Port day · EVENING EXPERIENCES
Good evening experiences sell out weeks before the sailing date and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Sail from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina for 90 minutes aboard a luxury catamaran, with a welcome drink, hot and cold canapés, and sunset views over the Coral Sea, Low Isles, mountains, and Port Douglas coast. The cruise suits visitors aged 13 and older.
“It is the best there is , the weather was absolutely perfect , friends visiting from Tassie loved every minute ..”
Sail from Port Douglas at 12:30 pm on an adults-only catamaran to Low Isles. Snorkel with a marine biologist, take a glass-bottom boat ride, or relax ashore before afternoon tea and a sunset return. The small 33-person group and helpful crew make this a relaxed half-day reef trip.
“From start to finish this Sailaway tour was fantastic. They are very environmentally conscious which is great. . The staff were friendly and gave us all the safety information before we ventured out on the cruise. A lovely light lunch and afternoRead more”
Spend about two hours sailing from Port Olímpic with skipper Jorge or Daniel, enjoying views of Montjuïc Castle, Maremagnum, the Olympic Towers, and Barcelona’s waterfront. Drinks and light snacks are included, with space for no more than 11 people.
“Our skipper, Jorge was hospitable and very informative as we sailed on the Mediterranean. The journey was well worth it.”
Join Captain Cristian and a maximum of nine people for a two-hour sunset sail from Port Olimpic. You’ll pass Port Vell and view Montjuïc Castle, the Sagrada Família, Tibidabo, the Arts Hotel, and the Mapfre Tower from the water, with drinks and shared snacks available on board.
“a very nice sailing tour with super nice crew and good catering on a comfortable sailboat. unfortunately we were not suitably dressed, luckily the captain could help out with warming blankets and jackets. highly recommended sailing trip.Auto-translated”
Fly from Kochi, Mumbai, Mangalore, Chennai, or Goa to Delhi, then continue by private car to Agra. You get two nights in a 4- or 5-star hotel, sunrise and sunset Taj Mahal visits, Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, flights, breakfast, entry fees, and a private guide such as Makesh or Majesh Kumar.
“I was expecting the Taj to be majestic (which it was) but the for surprised me on how wonderful it was. Normally we see forts in ruins and the fact that it is so in tact and has such a rich history was a very pleasant surprise. The entire trip though was fantastic and I truly recommend this trip.”
Spend six to ten hours exploring Kolkata with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Visit Victoria Memorial, Mother House, temples, old Kolkata, College Street, and more, then finish with a three-hour Hooghly River cruise. The route can be adjusted to suit your interests.
“It was the good sightseeing trip with a professional and very good guide. We liked a lot the tour in the artist quarter, old Kolkata, house of Mother Theresa and interesting stories about Bengal, Kolkata and places visited. The boat trip was alsRead more”
Set sail from Esplanada Cervantes in Denia for about 90 minutes aboard a Boramar catamaran. You’ll pass the Costa Blanca coastline and spend around 30 minutes near Cova Tallada, a sea-level cave shaped partly by human hands. The trip includes a complimentary drink and ends where it began.
“A unique and very pleasant experience, very romantic sunset on the catamaran with the cup of cavaAuto-translated”
You’ll cruise Halong Bay on a private boat, visit Thien Cung Cave, then continue to Hanoi for an evening food walk with Old Quarter stops, egg coffee, Hoan Kiem Lake, and the Temple of Literature. Day two covers Ho Chi Minh’s complex and Hoa Lo Prison with private guides and transfers.
“It was a good trip, boat ride near Halong Bay was nice and beautiful scenery. We had the whole boat to ourselves and the chef gave us a lot of food for lunch. When we were done, we drove from Halong Bay to Hanoi. It was a Friday and trafRead more”
You’ll leave Aqaba port with a private English-speaking driver, meet a Bedouin guide for a 4x4 tour of Wadi Rum, then explore Petra with a local guide. Expect desert camps or hotel lodging, included meals, entrance fees, and a busy but rewarding schedule.
“We've been talking about visiting Petra for years, & finally, this year we made it! From the beginning our trip was handled smoothly & professionally. All our guides & drivers were wonderful, especially Ahmed, but also Abed & Saleh.”
Join captain Nathalia and the Skyfall crew for a two-hour sail from Port Olimpic. The renovated 14-meter Hanse 455 carries only 2 to 9 people, with wine, beer, snacks, skyline views, and a chance to take the helm.
Leave Aqaba port for a Bedouin-led 4x4 trip through Wadi Rum, then spend the night near Petra. The next day, a guide such as Sami leads you through the Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs, Theatre, and Qasr Al Bint before your private transfer back to the ship.
“Everyone should book this trip, especially with Hisham! He provided the best Jordan can offer. He was always on time to pick me up, he helped me with my Visa at the border, he got my tickets and food, he always stopped if I wanted to take photos and even helped me get Read more”
Pick the call, or the kind of day you want out of it.
