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The World’s 15 Best Day Trips by Boat

207 day trips  ·  from $13 a seat

The best version of a day out often stops being a bus at lunchtime. These 15 range from a two-hour longtail hop to a full day under sail, each clear about swimming time, lunch and what happens when the swell gets up.

Vienna: Hallstatt Day Trip with Boat Ride Option - Starting in Vienna before the 8 a.m. departure
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Vienna: Hallstatt Day Trip with Boat Ride Option

1.Hallstatt Day Trip with Boat Ride Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,311 reviews · 13 hours · from $108Our pick

Travel from Vienna to Hallstatt by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide. Stop at Schloss Ort, enjoy Alpine views, and spend about three hours in Hallstatt, including free time and an optional boat ride. Guides such as Olga, Dasha, Sophia, and Lily are known for lively history and practical local tips.

“It was a great trip, stopped off a few times on the way for bathroom and food, and when we got there it was an awesome experience and we were given plenty of time to explore, our tour guide Alexander was great at explaining all the history along the way and we are very thankful for our experience.”

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From Milan: Como Private Boat, Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip - Meeting at Milano Centrale
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From Milan: Como Private Boat, Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip

2.Como Private Boat, Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,271 reviews · 11 hours · from $78

From Milan Central, you’ll visit Como, cruise Lake Como by private boat to Bellagio, then cross into Swiss Lugano. Expect an 11-hour day, about 78 dollars per person, English commentary, free time in three towns, and guides such as Luca, Amalia, Marina, or Monica depending on the departure.

“Marina and Tadju were fantastic. It was an amazing trip! I highly recommend this - defo worth the value it was a fantastic day!”

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Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Day Trip with Boat Ride - Seeing Ouzoud from the upper viewpoints
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Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Day Trip with Boat Ride

3.Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Day Trip with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,995 reviews · 10 hours · from $13Best value

Travel from Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls with an air-conditioned vehicle and a multilingual guide such as Abduljalil, Karim, or Abdelwahed. Walk to the base of the falls, see Barbary macaques, take an optional boat ride, and enjoy free time for lunch or swimming. Expect a long day, steep paths, and extra costs for food and possibly the boat.

“The falls were as beautiful as anything I’ve ever seen. Tons of water from recent rains. Our guide was helpful and friendly. The monkeys were fun to watch. Great trip.”

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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch - Starting with a hotel pickup in Krabi
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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

4.Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,812 reviews · 6 hours · from $39

Spend six hours visiting Chicken Island, Koh Tup, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach by longtail boat. You’ll snorkel, walk a low-tide sandbar, eat Thai food on the beach, and receive fruit, water, equipment, and hotel transfers. Guides such as Toy and Luna are known for warm, attentive service. Choose shared, private, early, or sunset departures.

“This day tour was great, our guide Ida was fun and energetic, she added a lot of positivity to the experience. Each of the island stop are very beautiful and we enjoyed stopping at each one to swim and snorkel.”

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From Marrakech:Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip with Boat Tour - The early pickup and the long road south
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From Marrakech:Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip with Boat Tour

5.Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,966 reviews · from $17

Travel from Marrakech to Morocco’s 110-meter Ouzoud Waterfalls by air-conditioned minivan or minibus. Walk among red cliffs, olive groves, and tamarisk trees, then add the local guide and boat ride to reach the falls up close. Guides such as Hakim, Abdelwahed, and Azdine are praised for multilingual help and good humor.

“Very good day. Our guide Jalal Ejlaydy was very nice and even help us charge internet on our phone. Thank you”

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Krabi: Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch - The speedboat ride from Krabi
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Krabi: Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

6.Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,952 reviews · 6 hours · from $43

Spend six hours touring Krabi’s Hong Islands by speedboat with guides such as Fay, Gina, or Bayu. Swim at white sand beaches, snorkel at Lao Lading, visit Pakbia’s sandbars, eat a simple lunch, and climb to Hong Island’s 360 degree viewpoint. Kayaking is an optional extra, but weather and park rules can affect whether it runs.

“Great day out Well run Some unreal spots Good value”

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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar - Red Beach and White Beach from the water
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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

7.Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

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

Spend five to six hours aboard a luxury catamaran around Santorini’s caldera, with hotel pickup, swimming near Red and White Beaches, a hot-spring stop, Greek barbecue, and an open bar. Choose morning or sunset sailing. Captains and crew such as Evi, Yanni, and Giannis vary by departure, but the format stays relaxed and social.

“Amazing activity for anyone visiting Santorini!! Our crew, Captain Elvin, Silia and Dimitris, were attentive, friendly and organized. The grilled chicken and pork lunch was fantastic. We enjoyed the stops at the volcano hot springs, swimming/snorkeling at red beach and white beach!! Highly recommend!!”

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Rome: Amalfi Coast & Positano Day Trip with Coastal Cruise - From Piazza del Popolo to southern Italy
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Rome: Amalfi Coast & Positano Day Trip with Coastal Cruise

8.Amalfi Coast & Positano Day Trip with Coastal Cruise

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

Leave Rome early for a full day on the Amalfi Coast. Ride an air-conditioned coach, cruise past steep coastal cliffs, explore Positano and Amalfi, and taste limoncello. You can choose the Amalfi boat route or visit Sorrento by land. Guides such as Marius, Angela, Flavio, and Rob are known for clear directions, local tips, and lively commentary.

“Wonderful day and one of the highlights of our trip to Rome. Our host, Heather, was absolutely fantastic and made us all feel very looked after all day. It’s not easy to manage a large group of guests from around the world across a 15-hour day of travelling on a tight schedule, but Heather is a natural and remained engaging, entertaining, warm, and informative throughout. Honestly, Heather’s personable nature absolutely made the trip! It was a lovely day and well worth the hours of travelling to experience the beautiful Positano and Amalfi Coast. Unless you’re out all day in Rome, then the time you spend travelling to these beautiful locations…”

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Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Optional Boat Trip - The road around the Bay of Kotor
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Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Optional Boat Trip

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

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

Travel from Dubrovnik into Montenegro by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping in Perast and Kotor, with Budva added on the small-group option. Enjoy free time, dramatic Bay of Kotor views, and an optional boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks. Guides such as Niko, Bo, Adnan, and Robert may lead the day.

“Had a wonderful experience on this tour, amazing views and our tour guide (Adnan) was great with providing explanations and recommendations for all of us It would be helpful to have a mic for the guide - as we have had on other tours - to be able to clearly hear the guide while in the last row in the van, so he doesn’t have to repeat himself”

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Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Trip by Boat - The first stop: La Maddalena town and its Caruggi
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Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Trip by Boat

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

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

Spend 6 to 7 hours aboard Elena Tour Navigazioni visiting Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, and La Maddalena. Swim from the boat or at Cala Corsara, stroll La Maddalena’s Caruggi, and buy Sardinian food and drinks on board. Live commentary is available in English, French, and Italian, with a smartphone audio guide for quieter cruising.

“lots of free time, decent prices for beer etc. have payed more for less”

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Queenstown: Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip - Starting in Queenstown and heading toward Te Anau
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Queenstown: Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip

11.Queenstown: Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,592 reviews · from $144

Spend 12 hours traveling from Queenstown to Milford Sound with local guides such as Brendan, Brian, and Ian sharing stories along the way. Stop for photos and short walks, then cruise the fiord with three viewing decks, complimentary tea, lunch, and close views of waterfalls and wildlife.

“Great, the driver was so lovely welcoming and very knowledgeable about the area loved it”

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Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise - The coach ride from Milan to Lake Como
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Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise

12.Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,587 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $120

Travel from Milan to Lake Como by air-conditioned coach, visit Como and Bellagio, and cruise past villas such as Villa Carlotta and Villa del Balbianello. The private group boat runs from Tremezzina, for one hour in winter and two hours from April to October. Guides such as Anna, Sara, Angelo, and Raffaele have earned praise for keeping the long day lively and organized.

“Very nice trip and overview of this beautiful region in Italy. Everything went smoothly and guides were great.”

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

13.From Palau: La Maddalena Islands Full-Day Trip by Boat

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

Board the Navetta Sea Star in Palau for a seven-hour cruise through La Maddalena National Park. Swim at Spargi, Santa Maria, or Cala Coticcio, photograph Spiaggia Rosa from the boat, and hear commentary in English, French, Italian, or Spanish. Depending on the day, finish with Caprera’s natural aquarium or free time in La Maddalena town.

“This boat was very interesting. It was a bit crowded but on the whole the trip was nice, the islands beautiful and the food was also quite good. We had a caprese. It was basic but good”

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Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Tour - Leaving Amsterdam by coach
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Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Tour

14.Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,372 reviews · from $90

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, a quiet village of canals, bridges, and historic farmhouses. Your guide leads a walking tour, then you take a one-hour boat cruise through De Weerribben-Wieden National Park. The day also includes a photo stop at the 32-kilometer Afsluitdijk and free time for lunch.

“Tony was great, so was out driver. The time alkcated to visit Giethoorn was perfect. Beautiful and peaceful place”

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From Helsinki: Return Day Trip Ferry Ticket to Tallinn - Starting at Helsinki’s West Harbour
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From Helsinki: Return Day Trip Ferry Ticket to Tallinn

15.From Helsinki: Return Day Trip Ferry Ticket to Tallinn

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,238 reviews · 11 - 14 hours · from $47

Book a return Tallink ferry ticket from Helsinki to Tallinn and spend up to 9.5 hours exploring on your own. The two-hour crossing runs aboard the modern MyStar or Megastar, with restaurants, shops, open seating, children’s areas, and sea views. You arrange your own sightseeing, meals, and transport beyond the ferry terminals.

“Very good one day trip to visit another City, Country and culture. the allocated time is perfect to visit the old town and we were lucky enough to see it with plenty of snow. Totally loved it!”

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