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With the engine off the animals come closer, which is the whole argument for doing this on a sailboat. These 15 say which species each coast holds, what the season is, and what happens if nothing shows.
Review of Aruba’s Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail, with Antilla wreck, reef stops, water slide, rope swing, lunch, and open bar.
“Amazing crew!! Very accommodating and friendly!! Fredrick, Oscar and Rio were awesome!! Have been 4 years in a row!!”
Review of Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel at Little Buck Island, with turtle sightings, sailing details, price, tips, and practical advice.
“By far our favorite thing we did on the island! Saw several turtles, unique fish, and pretty coral! Plenty of drinks and snacks were good! Plenty of free time to snorkel and swim on our own time. Definitely would do it again!”
Review of Tenerife’s Los Gigantes sailing cruise, with pilot whales, dolphins, swimming, snorkeling, food, drinks, and practical booking tips.
“This was an unforgettable experience.The crew were amazing , could speak many languages and took the time to explain what was happening and what we were seeing .They clearly care about the environment and the creatures in the sea, it shines through .I am not a confident person in the water but they looked after me very well on the boat . We saw many whales and dolphins along the way .Would give this experience 6 stars if I could”
Review the Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran, with turtle sightings, costs, timing, safety tips, and honest advice.
“Awesome tour. Capt Jenna and her team Julia, Nina and Tommy did a great job of showing us where the turtles were but also keeping us safe as there were alot is boats in the area. Seeing all the turtles and flying sh and the reef was spectacular. Ended with a sail around Waikuki. Highly recommend this tour and team.”
Sail from Funchal to Cabo Girão for dolphin and whale watching, swimming, snorkeling, coastal views, and drinks aboard a small yacht.
“Lovely host (Bruno) and free drinks. Lol. Didn't see any whales or dolphins though, but obvs nature is nature. Super way to spend a few hours in Funchal.”
Sail from Morro Jable to spot dolphins, whales, and rays, then snorkel, swim, and enjoy local tapas and drinks for $104.
“Mary and Ian were such a lovely couple, we were made to feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble. We all had a wonderful time and they are such accomplished yacht’s man we felt we were in safe hands. Thank you for looking after Joe and Jen. Food was lovely and company was even better. Thanks again, Tracy, Paul, Lewis, Molly, Joe and Jen xx”
Sail from Puerto Banús to spot dolphins, enjoy drinks and snacks, and take in Marbella, Gibraltar, and Africa views.
“We had a fantastic time on our tour. The captain was great, lots of fun and very informative. The boat was beautiful and it was super ease to book. I’d recommend to anyone with a free afternoon. It’s a beautiful way to see Marbella.”
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!!!”
Review of Panama City Beach’s Privateer sunset dolphin sail, with pricing, views, drinks, music, logistics, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“Mike, Lamar, Jess and Jeff (singer/guitarist) were the best at Sunset Paradise Adventure!!! Even though it was raining the best experience ever, my family loved it and we saw SO MANY GROUPS OF DOLPHINS!!! This has to be the best experience we ever had. Thank you for making this the most memorable experience!”
Key West sunset sail review with dolphin watching, wine, champagne, tapas, landmark views, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“Wonderful experience, excellent hors d’oevres, drinks, beautiful sunset, well worth the price - would have liked to be under sail instead of engine for the trip”
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 😊”
Review of Waikiki’s Hāwea turtle snorkeling sail, with Turtle Canyon, sea life, boat details, value, tips, and who should book.
“Had a great morning on and in the water. Beautiful clean boat, staff very professional. Everything well explained and safety always was a priority. The staff respected the turtles at all times and directed passengers to allow turtles their space. Saw lots of turtles. Water was beautiful and clear and warm. Enjoyed the sail along Waikiki as well after the snorkelling. Highly recommended.”
Review of Tenerife’s 3-hour Roulette sailboat tour, with whale watching, snorkeling, food, drinks, small groups, and practical booking advice.
“Very kind and caring travel guides made us feel so special. We saw so much beautiful wild life! We were surrounded by whales and dolphins and saw a turtle. Just an absolutely beautiful experiance and perfect day. my husband and the other husband from the couple on board turned into the most adorable and excited 10 year old boys, just thrilled a d pointing out and naming all that we saw. we were just overwhelmed and so excited and happy. One of the most special experiences of our life 🥰”
Review of Aruba’s Dolphin Catamaran sunset sail, with open bar, swimming, rope swing, snacks, boarding tips, and honest value advice.
“Staff was friendly. Not as energetic as I have seen other tours but friendly. The open bar pretty much consisted of the Abriba drink and low shelf alcohol. It was cloudy so not much of a sunset. We stopped near the California light house for 30 mins to jump in the water, use the slide or swing rope. On our way back they paused out bite size chicken or tuna wraps that were not had with an cheese tray. Overall for the price it was a great experience.”
Review of Charleston’s 90-minute Schooner Pride dolphin cruise, with Fort Sumter, harbor views, sailing tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“Was an amazing experience will do that again, the ship and the crew was amazing and so helpful allowing people to help raise the sails. What a great service and experience.”
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