10 Yacht Cruises Past the History Worth Flying For

1.Sailing on Historic Schooner Yacht in Salem, MA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend about two hours aboard a beautifully maintained classic schooner, sailing from Salem toward Marblehead and the islands of Salem Sound. Captain Seth and crew members such as Kos and Kate may invite you to help raise the sails, explain the vessel, and point out lighthouses. Drinks are available for purchase onboard.

“My husband and I had the most fun not only relaxing on the sail boat, but also participating with lifting the sails and just being a part of the crew. We will do this again when we are back in the area. The crew was fantastic too!!”

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2.Scenic Cruise & Guided Walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $102

Spend three relaxed hours aboard the historic motor yacht Faith with a small crew and up to 16 passengers. Cruise Lake Te Anau, enjoy afternoon tea, then walk through native forest to a clear mirror lake with a nature guide. Crew members such as Adam, Megan, and George are known for warm, personal service.

“What an amazing experience!! Paul and Adam, our captains, provided the best customer care sharing the story of Faith, the beautiful vessel, serving tasty afternoon tea and showing us the beauty of the lake. A short nature walk brought us to a spectacular mirror lake. This trip was the highlight of our trip to Fiordland. Thank you!”

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3.Scenic Cruise & Guided walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $102

Spend about three hours aboard the historic yacht Faith on Lake Te Anau, with live commentary from the crew, tea or coffee, a guided 15-minute walk to a Hidden Lake, and afternoon or morning tea. Adam, Jackie, and George are among the crew associated with this relaxed small-group cruise.

“Good snacks and drinks. Wonderful crew and yaght. It rained the whole time so we spent most of the time in the cabin. It still was nice!”

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4.Evening Champagne Cruise on Historic 1935 Motor Yacht.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 1h 30m · from $86

Join Captain Adam and the crew aboard Faith, a beautifully preserved 1935 Scottish motor yacht, for a 90-minute Lake Te Anau cruise. Sip complimentary drinks, enjoy canapés, hear the yacht’s story, help with the sailing, and finish in a quiet cove as evening settles over Fiordland.

“A wonderful way to conclude our trip in Te Anau. Beautiful boat and the friendliest staff. They went out of their way to make this excursion one of our favourite parts of our holiday.”

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5.Chicago River Architecture Tour Aboard a Historic Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $49Cheapest seat

Cruise the Chicago River for about 90 minutes aboard a historic wooden yacht. Your captain handles the route while a guide, including guides such as Bill, explains roughly 50 buildings, from the Wrigley Building to Michigan Avenue Bridge. Soda, coffee, and snacks are included, with alcoholic drinks available to buy.

“It was a very interesting trip. The crew was nice and helpful. The guide was very knowledgeable. The only negative was that the trip was advertised as having a covered and uncovered area. This was not the case! Multiple guests were very uncomfortable in a hot sun.”

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6.Heritage Cruises Best Luxury Cruise to Halong and Lan Ha Bay 2D1N

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $365

Spend one night aboard Heritage Cruises between Ha Long and Lan Ha bays. You get a private ocean-view balcony cabin, Vietnamese meals, kayaking or bamboo boating, cave exploration, swimming, music, and Hanoi limousine transfers when selected.

“Beautiful boat. Lovely staff. Nice cabin with a really lovely balcony. Food was good. Very well organised and everything was well planned.”

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7.History Fjordcruise Around The Isle Of Tromso – Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $140

Set out from central Tromsø at 2:00 pm aboard a luxury catamaran for a two-hour cruise around Tromsø Island. Captain Håken shares local history while you pass Kvaløya and Tromsø’s bridges. Expect hot drinks, snacks, indoor heating, a toilet, outdoor viewing areas, and a maximum group of 12.

“This was an amazing experience! Håken, our Captain and guide shared his incredible knowledge and love of his home with us all while circumnavigating the waters around Tromso. Highly recommend this experience.”

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8.Lisbon: Yacht Sailing Tour With Portuguese Wine and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours

Spend two hours on a 12-meter sailboat with a two-person crew, cruising from Santo Amaro to Praça do Comércio and Belém. You’ll see Lisbon’s major riverfront sights, hear stories in English, Portuguese, French, or Spanish, and enjoy a glass of wine offered by the captain.

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9.Ha Long Bay Day Tour by 5-Star Heritage Luxury Cruise From Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $65

Travel from Hanoi by limousine to a 5-star Heritage day cruise in Ha Long Bay. Expect a buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, Ti Top Island, and a sunset return. Guides such as Lucky Luke, Andy, and Linh may lead the day.

“We had a very enjoyable day. The staff were extremely attentive. Tour guide Lucky Luke was a winner, professional and engaging.”

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10.Luxury Boat ride, Havelis, Heritage Walk & High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $109

You’ll ride a luxury boat on Lake Pichola, walk through Udaipur’s old city with an English or Hindi-speaking storyteller, meet a fifth-generation Sikligar sword sharpener, and finish at a haveli or cafe with craft beer, tea, coffee, or another drink.

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