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Luxury Yacht Charters: The 15 Best

53 tours  ·  from $13 a head

Some of these sell a seat and some sell the whole boat, and the two prices are not comparable. These 15 say which is which, what the deck holds, and what the food and drinks actually are.

Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option - What the one-hour route really covers
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Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option

1.Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21,528 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $15Our pick

Cruise from Dubai Marina aboard a shared yacht past Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Harbour, and Burj Al Arab. Choose a one-hour sightseeing trip with drinks, a morning breakfast cruise, or a longer BBQ sailing. Arrive early for lounge access, bring socks, and expect to remove your shoes on board.

“everything was been amazing.whole family enjoyed.thanks for a nice day”

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Tenerife: Eco-Yacht Whale and Dolphin Watching and Swimming - Why the Travelin Lady feels different
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Tenerife: Eco-Yacht Whale and Dolphin Watching and Swimming

2.Eco-Yacht Whale and Dolphin Watching and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15,619 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $13Best value

Set out from Los Cristianos on the Travelin Lady, Tenerife’s purpose-built whale-watching eco-yacht. In 90 minutes, look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and other marine life, visit the Cave of Love, then swim and snorkel if conditions allow. Guides including Ines explain the animals in four languages.

“absolutely brilliant, can't recommend enough! our guide Ines was bubbly and kind and checked on everyone and was full of facts. I was travelling solo and she came over to talk and tell me things multiple times, highly recommend. Our captain Sergio was fantastic, he got us close and kept us smooth, spotting and turning at all the right points. We saw lots of whales and a small pod of dolphins, super experience, very good value for money. no complaints.”

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Dubai: The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option - Finding Dubai Harbour without wasting time
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Dubai: The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option

3.The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13,665 reviews · from $19

Board at Dubai Harbour for a shared yacht cruise past Dubai Marina, Bluewaters Island, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab and royal palaces. Choose one, two or three hours. The longer tours include BBQ food, soft drinks, music, WiFi and a GPS-triggered virtual guide. Alcohol costs extra, and the route can change with weather.

“Great Yacht cruise & BBQ. Seeing Dubai in the night all lit up”

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Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ - From Ain Dubai to the open Gulf
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Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

4.Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,126 reviews · from $25Top rated

Cruise from Dubai Marina past Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab on a shared yacht with a skipper and crew. Choose a one-hour sightseeing trip or a two- to three-hour sailing with breakfast or BBQ food. Sunset and evening departures add glowing city views, music, and photo opportunities.

“Exquisite experience filled with unforgettable memories. The staff was professional and catered to our needs.”

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Dubai: Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks - The $21 price and what you receive
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Dubai: Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks

5.Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,723 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $21

Sail Dubai Harbour, Palm Jumeirah, Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, JBR, and Dubai Marina on a 1.5 to 2-hour yacht cruise. Expect BBQ or a light meal, soft drinks, music, open-air seating, and photo help from hosts such as Chill and Brian. Alcohol is available to buy onboard.

“Such a lovely experience, Brian was brilliant and very welcoming. A very smooth and enjoyable experience. Great value and would definitely recommend. Thank you!”

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Dubai: Mega Yacht Dinner Cruise with Buffet - The route from Marina towers to Palm Jumeirah
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Dubai: Mega Yacht Dinner Cruise with Buffet

6.Mega Yacht Dinner Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,613 reviews · 1 day · from $82

Board the Lotus Royale near Dubai Marina Mall for an evening buffet cruise past Ain Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Palm Jumeirah, and Atlantis. Expect international food, live cooking, tanoura and aerial performances, DJ music, and skyline views. VIP adds a reserved top-deck table, priority check-in, canapés, and table service.

“The whole trip was Amazing food was good people on boat really nice drinks good really where the money”

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Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch - Orange Bay gives you an easy start
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Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

7.3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,609 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Spend eight hours aboard a Go Shalabi yacht visiting Orange Bay, Giftun, and Magawish. You’ll get two snorkeling stops, dolphin watching, breakfast, seafood lunch, fruit, and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Fouad, Ahmed, Saef, and Captain Talal help with safety and the day’s lively atmosphere. Group and private options are available.

“It was all absolutely amazing, great team on the boat”

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Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht - Dolmabahçe Palace and Çırağan Palace from the water
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Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht

8.Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht

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

Cruise from Kabataş along both shores of the Bosphorus on a small yacht with indoor and outdoor seating. You’ll see Ottoman palaces, bridges, waterfront districts, fortresses, and the Maiden’s Tower while enjoying tea, coffee, lemonade, fruit, baklava, and cookies. Commentary is in English.

“Small boat so the good news is that it doesn't feel crowded at all. Nice selection of appetizers. The host was very clear in his description of everything we saw. Totally recommend”

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Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks - Starting near the old city and Karakoy
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Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

9.Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,774 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Cruise the Bosphorus aboard a 20-meter yacht limited to 16 people, passing Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Maiden’s Tower. Choose daytime or sunset, enjoy fruit, nuts, mini pizza, tea, coffee, and water, then use the audio guide in your own language. Guides such as Tugba Bozmese are also on hand to help with photos and comfort.

“I really enjoyed seeing Istanbul from the Bosphorus and the boat and food were very good. The audio guide buffered and was quite frustrating so I decided just to enjoy the view and check my Google maps if I needed to know what I was looking at. It was a bit chilly so we were given blankets which was nice. k”

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Reykjavík: Whale Watching Cruise on the Amelia Rose Yacht - Three decks make wildlife watching easier
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Reykjavík: Whale Watching Cruise on the Amelia Rose Yacht

10.Reykjavík: Whale Watching Cruise on the Amelia Rose Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,911 reviews · 3 hours · from $107

Sail from Reykjavík’s Old Harbor aboard the Amelia Rose, a spacious yacht with three viewing decks, a warm lounge, bar, WiFi, and blankets. An English-speaking guide, sometimes including Lucky or Roman, helps you spot humpback and minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, seabirds, and possibly orcas. The cruise lasts about three hours, though weather and whale locations can change the timing.

“We had sightings, but the guide could not always be heard very well, had to ask a couple of ti.es to turn the volume up. other than that, a great tour”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide - Boarding at Kabataş Square
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide

11.Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,845 reviews · 2h 15m · from $19

Set out from Kabataş on a 135-minute sunset yacht cruise with an English-speaking guide. Pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, and Maiden’s Tower while enjoying canapés, fruit, tea, coffee, and fresh mint lemonade. Guides such as Aleyna and Betül are noted for warm, attentive service. The cruise is shared, not private.

“it was long enough in the water, and we were well looked after. the snacks and drinks were fine too”

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Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure - Lunch arrives fresh from the beach kitchen
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Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

12.Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,515 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $117

Spend about six hours aboard Chica Locca’s roomy catamaran yacht, cruising from Puerto Vallarta to Playa Chica Locca and Yelapa. You get breakfast, fajitas, snacks, an open bar, snorkeling gear, kayaks, paddleboards, water slides, and time for a waterfall walk. The lively crew, including hosts such as Ricky and DJ David, keeps the day social and easygoing.

“Funnest all inclusive boat trip i’ve been on and I never miss the boat excursion. Ricky and the team were so fun and full of energy - really makes a difference. Lunch was tasty, the drinks were ever-flowing and the waterfall was beautiful.”

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Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Experience: Visit the Asian Side - Dolmabahçe and the European waterfront
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Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Experience: Visit the Asian Side

13.Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Experience: Visit the Asian Side

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,251 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Spend about 2.5 hours cruising between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores with an English-speaking guide, Turkish tea, coffee, snacks, and a short stop in Kanlıca. Pickup is offered from selected central districts, and guides such as Asha, Serdar, and Murat have been praised for lively historical commentary.

“This was a lovely boat and friendly crew. The tour guide was funny and easy to listen to. The sites were interesting. There were lots of things to eat and drink including nuts, cheese sandwiches with fresh fruit, water, Turkish tea and Turkish coffee. Our only complaint was that the yogurt they recommended we try on the Asia side was incredibly overpriced and they didn’t tell you until it was too late. There are other yogurt shops near the boat and in the city you could go to. Each yogurt was approximately $5 USD.”

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Los Cristianos: Eco Yacht Whale Watching Tour at Sunset - The first 30 minutes on the water
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Los Cristianos: Eco Yacht Whale Watching Tour at Sunset

14.Los Cristianos: Eco Yacht Whale Watching Tour at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,130 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $17

Spend 90 minutes aboard the Travelin Lady, a low, stable eco-yacht built for whale watching. Guides such as Ines, Sergio, Fede, Cintia, and Conrado may share the trip in several languages while you look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and other marine life. A swim stop may be added if time allows.

“This is an amazing activity that you have to do if you’re in Tenerife! The crew was so nice and funny and made sure we had the best time! If you’re in the area or nearby I highly recommend!”

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Fuengirola: Dolphin Watching by Yacht with Snacks and Drinks - Searching the open sea for dolphins
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Fuengirola: Dolphin Watching by Yacht with Snacks and Drinks

15.Fuengirola: Dolphin Watching by Yacht with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,729 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Sail from Fuengirola Port on a 15-meter yacht with a skipper and multilingual crew. Look for dolphins, pass Calaburras Lighthouse and Torrequebrada Beach, then swim or sunbathe with cava, beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks. Crew members such as Nando, Gabriel, Dylan, and Toni have been praised for friendly service, though dolphin sightings are never guaranteed.

“We saw so many dolphins on this trip, the captain was great and knew exactly where to find them so we had the best experience! Would definitely recommend :)! Thank you for a great trip”

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