southern Mallorca by air-conditioned coach, wooden train, Sóller tram, and boat. Visit Lluc, Sa Calobra, Torrent de Pareis, and Port de Sóller with multilingual guides such as Sebastian or Juan. Expect dramatic mountain roads, tight connections, and limited free time.
“amazing trip, tram ride through Soller is absolutely stunning, driving up mountains on coach offered spectacular views, knowledgeable tour guide, great trip👍👌👏👏👏”
Join a small English-speaking group of up to 12 for a five-hour speedboat outing from Split. Swim and snorkel at Borkko Beach and Blue Lagoon, then explore Trogir. Guides such as Linda, Simon, Paško, Luka, and Ivan are known for good music, clear safety guidance, and a relaxed atmosphere.
“The experience was amazing! A big thank you to Matteo and Simon who were absolutely exceptional during the boat trip. It was the best part of our trip – highly recommended!”
Take a seven-hour Sea Eagle speedboat tour from Krabi to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Phi Phi Leh, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island. You will snorkel, swim, eat a Thai buffet, and cruise past Viking Cave and Monkey Beach. Guides such as Sali, Payu, Poyu, and Eggy have led recent trips.
“The team members had the best humour ever. Waking up early was hard for me but you they will immediately switch up the vibe for you xD also everything was smooth and the time accorded to each spot we visited was fair. Had a lot of fun ( I am a solo traveler)”
Set out from Split with an experienced skipper and a small boat group for a fast-paced day around six island stops. You’ll visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Hvar, Pakleni Islands, and Milna, with time for swimming and snorkeling. Crew members may include Emil, Clara, Bruno, or Bože.
“Amazing day out, one of the best tours in Europe! You’ll have a blast!! Highly recommend good crew who took us around they knew all the ins and outs!”
Travel from Boston to Falmouth in a 24-seat air-conditioned minibus, then cross Vineyard Sound by ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. Explore Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, and Aquinnah on your own, or add a three-hour narrated island tour. Guides such as Tom, Johnny Boston, Elaine, and Jonathan may lead the day.
“I had never been before loved the ferry. I wanted to go to jaws sight but this was not included in tour. My fault for not reading the brochure ell enough and shops were typical for touristy area. Food fair and decent prices, the arcade was great while waiting for return ferry,”
Leave Split by speedboat for a half-day of Trogir sightseeing, Blue Lagoon swimming and snorkeling, and free time in Maslinica on Šolta. Boats carry up to 12 people, with snorkeling gear, Wi-Fi, and a professional crew. Expect a fast, sometimes bumpy ride and bring water shoes.
“Great skippers, great speed boat and great fun. Good island knowledge, lovely scenery and would definitely do it again”
Spend 8.5 hours island-hopping from Krabi by speedboat with an English-speaking guide such as Ariel, Q, or Honey. Swim at Pileh Lagoon, visit Maya Bay and Bamboo Island, eat a Thai buffet on Phi Phi Don, and finish with sunset at Poda or Tup Island.
“Amazing day and James (our guide) was so friendly and helpful!”
From Sama-Sama Reggae Bar, you’ll board a glass-bottom boat with an English-speaking crew for three snorkel stops, including The Nest statues and turtle sites. Choose a 4.5 or 5.5-hour trip, with time on Gili Air and, on the longer option, Gili Meno.
“Fantastic trip this morning at the 7am. Was great to get out before the crowds. Both guides on board were fantastic and knew e exactly where to see the best sights. Highly recommended, from an Irish tourist.”
Spend 10 to 12 hours racing from Trogir across five islands, with stops at the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. Expect an open-air boat, swimming, snorkeling, free time, loud music on some departures, and a bumpy ride in rough seas.
“Génial ! Un skipper au top ! Superbe excursion et explication Vraiment une journée de rêve ! Nous avions deux enfants de 5 et 7 ans Tout le monde s’est régalé !”
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