ISLAND GUIDE
The tours and day trips worth booking.
The 15 most popular things to do across the islands — boat trips, volcano hikes, old-town walks and long days on the water, from the Canaries and the Greek isles to the Balearics, Madeira and Malta.
Thai-themed Siam Park Tenerife: Tower of Power plunge, biggest man-made wave, lazy rivers, sea lion welcome, plus optional meal packages.
Most Popular“a great day out 2 adults 2 kids. we went in December probably waited max 15 minutes for a ride. tower of power is terrifying! did at the Thai cafe was good too”
Bugibba catamaran to Gozo and Comino: Blue Lagoon swim, Crystal Lagoon photos, sea caves, and a waterslide in 7 hours.
“Really enjoyed it even though there were a couple of restrictions due to the weather and the sea being choppy. We had to access the Blue Lagoon by land on Comino as opposed to the boat sailing into the lagoon but that was beyond the control of the tour operator and at least we still…”
Ethical whale and dolphin watching from Los Cristianos aboard the Travelin Lady eco-yacht, with a swim stop and Cave of Love views.
“Guides are so helpful and friendly, views, dolphins and whales are stunning”
Skip the line to Palma’s La Seu Cathedral. Admire the rose window, Gaudí additions, and Miquel Barceló art in one visit.
“Can’t comment too much on the queue skip as the queue was relatively small when we arrived and this aspect was badly managed so we did end up waiting anyway. However would recommend visiting the cathedral as it is absolutely stunning. A must see if you’re in the area and good value for money.”
No-chase whale and dolphin cruise from Los Cristianos on the Bahriyeli, with certified guides, ethical rules, and built-in donations.
“Really nice and relaxed boat trip, saw a whole pod of pilot whales!”
Spend a full day at Loro Parque in Tenerife with a ticket that includes the Orca Ocean show and major animal presentations, plus options for food.
“Was one of my favourite places to go in Tenerife, orca & dolphin show was amazinggg. Genuinely one of the best zoos I’ve been too and I’ve been to a lot!”
Sail Santorini’s caldera by wooden boat, hike Nea Kameni volcano, swim hot springs, and add an Oia sunset bus option.
“we loved both the hike up to the crater in nea kameni (we were glad we )were wearing sturdy shoes, has slapped on sunblock, carried water and sunhats), the refreshing dip in the Aegean sea (soooooo good!!!), a second refreshing dip in the beach down thirassia island (wear water socks as its very pebbly) and…”
A 5-hour Palma de Mallorca catamaran cruise with two swim stops, snorkeling gear deposit, and onboard BBQ lunch plus wine and sangria.
“Brilliant evening, very good food, very nice and good organised staff. Best value for money!!”
Combine Loro Parque and Siam Park with one ticket and 14 days to use it. See orcas and slides across Tenerife.
“Exceptional experience, will do the same during the next time visit”
Paddle with turtles and dolphins off Tenerife, plus snorkeling in a boat-only bay. Wetsuits, gear, and photos included for $35.
“gonza and carlos was our guides and they were amazing and very informative very happy with our trip”
Walk 850m through Mallorca’s Caves of Hams in blue LED light, then watch Magical Mozart on the Sea of Venice. Book ahead.
“Loved how organised and well orchestrated it was. Beautiful lighting, great presentation and stunning activity!”
5-hour Santorini catamaran with BBQ dinner, unlimited white wine, and swim stops at Red Beach, White Beach, plus hot springs.
“Brilliant experience! The staff were brilliant and the food lovely! Would highly recommend”
Join a quiet eco-catamaran from Funchal for dolphin and whale watching, with a Cabo Girão swim and south-coast cliff views.
“I liked that they explained everything How many boats could be in the viewing area, for how long Why rules are in place ! Just so good and a great spotter ! We saw the pilot whales and spotted dolphins ! Absolutely awesome staff”
8-hour 4WD Madeira tour from Funchal to Cabo Girão, Seixal black sand, Porto Moniz lava pools, Fanal Forest, and Paúl da Serra.
“You see so many different places with a very competent guide. The tour is highly recommendable. Thank you, Gil, for the great day and looking out for the rabbit.”
3-hour catamaran cruise from Funchal to Cabo Girão to look for dolphins, whales and turtles, with panoramic views and a swim option.
“Had a great day we got to see quite a few dolphins some jumping out of the sea the crew I thought was excellent from passing out coats to people that was a bit cold they was also very good with the children informative and made the trip Excellent Thank you”
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