The 15 Best Island Day Trips in the World

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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

1.Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,812 reviews · 6 hours · from $39Our pick

Review of Krabi’s 4-island longtail tour, with snorkeling, Thai lunch, hotel transfers, private options, costs, crowds, and practical tips.

“It has been a great day ! Really well organised. they pick me up at the hotel really punctual and took me to the boat area. we went on a long tail boat and visited different nice islands. we have time to swimming and also we could so some snorkeling with equipment we could borrow from them. we had lunch on a beautiful island and also had one extra hour to enjoy the cristal waters there. They took us back by car to put hotels and again very well organised and fast. Our guide TOY was just AMAZING, professional, nice, caring and fun! you could tell she really care for…”

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Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

2.Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,416 reviews · 8 - 11 hours · from $44

Review of Crete’s Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, and Spinalonga day trip, with boat rides, free time, swim stop, costs, and practical tips.

“What a fantastic day trip. The highlight of our holiday. The tour guides Mannos and Alexandra were lovely, educational and friendly. The bus we traveled on was very comfortable and air conditioned which was a nice touch, Mannos even asked us if we were cool enough, which was appreciated. The stops at Agios Nikolas and Elounda were beautiful, and it was really nice to see that part of the island. Spinalonga was a great experience, the tour guides delivered lots of knowledge about it. Being able to have a swim off the boat was the icing on the cake for a beautiful day. Thank you!”

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Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

3.Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,136 reviews · 12 hours · from $56

Review of the Inverness to Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle day trip, with itinerary details, value advice, practical tips, and drawbacks.

“Alex made this tour outstanding. He was warm, funny, and extremely professional, with plenty of local “insider” stories that brought each place to life. The itinerary was well-planned and paced, and he consistently checked in on everyone after stops. Despite intermittent winter weather, Alex handled the roads confidently and safely, which made the day feel relaxed and enjoyable. I would absolutely book again — and I’d strongly recommend proper shoes in winter as some areas can be slippery.”

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Krabi: Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

4.Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,952 reviews · 6 hours · from $43

Explore Krabi’s Hong Islands by speedboat with beaches, snorkeling, lunch, kayaking, lagoon views, and a rewarding 360-degree hike.

“So much fun, our guide was great, food delicious, can’t miss”

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Similan Islands Early-Bird Tour From Phuket and Khao Lak!

5.Similan Islands Early-Bird Tour From Phuket and Khao Lak!

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,648 reviews · 10 - 13 hours · from $125

Review the Similan Islands Early-Bird Tour from Phuket or Khao Lak, with snorkeling, turtles, beaches, meals, transport, and practical tips.

“We had a incredible time! Definitely a activity to do that's alot of fun!”

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Phi Phi Islands Adventure Day Trip w/ Seaview Lunch by V. Marine

6.Phi Phi Islands Adventure Day Trip w/ Seaview Lunch by V. Marine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,295 reviews · from $91Top rated

Explore Phi Phi by speedboat from Phuket, with Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, snorkeling, Monkey Beach, lunch, and hotel pickup.

“Myself and my wife- aged 72 and 63 enjoyed it very much - thank god we do not have any back problems or motion sickness. The entire team was excellent and very experienced.”

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Phuket: Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch

7.Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,204 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $34Best value

Review of Phuket’s Phi Phi, Maya Bay, snorkeling, buffet lunch, and Zcoco Beach speedboat tour, with practical tips and honest value advice.

“Picker up from hotel, comfortable minibus. Well managed throughout the whole day. Lot of free snacks DM drinks. Lunch is all you can eat buffet. Provides snorkeling gear. Friendly guide. Recommend”

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Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

8.Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,162 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $129

Review of the Boston to Martha’s Vineyard day trip, with ferry views, hotel pickup, free island time, and an optional narrated tour.

“Very informative, friendly guides. We very much enjoyed our tour of the island and history, as well as the food!”

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Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Trip by Boat

9.Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,710 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $59

Cruise Sardinia’s La Maddalena Archipelago, swim at Spargi and Santa Maria, visit La Maddalena town, and enjoy a relaxed day at sea.

“lots of free time, decent prices for beer etc. have payed more for less”

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Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar

10.Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,709 reviews · from $82

Review of the Saona Island day trip from Punta Cana, with speedboats, a natural pool, buffet lunch, open bar, and practical tips.

“Excellent tour with the opportunity to swim in crystal clear water and enjoy the beautiful nature of Saona Island.”

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From Palau: La Maddalena Islands Full-Day Trip by Boat

11.From Palau: La Maddalena Islands Full-Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,414 reviews · 7 hours · from $59

Review of the La Maddalena boat tour from Palau, with beach stops, snorkeling, island views, food, costs, crowds, and practical tips.

“Boat trip to La Maddalena was very well organized. Attitude of crew was friendly and helpful. What we appreciate most was rebooking in time of departure to another day due to our car accident.”

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From Brisbane: Moreton Island Full-Day Trip

12.From Brisbane: Moreton Island Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,108 reviews · 1 day · from $126

Review of Moreton Island’s full-day trip from Brisbane, with snorkeling, transparent kayaking, 4WD beach tracks, sand tobogganing, lunch, and costs.

“One of the best things we’ve done so far! All the guides were amazing, super chatty, easy going and a good laugh. All the activities were SO much fun! Felt on a high all day! Lunch was build your own wrap, loads of options for all dietaries, we also had crisps and cookies which was a nice surprise. All around a fantastic day trip and would recommend to anyone looking to book- worth every penny.”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Day Trip by Speed Boat with Lunch

13.James Bond Island Day Trip by Speed Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,081 reviews · 7h 30m · from $65

Explore James Bond Island, Phang Nga Bay caves, sea kayaking, Panyee village, lunch, and a beach stop on Phuket’s lively speedboat tour.

“It was a lovely experience. Jimmy is really great and kind person,like most of the Thai people we have met. He even tried to teach the group most used words "hello" and "thank you" in Thai. We were not a big group which I liked and we had more time to spend on some stops,unlike the Phi Phi Island trip,where everything was in a hurry. This is my personal opinion. I prefer to enjoy the Islands. We finished our trip with an hour stop on Coconut Island - perfect time to enjoy this small,private beach. I highly recomment Jimmy and this adventure club for everyone who prefer small groups.”

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From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach

14.Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,014 reviews · 450 minutes - 12 hours · from $38

Review of the Elafonisi day trip from Chania, with pink sand, clear water, Topolia Gorge, hotel pickup, and practical tips.

“It was a really nice day! We started with a walk to a cave and some refreshments. We then went to Elafonissi, which was beautiful! It was hot, so bring sunscreen, hats, etc. however we were given more than enough time to enjoy and there are some snack shops as well. On the way back we went to a nice little restaurant for lunch and the staff were very hospitable. Overall very happy with the experience and would highly recommend!”

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From South Tenerife: La Gomera Island Day Trip with Lunch

15.From South Tenerife: La Gomera Island Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,997 reviews · 9 hours · from $124

Review of La Gomera from Tenerife: ferry travel, Garajonay forest, Silbo whistling, lunch, Columbus sites, and practical tips.

“Had a fantastic memorable day trip to this beautiful island, the guide Arantxa and the driver Gustavo were very professional and courteous. Highly recommended”

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