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15 Full-Day Sailing Trips, Anywhere They Sail

100 sailings  ·  from $49 a head

The 15 best full-day sailing trips you can get aboard today, with what each costs, how long it stays out and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.

Adamas: Milos & Polyaigos Full-Day Sailboat Tour with Lunch - Sarakiniko and Glaronisia from the sea
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Adamas: Milos & Polyaigos Full-Day Sailboat Tour with Lunch

1.Milos & Polyaigos Full-Day Sailboat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,646 reviews · 10 hours · from $147Our pick

Spend a full day circling Milos and visiting Polyaigos, with swim stops at remote bays, snorkeling at Kleftiko, and lunch served aboard. Guides such as Dora, Nikki, and Alexandra share island stories and keep the mood lively. Three boats carry up to 25 people each. The route can change with the weather.

“Nikki was an amazing tour guide! Mariana who worked onboard as well and helped with our food and drinks was also such a gem. We had a great time and saw the most amazing spots of Milos. Kleftiko was definitely the highlight of our day, it felt like a dream swimming in the most crystal clear waters of Milos. Highly recommend this if you are in Milos, the only way you can see all the beaches that are only accessible by boat.”

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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Full-Day Camira Sailing Adventure - From Port of Airlie to the Whitsunday Islands
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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Full-Day Camira Sailing Adventure

2.Whitsundays Full-Day Camira Sailing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,307 reviews · 10 hours · from $183

Spend 10 hours aboard Cruise Whitsundays’ fast Camira catamaran, sailing from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. Walk with a guide to the lookout, swim, snorkel a fringing reef, and enjoy morning tea, BBQ lunch, afternoon tea, beer, wine, cider, soft drinks, and water. Guides such as Dakota, Joel, and Mossi have earned praise for warm, helpful service.

“Such a great trip! The staff were so friendly and helpful, creating a great atmosphere. There was snacks and food available throughout the day. And what an experience seeing Whitehaven beach in person! Definitely recommend.”

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Key West Full-Day Ocean Adventure: Kayak, Snorkel, Sail - Sailing through the Key West National Wildlife Refuge
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Key West Full-Day Ocean Adventure: Kayak, Snorkel, Sail

3.Key West Full-Day Ocean Adventure: Kayak, Snorkel, Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 767 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $152Top rated

Join Danger Charters at Opal Key Resort for a 6.5-hour sail aboard a 65-foot schooner. You’ll snorkel in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, kayak through mangroves, and explore Key West National Wildlife Refuge. Guides such as Daniel, Brian, Joe, and Captain Janet have helped make the trip friendly, informative, and easygoing.

“We had great experience! The crew was amazing:the capital Evan and his crew was very friendly, helpful and made our trip comfortable and so many ways”

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Full-Day Whitsunday Sail and Snorkel Adventure with Lunch - A full day on the water, not a quick snorkel trip
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Full-Day Whitsunday Sail and Snorkel Adventure with Lunch

4.Full-Day Whitsunday Sail and Snorkel Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 653 reviews · from $142

Join Red Cat Adventures aboard Tongarra for an adults-and-teens day from Airlie Beach to Langford Island. You’ll get snorkeling gear and a stinger suit, enjoy lunch and snacks, try a banana boat ride, walk the beach, and return at sunset. Crew members such as Nat, Cooper, Charlotte, Jarrod, and Patrick may be on board.

“Great team of people who were in charge of the boat Weather was awesome and we had great time snorkelling and swimming Will definitely recommend!”

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St John & Surrounding Cays - Full-Day Sail/Snorkel, 6 Guests Max - Sailing toward St John National Park
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St John & Surrounding Cays – Full-Day Sail/Snorkel, 6 Guests Max

5.St John & Surrounding Cays – Full-Day Sail/Snorkel, 6 Guests Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 635 reviews · from $245

Leave Sapphire Beach Marina at 9:00 a.m. for a six-and-a-half-hour sail toward St John National Park and nearby cays. Your captain may be Kendall, Addison, Tommy, Mark, or another Virgin Islands Day Sailing skipper. Expect two or three snorkel stops, a fresh grilled lunch, open bar, and gear for a maximum of six people.

“Great excursion. Nice way to see the islands. Mark and Rusty did a fantastic job of telling us about the islands, stopped at two locations to snorkel. Small group of 6 which made it really nice. Highly recommend”

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South Sea Sailing Full Day Trip (5 years and above only) - Sailing through the Mamanuca Islands
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South Sea Sailing Full Day Trip (5 years and above only)

6.South Sea Sailing Full Day Trip (5 years and above only)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 600 reviews

Spend about seven hours aboard Sabre, a 78-foot sailing catamaran, cruising Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands. You’ll get return coach transfers, morning tea, buffet lunch, snorkeling gear, reef swimming, a deserted sand cay, paddleboards, soft drinks, and beer and wine for two hours after lunch. Children under five are not allowed, and the age rule may vary by booking.

“Great boat and service! A must if you come to Fiji! The crew, food and drinks were great! The sand location to swim and snorkeling was gorgeous!”

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Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas - Snorkeling the sheltered lagoon
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Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas

7.Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 565 reviews · from $243

Sail from Port Douglas with a maximum of 33 people aboard Sailaway’s catamaran. Snorkel the sheltered Low Isles lagoon, join a glass-bottom boat tour with a marine biologist, walk to the 1878 lighthouse, and enjoy buffet lunch. Crew members such as Jake, Zara, Anna, and Cooper have been praised for clear instruction and calm support.

“Great time. Many thanks. Narration from Kelly, Zara, and Jake was excellent. Veiws were amazing Equipment in good order. Lynch was delicious.”

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Zadar: Full-Day Sailing Trip to Kornati - Meeting at Marina Borik in Zadar
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Zadar: Full-Day Sailing Trip to Kornati

8.Full-Day Sailing Trip to Kornati

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 563 reviews · 9 hours · from $81

Set sail from Marina Borik with a skipper and up to six other participants. Cruise toward Kornati and Telašćica, swim and snorkel in clear Adriatic water, walk to Lake Mir and the cliffs, and enjoy a quieter boat day than the usual large-group cruise. Skippers such as Josip, Ante, Mike, and Fran are known for making the sailing part friendly and hands-on.

“a very cosy day and as always beautiful scenary. enough time for both stops. Mike the skipper is very experienced and was teaching a participant how to sail. was fun.”

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Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Sailing Trip from Cairns - Sailing Toward Upolu Reef
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Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Sailing Trip from Cairns

9.Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Sailing Trip from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 408 reviews · from $179

Join Reef Daytripper at 7:30 am for a nine-hour sailing trip from Cairns to Upolu Reef and a sheltered lagoon. With a maximum of 20 people, you get guided snorkeling, reef equipment, morning tea, buffet lunch, and snacks. The crew may visit two sites, weather permitting, and can support newer swimmers and certified scuba participants.

“The crew was awesome. They were very helpful and created a great day for us on the reef. Would definitely recommend!”

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Private Full-Day Luxury Sailing Catamaran Charter in Sint Maarten - Long Bay brings the first water stop
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Private Full-Day Luxury Sailing Catamaran Charter in Sint Maarten

10.Private Full-Day Luxury Sailing Catamaran Charter in Sint Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 402 reviews · from $1,700 whole boat, up to 8

Captain Mike and Elmira host a private seven-hour catamaran charter for up to eight people from AzianaBobby’s Marina. Expect snorkeling, swimming, paddleboarding, beach time, a charcoal BBQ lunch, snacks, and an open bar. Stops can change with weather, so bring a towel and non-spray sunscreen.

“Captain Mike and Elmira were nothing short of AMAZING! My eight year old son has not stopped talking about getting to drive/steer the boat with Captain Mike!! My 5 year old daughter has not stopped talking about how wonderful, “My Love,Read more”

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Ibiza & Formentera Private Full-Day Sailing Tour - Reaching Ses Illetes in Formentera
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Ibiza & Formentera Private Full-Day Sailing Tour

11.Ibiza & Formentera Private Full-Day Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 377 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $944 whole boat, up to 7

Spend about eight hours sailing from Cala Jondal along Ibiza’s south coast to Formentera and Espalmador. Your private group of up to seven has a skipper, snorkeling gear, two paddleboards, and a restroom on board. Captains such as Carlota, Agustin, Julien, Victoria, and Thomas tailor the day around swimming, sailing, lunch, or special celebrations.

“The BEST day! German was the absolute best tour guide and host. We had a beautiful trip, he even went above and beyond to book us lunch reservations on the island. HIGHLY recommend”

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Skiathos: Full-Day Sailing Cruise with Lunch - Tsougria brings the first taste of island water
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Skiathos: Full-Day Sailing Cruise with Lunch

12.Full-Day Sailing Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 307 reviews · 7 hours · from $165

Join Lambros, Anastasia and George aboard a spacious sailing yacht for seven hours from Skiathos. Swim at Tsougria, Kastani, Argos Beach and the Dasia sea caves, weather permitting. Expect several long swim stops, snorkeling gear, a paddleboard, homemade Greek lunch, drinks and a friendly small-group setting. Private options are also available.

“A fabulous day out on Lambrose’s sailing boat with Anastasia & George. Windy weather meant a change to original route but that didn’t bother anyone. Three beautiful sea-swims & snorkelling around Skiathos. We had the BEST food I have ever had on a boat trip anywhere!! So kudos to Chef Anastasia & brilliant work by deckhand/waiter, George. I would highly recommend this trip😍😎”

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Hua Hin: Full-Day Trip to Sam Roi Yot by Sail Boat - From Hua Hin to Pak Nam Pran by van
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Hua Hin: Full-Day Trip to Sam Roi Yot by Sail Boat

13.Hua Hin: Full-Day Trip to Sam Roi Yot by Sail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 301 reviews · 8 hours · from $93

Spend eight hours aboard Siamtara, a traditional wooden sailing boat led by Captain Eric. Travel from Hua Hin or Pak Nam Pran toward Sam Roi Yot, with swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, a slide, walk-the-plank fun, fresh Thai food, and a possible stop at Koh Ram to see monkeys. Pickup, towels, soft drinks, and water gear are included.

“great day on the water, with many activities and great food! thank you Eric!”

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Ibiza & Formentera Private Deluxe Sailing: Full Day - Swimming and snorkeling near Ses Salines
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Ibiza & Formentera Private Deluxe Sailing: Full Day

14.Ibiza & Formentera Private Deluxe Sailing: Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,089 whole boat, up to 7

Set out from Cala Jondal on a private 41-foot sailboat for up to seven people. With a skipper, yacht assistant, WiFi, snorkeling gear, and two paddleboards, you’ll visit coves near Ibiza, Ses Salines, Espalmador, and Ses Illetes. Agus, Carlota, Tom, Nuria, and Marcelo have all led trips, with lunch planning and route changes handled on board.

“Increible!!!! Tom y su equipo fueron 10/10. La pasamos increíble. Todo sobre este dia estuvo espectacular. La comida, super recomendada. Volvería a hacer esto mil veces! GRACIASSSS”

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La Maddalena: Full-Day Sailing Trip - Leaving Porto Pollo and crossing toward the islands
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La Maddalena: Full-Day Sailing Trip

15.La Maddalena: Full-Day Sailing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 256 reviews · 7 hours · from $117

Set out from Porto Pollo with a professional crew such as Dimitri, Fabio, Eddie, or Enzo for seven hours among La Maddalena's islands. You may sail toward Budelli, Santa Maria, and Spargi, or follow another route shaped by wind and weather. Expect swimming, snorkeling, beach stops, and a fresh Sardinian lunch on board for up to 12 guests.

“Everything was perfect! Both captains were superb guides and hosts. Lunch, food and wine were amazing! All tour is well planned, with beautiful beaches, scenic spots and enaugh time for swimming and chilling at the beaches. Thank you for a great journey!”

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