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Island Hopping with Lunch: the 15 Best Boats Worldwide

289 tours  ·  from $15 a head

A cooked lunch aboard changes a boat day from a transfer into an outing. The 15 here are honest about what is served, whether drinks are included and how long the boat stays put while you eat.

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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Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Cruise with Lunch from Split - Starting at Split Port at 9:00 a.m.
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Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Cruise with Lunch from Split

3.Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Cruise with Lunch from Split

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,756 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about eight hours cruising from Split to Čiovo, the Blue Lagoon, and Maslinica on Šolta. Swim, snorkel, eat a beef, tuna, or vegetarian burger, and enjoy wine on board. Hosts such as Nana and Ivan help keep the day moving, though the route and timing can change with weather and sea conditions.

“Cruise was smooth and good. People who have fear of sea sickness and non swimmers can travel. The Nana the Host was very good. She is giving the information about the activity and travel time to time. They served snack after few minutes of the boat undocked. They served unlimited water and juice. The juice is not from fruit but mixed from the juice powder. It could have been real fruit juice. They have got the chance to dock the boat near the shipwreck in Necujam, a small place in Solta island. Everyone enjoyed, even non swimmers with noodle and donut shaped tube as well as with paddles After shipwreck…”

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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

4.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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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

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

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

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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Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch - Orange Bay: one hour of sand, sun, and photos
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Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

6.3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

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

Join Go Shalabi for an eight-hour yacht trip from Hurghada to Orange Bay, Giftun Island, and Magawish Island. You get two snorkeling stops, dolphin watching, breakfast, seafood lunch, fruit, and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Fouad, Ahmed, Saef, Ashraf, and Talal help beginners feel safe while the crew keeps the day lively.

“The visit to the 3 islands & the snorkeling session were extremely well organised. The food was good ( though the calamari was very chewy & cold ) Very good value for money & as very good day out.”

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Dubrovnik: Elaphite Island Cruise w/ Drinks & Optional Lunch - Sailing from Dubrovnik on the Rita
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Dubrovnik: Elaphite Island Cruise w/ Drinks & Optional Lunch

7.Elaphite Island Cruise w/ Drinks & Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,517 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Cruise aboard the boat Rita from Dubrovnik to three Elaphiti Islands. You will have the longest stop on Lopud, time for Šunj Beach and island walks, plus shorter visits to Šipan and Koločep. Drinks are included, lunch is optional, and guides may speak English, Croatian, Italian, or German. Nikoleta and Azhar are among the guides praised by name.

“Friendly attentive crew. Looked after us well. Great trip to lovely islands. Would recommend. Very good value for money.”

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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

8.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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Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling - Yawasam’s shallow coral gardens
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Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling

9.7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,916 reviews · from $39

Spend seven hours visiting Krabi’s island highlights by traditional longtail boat. You’ll snorkel at Yawasam and Koh Tan Ming, photograph Chicken Island, walk the Tub and Mor sandbar when tides allow, eat dinner on Koh Poda, and swim with bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as Green Curry, Dora, Daisy, and Rosie are known for keeping the mood friendly and organized.

“Really enjoyed the day, just the transportation at night we were told to fill up one bus when we told them hotel, tried to show driver and he said yes I know and he didn’t went past our ride and we had to get a taxi back or wait for all other drop offs which we weren’t prepared to do”

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Nassau: 3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch - Leaving Nassau by speedboat
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Nassau: 3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch

10.3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,585 reviews · 4 hours · from $136

In four hours, Shore To Shore Bahamas takes you by speedboat from Nassau to Pearl Island for reef snorkeling, Green Cay for turtle viewing, and Rose Island for a private beach, pigs, BBQ lunch, kayaking, and a rum punch. Captains such as Mike, Chris, and Ray keep the trip lively. Pickup is optional, and private groups are available.

“Big Ray was excellent. He made the trip memorable. I highly recommend this trip it is great value for money. If you do one trip this must be it!”

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From Kos: 3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide - The 55-minute crossing to Pserimos
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From Kos: 3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide

11.3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,564 reviews · 7h 30m · from $29Best value

Spend 7.5 hours aboard the Barco de Pirata from Kos, visiting Pserimos and Kalymnos before a swim and waterslide stop at Plati. You get lunch, music, crew-led fun, snorkeling gear, and safety equipment. Kostas may help introduce Kalymnos, while Yanis and the bar team keep the boat lively. Drinks cost extra.

“Amazing experience, exploring all the 3 islands with great staff on board the boat! Very friendly, cheerful and helpful staff. The food is very good and also the slide is fun! We even got to see dolphins playing in the water aswell! Overall a great experience and would recommend anyone to do it!”

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Split: Blue Lagoon 3 Islands All-Inclusive Cruise with Lunch - Starting early at Split Port
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Split: Blue Lagoon 3 Islands All-Inclusive Cruise with Lunch

12.Blue Lagoon 3 Islands All-Inclusive Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,235 reviews · 8h 30m · from $62

Spend 8.5 hours at sea with Gray Line Croatia, swimming at Čiovo and the Blue Lagoon before visiting Maslinica on Šolta. Your day includes lunch, wine, water, juice, coffee, doughnuts, fruit, and water gear with a €10 deposit. Hosts such as Nana, Marco, Sandra, and Lana keep the schedule moving.

“Day trip was very fun. Nana gave us a good overview of the day to start with and then kept us well informed as the day went on. Each stop off was great, there was floats and paddle boards to go on. They provided goggles to see the shipwreck which was amazing. They allowed plenty time each stop to swim and enjoy the water. I 100% recommend wearing warm clothes, or bringing extra jumper/coat, no matter how sunny it is. As when you’re travelling between spots, especially if it’s one of the longer trips, it can get very cold with the wind.”

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Dubrovnik: 3 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch & drinks(FR, ES, EN) - Lopud: the island worth planning around
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Dubrovnik: 3 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch & drinks(FR, ES, EN)

13.3 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch & drinks(FR, ES, EN)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,074 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Spend about nine and a half hours aboard the Triton, cruising from Dubrovnik to Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep. You get lunch, soft drinks, water, Wi-Fi, music, and time for swimming. Expect a sociable boat day with a party-deck feel, not a quiet sightseeing cruise. Staff members including Lorenzo, Laura, Ivonne, and Jakub are praised for their friendly service.

“The best tour ever!!!! Very friendly and funny crew, great program, good food, beautiful places and music on board all day long. The captain, Joseph or Jose made the whole boat laugh. The whole day program (8 hours) was professionally organized and it was so well balanced that we were more energized at the end than upon start. It was an unforgettable experience. Thank you Crew Triton!”

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Dubrovnik: Elaphite Islands Cruise with Drinks/Lunch Options - Boarding Emili near Dubrovnik’s bus station
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Dubrovnik: Elaphite Islands Cruise with Drinks/Lunch Options

14.Elaphite Islands Cruise with Drinks/Lunch Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,808 reviews · 8 hours · from $53

Spend eight hours cruising from Dubrovnik to Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud aboard the two-deck Emili. You get island time, swimming, lunch, and listed unlimited wine and soft drinks. Add the Blue Cave speedboat trip for an extra charge, and contact the operator in advance for hotel pickup details.

“Nice excursion to beautiful islands. Positive, polite staff. Comfortable ship, clean toilets. The one thing I would recommend changing is lunch: - unfortunately, potatoes weren't tasty - it would be nice to have Croatian fish instead of hake”

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Hvar, Brač & Pakleni islands cruise with lunch & drinks from Split & Trogir - Hvar: two hours for views, history, and a quick walk
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Hvar, Brač & Pakleni islands cruise with lunch & drinks from Split & Trogir

15.Hvar, Brač & Pakleni islands cruise with lunch & drinks from Split & Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,452 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95

Leave Split at 8 a.m. for a full day at sea, with a doughnut breakfast, swimming at the Pakleni Islands, two hours in Hvar, and a final stop in Milna on Brač. Lunch, wine, water, juice, paddleboards, inflatables, and crew assistance are included. Guides such as Nana, Ivo, and Sandra have been praised for keeping the large group organized.

“nana was a lovely and friendly guide. initially a bit cold in the morning but warmed up nicely, good amount of time given for both islands”

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