REVIEWS · 3-HOUR EXPERIENCES
The 11 best three-hour sailings you can book right now, each with the per-head price, the hours it runs and how much of that is spent at anchor. Number one is first for a reason.
Sail from Alicante for 45 minutes to Cabo de Huertas, where you get about 90 minutes to swim and snorkel. Your catamaran includes masks, fins, music, a restroom, fruit, and one beer, wine, or tinto de verano.
“Size and number of passengers was manageable. Had a great time in the water!!”
Sail Sal’s coast on a small-group catamaran with Cape Verde Sailing. Expect attentive multilingual crew, drinks and snacks, a short swim or snorkel stop, and possible dolphins, turtles, or whales. Departures use Santa Maria Beach or Bikini Beach, depending on conditions.
“Super friendly crew. Anna, Joseph and Stephan (hope I didn’t get name wrong) Look after us from the start, drinks, dolphins very chatty and did everything they can to make it special experience. Anna was absolutely fantastic. Thank you guys to make it so special. Not many people on the catamaran make massive difference as well. Snorkelling and sweet pastries at the end of the trip. Highly recommended.”
Sail from Puerto Colón on Eden Catamaran for 2 or 3 hours of whale and dolphin watching. Expect a small group, island views, unlimited beer and soft drinks, and on the longer trip, sandwiches and a swimming or snorkeling stop. Lucie and Mario have hosted some departures.
“Amazing trip! While the ocean was still rather bumpy, we still got to see plenty of dolphins and whales. I would definitely recommend doing this trip.”
Join Five Star Whale Watching from downtown Victoria for a three-hour Salish Sea cruise aboard a stable 40-passenger catamaran. Your English-speaking captain and naturalist look for orcas, humpbacks, minke, and gray whales, with hot chocolate, coffee, and jackets provided.
“Epic adventure, great guide, very enthusiastic,knowledgeable, out going and answered all of our questions and concerns.”
Join Tony Castro’s three-hour shared catamaran from Cabo San Lucas for Arch photos, Land’s End views, and water time at Chileno Bay. Snorkeling gear, soft drinks, water, and post-activity alcoholic drinks are included. Depending on the boat, you may also use kayaks or paddleboards.
“Food was terrible. Bring your own. Snorkeling was just ok too. Very crowded and equipment was not great. Staff was very nice.”
Sail from Puerto Aventuras aboard a private 42-foot Lagoon catamaran for three hours of swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding, snacks, and a premium open bar. English and Spanish crew members, including names such as Jesus, Camila, Jorge, and Angel, may be on hand.
“Amazing time!! Nicest crew - Jesus, Camila, Jorge and Angel. Helpful. Nice. Fun. Family had a great time sailing and swimming!”
Take a private 45-foot catamaran from Puerto Aventuras for three hours of swimming, paddle boarding, snacks, and drinks. An English or Spanish guide leads the outing, while the crew serves fruit, guacamole, pico de gallo, quesadillas, and a premium open bar for adults 21 and older.
“10/10 Sophie is amazing if you come to Tulum you can’t go wrong with this 4 hour experience. We were 18 people and were very comfortable. Food : ceviche etc everyone felt full. All the alcohol you’d want.”
Take a three-hour private catamaran from Belém for up to 14 people. You’ll pass the Discoveries Monument and Belém Tower, anchor near Oeiras for a swim, and return along Lisbon’s beaches with drinks and crew members such as Miguel, Diogo, and Philipp helping shape the day.
“We done the private boat tour with dives for a hen party and we absolutely loved it. I also ordered as an extra the big cheese board which was soo good!”
Set out from Belém on a private catamaran for up to 14 people. Expect a welcome bottle of wine, Tagus and Oeiras views, a swim stop, sunbathing, onboard toilets, and a friendly multilingual crew. Add cheese, charcuterie, BBQ food, paddleboards, or floaties for a more social outing.
“These guys are super amazing. Enjoyed every second on this trip. I proposed here”
Set sail from Soufriere at 4:00 pm on a private three-hour catamaran cruise for up to 15 people. You’ll pass the Pitons, watch the sun sink over the Caribbean, look for the green flash, and enjoy music, unlimited drinks, and snacks onboard.
“We went on the 3 hour cruise and were Greeted at the dock by the Fantastic crew of the Tango catamaran . The crew made you feel so relaxed and not only was it a relaxing cruise but we also went into Party boat cruise dancing with our crew thanks to the boat Captin/DJ. It was the best boat trip the 8 of us ever went on.”
Set sail from The Sandpiper in Holetown with Captain Jason and First Mate Keon on a small, maximum-10-person catamaran. You will cruise Barbados’s west coast, swim with green turtles, snorkel among tropical fish, and enjoy unlimited cold alcoholic drinks. Pickup is offered.
“Shasa was absolutely spectacular. They were able to serve peaceful relaxation and energetic adventures all in one trip. Captain Jason and First Mate Keon were so fun to hang out with and really made our trip special.”
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