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15 Three-Hour Sailing Trips Around the World

24 sailing trips  ·  from $33 a head

Every trip has one spare afternoon in it. These 15 three-hour sailing trips are the ones that earn it, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes.

Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Tour – Los Gigantes (3H) - Watching whales and dolphins in the Teno-Rasca Marine Reserve
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Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Tour – Los Gigantes (3H)

1.Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Tour – Los Gigantes (3H)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 691 reviews · 3 hours · from $76Our pick

Review of the 3-hour Los Gigantes sailing tour, with whales, dolphins, snorkeling, cliff views, snacks, and practical booking advice.

“This was a fabulous trip. The crew were so knowledgable. We were with French visitors but didn’t feel left out as the guide spoke fluent English too! We were lucky enough to see some whales which was awesome. Drinks and lunch provided were great and we also had a lovely group which made the experience all the better. Thank you for a great trip - would recommend 😊”

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Vilamoura: Algarve Coast 3-Hour Sailing Cruise With Open Bar - Falésia and the First Coastal Views
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Vilamoura: Algarve Coast 3-Hour Sailing Cruise With Open Bar

2.Vilamoura: Algarve Coast 3-Hour Sailing Cruise With Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 362 reviews · 3 hours · from $33Best value

Review of Vilamoura’s 3-hour schooner cruise, with Algarve cliffs, caves, swimming, sailing, crew tips, value, and practical advice.

“Ship was beautiful, well maintained and good selection of drinks and snacks. All the staff were excellent, telling us about the coast line, informative,taking us to see the caves. Just the best way to spend 3 hours . Very relaxing”

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Lisbon Private Sailing Cruise, drink included (options: 2h, 3h, 4h, 6h or 8h) - Leaving Doca de Belém
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Lisbon Private Sailing Cruise, drink included (options: 2h, 3h, 4h, 6h or 8h)

3.Lisbon Private Sailing Cruise, drink included (options: 2h, 3h, 4h, 6h or 8h)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

Review of Lisbon’s private sailing cruise, with landmark views, flexible durations, a welcome drink, practical tips, value advice, and FAQs.

“Francesco and Luis were very good guides. They knew a lot of history to share and were very personable. It was a relaxing trip. Bring a towel if you plan on jumping in the water, not provided. Friendly people and a uneventful but relaxing boat experience.”

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SAILING DAY 4.5h-5h or SUNSET 3h-4.5h from Hersonissos CRETE - Lunch, wine, and raki on the five-hour trip
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SAILING DAY 4.5h-5h or SUNSET 3h-4.5h from Hersonissos CRETE

5.SAILING DAY 4.5h-5h or SUNSET 3h-4.5h from Hersonissos CRETE

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $108

Review of a small-group sailing trip from Gouves to Dia, with swimming, snorkeling, SUP, Cretan lunch, wine, and sunset options.

“Strattos our skipper was amazing from beginning to the end full of local knowledge and we had the best experience...all the best strattos from Alan judy grey lori Rob Alex abi and little judy. 😀”

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Sailing trip 3 hours from Puerto de Banús Marbella - Sailing with the wind, music, and open water
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Sailing trip 3 hours from Puerto de Banús Marbella

6.Sailing trip 3 hours from Puerto de Banús Marbella

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Review of a three-hour sailing trip from Puerto Banús with sea views, swimming, paddle surf, snorkeling, drinks, and dolphin spotting.

“Raul was an excellent Captain! He went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and enjoyed the trip. He even recommended a restaurant for us to try, and we ended up eating there twice it was so good. Great experience!”

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Tenerife: Private or Group 3 Hour Sailing Cruise with Drinks - Costa Adeje from the water
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Tenerife: Private or Group 3 Hour Sailing Cruise with Drinks

7.Private or Group 3 Hour Sailing Cruise with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 1 day · from $65

Review of Tenerife’s 3-hour Costa Adeje sailing cruise, with whale watching, dolphins, swimming, drinks, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“What a fantastic morning out with Captain Felix. We had no idea when we booked the tour that we be going looking for Dolphins, whales & sea turtles and we were lucky enough to see all 3! The cava was cold and sun was hot, a fantastic experience with a sea swim too.”

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3 hours Neos Marmaras: Day or Sunset Sailing Tour Coves & Islands - One hour around Kelifos Island
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3 hours Neos Marmaras: Day or Sunset Sailing Tour Coves & Islands

3 hours Kassandra Sunset or Day sailing yacht tour - Day sailing or sunset timing?
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3 hours Kassandra Sunset or Day sailing yacht tour

9.3 hours Kassandra Sunset or Day sailing yacht tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $82

Review of Halkidiki’s 3-hour Kassandra yacht tour, with sunset views, small groups, pricing, safety notes, meeting details, and booking advice.

“Relaxing boat trip along the coast with stunning views. Watching the sunset on the way back. Really enjoyed it with my daughter. Recommend it to the couples or families with older children.”

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Porto: Sail the Douro River Private 3-Hour Cruise - Starting at Marina Porto Atlântico in Leça da Palmeira
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Porto: Sail the Douro River Private 3-Hour Cruise

Half-Day Sailing Yacht Adventure in Sal Island - 3 hours - Starting from Santa Maria or Bikini Beach
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Half-Day Sailing Yacht Adventure in Sal Island – 3 hours

11.Half-Day Sailing Yacht Adventure in Sal Island – 3 hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Review of Sal Island’s intimate 3-hour sailing trip, with small groups, snacks, snorkel time, hotel pickup, costs, and practical tips.

“Quelle expérience inoubliable lors de notre sortie en voilier ! 🌊⛵ Un immense merci à Daniel et à toute son équipe pour leur accueil chaleureux, leur professionnalisme et leur bonne humeur communicative. Grâce à eux, nous avons vécu un moment magique et rempli d’émotions. Le clou du spectacle : avoir eu la chance d’apercevoir des baleines majestueuses et des tortues marines, un vrai cadeau de la nature ! 🐋🐢 Nous repartons le cœur léger et des souvenirs plein la tête. 💙 Anaïs, Maïssa et Kelly :)”

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3 Hour Private Sailing Charter in Marbella - Swimming, snorkeling, and the paddle board
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3 Hour Private Sailing Charter in Marbella

12.3 Hour Private Sailing Charter in Marbella

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Review of Marbella’s 3-hour private sailing charter, with dolphins, swimming, snacks, drinks, paddleboarding, and practical booking advice.

“We booked with Marbella yacht Club for our wedding anniversary while celebrating in Marbella. What an amazing 3 hours we had and Sven was fantastic. From the organising, planning and booking he was prompt in replying and once on board he really made our day special. We have done many private yacht trips before but this was the first sail boat we had been on and what a different and wonderful experience. When the engines are off you are just at peace and relaxed on the boat, the best way I can explain it is that with an engine yacht you feel like you are fighting against the sea but…”

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3-Hour Small-Group Sailing Tour around the Lobos Island - Lobos Island from the water
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3-Hour Small-Group Sailing Tour around the Lobos Island

13.3-Hour Small-Group Sailing Tour around the Lobos Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Review of Fuerteventura’s 3-hour Lobos Island sailing tour, with small groups, snorkeling, paddleboarding, drinks, views, and practical tips.

“We had a brilliant time. Lovely captain and crew . Nice lunch good sailing . The captain made it fun and the lady crew sorry I forgot names was lovely and looked after everyone really well. No hesitation in recommending this trip.”

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Golden Coast Sailing Tour for 3 hours in Ponta da Piedade Lagos - The sheltered bay and the 45-minute water break
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Golden Coast Sailing Tour for 3 hours in Ponta da Piedade Lagos

Private Sunset Sailing Tour from Corralejo Fuerteventura 3h - Lobos Island and the Bocaina Channel
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Private Sunset Sailing Tour from Corralejo Fuerteventura 3h

15.Private Sunset Sailing Tour from Corralejo Fuerteventura 3h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Review of a private three-hour sunset sail from Corralejo to Lobos Island, with drinks, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding.

“We had the best evening with this tour! The crew is so nice and funny and they know exactly what they are doing. It was a wonderful sunset trip just for us with snorkeling, stand up paddling and kayaking. This tour is very recommendable!! Thank you so much for this wonderful experience.”

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