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The World’s 15 Best Luxury Boat Trips

194 tours  ·  from $13 a head

From a two-hour Bosphorus sunset to a Halong cabin for three nights. These 15 are compared on how long you actually spend swimming, whether the bar is open and how many people share the deck.

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option - Anne Frank House and Westerkerk
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Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

1.Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30,518 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $18Our pick

Spend about an hour cruising Amsterdam’s canals aboard a small electric boat, with live commentary from guides such as Sophia, Arnoud, or Franz. You’ll pass Jordaan, the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Magere Brug, and the Bridge of 15 Bridges. Choose the drinks and bites option carefully, since inclusions can vary by departure.

“Do not book this option! Book the one titled “unlimited drinks and cheese”, which is roughly the same price. The “bites” are a package of stroopwaffles or a bag of pretzels. We had to ask two guides for our bite and they only gave it to us once we docked. Highly recommend not doing this package, and instead booking the package with cheese. Not at all worth the 70€ for two people. It’s very confusing and annoying. Tour guides were good guys overall though!”

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Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle - Choosing between the standard ride and open bar
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Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

2.Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,935 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for about an hour aboard a stylish open saloon boat, with live commentary from the captain and host. You’ll pass the Old Church, Central Station, Amstel River, Skinny Bridge, and hidden canals. Drinks are available from the bar, though inclusions can vary, so check whether cocktails or a waffle are part of your booking.

“A beautiful way to see Amsterdam! Be aware that the title of this activity might be a bit misleading…all of the alcohol was cash bar. The drinks were very reasonable, but the title made it sound like a “welcome “ drink was included in the price. Nonetheless, it was a very enjoyable way to spend the evening!”

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Hurghada: Luxury Cruise Trip to Orange Bay with Lunch - The 30-minute hotel transfer and 45-minute sail
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Hurghada: Luxury Cruise Trip to Orange Bay with Lunch

3.Luxury Cruise Trip to Orange Bay with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,451 reviews · 8h 30m · from $53

Spend 510 minutes aboard Royal Cruise Hurghada, sailing from Hurghada-area hotels to Orange Bay and two Red Sea snorkel sites. Guide Andrew and the crew organize the day, provide equipment, lunch, drinks, snacks, and a back massage. You can also try a banana boat ride or add scuba with an instructor.

“Amazing trip - start to finish! The guide was so brilliant and we arrived at Orange island to a deserted beautiful clear sandy paradise! Followed by snorkelling and an incredible lunch! The only board massure, photographer and rest of the crew couldn't do enough for you! 10/10 would absolutely recommend if you're in Hurgada! Thank you for an amazing day! We had SO much fun”

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Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht - Dolmabahçe and Çırağan, the Ottoman shore
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Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht

4.Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,465 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus aboard a small yacht for about 2 hours 15 minutes. An English-speaking guide points out palaces, mosques, bridges, fortresses, and waterfront neighborhoods on both continents. Tea, coffee, lemonade, fruit, baklava, and cookies are included. Meet at Kabataş Square and return there.

“It was a good for information about the architecture and history of the area. However, the motor yatch was a little short on the luxury and it smelled like cats were in residence at night. Having said that the crew was great and kept us plied with snacks and drink.”

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Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle - Choosing between the standard ride and open bar
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Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

5.Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,393 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

Spend one hour on Amsterdam’s canals aboard a cozy open or covered saloon boat. You’ll receive a welcome cocktail and Dutch waffle, with optional unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, cocktails, prosecco, and cheese. English-speaking guides such as Janine and Nuno bring the city’s landmarks and stories to life.

“We had a beautifully informed tour of Amsterdam’s canals. Drinks were lovely and so was our waffle! Yoth and Nuno were very informative and offered great service! Definitely recommend!”

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Amsterdam: Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option - The canal ring and the Golden Age plan
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Amsterdam: Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option

6.Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,629 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Spend about an hour gliding through Amsterdam’s canal ring with a local skipper and live guide. You’ll pass the Amstel, Zuiderkerk, Stopera, Drunken Houses, and UNESCO-listed canals. Choose a standard ticket with drinks for purchase or an unlimited package covering beer, wine, and soft drinks, not cocktails.

“The tour operator was knowledgeable, friendly, flexible to our needs, and a lot of fun! I’d take the tour again and highly recommend it.”

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Los Cabos Luxury Sailing, Snorkel and Lunch Cruise - Santa Maria Bay or Chileno Bay for the water stop
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Los Cabos Luxury Sailing, Snorkel and Lunch Cruise

7.Los Cabos Luxury Sailing, Snorkel and Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,515 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about four hours sailing from the Los Cabos Marina toward Santa Maria or Chileno Bay, with snacks, an open bar, snorkeling, paddleboards, and lunch onboard. The crew may include guides such as Cesar, Israel, Michelle, Joe, or Poncho. You also get Arch views and a chance to help steer the boat.

“Thomas and Captain Richard did an excellent job guiding this excursion with amazing service from start to finish that included great drinks, plenty of snacks (shrimp, guac, chips, fruit, salad, chocolate, etc), snorkeling in the Santa Maria Bay, and finishing up with (true) sailing back to the marina. The excursion felt well planned and I'd recommend it to anyone looking to see not only the Arch (the first thing we saw coming out of the marina), but do other water activities (sailing and snorkeling) all in one trip. Pickup from the hotel was also well coordinated, but make sure to contact the Cabo Adventures team in advance to confirm pickup…”

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Miami Skyline Boat Cruise Past Millionaire's Homes Optional Stop - The confusing question of the optional stop
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Miami Skyline Boat Cruise Past Millionaire’s Homes Optional Stop

8.Miami Skyline Boat Cruise Past Millionaire’s Homes Optional Stop

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,718 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $12Best value

Board near Hard Rock Cafe at Bayside Marketplace for a 75-minute Miami boat cruise past Hibiscus, Venetian, Sunset, Star, and Fisher islands. You will see millionaire homes, the port, and downtown skyline from the water. A cash bar is available, and the smaller boat holds up to 45 people. Arrive early for the best seats.

“The people are nice they try to make it fun with music and things, but the way the boat is set up that unless you get the chairs that are without anyone in front you can’t really see well. They make you sit down so a lot of the homes I couldn’t see because of the seat I sat on. And we picked seat by the side and people kept getting up and blocking our view. The drinks were 25 dollars and popcorn was 13 so things on the boat are highly overpriced. You should not go on any tour after 3pm because the homes they showed more than half…”

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Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise - The first 45 minutes: Madeira from the water
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Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

9.Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,684 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Board the Atlantic Pearl at Funchal’s New Marina for a three-hour cruise with a Portuguese or English-speaking guide. Watch for dolphins and whales, hear about Madeira’s marine life, then stop beneath 580-meter Cabo Girão for swimming and snorkeling. The catamaran carries about 20 people, with shaded seating, hammocks, a bathroom, and drinks for purchase.

“Great trip on a beautiful catamaran, really jolly and fun hosts, made a good effort to show us the whales in a quiet and respectful way, we saw 2 which was amazing. Fantastic it's only a small group of people onboard too.”

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Zadar: Island Luxury Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling - Galevac: snorkeling, pine shade, and a small monastery museum
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Zadar: Island Luxury Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling

10.Island Luxury Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,452 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

Set out from central Zadar with a skipper such as Joseph, Luka, or David for a four-hour speedboat trip to Ošljak, Preko, and a surprise third stop. Swim, snorkel, walk, shop, and hear local stories in a group of no more than 12. Bring a towel, drinks, and sun protection.

“Luka the skipper/tour guide was very knowledgeable about the local history, very friendly and really put our group at ease. It was a great way to see the islands - I would highly recommend!”

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Bangkok: The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Cruise - Sunset at Yodpiman River Walk, 4:45 PM to 6:45 PM
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Bangkok: The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Cruise

11.The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,371 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Choose a 4:45 PM sunset cruise from Yodpiman River Walk or an 8:00 PM dinner cruise from Asiatique. Both last two hours and include the same 30-plus-dish buffet, welcome drink, soft drinks, tea, coffee, live music, and Thai dance. Rooftop seats offer the best views but should be booked early.

“The activity started badly hundreds of people on the dock side that needs Clear gnage only to be sent back up into a warehouse to book in which it doesn’t say to do on any of the documentation or website. We loaded five minutes late which is when everything took off and which is why we’ve given you five stars cause the rest of the evening was fantastic staff 10 out of 10 food and entertainment 10 out of 10. How do you recommend this to anybody else that would request that you improve on your initial communication communications and signage as many other boats are leaving from other companies…”

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Premium Cu Chi Tunnels Tour with Local Expert by SpeedBoat - Starting at Bach Dang and getting on the river
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Premium Cu Chi Tunnels Tour with Local Expert by SpeedBoat

12.Premium Cu Chi Tunnels Tour with Local Expert by SpeedBoat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,045 reviews · from $89

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City along the Saigon River by luxury speedboat with a guide such as Mr. Chi, Moon, Danny, or Xavia. Arrive early at the Cu Chi Tunnels, explore traps and underground bunkers, try cassava, and finish with a seven-course Vietnamese lunch. Small groups are capped at 15.

“The speed boat ride added a lot to the entertainment of the visit, especially when traveling with kids. Highly recommended. Very small group, therefore personalized and with much more freedom. Fantastic tour guide”

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Sunset or Daytime Istanbul Guided Luxury Yacht Cruise with Snacks - Passing beneath Istanbul’s two great bridges
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Sunset or Daytime Istanbul Guided Luxury Yacht Cruise with Snacks

13.Sunset or Daytime Istanbul Guided Luxury Yacht Cruise with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,977 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Spend about two hours cruising Istanbul’s Bosphorus aboard a glass-enclosed yacht with a live English-speaking guide. You’ll pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, both suspension bridges, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, and the Maiden’s Tower. Tea, coffee, juice, fruit, canapés, cookies, and baklava are included. Guides such as Robert are often praised for clear, friendly commentary.

“It’s a long day but well worth it. It’s good to know the history before going Even if you just watch the Mel Gibson movie!”

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Halong Bay - Hera Cruise - All Inclusive Multi Days Tour - A traditional-style ship and the standard junior cabin
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Halong Bay – Hera Cruise – All Inclusive Multi Days Tour

14.Hera Cruise – All Inclusive Multi Days Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,967 reviews · from $56

Spend two days and one night aboard Hera Cruise from Hanoi, visiting Halong Bay, Luon Cave, Ti Top Island, and Sung Sot Cave. You get round-trip transfer, meals, a junior cabin, kayaking or a bamboo boat, swimming, Tai Chi, cooking class, and happy hour drinks. The cruise carries up to 30 people, with pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

“We had an amazing experience! The 3 days, 2 nights itinerary was perfect—so much better than just doing 1 night, as it gave us more time to relax and enjoy everything. Minh, our tour guide, was absolutely lovely—enthusiastic, entertaining, aRead more”

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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise - Upolu Cay offers a gentler coral garden
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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

15.Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,895 reviews · from $181

From Cairns, ride the 65-foot Ocean Freedom catamaran to Upolu Cay and Wonder Wall. You get six hours at two reef sites, guided snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat tour, gear, lunch, and help from marine guides. Certified and introductory scuba options cost extra. The group is capped at 75 people.

“Great tour! Experienced instructors, well managed snorkeling & diving, and safety being maintained all the way. Plus the food is good : )”

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