WORLDWIDE · GUIDED ISLAND TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 guided island tours anywhere in the world worth the money, each with its per-head price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you pay.
Cruise Stockholm’s island-filled archipelago aboard a classic ship with live guides, scenic views, onboard café, and flexible 1.5 to 3-hour tours.
“Excellent tour and fun tour guide ! There was plenty of space to move around check out the views from other areas.”
Cruise from Stockholm to Vaxholm, hear local stories, and see the archipelago from the water. Practical tips on seats, weather, and value.
“We're giving this experience 3 stars because of the wide range of experiences we had. I thought it was fun and interesting (34M), my wife hated it (35F), and my daughter did not have fun for most of it (5F). It can be very boring at times and depending on the weather and crowd, very uncomfortable. However, it is also very informative and a good way to see some beautiful sights.”
Cruise Gothenburg Harbor to the southern archipelago with a bilingual guide, historic boats, coastal views, café, and flexible cancellation.
“Lovely cruise (we were lucky with the weather) out to the archipelago. Good commentary. My only criticism is there was a bit of confusion when joining the boat as it wasn't as originally suggested. Could have done with a notice with time/description of tour. Lots of people ending up asking staff if they were joining correct boat.”
Review of Stockholm’s two-hour archipelago boat tour, with Royal Palace departure, multilingual guides, Fjäderholmarna views, and practical tips.
“Very comfortable boat, warm, nice bar, friendly staff & informative guide. Just right for 2 hours to see plenty.”
Review of Phu Quoc’s $31 three-island boat tour, with snorkeling, lunch, hotel pickup, practical tips, and honest advice on value.
“Snorkeling in the 2 first islands was very nice, the corals were imcredible and huge. The guide (Huy) was very organized and excellent communicator. The food on the boat could be nicer, maybe more seafood in the seafood salad, boneless chicken.”
Review of Abu Dhabi’s 4-hour island-hopping cruise, with city views, clear-water swims, Al Maya Island access, food, value, and practical tips.
“January 2026. The speed boat was safe, clean & well kept. A lovely few hours well spent travelling along the coast & between islands sightseeing. Both of the crew were very attentive & polite. I would recommend the trip 👌🏼”
Cruise Venice’s lagoon to Murano, Burano, and Torcello with glass, lace, local guides, and scenic island time for $25.
“This was a great way to spend a way seeing outside Venice. It was super hot so the breeze on the boat was refreshing. Could’ve done without Torchello, so unless you really love archeological sites, recommend doing just Murano and Burano.”
Cruise from Kos to Pserimos, Kalymnos, and Plati with swimming, dolphin watching, BBQ lunch, and a free audio guide.
“Great staff, wonderful sightseeing, fun music and dancing on the ship. It was an experience to remember forever!”
Review of Kos’s 7.5-hour three-island cruise, with dolphin watching, Kalymnos lunch, Platy swimming, Pserimos, costs, tips, and drawbacks.
“The day was amazing. The 3 islands are really beautiful and so worth visiting. The only things I would say to improve the tour is to put on some light afternoon refreshments (cakes, biscuits etc), as the lunch was served early and wasn’t substantial enough. Some more detailed commentary about the islands and surrounding area / history would have made it a 5 star experience.”
Review of Kos’s 3-island cruise to Kalymnos, Platy, and Pserimos, with swimming, dolphin watching, BBQ lunch, and audio guide.
“Incredibly fun atmosphere on board. The crew were incredibly helpful and entertaining throughout. The stops were well thought out and wee bits of information was given out upon arrival for each island. The BBQ lunch was very tasty and the drinks were well priced on the boat. Would recommend the Santa Maria to all”
Cruise Stockholm’s islands on a classic wooden boat, with live history, palace views, Djurgården Canal, Fjäderholmen, and an onboard bar.
“The tour was great, Kellam was an amazing guide. 10/10 highly recommend while in Stockholm!”
Cruise Stockholm’s inner archipelago aboard historic M/S Vindhem, with live guiding, fika, island views, and cozy seating for $37.
“Well informed guide who gave us lots of historical and current information nice touch with Fika included Beautiful day to travel down river. Would have loved a longer journey We were lucky we had such good weather”
Explore Armona, Culatra, and Farol from Olhão, with a fisherman's-house lunch, local guide, and Ria Formosa boat cruise.
“The tour was super informative, our guide James had an obvious passion for the landscape and wildlife that was infectious. The lunch at the fisherman’s house was delicious, we felt very welcome. It also gave us a nice opportunity to get to know the other people on the tour. There are a few opportunities to swim which we happily took advantage of! I would definitely recommend this tour”
Explore Armona, Culatra, and Farol by boat from Olhão, with local stories, birdlife, oyster farms, swimming, and sunset views.
“Jaime was a fantastic, relaxed Tourguide. He showed us around his beautiful estuary and told us lots of intersting facts and stories in french and english about the places we visited. I liked being on the sandbank at low water and the fish in vila culetras Aqua Chill Restaurant best, but the rest of the tour was also splendid. highly recommended!!! Thank you, Jaime!”
Review the 2-hour Stockholm Archipelago boat tour, with route details, guide quality, scenery, value, meeting tips, and who should book.
“These trips all depend on the guide, unfortunately this afternoon our guide gave very little commentary”
Every kind of island day we have been out on.
