WORLDWIDE · LUXURY ISLAND CRUISES
Fewer people, better boat, longer at anchor. These 15 compare what the money actually buys, from a twelve-seat speedboat to a crewed yacht for the day, priced per head where the operator quotes it that way.
Review of Krabi’s 4-island longtail boat tour, with snorkeling, sandbars, Thai lunch, hotel pickup, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Well organised. Our tour guide Toy was amazing and made the whole experience great. Fun day”
Review of Split’s 5-hour speedboat tour to Trogir, Blue Lagoon, and Labadusa Beach, with swimming, snorkeling, castles, and sunset views.
“Really amazing, Maria was fantastic and she has an amazing music taste which made the ride enjoyable as well The vibes were fantastic and we highly recommend it”
Review of Zadar’s small-group island boat tour, with Ošljak, Ugljan, Galovac, swimming, snorkeling, and an Aperol Spritz.
“It was cool. Nothing wow but jts good way to explore the surroundings. The boat guys were nice.”
Review of Dubrovnik’s Karaka pirate ship cruise to Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud, with swimming, tastings, practical tips, and value advice.
“Had an absolutely amazing day, the ship itself was immaculate, all the crew were faultless, our guide was warm, charming and funny. The islands are stunning, we didn't want to return to mainland. Definitely recommend this company, felt in safe hands at sea, a warm welcome by the guide and looked after by the crew.”
Review of Krabi’s 5-hour luxury longtail island tour, with Railay views, snorkeling, Poda Beach, snacks, drinks, and practical tips.
“Sophia was a great host. The boat was super roomy for the 11 people. We stopped to look at the beautiful spots and we got to the snorkel spot before it was too crowded and saw so many fish. The beach was lovely to relax and chill before heading back. Was a perfect experience for us who didn’t want to get off at every island and didn’t want to spend the whole day doing an excursion.”
Review of Dubrovnik’s Blue Cave and Elaphiti Islands catamaran tour, with swimming stops, Šunj Beach, pricing, safety, and practical tips.
“Well guided tour with really enthusiastic guides. Water can be cold but so worth it. Easier to climb the rocks if you have your grippy water shoes on.”
Review of the Sardinia Sailing Tour catamaran from Palau, with swimming, snorkeling, lunch, wine, and the Maddalena Archipelago.
“An amazing day travelling on a beautiful boat with experienced crew Alex and his skipper. Their knowledge, humour & cooking skills made it the perfect day. A highlight of our vacation.”
Review of Dubrovnik’s $65 Elaphiti Islands cruise, with Karaka ship details, stops, costs, tips, and who should book.
“This was a last-minute decision on our part as we had one more day in Dubrovnik and felt like we wanted to see some of the surrounding islands. It was very much worth it and was one of our favorite experiences on our trip. Our guide was fantastic - she was thoughtful, took time to speak to us personally and give us suggestions throughout the trip, had excellent knowledge and practical tips on how to spend our time at each island given the gloomy weather etc. The staff on the ship were also helpful. We found this to be one of the most relaxing parts of our trip - even…”
Review of Krabi’s private luxury longtail island tour, with route choices, food, transport, costs, timing, marine fees, and practical tips.
“we had such a great day. Our guide and boat driver were both excellent. They were kind and attentive and did everything possible to ensure we had a wonderful time. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Review of Speed Line’s 5-island speedboat trip from Split, with Blue Cave, Hvar, swimming stops, shaded seats, costs, and practical tips.
“This was a fabulous tour out of Split! Stopped at the blue Cave, then on to the island of Vis, then checked out the military tunnels and various caves along the coast of Vis, stopped for a swim off the boat and then again at the Blue Lagoon, and then on for a 2 hour stop at Hvar town on island of Hvar. Felt like just the right amount of time at each spot. Our host and captain for the day, Cha Cha, was very friendly, fun and attentive. Did a great job, providing us with pertinent information about each area and the history. Group size was about 14 people,…”
Review of Zadar’s three-island boat tour, with Ošljak, swimming, snorkeling, Aperol Spritz, practical costs, and honest tips.
“Great tour with a super nice skipper! It was longer then expected and just a little group (10 persons) - We had a fantastic half-day with Molo-Boat-Tour!”
Review of Dubrovnik’s private Elaphite Islands boat tour, with caves, Šunj Beach, drinks, snorkeling gear, hotel pickup, and flexible timing.
“We loved the boat ride with Simon. His recommendations of where to go and what to see were spot on to what we wanted with a four-year-old aboard. He was gracious and fun, catering to our needs.”
Review of Cartagena’s five-island boat tour, with snorkeling, lunch, Cholon, beaches, and optional bioluminescent plankton.
“Nothing was premium, we were packed in a small boat, they knew we would not be able to go to the 5 islands and did not tell us, we got to snorkel without snorkeling equipment and the trip was a complete disappointment”
Review of Langkawi’s 4-hour premium jet ski tour, with eight islands, Pregnant Maiden Lake, jungle stops, safety tips, and value advice.
“The Langkawi Jet Ski Tour was absolutely amazing—by far the best activity I did during my time on the island! Riding a jet ski through the open sea surrounded by beautiful islands was such a thrilling and enjoyable experience. Our guide was fantastic, making sure everyone felt safe while also having a great time. We stopped at an island with a freshwater lake, which was a unique spot, and later on, we swam at a quiet, deserted beach on another small island. The whole tour was well-organized, scenic, and totally worth it. Unforgettable!”
Review of Dubrovnik’s three-island cruise to Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep, with lunch, drinks, hotel pickup, beaches, and practical tips.
“£9 for a full eight hours of travel between Dubrovnik and three beautiful islands. Excellent value for money, the tour guides were great too. Offering drinks of all varieties in that price. Lopud offers the best value as it has good carts for taxis, a beach, restaurants, shops and history but it is pricey. Had an excellent meal there and swim on a near empty perfect sandy beach. The other two islands offer a lot less to do so it’s harder to fill the time from the drop off spots but they are very picturesque. I’d almost say it’s better to offer 30 mins on two of the islands to…”
Every kind of island day we have been out on.
