On the water · YACHT CRUISES WITH SWIMMING
A swim stop is a plan, not a guarantee, and swell can take it away. These 15 cruises say how long you get in the water, whether there is a ladder or a platform, and what the fallback is.
See whales, dolphins, turtles, and Tenerife’s Cave of Love on a 90-minute eco-yacht trip with swimming, snorkeling, and expert guides.
“The guides were really thorough and we got to see both dolphins and whales ! :)”
Review of Tenerife’s Los Cristianos whale and dolphin eco-yacht trip, with wildlife sightings, swim stop, practical tips, price, and drawbacks.
“Great day loved it great staff saw the Wales and the dolphins and the turtles would highly recommend”
Cruise Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis and Burj Al Arab on a private six-person yacht with swimming, drinks and music.
“Had a cool experience. Santhosh our captain was great and had lots of knowledge about the buildings and hotels we were able to take in during our 2 hours cruising around Palm Jumeirah. Waters were a bit choppy but boat was overall comfortable and enjoyed being able to play our tunes on the boat speakers.”
Review of Dubai’s shared yacht cruise with Marina views, BBQ lunch, swimming, snorkeling, inflatables, and optional jet ski hire.
“Staff were amazing, very helpful and friendly. Transportation was organised very well and hospitality on board was excellent. Would happily go again”
Review of Lampedusa’s Sciatumia yacht tour, with turquoise-water swim stops, island stories, fresh fish lunch, safety, and practical tips.
“I ragazzi di Sciatumia sono eccellenti, cordiali, precisi e simpatici. Per ogni tappa che facevamo ci raccontavano la sua storia. Il cibo è stato ottimo!”
Review of Tenerife’s small yacht whale-watching tour, with dolphins, swimming, lunch, drinks, guides, price, pickup, and practical tips.
“The best day with the best crew. Loved every minute and saw whales, dolphins and turtles. Would highly recommend”
Review of Fort Lauderdale’s 2-hour Paddle Pub tour, with sandbar views, BYO drinks, waterfront sights, pricing, tips, and practical advice.
“The sandbar was amazing! We enjoyed seeing all the large yachts and homes along the water. I would highly recommend taking the tour!”
Review of Estepona’s private Hakuna Matata yacht trip, with dolphin spotting, swimming, paddle boarding, snacks, drinks, and personal service.
“We booked the 4hr charter for my husband's birthday. We wanted to enjoy the beautiful Med and celebrate my husbands birthday with friends, away from the mainland July holiday crowds.”
Review of Antalya’s private yacht tour from Kemer, with three swim stops, a cooked meal, hotel pickup, and practical booking tips.
“Brilliant from start to finish. Took great care of us. Super sweet and great communication. Will go again!!!”
Review of Cancun Yacht Life: private yacht cruises, snorkeling, Isla Mujeres, lagoon views, sunset options, costs, and practical tips.
“I recently had the pleasure of going on a yacht ride, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we stepped aboard, the crew made us feel like VIPs, offering personalized service and ensuring that all our needs were met throughout the journey. The yacht itself was stunning—sleek, modern, and beautifully maintained, with spacious decks for lounging and a comfortable interior. Islas de mujeres was amazing and definitely recommended to anyone .”
Review of Dubai’s 3-hour yacht cruise to JBR with swimming, snorkeling, live BBQ lunch, drinks, inflatables, and practical booking advice.
“Very nice experience with nice and friendly staff. Food and refreshments were good and enough. The only downside was that the pool and slide was advertised as part of the package but we didn’t have it. It is important to have available everything is on advert otherwise tourists loose trust in your services.”
Review this private Istanbul yacht cruise to the Princes’ Islands, with hotel transfers, breakfast, swimming, flexible stops, and practical booking advice.
“Wanted to have a memorable journey with the family but ended with an unpleasant one. The Yacht was quite old and crew were smoking on the Yacht”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s private yacht tour to Los Arcos and Las Gemelas, with snorkeling, lunch, open bar, paddle board, and Malecon views.
“We had the most incredible experience on our yacht charter in Puerto Vallarta! The crew — Nico, Ernesto, and Hugo — went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and the service was exceptional from start to finish. Ernesto was especially amazing — so knowledgeable about the area and marine life, and he even got in the water with us to guide and make sure we had the best experience possible. His kindness and enthusiasm truly stood out and made the trip even more special. Everything exceeded our expectations — from the comfort of the yacht to the attention to detail and the fun,…”
Review of Halkidiki’s private Bavaria 40 sailing cruise, with swimming, snorkeling, SUP, hidden coves, sunset options, and practical booking advice.
“Von der Buchung angefangen, bis zum Ende des Ausflugs ein rundum gelungener Ausflug. Besonders unser Kapitän Marcos war ein sehr angenehmer Mensch. Egal, was wir gerne wollten… ob Standuo Paddeling , Anlanden zum Schwimmen oder Essen gehen ( Kapitän Marcos brachte uns zu einer sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtete und Serviceorientierte Taverne mit guten Speisen und frischen Fisch) es wurde ihm nichts zu viel und wir konnten auf der Rückfahrt doch noch für kurze Zeit Segel setzen. Ein rundum gelungener Tag auf dem Meer! Danke Kapitän Markos”
Review of a private 25-foot Sea Ray yacht from Cap Cana, with snorkeling, Juanillo sandbar, drinks, crew service, and practical booking tips.
“This was amazing! I surprised my husband with a trip to the DR for his 50th birthday. This was one of the best excursions I’ve been on in the Caribbean. Luis was our captain and kind, knowledgeable, and ensured our experience waRead more”
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