The 3 Best Self-Skippered Boat Days on Any Coast

1.Sailing and Self-Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 238 reviews · 8 hours · from $80Our pick

Start with a morning transfer from Marahau to Kaiteriteri, then sail a catamaran along Abel Tasman’s golden coast with an English-speaking skipper. After lunch and a swim at Anchorage Bay, walk 3.5 to 4 hours through native bush and along beaches back to Marahau. Bring food, water, layers, and sturdy shoes.

“Such a fantastic way to experience Abel Tasman, our guide Claudia was great and the sailboat ride was fantastic. I recommend getting lined up to board early so you can get one of the seats out front for the best experience. The hike from the beach our boat dropped us off at back to our car was a moderate hike with a few steep sections, well marked and with multiple beaches to stop at on the way!”

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2.Self-Guided Walk & Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 6 hours · from $88

Walk the Abel Tasman coastal track independently from Marahau to Anchorage, then meet your skipper at 1:15 pm for a 1:30 pm sailing trip to Kaiteriteri. Allow 3 to 4 hours for the walk. Tea, coffee, toilets, and a free transfer back to Marahau are included.

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3.6 hours sailing tour with audio guides and typical Sardinian cuisine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $180Top rated

Spend about six hours aboard the 13-meter sailboat Cetacea with skippers Sergio and Lidia. You’ll cruise Alghero’s coast, hear local stories through a no-app audio guide, swim in clear coves, use snorkeling gear and a SUP, and eat a Sardinian-style lunch served on board.

“This sailing tour was the best part of our entire trip to Italy, and we are only halfway through our trip. My husband and I booked this tour on the advice of my dad and mum, who had booked the same tour a couple of weeks earlier. From even before we had arrived in Alghero, Sergio made contact with us to provide detailed information about our tour and also offer his advice and support for our entire trip in the Italy. On the day of our tour, we got to meet Sergio and his incredible wife Lidia. They orchestrated a memorable and special trip for us and the other 4…”

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