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The good crewed sailings fill up weeks ahead and the small boats go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Moana’s Waikīkī turtle snorkel and sailing trip, with family tips, boat details, wildlife expectations, pricing, and booking advice.
“Nice easy time that doesn't take up too much time in your day. Seeing turtles and fish on a great boat that's not crowded at all!!!”
Sail Lisbon’s Tagus River on a small-group sunset cruise with local guides, Vinho Verde, music, and views of Belém Tower and Alfama.
“This trip was the highlight of my Lisbon vacation. Francisco did an excellent job explaining the history behind each site. He struck the perfect balance—knowing when to give us space, when to engage, and when to top up our wine. The wine itself was wonderful; I especially loved the Green wine, which felt perfect for the occasion. While on the boat, we passed by other party and sailing boats, but honestly, this one was the most relaxing I saw and experienced. If you want to enjoy the natural breeze, the sound of the waves, and the beautiful scenery without distractions, this is the tour to take.”
Sail from Mykonos to Rhenia and Delos for swimming, lunch, Greek ruins, wine, and a guided island tour in six hours.
“The experience was incredible and genuinely memorable. The onboard crew were excellent, attentive, and responsive to our needs. Communication before the trip was clear, especially when they let us know our morning cruise was moved to the afternoon due to wind conditions. The food was a bit too carb-heavy for my preference. It included pasta, salad, bread, and cheese, served family style with other passengers. Drinks were complimentary but needed to be requested directly from the crew. The biggest issue was time management, or more accurately, the lack of clarity around how long we had at each stop. We spent a lot of time at Rhenia, which was enjoyable, but…”
Sail past seals and Split Apple Rock, then walk from Anchorage Bay through native bush to Marahau on this full-day Abel Tasman trip.
“Excellent we completed the boat trip and walk combo. It was a beautiful day the sun was shining and the activity was excellent. Well worth the money”
Review of Brooklyn Sail’s 2.5-hour small-group sail, with Statue of Liberty views, Brooklyn Bridge, pricing, tips, and practical details.
“Best way to see New York, hands down. Captain was knowledgeable and very skilled. We went out just as described and docking was expert level.”
Review of Honest Eco’s Key West kayak, guided snorkel, and morning sail, with wildlife, mangroves, snacks, pricing, and practical tips.
“It was a very well put together tour, very enjoyable with activity but also some time to just relax and cruise. Libby and Angela were super friendly and clearly know their stuff, but also were just fun to chat with. Lunch was great as well!”
Review of the Mexico Rocks day sail from San Pedro, with snorkeling, Belizean lunch, open bar, shallow-water swimming, and practical tips.
“Staff was wicked great! Very nice and helpful. Food was good and rum punch had lots of rum and was delicious!!”
Review a Catania sunset sailing trip with Etna Coast views, Ulysses Caves, swimming, prosecco, local appetizers, and practical tips.
“Elsa and I had an amazing time. Sergio and Carlo were great company, and taught us a lot about Sicily and the local customs. The views were beautiful and the trip was so peaceful. The appetisers that Carlo prepared were brilliant, and we had more than we could ever ask for. Sergio and Carlo looked after us so well, and treated us like kings! We cannot recommend highly enough! Thank you guys for a great evening !”
Sail Bacalar’s warm lagoon to Black Cenote, Birds Island, and Pirates Channel with a guide, drinks, wildlife, and easy three-hour pacing.
“Brilliant trip. Super relaxing and the lagoon was lovely and warm. Our guides were great. Gave us lots of information about the surrounding area. Lovely to have free time to relax and enjoy a beer at sunset. The fruit plate at the end was a lovely touch.”
Sail Lisbon’s Tagus River past Belém Tower, Alfama, and major bridges with a guide, scenic views, and two drinks aboard a yacht.
“Sebastian, Captain, was extremely helpful, communicated very well, and was a great host.”
Sail Mantua’s lakes, Vallazza wetlands, and Leonardo-inspired water elevator on a 105-minute guided boat tour for $21.
“The trip gave us another perspective on Mantua. It was amazing to experience technology that has been working for hundreds of years and to see the wildlife. We throughly enjoyed our hour and a half voyage. Although the guide spoke in Italian we received a nice paper with translation to English. In addition we had a conversation with the guide at the conclusion of the trip. In spite of the rainy day we were very glad that we went.”
Review of Cartagena’s private mangrove sail: wildlife, English guiding, pickup choices, price, route, value, and practical booking advice.
“L’activité a été annulée sans possibilité de remboursement.”
Walk from Marahau to Anchorage through forest and beaches, then sail to Kaiteriteri with coffee, views, and a free return transfer.
Review of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia and sailing tour, with skip-the-line entry, expert guides, sunset options, costs, and practical tips.
“At besøge sagrada familie og en sejltur Hang slet ikke sammen. Hver for sig var det fint. vi skulle selv transportere os fra katedralen til havnen. En gåtur på 1. time og lost presset på toden, var vi nødt til at tage en taxa. Guide roger var meget engageret og kaptajn på båden var meget kompetent. Vi var 6 gæster på båden”
Review of Corfu’s five-hour sailing trip, with Barbati, Gialiskari, Nisaki Blue Cave, swimming stops, snacks, and practical booking advice.
“Amazing time! I didn't want it to end. The captain was so fun and easy-going. And the vibe was so wholesome and fun the whole time! The sites were amazing. especially the blue caves experience. I was even given a life vest as i wasn't as good a swimmer. 10/10 experince. We swam in the deep ocean.”
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