The 15 Best Boat Day Trips in the World

Vienna: Hallstatt Day Trip with Boat Ride Option - The early Vienna departure and roadside stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,311 reviews · 13 hours · from $108Our pick

Spend 13 hours traveling from Vienna to Hallstatt with an English-speaking guide such as Olga, Dasha, or Sofia. See Schloss Ort, enjoy mountain and lake views, take optional boat trip, and explore Hallstatt for about three hours.

“It was a great trip, stopped off a few times on the way for bathroom and food, and when we got there it was an awesome experience and we were given plenty of time to explore, our tour guide Alexander was great at explaining all the history along the way and we are very thankful for our experience.”

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From Milan: Como Private Boat, Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip

2.From Milan: Como Private Boat, Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,271 reviews · 11 hours · from $78

Travel from Milan Central to Como, Bellagio, Lake Como, and Lugano by coach and private boat. Your English-speaking guide, such as Marina, Luca, Amalia, or Monica, handles the timing while you enjoy free time, lake views, shopping, and Como Cathedral.

“I spent a fabulous day, even with a bit of sunshine. Amalia is a very knowledgeable guide, she gaves us a lot of explanations and also some tips for shopping and where to go out in Milano. Manuela drives us smoothly and safely to our destinations. They are both a great team. I recommend this tour !”

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Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Day Trip with Boat Ride

3.Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Day Trip with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,995 reviews · 10 hours · from $13Best value

Travel from Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls in an air-conditioned vehicle, hike with a local guide, watch Barbary macaques, eat tagine, and take an optional boat ride near the falls. Guides such as Abduljalil, Karim, and Abdelwahed are praised for clear explanations and friendly help.

“Abdullah was a great guide, pleasant experience, keeping in mind that there are many descents and stairs to do”

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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

4.Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,812 reviews · 6 hours · from $39

Spend six hours visiting Chicken Island, Koh Tup, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach by traditional longtail boat. You get snorkeling gear, Thai lunch, fruit, water, hotel pickup, and a guide such as Toy or Luna. Choose a shared trip or a private early morning or sunset departure.

“Well organised. Our tour guide Toy was amazing and made the whole experience great. Fun day”

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From Marrakech:Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip with Boat Tour

5.From Marrakech:Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,966 reviews · from $17

Travel from Marrakech to Ouzoud for a full-day visit to Morocco’s 110-meter cascades. You’ll walk through olive groves and red cliffs, meet local guides such as Hakim or Abdelwahed, spot monkeys, and take an optional boat ride beneath the falls.

“Very good day. Our guide Jalal Ejlaydy was very nice and even help us charge internet on our phone. Thank you”

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Krabi: Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

6.Krabi: Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,952 reviews · 6 hours · from $43

Spend six hours exploring Hong Island, Pakbia, Lao Lading, and Hong Lagoon by speedboat. You’ll swim, snorkel, eat lunch, and climb to a 360-degree viewpoint with guides such as Fay, Bayu, Gina, or Payu. Hotel pickup, fruit, water, and snorkeling gear are included.

“We had an amazing trip to the hong islands today the staff were incredible and made the tour. The lunch was lovely and we got enough time in all the different islands”

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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

7.Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,678 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $129

Spend 5 to 6 hours aboard a luxury catamaran with up to 20 people, swimming at Red and White Beaches and the volcanic hot springs. Enjoy a freshly cooked Greek meal, unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and a cocktail, with hotel pickup and sunset views below Oia on the late cruise.

“Great day and the food was exceptional. The weather was not the greatest with quite windy conditions but our superb crew adapted and made the most of the day. The sunset was great and overall I can definitely recommend this tour.”

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Rome: Amalfi Coast & Positano Day Trip with Coastal Cruise

8.Rome: Amalfi Coast & Positano Day Trip with Coastal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,214 reviews · 11 - 15 hours · from $71

Spend 11 to 15 hours exploring Positano and Amalfi or Sorrento from Rome. You’ll travel by air-conditioned coach and ferry, taste limoncello, and get free time for shops, food, photos, and sea views. Guides such as Marius, Angela, Flavio, and Rob are known for clear instructions and lively commentary.

“We enjoyed this tour, our tour guide Marissa was really lovely and our driver Luca drove really safely. I would recommend this to any who has a very short itinerary and would like to see the coast of Italy.”

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Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Optional Boat Trip

9.Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Optional Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,212 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $72

Travel from Dubrovnik into Montenegro by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping in Perast and Kotor, with Budva added on the small-group option. Expect a long scenic day, free time rather than guided sightseeing, border delays, and an optional €10 boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks.

“For £250 it was way over priced. The driver had verbal diarrhea but didn't act as a guide...so we were left to discover everything for ourselves. His food recommendation was terrible.”

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Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Trip by Boat

10.Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,710 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $59

Spend 6 to 7 hours aboard Elena Tour Navigazioni, visiting La Maddalena, Spargi, Budelli, and Santa Maria. You’ll swim from white-sand beaches and the boat, explore La Maddalena’s old streets, and buy Sardinian food and drinks onboard. Live commentary and smartphone audio are available in English, French, and Italian.

“Very nice and clean boat and a great tour, they also had wonderful food options on board.”

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Queenstown: Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip

11.Queenstown: Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,592 reviews · from $144

Travel from Queenstown to Milford Sound by comfortable coach, stopping at Te Anau and scenic Fiordland viewpoints before a cruise with three viewing decks, lunch, tea, waterfalls, and possible seals, dolphins, or penguins. English-speaking guides add local stories throughout the long day.

“Bus driver was awesome. All staff were amazing and friendly, boat driver had the best commentary- was an unforgettable day”

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Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise

12.Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,587 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $120

Travel from Milan by coach to Como, cruise Lake Como by private boat, and spend free time in Bellagio and Como. English service is guaranteed. The boat ride lasts one hour in winter and two hours from April through October. Guides may include Sarah, Anna, or Raffaele.

“Very nice trip and overview of this beautiful region in Italy. Everything went smoothly and guides were great.”

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From Palau: La Maddalena Islands Full-Day Trip by Boat

13.From Palau: La Maddalena Islands Full-Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,414 reviews · 7 hours · from $59

Spend seven hours aboard the Sea Star from Palau, visiting Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, and nearby islands. You’ll have beach time, boat swims, multilingual commentary, and food for sale. The final stop changes by day: Cala Coticcio and Caprera on some departures, La Maddalena town on others.

“Very nice trip. It was a pity that we didn’t go to tahiti :( Maybe next time ;)”

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Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Tour

14.Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,372 reviews · from $90

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, cruise its canals for an hour, and enjoy free time for lunch and exploring. You will also stop at the 32-kilometer Afsluitdijk, with English or Spanish commentary throughout the nine-hour day.

“Commentary was very informative. Giethoorn was beautiful and certainly worth the visit. Would recommend.”

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From Helsinki: Return Day Trip Ferry Ticket to Tallinn

15.From Helsinki: Return Day Trip Ferry Ticket to Tallinn

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,238 reviews · 11 - 14 hours · from $47

Travel independently from Helsinki West Harbour to Tallinn on a Tallink MyStar or Megastar ferry. The two-hour crossing includes seating, restaurants, shops, family facilities, and sea views. You get up to 9.5 hours in Tallinn to explore the Old Town, Kadriorg, or KUMU before returning.