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One-Day Island Trips Worldwide: 15 to Book

75 tours  ·  from $27 a head

Good one-day island trips sell out weeks ahead and the best of them go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each one includes and where they differ.

Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch - Hotel pickup keeps the morning simple
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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

1.Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,812 reviews · 6 hours · from $39Our pick

Visit Chicken Island, Koh Tup, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach by longtail boat in six hours. Snorkel, walk a low-tide sandbar, eat Thai lunch on the beach, and swim beneath Railay’s cliffs. Hotel pickup, equipment, fruit, and water are included. Private departures can start early or finish at sunset.

“Our day on this trip was amazing and even better thanks to our lovely guide Tour. She was incredibly friendly, polite, funny and even remembered everyone’s name – a really thoughtful touch that made the trip feel personal. We saw the most beautiful sites and had a fantastic day. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Krabi.”

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Krabi: Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch - Your first long stop at Hong Island
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Krabi: Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

2.Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,952 reviews · 6 hours · from $43

Spend six hours touring Krabi’s Hong Islands by speedboat, with long stops for beaches, swimming, snorkeling, lunch, and the famous 360-degree viewpoint. Guides such as Fay, Gina, Payu, and Bayu are noted for friendly service and clear English. Kayaking may be added, but weather and local conditions can affect it.

“Well organised with excellent guide. The tour was not over sold and rhere was therefore plenty of room”

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Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Trip by Boat - First stop: La Maddalena town and its old streets
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Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Trip by Boat

3.La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,710 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $59

Spend 6 to 7 hours aboard Elena Tour Navigazioni visiting Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, and La Maddalena. You’ll swim from the boat, stop at Cala Corsara, explore La Maddalena’s old streets, and buy Sardinian food and drinks onboard. Multilingual guides and a smartphone audio guide add context without constant loud announcements.

“Fabulous day, great spots to stop. Comfy boat, good crew! Delicious food options. Improving the initial boarding of the boat needs attention. They took too long getting everyone on board and seemed very unorganized impacting the timing for our first stop at La Maddelena as we departed late.”

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Krabi: 4 Islands Day Trip by Speedboat Including Lunch Box - Hotel pickup and the ride to Railay East
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Krabi: 4 Islands Day Trip by Speedboat Including Lunch Box

4.4 Islands Day Trip by Speedboat Including Lunch Box

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 858 reviews · 5h 30m · from $35

Join Sea Eagle Tour for a 5.5-hour speedboat trip from Krabi, Ao Nang, or nearby beaches. Visit Tup Island’s sandbar, Chicken Island’s snorkeling site, Poda Island, and Phra Nang Cave Beach. Guides such as Fay, James, and Canteen keep the day moving, provide fruit and water, and often help with photos.

“Lovely day out - all very well organised and well informed had enough time for each location would recommend 😃”

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Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Day Trip from Phuket with Lunch - The speedboat saves time and costs comfort
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Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Day Trip from Phuket with Lunch

5.Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Day Trip from Phuket with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 842 reviews · 9 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $52

You’ll race from Phuket to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and either Bamboo or Khai Island. Hotel pickup, pier snacks, lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and insurance are included. Guides such as Mario, Jimmy, and Tanya have earned warm praise, but expect a long, crowded day and a bumpy ride.

“Very nice experience, Tanya and the team were the best! I recommend this tour. Cheap and nice!!!!!!!”

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From Phuket or Khaolak : Similan Islands Day Trip - Early pickup, pier breakfast, and the trip offshore
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From Phuket or Khaolak : Similan Islands Day Trip

6.Similan Islands Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 793 reviews · 10 - 13 hours · from $99

Spend a full day with Love Andaman visiting Islands 8, 9, 4, and 7. Swim at Donald Duck Bay, snorkel for clownfish and turtles, enjoy a Thai buffet, and relax on white-sand beaches. Guides such as Venus, Kwang, Stephanie, and Minnie are known for clear briefings and hands-on help in the water.

“The tour was amazing! These set of islands are worth visiting. We got picked up from Phuket so the journey was about 1h30 min to 2 hrs each way which makes sense since it's so far away. The tour gide Jamie was great. He showed us where to find the best corals and fish underwater when snorkeling and took us to the view point and even took photos for us. Great experience from start to finish!”

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From Dubrovnik: Elaphite Islands Day Trip with Lunch - Leaving Gruž and settling into the day
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From Dubrovnik: Elaphite Islands Day Trip with Lunch

7.Elaphite Islands Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 670 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Spend eight hours sailing from Dubrovnik to Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud with an English-speaking guide and lunch on board. You will have time for island walks and swimming, including Lopud’s sandy Šunj Beach. Meat, fish, and vegetarian meals are offered, with wine, juice, water, and Wi-Fi included.

“We love it, good time to enjoy all islands, they are very nice and helpful, we are very pleased with the service. I would definitely recommend to anyone.”

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Phuket: Coral & Racha Islands Day Trip By Speedboat - Early pickup and the run to Chalong Pier
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Phuket: Coral & Racha Islands Day Trip By Speedboat

8.Coral & Racha Islands Day Trip By Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 526 reviews · 8 hours · from $56

Spend eight hours visiting Racha and Coral Islands from Phuket. You’ll ride a speedboat from Chalong Pier, snorkel near Racha, eat lunch at Kahung Beach, and have free time for swimming or relaxing. Guides such as Sunny, Jackie, Sasha, and L are praised for keeping the day friendly and well organized.

“Loved the experience, from the beginning, everything was great!”

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Curieuse and St. Pierre Islands Day Trip with BBQ Lunch - The morning boat from Praslin
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Curieuse and St. Pierre Islands Day Trip with BBQ Lunch

9.Curieuse and St. Pierre Islands Day Trip with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 487 reviews · 6 hours · from $85

From Praslin, a speedboat takes you to Curieuse for a guided mangrove walk, giant Aldabra tortoises, and Anse José Beach. After a Creole BBQ with drinks, you snorkel at St. Pierre, or a calmer bay in the southeast monsoon. Guides speak English and French, with pickup from selected areas.

“We had a wonderful day with Raynod and the team. pick up from our accomodation, speed boat ride, a lot of times with turtles, a little hike, really good and plenty of food and two snorkeling stops. Super joyful team and we learned a lot.”

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Snorkel with Turtles & Kenepa Grandi Beach: Nr.1 Island Day Trip - Playa Grandi: the turtle encounter
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Snorkel with Turtles & Kenepa Grandi Beach: Nr.1 Island Day Trip

10.Snorkel with Turtles & Kenepa Grandi Beach: Nr.1 Island Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 419 reviews · from $75

Travel by bus from Willemstad or the cruise port to Playa Grandi for turtle snorkeling, then enjoy Grote Knip Beach and a flamingo photo stop at Landhuis Jan Kok. Guides such as Naomi, Anita, and Ruth add island history and humor. Bring water shoes, a waterproof camera, and snacks.

“Great time, guide was very knowledgeable about the island and its history. Beautiful water and cool caves.”

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Dubrovnik: 3 Islands Fun Day Trip by Boat (Host: EN,FR,ES) - Lopud gives you the best part of the day
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Dubrovnik: 3 Islands Fun Day Trip by Boat (Host: EN,FR,ES)

11.3 Islands Fun Day Trip by Boat (Host: EN,FR,ES)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Cruise from Dubrovnik’s Gruž harbor to Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep on a multilingual boat trip lasting about 8 to 9 hours. You get three hours on Lopud, time for Šunj Beach, shorter island stops, onboard drinks, and optional lunch. English, French, and Spanish commentary may be available, with pickup offered on request.

“One of the best cruises we were on! Lots of laughs and great meal provided by a chef in the kitchen? Lorenzo and Ivana sure know how to entertain everyone around! Had a blast and great time! Thank you recommend to everyone 😊 👍”

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1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour - Paddling through the outer islands
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1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

12.1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $223

Meet at 9:00 a.m. in Stockholm, then drive to Dalarö for a full day among quiet islands, narrow channels, and Baltic wildlife. You’ll get instruction, kayaks, a drybag, Swedish snacks, and a campfire lunch. Guides such as Marcus, Lucas, Andrew, and Daniel lead groups of no more than eight.

“Lovely coaching, safety, cooking, and senary also everything were smooth and planned perfectly and It was so friendly atmosphere”

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Aeolian Islands Day Trip from Taormina: Stromboli and Panarea - The motorboat crossing to Panarea
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Aeolian Islands Day Trip from Taormina: Stromboli and Panarea

13.Aeolian Islands Day Trip from Taormina: Stromboli and Panarea

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 238 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $132

Travel by coach from Taormina to Milazzo, then by motorboat to Panarea and Stromboli. You get free time on both islands, a multilingual host, and an evening cruise past Stromboli’s Sciara del Fuoco. Guides such as Alessandra, Franco, and Thomas have earned praise for clear, friendly help, but rough seas, crowds, and the 13 to 14-hour schedule require stamina.

“Wonderful day! The boat was comfortable and the islands were beautiful to visit. We went to Stromboli and Panerea. The tour guide was very interesting and informative.”

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Visit 2 Islands of Zadar on a traditional wooden boat during half-day trip - Preko: beach time, cafés, and a short island walk
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Visit 2 Islands of Zadar on a traditional wooden boat during half-day trip

14.Visit 2 Islands of Zadar on a traditional wooden boat during half-day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 188 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $26Best value

Spend about four hours on a traditional wooden boat from Zadar, visiting inhabited Preko and quiet Ošljak. You get around 90 minutes at each stop for swimming, wandering, or snorkeling with provided masks. Skippers such as Gogo, Bart, Ivan, Joseph, and Rocco have helped make these trips friendly and relaxed, though guiding in English can vary.

“was an all round great experience we went swimming from the boat and snorkelling. We then visited two islands, our tour guide was amazing.”

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Olhão: Ria Formosa 3 Islands Guided Day Trip by Boat - Armona Island: sand, swimming, and a first taste of island life
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Olhão: Ria Formosa 3 Islands Guided Day Trip by Boat

15.Olhão: Ria Formosa 3 Islands Guided Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 138 reviews · 5 hours · from $58

Join a local guide from Rota das Ilhas for a five-hour boat trip through Ria Formosa Natural Park. Visit Armona, Culatra, and Farol, see oyster and clam farms, look for birds and marine life, and swim when conditions allow. Guides including Jaime, James, Roberto, and Humberto have led recent tours in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.

“James the guide and skipper was first class, very informative about the area, patiently explaining both in French and English, very friendly and accommodating. Excellent value for money, will definitely go again on our next stay in Olhão”

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