The 3 Best Sailing Tours

1.Walvis Bay: Marine Big 5 Luxury Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,012 reviews · 3h 30m · from $76Our pick

Join Catamaran Charters at Walvis Bay Waterfront for a 210-minute morning cruise toward Pelican Point. Guides such as Bertie, Steven and Tu-Tu explain the marine life while you look for dolphins, whales, seals, mola mola and leatherback turtles. Expect pelicans, oysters, sparkling wine, snacks and a light lunch.

“Enjoyed the delicious lunch and the Pelican visit! Very knowledgeable well spoken guide.”

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2.Dubai Waves & Dunes: Luxury Yacht Cruise w/ Red Dunes Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · from $95Top rated

You’ll pair a 45-minute Red Dunes safari with sandboarding, a short camel ride, and a shared yacht cruise from Dubai Marina. Choose one hour with drinks or two hours with live BBQ lunch, dinner, or sunset brunch. Guides such as Shari, Ali, Ayub, and Awais are praised for friendly care and good photos.

“We had an unforgettable experience during our desert safari in Dubai; from the adrenaline rush of rallying through the dunes to the fun of sandboarding, everything was just perfect! My brothers especially loved the quad biking. The yacht tour was pure luxury, offering breathtaking views of the Dubai skyline from the water. A huge thanks to our amazing guide, Shari, who was friendly, professional, and went above and beyond to make our trip truly special. His knowledge and hospitality made all the difference. I hope to come back again.”

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3.Green Canyon: Catamaran Cruise & Jeep Safari Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 7 hours · from $25Best value

Travel from Side into the Taurus Mountains by open jeep, stop at Roman aqueducts and Oymapınar Dam, then cruise Green Lake by catamaran. You get an open buffet lunch and a swim break. English and German guides lead the seven-hour trip, with hotel pickup in nearby resort areas.

“Ze maken er iets leuks van. De jeeptour is een belevenis. Meer dan 10 jeeps kriskras over de weg, toeterend en elkaar inhalend. Leuk als je er in zit maar andere medeweggebruikers moesten vol in de remmen en toeterden gefrustreerd. Kinderen vonden het spectaculair. Stop in klein dorpje om wat te drinken en een pannenkoek te eten kost je flink. Het eten in het restaurant bij de Green lake moet je niet veel van verwachten. Klein beetje kip of zalm met wat droge rijst. Drinken en ijsjes zijn belachelijk duur. Reken op tussen €5 en €8 voor een drankje (cola). Je wacht daar bijna 2 uur totdat je op de…”

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