NATIONAL PARKS · SAILING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 national park sailing trips that repay the airfare, on any continent you like, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one gate or permit rule to know before you commit.
Review of Seward’s 6-hour Kenai Fjords catamaran cruise, with glaciers, whales, wildlife, lunch, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Awesome saw lots of wildlife. Very informative captain. Weather was good. Throughly enjoyed it”
Review of the Dry Tortugas catamaran trip from Key West, with fort history, snorkeling, meals, timing, costs, and practical booking advice.
“Vía tour said I would get a veterans discount and no one knew anything about it when I got there. Don’t promise something and then not deliver.”
Spend a day sailing Asinara from Stintino, with clear-water swims, snorkeling, wildlife, a prison visit, and a seafood lunch.
“Loved our captain Giovanni! He is quite the sailor and an excellent cook. Our lunch on board was wonderful.”
Sail Abel Tasman’s golden coast, spot seals, enjoy Anchorage Bay, then walk the scenic Great Walk back to Marahau.
“A fantastic day on the water. A lot of time to take in the sights along the way.”
Sail Marseille’s Calanques on a 1949 wooden schooner, swim and snorkel in clear coves, and enjoy a fresh vegetarian lunch with rosé.
“That the crew were so helpful and put the sails up so we could sail all the way home. Often yachts won’t. Amazing”
Cruise, walk, and sail through Abel Tasman National Park, with Pitt Head views, Te Pukatea Bay, fur seals, and a 6-hour coastal adventure.
“Great , knowledgeable commentary . Brilliant scenery. Sign posting on the walk was confusing and in some cases inaccurate.”
Sail Abel Tasman National Park from Kaiteriteri, spot seals and Split Apple Rock, enjoy lunch at Anchorage Beach, and swim or stroll ashore.
“Such an incredible way to see the Abel Tasman. Enjoyed the hour on the beach at anchorage for lunch with a little wander around. Great skipper and comfortable catamaran.”
Walk from Marahau to Anchorage through native forest, then sail past Abel Tasman beaches to Kaiteriteri for $88.
Review of Buriana Charter’s 8-hour Asinara catamaran tour, with snorkeling, island wildlife, seafood lunch, and practical booking tips.
“Barca splendida e comandante gentile e competente Giornata meravigliosa”
Sail from Ajaccio to Scandola, Girolata, Piana, and Capo Rosso on a small-group boat tour with swims and coastal views.
“It was a wonderful trip Magnificent rocks formation, swimming in turquoise water ,bay of little village with the bunch of cows on the beach Beautiful nature And very exiting sailing on the small speedy boat”
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