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15 Swim-Stop Cruises Worth Flying For

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The swim stop is the point of the day for most people aboard, and boats differ wildly on how long they give you and how deep the anchorage is. These 15 are compared on exactly that, plus whether the gear is included.

Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise - Swimming, Meal, Kayaking - Boarding at Tuan Chau Harbor
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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Swimming, Meal, Kayaking

1.Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Swimming, Meal, Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,415 reviews · from $41Our pick

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by modern bus, then cruise among limestone islands, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and swim or hike at Titop Island. Guides such as Sunny, Alex, Ken, and Tom are praised for clear explanations and lively humor.

“Sunny really showed all the places very well and his humorous is very funny and keep us very lively. Thank you Sunny.”

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Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming - Tuan Chau Harbor and the 5 to 6 hour cruise
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Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

2.Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,512 reviews · from $48Top rated

Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by shuttle bus and cruise boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, climb Ti Top Island, kayak or ride a bamboo boat, and eat a buffet lunch. Guides such as Minh, Tim, Duc, and Tony are often praised for clear explanations and smooth organization.

“Too many tour operators and boats. Everywhere was crowded. On a tight schedule Delayed waiting for late arrivals”

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El Arenal, Mallorca: Bay of Palma Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Finding the meeting point at Playa del Arenal
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El Arenal, Mallorca: Bay of Palma Boat Tour with Snorkeling

3.El Arenal, Mallorca: Bay of Palma Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,005 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Spend two hours aboard a traditional Mallorcan boat from El Arenal, cruising past Cala Vella, Cap Rocat, and Cala Blava before stopping to swim and snorkel. Expect music, a bar, friendly multilingual staff, and roughly 30 to 40 minutes in the water.

“Swimming in the water was so fun!! We were significantly younger than most others so there should be a time for only young cool people because that would be really fun 😎 we ❤️ Iván”

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Boat Trip to Symi Island with swimming stop at St George Bay - What the boat ride is really like
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Boat Trip to Symi Island with swimming stop at St George Bay

4.Boat Trip to Symi Island with swimming stop at St George Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,753 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $48

Spend about nine hours at sea, with a one-hour swim at Saint George Bay and three hours to explore Symi town. The boat has toilets and a snack bar, hotel pickup is available for an extra fee, and the trip returns to Rhodes. Bring seasickness tablets and your own snorkel.

“Well organised, friendly staff on shore and crew on boat. Accurate timings and a well stocked bar on board with reasonably priced snacks and drinks.”

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4-Hour Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour from Grace Bay - Sailing beside Grace Bay Beach
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4-Hour Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour from Grace Bay

5.4-Hour Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour from Grace Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,465 reviews · from $145

Join Ocean Vibes Scuba and Watersports for a four-hour catamaran trip from Grace Bay. Snorkel a reef with provided gear, visit Half Moon Bay or Little Water Cay, and enjoy sandwiches, fruit, beer, soft drinks, and rum punch. Crew members including Mike, Jay, Ross, Reggie, and Willie are known for friendly help.

“Captain Mike, Peter/Jay were amazing! They did everything they could to make your experience the best one ever! If someone needed help during snorkeling they were there! They came around with fruit and sandwiches. However the alcohol was where this party began! We got to experience iquana island & half moon cay. We got to sip & swim on beautiful beaches. We got a little burnt from the powerful sun but it was so much fun!!! Xoxo”

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Phi Phi: Morning Speedboat Tour to Maya Bay with Snorkel - Pileh Lagoon: a quick swim beneath the cliffs
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Phi Phi: Morning Speedboat Tour to Maya Bay with Snorkel

6.Phi Phi: Morning Speedboat Tour to Maya Bay with Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,244 reviews · 4 hours - 390 minutes · from $51

Start early from Tonsai Pier for Maya Bay before the crowds, then swim at Pileh Lagoon, spot monkeys, snorkel with reef sharks, and photograph Viking Cave. Choose the half-day trip or add Bamboo Island, lunch, and extra swimming with the full-day option.

“Highlight of our trip so far! Definitely book the full day to get to bamboo island it’s magical! It’s an early start but you miss all the larger tours from Phuket and are the first group into maya bay & bamboo island so you have the place to yourself before the bigger groups arrive a little later. We had lots of time for swimming, relaxing & snorkelling! Guide was amazing and very friendly!”

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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour - Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch - Cruising among Ha Long Bay’s limestone towers
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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour – Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

7.Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour – Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,244 reviews · from $42

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, then cruise to Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Hang Luon, and swim or climb Ti Top Island. Guides such as Alex, Ken, Hoang, and Nam are frequently praised for keeping the busy day on track.

“Super organized. Very impressive the minute details involved in an operation like this. Also, common, for the price you pay, you get an exceptional experience out of it. Highly recommend doing the speed boat at the 2nd batch of activities.”

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Palma Bay: Boat Tour with BBQ, Snorkelling, & Sunset Option - Leaving Can Pastilla and seeing Palma from the water
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Palma Bay: Boat Tour with BBQ, Snorkelling, & Sunset Option

8.Palma Bay: Boat Tour with BBQ, Snorkelling, & Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,047 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Spend three hours aboard the Super Delfin Verde from Palma Bay, swimming near Cala Vella or the marine reserve, eating a BBQ meal, and enjoying music with crew members such as Roger, Juan Diego, and Santi. Choose a daytime cruise or a sunset sailing, with snorkeling gear and one drink included.

“Very nice trip with the boat and the crew is very attentive. It would have been great if it was longer than only 3 hour and staying at more bays to spend some more time swiming but anyway it was very good to have lunch and drinks.”

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Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer - 8:30 pickup and the highway ride from Hanoi
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Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming – Highway Transfer

9.Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming – Highway Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 743 reviews · from $39

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay by highway, then cruise to Sung Sot Cave, Hang Luon, and Ti Top Island. Your guide, perhaps Huy, Duc, Ben, or another member of the team, keeps the large group moving through lunch, kayaking, cave walks, swimming, and mountain views.

“Even though it’s mentioned Highway transfer we had to pay extra 10 dollars for the pick up. Ver friendly tour guy. The food was amazing. Kayaking is optional and they will not guid you”

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Tivat/Kotor: Boka Bay Full-Day Guided Cruise with Swim Stop - Starting from Tivat or Kotor
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Tivat/Kotor: Boka Bay Full-Day Guided Cruise with Swim Stop

10.Tivat/Kotor: Boka Bay Full-Day Guided Cruise with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 730 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $41

Spend 8 to 9 hours on a three-deck ship with guide Dragana, visiting Our Lady of the Rocks, Mamula, Miriste Lagoon, the Blue Cave, and Herceg Novi. Swim, sunbathe, or watch the scenery from the restaurant and sundecks. Food and drinks are sold onboard, while cave and church visits cost extra.

“Such a bargain for a big day of sightseeing, highly recommend doing the blue caves!”

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Zadar: 3 Island Speedboat Tour & Blue Bay Swim with Drinks - Leaving Zadar behind the city walls
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Zadar: 3 Island Speedboat Tour & Blue Bay Swim with Drinks

11.Zadar: 3 Island Speedboat Tour & Blue Bay Swim with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 721 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

Join Aveta Speedboat Tours for a four-hour trip from Zadar with up to 10 people. Swim in a quiet bay, visit Ošljak, and explore Preko and Galevac. Guides such as Jure, Josip, Joseph, and Željko provide drinks, local pointers, and a relaxed ride.

“A lovely day on the water and hopping off at beautiful stops. Perfection from start to finish 🚤”

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All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming - Day one: Bai Tu Long, Halong Bay, and the first views
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All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming

12.All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · from $50

Spend one night aboard a small-group Halong Bay cruise with a private balcony cabin, meals, cave visits, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing. Guides such as Sunny, Alex, Tom, or Tung may lead the trip, with routes changing between Halong, Bai Tu Long, and Lan Ha bays.

“I highly recommend this trip! The food and amenities were amazing. The staff was more than accommodating and went above and beyond to make this experience great. Our group wasn’t as big as the other boats out there which made the excursions even better. If you’re staying in Hanoi, this is worth the 2 hour bus ride for a couple day trip.”

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Nice: Snorkeling Speedboat Tour in Villefranche Bay - What the hour in the water is really like
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Nice: Snorkeling Speedboat Tour in Villefranche Bay

13.Snorkeling Speedboat Tour in Villefranche Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 638 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70

From Nice’s Port, Chris, Benoit, Adrian, or another certified instructor takes you by speedboat to Villefranche Bay. You get a mask, fins, snorkel, and seasonal wetsuit, then about an hour to swim, spot fish and octopuses, and enjoy the Cape of Nice and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.

“Our diving instructor Chris was great! He gave clear instructions and individual attention. The location was beautiful, and all of the equipment was in good condition. Definitely recommend Chango Diving if you’re looking for an adventure in Nice!”

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Cabo San Lucas and Santa Maria Bay Snorkeling Sightseeing Cruise - Cruising past Land’s End and the Arch
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Cabo San Lucas and Santa Maria Bay Snorkeling Sightseeing Cruise

14.Cabo San Lucas and Santa Maria Bay Snorkeling Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 582 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Spend about three and a half hours aboard Cabo Blue’s shared catamaran, cruising past the Arch, snorkeling at Santa Maria Bay, and using paddleboards or a floating mat when conditions allow. Adrian and Brian are among the crew members praised for attentive service. Lunch, open bar, gear, and photos are included.

“Awesome guide and crew!! Scenery was incredible. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to have fun and see the famous sites.”

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La Parguera Bio Bay Boat Ride and Swimming w/ San Juan Transport - A small motorboat into the protected waters
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La Parguera Bio Bay Boat Ride and Swimming w/ San Juan Transport

15.La Parguera Bio Bay Boat Ride and Swimming w/ San Juan Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 534 reviews · from $54

Ride from San Juan to La Parguera, board a motorboat for 45 to 60 minutes, and swim for about 20 minutes among glowing microorganisms. Guides such as Juan, also called J.R., add island history and local help, while the small group size keeps the outing personal.

“Wow a very unique and amazing time. I would highly recommend. The swim at night was a first but surreal moment”

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Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim - The long road from Hanoi to Tuan Chau
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Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim

16★ 4.6Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, SwimFrom $42456 reviews
Reggae Catamaran and Snorkeling Open Bar Cruise Montego Bay - The north coast from the deck
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Reggae Catamaran and Snorkeling Open Bar Cruise Montego Bay

17★ 4.0Reggae Catamaran and Snorkeling Open Bar Cruise Montego BayFrom $125453 reviews
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Halong Bay 2D1N Cruise multi options, transfer, swim and kayaking

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