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 fun day out for all the family, no matter your age, including the family members that may not enjoy the water slides. Plenty to see and do with a beach area where you can people watch. Well organised and lovely clean eating space.”
Bugibba catamaran to Gozo and Comino: Blue Lagoon swim, Crystal Lagoon photos, sea caves, and a waterslide in 7 hours.
“It was all well arranged. The tour was all good for a perfect day out.”
Ethical whale and dolphin watching from Los Cristianos aboard the Travelin Lady eco-yacht, with a swim stop and Cave of Love views.
“The crew were amazing, we was allowed to sit right by the driver and he was pointing everything out for the little one in our group, he also showed us a book about the familys of dolphins and whales as we saw them which was fasinating. Such a good trip, we saw soo many whales…”
Skip the line to Palma’s La Seu Cathedral. Admire the rose window, Gaudí additions, and Miquel Barceló art in one visit.
“The cathedral was beautiful our children loved it but it was expensive. Children should not be charged to enter.”
No-chase whale and dolphin cruise from Los Cristianos on the Bahriyeli, with certified guides, ethical rules, and built-in donations.
“It was great! We saw many dolphins and two pilot whales! The guides explained well everyrhing we needed to know about these beautiful animals, in several languages!”
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.
“Nice enclosures, good shows! Nice to see how they treat the animals! Orcas are the highlight”
Sail Santorini’s caldera by wooden boat, hike Nea Kameni volcano, swim hot springs, and add an Oia sunset bus option.
“Hike was best part. Only good swimmers can go to hot springs.”
A 5-hour Palma de Mallorca catamaran cruise with two swim stops, snorkeling gear deposit, and onboard BBQ lunch plus wine and sangria.
“Everything about this tour was excellent Snorkeling was great ! The captain and his crew were wonderful ! The female crew member even got my husband dancing ! The food and wine was very enjoyable, Will recommend this tour to all my friends, Thank You 😀”
Combine Loro Parque and Siam Park with one ticket and 14 days to use it. See orcas and slides across Tenerife.
“Very easy to use they scan QR code directly and they will give you a bracelet for the other park but you also have to show the QR code at both parks. Loro park is beautiful and the beat penguin enclosure i have ever seen . Siam park is also amazing and there is something…”
Paddle with turtles and dolphins off Tenerife, plus snorkeling in a boat-only bay. Wetsuits, gear, and photos included for $35.
“Brilliant, we had a great tour guide David, super friendly and instructive. We luckily seen a mother and baby dolphin!”
Walk 850m through Mallorca’s Caves of Hams in blue LED light, then watch Magical Mozart on the Sea of Venice. Book ahead.
“Nice cool break to the day, very interesting to look at. Caves are 10 million years old!”
5-hour Santorini catamaran with BBQ dinner, unlimited white wine, and swim stops at Red Beach, White Beach, plus hot springs.
“Excellent trip. Pick up and drop off was smooth and on time. Lovely swim time in different locations. Made use of the swim masks and foam noodles. Im vegetarian and the food was lovely, went back for seconds. Staff were great and looked after everyone one. Lovely scenery and views. Great trip.”
Join a quiet eco-catamaran from Funchal for dolphin and whale watching, with a Cabo Girão swim and south-coast cliff views.
“Very nice, we saw bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales. Cool info about dolphins and whales as well. Amazing to see them and to know that they are protected.”
8-hour 4WD Madeira tour from Funchal to Cabo Girão, Seixal black sand, Porto Moniz lava pools, Fanal Forest, and Paúl da Serra.
“Top jeep tour, the guide Camochu was great, funny, well prepared, a native animal as he said 😅 sky walk, forest, natural pools in Porto Moniz and also a traditional poncha for a great and crazy day on the road and through the forest. I definitely recommend the tour, not to be missed!”
3-hour catamaran cruise from Funchal to Cabo Girão to look for dolphins, whales and turtles, with panoramic views and a swim option.
“The stuff was great! But tha most exiting was to seeing a Mama whale with her baby's and of course the sweet dolfins. I thing who loves the ocean and animals , can't miss this cruise! Thank you Sea born!”
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