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15 Full-Day Island Trips Worldwide Worth Booking

115 tours  ·  from $15 a head

This is the shortlist you would send someone already at the pier: 15 full-day island trips worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.

Full-Day Dubrovnik Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch and Drinks - Lopud: gardens, churches, and Šunj Beach
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Full-Day Dubrovnik Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

1.Full-Day Dubrovnik Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,823 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Spend eight hours island-hopping from Dubrovnik to Lopud, Sipan, and Kolocep. You get free time for Šunj Beach, village walks, swimming, and snorkeling, plus a generous lunch and wine, brandy, soft drinks, and water. Pickup is available in Dubrovnik, and guides such as Emily and Darko help keep the day moving.

“LOVED this! The man who served us our beverages was absolutley great! Friendly with all types of groups - friends, families with small children, and couples (old and young). The lunch was delicious and our drink cups were never empty. One pf the crew (with dark hair) was kinda grumpy and hard to understand, but everything else was great.”

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Dubrovnik: Elaphiti Islands Full-Day Cruise with Lunch - Koločep: pine trees, coves, and a quick swim
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Dubrovnik: Elaphiti Islands Full-Day Cruise with Lunch

2.Elaphiti Islands Full-Day Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,938 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about eight hours aboard the Regina Maris, visiting Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud from Dubrovnik. You’ll swim, stroll island villages, eat a Dalmatian lunch, and enjoy local wine, soft drinks, WiFi, shaded decks, and bean bags. Host Elisa and the crew handle the timing, transfers, and practical details.

“The staff were really helpful and made the trip the success it was. The host was beautiful and the visits to each island was great, although it would have been nice to have didn’t more than an hour at Kolocep. The food was amazing (we had the chicken) and the information about the history of each island was really interesting, although it was sometimes difficult to hear. Overall, we had a thoroughly enjoyable day with a friendly and helpful crew. Would definitely recommend.”

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From the Port of Kos: Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands - Vathi on Kalymnos: a short walk into a natural fjord
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From the Port of Kos: Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands

3.Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,137 reviews · 7h 30m · from $35

Spend about 7.5 hours aboard the blue Odyssey from Kos, visiting Kalymnos, Plati, and Pserimos. Captain Yanas and his crew serve a Greek buffet with vegetarian choices, offer affordable drinks, and guide you to clear-water swim stops. Expect soft music, island walks, possible dolphins, and a friendly, family-suitable day at sea.

“Amazing food! Enough time to stop and have a look round the islands. So cheap considering everything that is included”

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From Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Boat Tour - Budelli and the natural pools
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From Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Boat Tour

4.La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,980 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $59

Spend 6 to 7 hours cruising La Maddalena with guides such as Claudia, who explains the islands in several languages. Swim at Budelli, relax at Santa Maria and Cala Granara, see Spiaggia Rosa from the boat, and browse La Maddalena. Food is available onboard, but bring cash or your own lunch.

“Beautiful tour thru the islands in the archipelago of Maddalena! And the highlight of the whole experience was our guide (Claudia)! Thanks for a fun day with so much information and nicest sightseeing!”

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All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included - The long sail across the Saronic Gulf
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All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

5.All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,958 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $180

Spend about 10 hours aboard a wooden sailing ship from Marina Zea, visiting Agistri and Aegina with a swim stop near Moni or Metopi. The five-person crew serves coffee, pastries, a generous Greek buffet, wine, beer, and soft drinks. Sam, Mo, and Elizabeth are often part of the welcoming onboard team.

“Nice peaceful day on the water, we went in mid October so some things had already closed for the season but it was nice walking around with no crowds.”

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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

6.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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From Olhão: Ria Formosa 3-Island Full-Day Tour - Setting out from Olhão
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From Olhão: Ria Formosa 3-Island Full-Day Tour

7.From Olhão: Ria Formosa 3-Island Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,523 reviews · 5 hours · from $47

From Olhão, cruise with a small group of up to 17 people to Farol, Culatra, and Armona or a boat-access-only beach. Guides such as Claudio, Ivan, Sergio, and Daniel explain local fishing, oysters, clams, birds, and island life in English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish. You get time to swim, eat, walk, and explore at each stop.

“Ivan was incredible - created a great atmosphere the entire trip. All the islands were beautiful locations to stop off at and had a really great time. Would definitely recommend”

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Full-Day Phi Phi Islands Tour with Lunch from Krabi - Phi Phi Lee, Pileh Lagoon, and the limestone cliffs
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Full-Day Phi Phi Islands Tour with Lunch from Krabi

8.Full-Day Phi Phi Islands Tour with Lunch from Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,392 reviews · from $122

Set out from Krabi at 8 am by speedboat with guides such as Tuna, Elena, Marc, and Unn. Visit Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, and Bamboo Island, with snorkeling, a Thai buffet lunch on the beach, fruit, drinks, and park fees included. Expect a flexible route shaped by tides, weather, and boat traffic.

“We really enjoyed our island adventure! Our guides, Tuna and Ivon, we're amazing. They took great care of us at all of the locations. Maya Beach was just a short stop for a photo opportunity, but right afterwards we had a lovely swim on the other side of the island. Another quick stop to see Viking Cave, then snorkeling...with sharks! (We didn't actually see any sharks, but some people did). Then off to see monkeys, then another snorkeling adventure where we saw seahorses. Finally a delicious buffet lunch and a final swim at Bamboo Island. The weather wasn't the greatest, but we still had a lot of fun. Definitely a…”

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Full-Day Boat Tour of the Medulin Archipelago from Medulin - Kamenjak National Park and the swim to Golumbera Cave
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Full-Day Boat Tour of the Medulin Archipelago from Medulin

9.Full-Day Boat Tour of the Medulin Archipelago from Medulin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,389 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $54

Cruise from Medulin around Kamenjak National Park, swim beneath the cliffs to Golumbera Cave, photograph Porer Lighthouse, and relax on sandy Levan Island. The 5 to 6-hour outing includes a choice of fish, meat, or vegetarian lunch, plus draft beer, wine, water, juice, and soda. Guide Tini is often part of the friendly crew.

“Great day boat tour from Medulin. Our guide Tini, was incredibly friendly and helpful. Swimming in the sea and out to the caves was great fun. Lunch was simple but tasty and great fun was had on the beach in be afternoon. Overall excellent trip, would highly recommend.”

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Full Day 3-Island Boat Cruise from Port of Kos - Dolphins, Plati, and a swim in clear water
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Full Day 3-Island Boat Cruise from Port of Kos

10.Full Day 3-Island Boat Cruise from Port of Kos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,133 reviews · 7 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Spend about 7 hours and 15 minutes cruising from Kos with Captain Giannis and the Odyssey crew. Visit Vathi on Kalymnos and Pserimos, swim near Plati, watch for dolphins by the fish farms, and eat a Greek BBQ lunch onboard. Drinks cost extra, seating can be tight, and early arrival helps you find shade.

“Long day but beautiful views, the island stops were fabulous, particularly the two that you leave the boat to visit. Seeing dolphins was an added bonus. The seating was a little uncomfortable for the number of hours you are on the boat. Crew friendly and helpful. The swimming experience is not necessarily ideal for all due to the options of jumping off the side of the boat from quite a height or a vertical descent by ladder, I wasn’t confident enough to try either sadly. All in all, a good trip and would recommend as long as aware of the practicalities. Value for money.”

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From Palau: La Maddalena Full-Day Archipelago Catamaran Tour - Coastal views toward Porto Rafael and Punta Sardinia
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From Palau: La Maddalena Full-Day Archipelago Catamaran Tour

11.La Maddalena Full-Day Archipelago Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 921 reviews · from $113

Spend seven hours sailing from Palau through La Maddalena National Park on a catamaran limited to 12 people. Swim at Spargi and other weather-selected coves, enjoy Sardinian aperitivo, and, on the large boat option, eat freshly prepared spaghetti with tomato sauce. Franco and Fabio are among the crew praised for their stories and friendly service.

“Fabio and Franko where super skippers, the sea was a bit rough that day, but we still had a super nice day at sea!”

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From Phi Phi: Full Day 7 Island Tour by Longtail with Sunset - Monkey Beach and Viking Cave begin the sightseeing
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From Phi Phi: Full Day 7 Island Tour by Longtail with Sunset

12.Full Day 7 Island Tour by Longtail with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 637 reviews · from $35

Spend about eight hours aboard a classic longtail boat from Koh Phi Phi, stopping at Monkey Beach, Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay, Shark Point, and Bamboo Island. Your English-speaking guide provides snorkeling gear, water, fruit, and lunch. Bring 400 THB in cash for the National Park fee and plan to stay overnight on Phi Phi afterward.

“Loved it! It’s great value for money. The guides were amazing!”

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Dubrovnik: Full-Day Blue Cave & Elaphiti Islands Boat Tour - Leaving Dubrovnik from Lapadska Obala
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Dubrovnik: Full-Day Blue Cave & Elaphiti Islands Boat Tour

13.Full-Day Blue Cave & Elaphiti Islands Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 624 reviews · 8 hours · from $65

Spend eight hours on a family-style boat trip from Dubrovnik with captains such as Nikola, Valerio, or Manuela. Visit the Blue Cave, Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud, with drinks, a cold meat-and-cheese snack, snorkeling masks, swimming time, and free time ashore. Lunch is your responsibility.

“The activity was really fun and was great to see all the islands and the blue cave, just wish we had more time and the blue cave area to enjoy the beauty.”

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Blue Cave and Hvar 5 Islands full-day Speedboat Tour from Split - Leaving Split on a fast open-sided boat
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Blue Cave and Hvar 5 Islands full-day Speedboat Tour from Split

14.Blue Cave and Hvar 5 Islands full-day Speedboat Tour from Split

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 599 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $151

Set out from Split’s Riva on a speedboat for a full day around Vis, Biševo, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. You’ll visit the Blue Cave, swim when conditions allow, stop in Komiža and Hvar, and cruise past old military sites. Guides such as Domo, Jure, Paulo, and Ariana have been praised for friendly service, though sea conditions can change the plan.

“The whole travel was great and the guide was so helpful. We visited many places as in the itinerary. All the group enjoyed it”

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Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands with optional pickup - Kalymnos and the fjord at Vathi
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Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands with optional pickup

15.Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands with optional pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 589 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $36

Spend about eight hours at sea from Kos, visiting tiny Pserimos, Kalymnos village Vathi, and Plati for swimming. Lunch, onboard toilets, WiFi, and air conditioning are included. Crew members such as Yannis, Costas, and Mike have led some departures, with music and dancing on the way back. Pickup is available, but confirm the meeting point.

“This trip was really good value for money. It was a comfortable boat with friendly crew. The islands were beautiful. Lunch was a bit average. But overall a good day out. We didn't actually get picked up at our hotel and had to walk to the bus stop on the main road. But it wasn't too far, just a bit unexpected.”

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