SAILING WORLDWIDE
The best days on the water.
The 15 most popular swim-stop cruises. What each sail costs, how long you are on the water, and which crews run it well.
Eco-yacht whale and dolphin watching off Los Cristianos with an ethical no-chase policy, plus a Cave of Love stop and a swim.
Most Popular“It was amazing, we Saw delfins and had a great trip.”
5-hour catamaran cruise along Mallorca’s south coast with 2 swim stops, snorkeling gear, and a full BBQ lunch with wine and sangria.
“The staff was fantastic and cooked a great meal. Everyone was nice and super fun. We had a great time”
Chill catamaran cruise from Palma with swim stops, snorkeling gear, and optional BBQ plus one drink, sailing past Cap Enderrocat.
“This cruise was great! Took over on time and 2 hours flew by. Captain and staff were friendly and attentive. Only thing is directions on where to meet could be more specific. Thank you!”
Small-group Dia Island sail from Heraklion with swimming, snorkeling, SUP, a Mediterranean meal, and unlimited drinks on board.
“It was amazing experience. Definitely a highlight of my vacation. Mariana and Manos was fun and helpful. Good food and beautiful views.”
Catamaran sail from Malaga with panoramic sea views, swim stop when conditions allow, and optional DJ. 1.5 hours, drinks aboard.
“It was very welcoming and clean, the crew made good drinks as well”
Two hours off Los Cristianos for eco-yacht whale and dolphin spotting plus a swim stop along Tenerife’s Palm Mar coast.
“Our group saw whales, dolphins, and sea turtles during our 11am trip. The staff were friendly and we left/arrived at the dock on time. There was about a 20 minute time slot for us to swim at the end of the trip before heading back to the dock. Lots of people on board.”
Valencia catamaran cruise with a swim stop, sunbathing on the nets, coastal views, and optional DJ. 90 minutes for $25.
“We had expected to take the catamaran a bit further out, possibly to a more secluded spot. Unfortunately, we were only about 100 meters from the shore. Jet skis were driving around us, so we were only allowed to be in one very small designated area in the water, which quickly became crowded with the…”
Valencia catamaran cruise with a real swim stop, sunbathing on nets, optional DJ music, and big coastline views for about 90 minutes.
“It was a nice trip at a fair price! I can recommend and would book again. It’s a long, slow ride out of the harbour, and then you get the promised stop for swimming, all fine!”
Sail Bacalar Lagoon on a small group boat with swimming stops, fruit drinks, and 3 beers, plus views from Casa China Bacalar.
“It was really good - we had such a great time, our guides were really nice and we had an amazing afternoon! Can totally recommend it :)”
Malaga catamaran with open-sea swim and snorkel, pork paella lunch, and a welcome drink. 3 hours on the water.
“A great experience, just needed to be longer!! The crew were fab and the boat was lovely and clean.”
Private 2-hour mini-yacht cruise from Dubai Marina to Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab, with music, drinks, swimming, and great photos.
“Great boat, great staff, great way to see what Dubai has to offer Recommend this trip to families, couples and anyone that want the ocean experience”
Waikiki sunset from a pink-sailed catamaran, plus time for an ocean swim. Great views, helpful crew, and easy 2-hour timing.
“Amazing experience! We had so much fun from start to finish 🤩. Jumping into the middle of the ocean was awesome, and the crew was super well organized even with the crowd – everything ran smoothly. We got to enjoy the sunset at the perfect time and even had stunning views of Diamond Head from…”
Small-group sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island with lunch, unlimited drinks, snorkeling and SUP, plus dolphin-spotting at sea.
“We had a lovely experience and enjoyed every moment! The food was amazing and we had some lovely couples with us on the boat. The water was crystal clear and we did some snorkelling. A truly lovely day.”
2-hour catamaran from Denia to Cova Tallada with marine-reserve views, music, one drink, and a refreshing sea swim stop.
“We had a quick trip to the cave which was nice then we passed lots of good swimming spots to anchor off the marina for a swim. Not a good spot for a swim”
Small yacht cruise from Puerto Colón to spot whales and dolphins, with drinks, snacks, and snorkel time near Tenerife.
“Went on morning trip with husband and another group of people, Alex was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, he tried his best to keep everyone happy and informed. I felt seasick after a while (my issue, nothing to do with trip or conditions) and he checked on me and give me some tips to try and…”
The sailing ports worth the trip, grouped by the sea they sit on.
