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Seine River Cruise
Cruise boats pass Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay and the Eiffel Tower in about an hour, with commentary in several languages.
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River cruises, harbour sails, sunset trips and dinner cruises – a relaxed way to see a city from the water.
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- Look at whether a commentary is live or recorded.
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Thames River Cruise
Boats run between Westminster, the Tower and Greenwich, passing the main landmarks along the river.
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Gondola Ride
A 30-minute gondola ride through the back canals is the classic Venice experience, and the quieter side canals are far better than the Grand Canal itself, where it is busy with boats. Gondoliers have to pass an exam and many are the sons of gondoliers.
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Burano & Torcello Islands
A boat trip to the colourful fishing island of Burano, famous for lace, and the quiet island of Torcello.
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Dhow Cruise at Marina or Creek
A traditional wooden dhow with dinner on the water, either along the creek or at the Marina.
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise
A one-hour cruise on the 17th-century canal ring passes gabled houses, hump-backed bridges and houseboats. It is the best way to understand how the city was built and to see the architecture without crowds.
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Bosphorus Cruise
A boat trip between Europe and Asia with palaces, fortresses and wooden waterfront mansions along both shores.
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Tagus River Sunset Cruise
A sailing at sunset along the Tagus with views of the Belém Tower, the 25 de Abril Bridge and the skyline of white and terracotta rooftops.
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Vltava River Cruise
A cruise past the castle, Charles Bridge and the Old Town, with views you cannot get from the streets.
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Nile Dinner Cruise
An evening on the Nile with dinner and entertainment, with the city lights on the water.
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Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise
An evening on the river passing Wat Arun and the Grand Palace, lit up after dark.
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Singapore River Cruise
A bumboat cruise from Clarke Quay to Marina Bay, past colonial buildings and the modern skyline.
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Sydney Harbour Cruise
A cruise past the Opera House, the bridge and the waterfront mansions, with commentary or a meal on board.
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Isla Mujeres Catamaran
A catamaran day trip with snorkelling, sailing and time on Isla Mujeres, an island offshore from Cancún.
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Danube River Cruise
A cruise past the Parliament, Buda Castle and the bridges, particularly atmospheric at night when the buildings are lit.
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Caldera Sailing Cruise
A catamaran or sailing trip around the caldera, with swimming stops at the hot springs and the red and white beaches.
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Volcano & Hot Springs Cruise
A boat trip to the volcanic island of Nea Kameni, with a walk to the crater and a swim in hot springs.
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San Francisco Bay Cruise
A boat trip under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz.
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Sausalito & Muir Woods Ferry
A ferry across the bay to the waterfront town of Sausalito, with views of the Golden Gate.
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Star Ferry & Symphony of Lights
A 10-minute ferry across Victoria Harbour, in service since 1888, and a nightly light show on the skyscrapers.
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Harbour Night Cruise
A cruise across Victoria Harbour with the nightly Symphony of Lights show.
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Dhow Cruise & Corniche
A traditional wooden boat trip along the Corniche with views of the West Bay skyline, especially fine at sunset.
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Mandovi River Sunset Cruise
An evening boat cruise on the Mandovi River with live music and a cultural show on some trips.
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Phi Phi Islands Day Trip
A boat day to the Phi Phi Islands, with snorkelling at Maya Bay's area, Pileh Lagoon and Monkey Beach.
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Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island
Limestone karst towers rising from emerald water, with sea-canoeing through sea caves and a stop at the island used in a Bond film.
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Four Islands Tour
A longtail or speedboat day trip to Koh Poda, Chicken Island, Tup Island and Phra Nang beach, with snorkelling.
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Hong Islands
A group of islands with a hidden lagoon, kayaking and clear water, quieter than Phi Phi.
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Koh Larn Island
A short boat ride from Pattaya to a island of clear beaches, snorkelling and water sports.
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Gili Islands Snorkelling
Three small islands off Lombok's coast with white beaches, clear water and turtles, with no motor vehicles.
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Felucca Sail on the Nile
A sailing boat ride on the Nile at sunset, with the west bank hills in the background.
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Giftun Island Snorkelling
A boat day to protected islands with white beaches and coral reefs.
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Orange Bay & Paradise Island
A speedboat trip to a sandy island with clear turquoise water, snorkelling and beach time.
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Tiran Island Snorkelling
A boat trip to the reefs in the Straits of Tiran, with turtles, colourful fish and lunch on board.
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Ha Long Bay
Thousands of limestone islands rising from emerald water, a UNESCO World Heritage Site about three to four hours from Hanoi.
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Han River Cruise & Banpo Fountain
An evening river cruise with the rainbow fountain show at Banpo Bridge in summer.
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Tonle Sap Floating Village
A boat trip to a village built on stilts and boats on Southeast Asia's largest lake.
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Dolphin Watching Cruise
A boat trip along the coast to see pods of dolphins and enjoy views of the cliffs.
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Reef Snorkelling Trip
A boat trip to a nearby reef to snorkel among colourful fish, turtles and rays.
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Sunset Dolphin Cruise
An evening cruise to watch spinner dolphins leap near the boat.
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Canal & River Cruise
A boat tour on the Neva and the city's canals, passing palaces, bridges and the Peter and Paul Fortress.
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Li River Cruise to Yangshuo
A boat journey through the karst scenery of the Li River, passing the peaks that appear on China's 20-yuan note.
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Pearl River Night Cruise
An evening cruise with views of the illuminated towers and bridges along the river.
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Chicago Architecture River Cruise
A guided boat trip along the Chicago River, with expert commentary on the buildings that shaped modern architecture.
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Biscayne Bay Cruise
A boat trip past waterfront mansions and the skyline, often with views of Millionaire's Row.
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Boston Harbor Cruise
A boat tour with skyline views, islands and the historic harbour.
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Elliott Bay Harbor Cruise
A boat tour with views of the skyline, the waterfront and the mountains beyond.
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Molokini Crater Snorkel
A boat trip to a crescent-shaped volcanic crater with clear water and abundant fish.
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Whale Watching Cruise
A boat trip to see humpback whales that migrate to Hawaiian waters each winter.
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Niagara Falls Boat Cruise
A boat ride to the foot of the Horseshoe Falls, with rain ponchos supplied.
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Mersey Ferry Cruise
A river cruise with commentary and Liverpool's waterfront skyline.
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Six Bridges Douro Cruise
A boat ride under Porto's six bridges, including the iron Dom Luís I Bridge.
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Elaphiti Islands Cruise
A boat trip to three small islands with beaches, swimming and lunch.
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Xochimilco Boat Ride
Colourful trajinera boats on ancient canals, with mariachi bands and food vendors.
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Mnemba Atoll Snorkelling
A boat trip to a reef where dolphins and tropical fish are common.
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Lantern River Boat Ride
An evening boat ride on the river, releasing floating candle lanterns.
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