Where to Book Sailing Trips: the 7 Best Worldwide

1.Ft. Lauderdale Mini Powerboat Rental. Canal, Yacht, Mansion Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 494 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) Our pick

Take the wheel of a two-person mini powerboat from Las Olas Paddle Boards. Staff provide safety instructions, equipment, fuel, and a route map, so no boating background is needed. You set the pace for an hour among Fort Lauderdale’s canals, yachts, mansions, and mangroves.

“So much fun! We had a ball. Staff was nice & accommodating. We saw some fish & dolphins on our ride. So beautiful”

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2.Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 315 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $89

You’ll travel from your hotel to Bayahibe, then reach Saona Island by speedboat and return by sailing catamaran. Expect 2.5 hours on a white-sand beach, a buffet lunch, open-bar beer and rum, Caribbean music, and a 30-minute stop at a shallow natural pool. Guides may include Christian or Juan.

“Lots of fun. Lasts about 6-7 hours. Very timely and as advertised. Would recommend a thousand times!”

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3.Benagil Cave Boat Tour – Catamarans or Rib – 2 H From Portimão

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 288 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $21Best value

From Portimão, you’ll cruise toward Benagil Cave aboard a catamaran or RIB, passing Praia Grande and Santa Catarina Fortress. Expect coastal views, several cave passages, a short swim stop, and an English-speaking crew. Gabriel and the captain have been praised for friendly service, though boarding can be crowded.

“The check-in at the dock was chaotic to say the least and they tried to do a switcheroo with us into a different smaller and uncovered boat (so they could accommodate a last minute larger party - shame on them) but we held fast and stuck to our reserved boat. The ride was a bit cramped but overall comfortable. We explored several caves with the famous Benagil cave as the finale (too bad only kayakers and swimmer can land on shore). The captain and skipper spoke a little English but there was ZERO guiding of history, cultural significance, etc. The size of the boat was small-medium which is good because…”

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4.Saona Island Excursion by Catamaran and Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 197 reviews · from $95

Spend about 10 hours reaching Saona Island by speedboat or catamaran, with a waist-deep natural pool stop, beach time, Dominican BBQ lunch, drinks, music, and hotel transport. Guides may include Max or Jack Sparrow, and the group can reach up to 150 people.

“We enjoyed this trip very much. We're a little concerned with some of the reviews talking about the long drive there and the cattle herding of people form vehicle to vehicles. Don't worry about it! This is the most efficient way of getting all the people there from many different hotels. Max is great takes care of everone. Highly recommended!”

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5.Phi Phi Islands Speedboat or Catamaran Tour One day

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 7 hours · from $53

Spend seven hours visiting Bamboo Island, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, and Phi Phi Don. Choose a speedboat or a catamaran with a toilet, then enjoy snorkeling, a Halal buffet, hotel pickup, and an English, Malay, or Thai-speaking guide.

“Guide, variation i aktiviteter i løbet af turen, smuk natur”

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6.Saona Island, Natural pool Starfish, Fast boat, Catamaran +Dances

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $169

Travel from Punta Cana to Saona Island by fast boat, swim at a starfish-filled natural pool, eat a buffet lunch, and return by party catamaran. The day lasts 9 to 11 hours, includes hotel transport and drinks, and suits visitors who want scenery plus music.

“My Saona Island adventure in Punta Cana was a true tropical escape. A comfy bus ride from the hotel to the port in just 1 hour and 25 minutes, where I hopped onto a lively catamaran. A quick, well-organized transition from bus to boat ensureRead more”

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7.Phi Phi Island Adventure Day Tour from Phuket Speedboat/Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · from $70

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Phi Phi Leh, Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Khai Nok Island. Choose a speedboat or catamaran, with hotel transfers, snorkeling gear, Thai buffet lunch, park fees, drinks, and an English-speaking guide included.

“I did enjoyed every bit of the tour. The tour guide and the team done a fantastic job. I would highly recommended it. The price the people whine the tour are fantastic! Thank you I’ll come back again soon.”

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