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Fun Yachting Activities - What to Do on a Yacht Charter

Need ideas for yachting activities check out our list of the most fun things you can do on a yacht charter..

Sailing allows you to get away from the hustle and bustle of busy everyday life, relaxing and experiencing something new each time you head out on the sea. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of a gentle breeze in your hair and the exhilarating freedom as you watch your boat glide through the big blue and explore new territories.

Besides sailing itself, there are plenty of boating activities you can enjoy. Whether you’re in it to connect with nature and enjoy some peace and quiet, spend some quality time with your family, or have an unforgettable adventure with your friends, there’s really room for everything. 

Here are the most fun boat activities you can do while at sea and on land:

Things to do while sailing at sea

There’s no better playground than the sea. From easy-going to adrenaline activities, everyone can find something for themselves.

Snorkeling & scuba diving

Diving at the Baron Gautsch shipwreck site in the Adriatic. Image source: Shutterstock

Snorkeling and scuba diving are both fun underwater activities that allow you to explore the beauty of marine life. Snorkeling enables you to enjoy beautiful panoramic underwater views of coral reefs and marine life from above, while scuba diving provides a closer underwater experience. Scuba diving is for more adventurous types, as it requires training and additional equipment but both activities can be equally exciting and memorable. 

Interested in sailing the Adriatic Sea ? Check our guide on top scuba & snorkeling spots in Croatia here .

Swimming & water sports

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Swimming is probably the easiest and most accessible activity you can do on a chartered yacht. It requires no equipment and no effort to prepare. There’s nothing quite like plunging into the refreshing water after spending the day soaking in the sun! More luxurious yachts come with swimming pools onboard, so you can take a dip anytime you want. It’s a great way to entertain your kids or throw a pool party and dance the night away.

Most charter yachts also have a nice selection of “water toys” available for their guests, such as noodles, floaties, and swimming mats. If you’d like a bit of an adrenaline rush, you can enjoy tubing, jet-skiing, or wakeboarding as well. More athletic types and speed junkies will surely appreciate wind sports like kiteboarding, windsurfing, or wing-foiling. These sports require much more commitment, special weather conditions, and gear but are very exciting and fun.

Fancy a swim at mesmerizing Mediterranean beaches? Check out our list of the best Croatian beaches to visit here .

A charter yacht allows you to explore some incredible fishing grounds in a leap of luxury. It also gives you an opportunity to catch fresh fish for dinner or impress friends with a tale about ‘the one that got away’. You can troll for big game fish in the deep water, spin for smaller game fish from the tender or stand-up paddleboard, or simply throw a line off the side of the boat for a bit of fun.

Boat parties

Friends enjoying the yacht party on a beautiful sunny day.

There’s no party like a yacht party. Whether you’ve been pondering a gift for that special someone or you want to celebrate a special occasion with your nearest and dearest, you can charter the perfect boat to accommodate all your friends and family and throw the birthday celebration of a lifetime! 

Designed for luxury entertaining, charter yachts offer endless amenities and décor possibilities. You can throw an unforgettable bachelor party, a murder mystery party, a masquerade ball, or any other thematic event you can think of. The only limit is your imagination! 

Before you start partying onboard, make sure you establish some ground rules. If it’s your first time chartering a yacht, read our guide on yacht etiquette here .

Things to do on land

Not all fun sailing activities take place on a boat. Get off the boat and explore your surroundings on foot!

Sightseeing 

Walking around the Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia. Image source: Shutterstock

Sightseeing is probably the most rewarding onshore activity you can do while sailing. Many sailing destinations boast some amazing cultural heritage sites or nature parks you can enjoy. 

If you decide on a yacht charter on the Adriatic, we recommend visiting at least one of the eight amazing national parks in Croatia . While in Croatia, you can also explore local World Cultural Heritage sites protected by UNESCO.

Hiking and cycling are also great ways to immerse yourself in nature, explore the local flora and sauna and take some great photographs. We are confident that you will find something that’ll capture your imagination and turn your sailing holiday into an unforgettable experience.

Trying out the local cuisine

Experiencing the local cuisine is a must while on a yacht charter.

Reward your taste buds after a long day of fun in the sun and explore the local culinary delights. If you’re sailing the Mediterranean, you’re in for a treat! Mediterranean cuisine is one of the healthiest cuisines and a real feast of flavor and fragrances, with beautiful colors and textures every foodie will enjoy.

Check out our list of top 10 Croatian restaurants for a yacht tour of the Adriatic here .

Wine enthusiasts will surely enjoy wine made from award-winning indigenous grape sorts bred in vineyards all over the Dalmatian coastline. If you’re a wine lover, make sure to read our selection of the best wineries to visit during a yacht charter in Croatia .

Example of a 1-day itinerary 

How your typical sailing day is going to look depends on who you’re with, what type of charter yacht you choose, as well as your personality and hobbies. If you’re sailing with your family, your day will be filled with family-friendly activities such as water sports, hiking, and lounging on the beach. If you’re with your friends - you’ll probably be more into partying and exploring the vibrant nightlife onshore. 

Here is an example of a 1-day yacht itinerary filled with various activities:

There’s no better way to start your day than a refreshing morning swim, followed by a light breakfast on board. After breakfast and your morning cup of coffee, you can dock the boat in the marina, go fishing with the locals or simply prepare the boat for the next destination. 

It’s not a bad idea to consult weather charts and make the plan for the rest of the day accordingly.

If the weather is favorable, you can enjoy the feel of sailing a yacht under full sails. For lunch, you can find some nice bay to anchor and try the local delicacies. You can spend the time until dinner sightseeing, swimming, sailing, or practicing watersports. A more relaxed option would be sunbathing or napping on the deck, sipping cold cocktails, or reading a good book.

The evening is usually reserved for either some relaxing activities or partying, depending on who you’re with. You can decide to stay on board and have a romantic sunset dinner with your significant other or a movie night with your kids. If you’re with your friend and want to explore what the nightlife has to offer, find a marina to spend the night in before the dark. Now you can enjoy the live music in a local restaurant, hit the club or throw a party.

Whichever activity you choose, you can’t go wrong!

Why go on a yacht charter vacation?

A yacht charter vacation is above all an unforgettable journey . Image source: Shutterstock

On a yacht charter, each new day is an adventure that can be filled with both relaxing and exhilarating activities. From sunbathing and lounging on deck to exploring the depths of the sea or local flavors, everyone can find something that’ll make their yacht charter vacation a dream come true. 

Even though summer seems far far away, now’s actually the best time to book a yacht charter because you can take advantage of discounts, you have a better choice of yachts, and flights are cheaper. 

Can’t decide on a destination? Check out reasons why Croatia is a perfect yacht charter destination here !

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Dream daysailers: 13 of the best boats for a great day out on the water

• Toby Hodges
• July 16, 2020

Toby Hodges looks at the best daysailer yachts on the market, from ultra-modern cruisers to classically-styled masterpieces

Modern daysailers

1. saffier se 33 ud.

Saffier Yachts now has eight designs between 21ft and 37ft. The investment and knowhow the Hennevanger brothers have put into the production facility really shows too – the vacuum-infused builds and finish quality are top class.

Saffier builds seaworthy designs , tests all new models thoroughly in the North Sea and ensures its yachts can be sailed easily single-handedly.

Launched in 2014, the Saffier Se 33 is a sporty design but with a practical self-draining cockpit and optional solid sprayhood, which help it handle most weather conditions. It has a fast underwater shape, a generous sailplan and a fixed carbon bowsprit. The extra-large cockpit features 2m benches and a folding transom and there is space enough for four to sleep below.

Saffier’s brand new Se 27 also looks like a seriously fun design and has been averaging speeds in the mid-teens with the kite up, clocking over 20 knots in its early trials this spring.

Prices for the Se 33 start at €114,500 (ex. VAT).

2. Domani S30

The S30, launched in 2018, is Belgian company Domani’s first model – a trailable sportsboat designed to be comfortable, fast and beautiful, says founder Michael Goddaert.

Inspired by Riva’s Aquarama motor boat , it has a large minimalist cockpit, spacious aft sunbed and a classy-looking compact interior. The narrow-beamed S30 weighs only 1,700kg, is offered with a long, two-part carbon rig, and has an electric drive as standard. A Lounge version is being developed which is similar to the Tofinou 9.7 in terms of deck layout.

Price ex. VAT: €88,000.

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3. Black Pepper Code 0.1

Those lucky enough to have sailed at Les Voiles de St Tropez may have seen these neo-classic daysailers from chic brand Black Pepper.

As well as this range of Code-branded daysailers/weekenders, the yard has just launched a new Sam Manuard-designed, scow-bowed IMOCA 60 for Armel Tripon’s Vendée Globe campaign.

The original Code 0, by Marc Lombard, is a high-performance dayboat with a distinctive squared coachroof, which is built light in carbon and epoxy with half its displacement in the keel bulb.

A new Code 0.1 version (pictured) launched last year, and is available in Open and Spirit (performance/regatta) versions.

Price ex. VAT: £148,000.

4. A-Yachts A27 / A33

A-Yachts founder. Michael Gilhofer helped to develop the original B30 (pictured below) and was distributor for B-Yachts in Germany for 17 years. He commissioned the in-demand Lorenzo Argento, who formerly worked with Luca Brenta, to design a new range of luxury daysailers built in Slovenia and finished in Austria.

The first two A-Yachts models (the A27 is pictured above) are focused on performance daysailing, whereas B-Yachts has gone for more cruising comfort below. An exciting new model, the A39, is due for launch in 2021.

Prices ex. VAT: A27 €98,500, A33 €215,000.

5. B-Yachts B30 / B34

The Brenta B30 is the iconic Italian daysailer. A real looker to keep berthed at your Portofino residence, it has a lightweight carbon/epoxy build and a high ballast ratio, for tantalising light airs sailing. B-Yachts is the brand that took the daysailing concept to the limit with the fiendishly indulgent (and very white) B60, which we tested, open-mouthed, back in 2008.

Although stagnant for some years, the company was acquired by Luca Brenta’s cousin Alberto Castiglioni in late 2018. Brenta, along with designer Alessia Lee, has worked up the design for a new B34 model due to launch this year, and they are now working on a B40.

The B30 (above) is now a modern classic, with more than 40 built, but the refreshed company has made some upgrades including a new rudder profile, fixed bowsprit, revised deck gear, a more functional interior and the option for an electric engine. But it’s still got those killer lines.

Prices ex. VAT: B30 €118,000, B34 €190,000.

6. Esse 330

This is the sixth model from Josef Schuchter’s yard on Lake Zurich, which builds fast, stiff and sporty designs. The new 330 is the first Esse that offers the ability for weekend/overnight sailing. Schuchter told us it is designed more for pleasure sailing than racing but has the same performance as the yard’s 990, using a 1m shorter mast and with greater stability and comfort.

Umberto Felci designed the 330 with a self-tacking jib, a carbon deck-stepped mast with no backstay and a high ballast ratio to help ensure it can easily be sailed short-handed. A lifting keel reduces draught to 1.55m and an electric drive is offered.

Price ex. VAT: €134,000.

A plumb stem and square coachroof give an alluring pilot classic style to this Judel/Vrolijk design, but it is the materials from which it is crafted that are most intriguing. Built by Bremen-based Greenboats, the flax (plant) or linen (fibre) is vacuum-infused with bio epoxy and can be given a clearcoat finish to help show off the fibres.

The focus is on weight-saving for this performance daysailer, using recycled PET as the core material. The deck is made from cork, the ropes are made entirely from recycled plastic bottles and the sails are recyclable.

Price ex. VAT, ready to sail: €126,000.

Modern-classic daysailers

8. eagle 38.

The Boersma brothers founded Leonardo Yachts in the northern part of the Netherlands to build top quality gentleman’s daysailers and weekenders.

Its range of gorgeous designs are inspired by the timeless lines and overhangs of the J Class , but with modern appendages.

The new Hoek-designed Eagle 38 is the smallest of a range that now extends to 70ft. It is devised for easy handling, with jib winches in reach of the helmsman/tiller, in a deep self-draining cockpit that can seat six in comfort.

The varnished mahogany interior can sleep three and includes cooking facilities and a neatly hidden toilet.

Price ex. VAT: €177,500.

9. Wally Nano MkII

Wally stunned us with the unveiling of its incomparable Nano in 2009. The Andre Hoek-designed masterpiece certainly elevated the standard of extravagance (and price) for a daysailer. This Wally Nano MkII model released eight years later is a refined version of the achingly cool design, which marries Italian styling with Dutch workmanship and ingenuity.

A pilot cutter-influenced plumb bow, bowsprit and low, squared coachroof set off a retro style, finished by an elegantly overhanging counter. These classic lines meet contemporary construction and attention to detail at Joop Doomernik’s traditional Dragon building yard. The top class composite work includes a keel grid built from 33 layers of carbon. Believe me, the result on the water is a truly intoxicating ride, both upwind and down!

Price ex. VAT: €390,000.

10. Rustler 33

The Stephen Jones design has the elegant lines and overhangs of the Cornish yard’s earlier Rustler 24, but with a comfortable handmade interior that makes it enticing to overnight on too – there is a proper heads compartment including wet hanging area.

With the addition of stanchions, this becomes a Class B offshore yacht. It’s a stiff boat to sail with a deep, dry cockpit, in which it is comfortable to sit, perch on the chunky coaming or stand to handle the tiller.

Rustler says recent clients for the Rustler 33 are ordering them with carbon masts and electric engines.

Price ex. VAT: £165,000.

11. Morris 29

Fusing S&S lines with modern lightweight materials such as carbon and epoxy, the Morris 29 is a quintessential daysailer that’s easy to rig and maintain, a witch to sail and is as handsome as they come.

And there’s a deep, long cockpit and comfortable saloon below to keep any guests content while you hog the tiller. Now built by Hinckley and priced from US$266,500.

12. Alerion 28 / 33

Cleverly marketed as ‘the 90-minute’ getaway, the iconic Alerion daysailer fleet, from 20-33ft, is designed to get people afloat easily and with the most enjoyment possible. Above is the Alerion 33.

Often seen sporting optional Hoyt jib booms, the models are easy and a delight to sail and have inviting and well-finished interiors.

Rarely do beauty, speed and single-handed ease combine this fluidly and successfully. Prices are available on application only.

13. Friendship 36 / 40

The elegantly timeless look of the Friendship 40, its classic lines, including pronounced tumblehome and wineglass counter, are by Rhode Island’s Ted Fontaine. A Friendship’s deep cockpit and wonderfully inviting and well-appointed interior invite you to sail on through the weekend and beyond.

Fontaine says both the 36 and 40 are still available to order, but at top prices: “The Friendship 40 would be built by Yachting Developments in New Zealand where the moulds are presently stored,” (priced in the region of US $1,350,000).

“And the Friendship 36 is being offered as a cold-moulded wood epoxy built boat that would be built by Rockport Marine in Maine – the yard that built the first 36.”

First published in the June 2020 edition of Yachting World.

10 Best Boats for Family Fun and Entertaining

Here are our top 10 boat options ideal for entertaining and family fun:

Cabin Cruisers

Center consoles, motor yachts/power cruisers.

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• Ski Boats/Wakeboard Boats

Bowriders get the nod for small-scale celebrations with groups up to a half-dozen or so people. This type of boat doesn’t have many amenities, nor do they offer cooking facilities so you’ll have to come well-prepared, but since they’re relatively inexpensive, easy to trailer, and easy to clean up at the end of the night, plenty of people enjoy entertaining aboard a bowrider.

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The things that make cabin cruisers great for spending extended time aboard, like full galleys, private bathrooms (called “head compartments” in nautical lingo), lots of seating, and protection from inclement weather, also makes them great for entertaining. How many people you’ll invite aboard can range widely depending on just how large a cabin cruiser you have, but in most cases, there will be plenty of room for a half-dozen to 10, 12, or even more people.

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While it’s true that many people choose a center console because they want to go saltwater fishing , many others like center consoles for their wide-open spaces and plentiful seating—which turns out to be ideal for entertaining. In fact, many center console builders offer models outfitted more for festivities than for fishing, with accouterments like outdoor grills, ice makers, and wet-bars. In this case, again, the boat’s size will be the limiting factor when it comes to how large a party you’ll want to throw. That said, many center consoles have so many seats and sunpads that they can accommodate more people than similarly sized boats with cabins.

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Think of deck boats exactly as you’d think of bowriders. They do, however, gain a small edge since they’re usually a bit roomier in the bow than a comparable bowrider is and will commonly be able to seat an extra passenger or two.

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If you like entertaining big crowds in luxurious surroundings, a motor yacht or big power cruiser is impossible to top. Multiple cabins, indoor and outdoor social areas, full cooking facilities, and all the conveniences of home—what more could a host hope for? And depending on the boat’s size your list of invitees could run for several pages.

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Personal Watercraft (PWC)

Personal watercrafts hold just one to three people and don’t have any extra space for things like blenders or cocktail tables, so why did we include them in this list? Because they’re an incredibly popular entertainment devices for people of all ages. You won’t hold a party on a PWC alone, but wherever boaters raft up with friends for larger celebrations, someone almost always brings a PWC or two. If you want to make sure all your guests have fun in the sun, consider adding one or more to your personal fleet.

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You can’t talk about the best boats for entertaining without pontoon boats being in the mix—they’re the original “party barge,” and modern pontoon boats can be found with everything from changing rooms to grills to blenders built right in. Plus, they have tons of seating and even the smaller models usually have enough room for eight or 10 people. There are also large pontoon boats topping 30 feet in length, which have the capacity to hold dozens of socialites.

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Due to their relatively small cockpits sailboats aren’t commonly thought of as high-capacity party machines, but ask any sailboat owner if they entertain aboard and you can bet the answer will be yes. So if you enjoy the peace and quiet being out on the water has to offer and your idea of a fun gathering is bringing a couple or another family along for a sail, we say that makes a sailboat perfect for your entertaining needs.

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Ski Boats/Wake Boats

Entertaining on a boat isn’t just limited to parties and celebrations—it also includes treating your friends to the thrill of a lifetime. And if you have a ski or wakeboard boat, you can make that happen. As is true for many of the smaller types of boats on this list you probably won’t have many integrated entertaining features (though the stereo systems on many watersports boats are potent enough to shake the entire lake), but if you have a cooler you can load with drinks and a car full of thrillseekers, your ski boat or wakeboard boat will be the destination everyone wants to head for.

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Trawlers tend to have more room on the inside than the outside. So while they may not be ideal for large groups who are interested in fun in the sun, they’re great for year-round entertaining. Plus, larger models often have big flybridges where your guests can kick back and enjoy endless views.

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Once you’ve picked out the best boat for entertaining in the manner you enjoy, be sure to check out Boat Songs: The Ultimate Boating Playlist for an upbeat selection of tunes that can help get the party started.

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• Fun Activities and Things to Do on a Boat

One of the most fun and relaxing recreational activities to enjoy at any age is boating. There’s nothing like spending the day out on the water and enjoying the sunshine with your family or friends. Taking in the fresh air and looking out at the beautiful scenery is a major perk of boating.

The best part about going on a boat is the wide variety of activities to choose from. Whether you’re looking for an adventure or to unwind and chill on the water, there is a boating activity for everyone.

What should you do on a boat all day? If you’re looking for easy day trip boat ideas, this guide offers some fun suggestions. Learn about all the exciting and relaxing boat activities that appeal to many people and make boating fun.

15 Fun Things to Do on a Boat

If you’re looking for something to do on your next boat outing, try out one of these 15 things to do on a boat trip.

1. WATER SKIING

Water skiing, the old-school watersport that has been around for nearly a century, is a popular activity across generations. This activity involves a skier, water skis, a rope and a boat. The skier stands on their skis, holds onto a rope attached to the back of the boat and skims across the water as the boat drives. Riders can use two skis or a single ski, also known as slalom, depending on their experience.

Water skiing is a thrilling activity for any body of water. Whether your boat is on a lake, river or ocean, you and your friends or family can put on a pair of skis and experience this fun and popular watersport. Water skiing does require some athleticism and strength to stand yourself up once the boat starts moving. You’ll get better with practice and possibly learn some cool water skiing tricks!

An activity that is great for boat trips in either freshwater or saltwater is fishing. A fun fishing day doesn’t require you to venture far offshore. You can cruise around on your boat until you find a nice spot to anchor or cut the engine and cast out your bait.

Fishing is a fun boat activity that can be both relaxing and energizing at the same time. When you finally get a bite after waiting patiently, your adrenaline starts flowing as you reel in a fish.

Fishing on a boat is also a fun activity for a group of you and your friends or family to enjoy together. You can cast out your lines and then sit back and chat until a fish bites. Whether it’s just for fun or you’re catching your next tasty dinner, it’s a great boat activity to try.

3. SUNBATHING

For the person who appreciates maximum relaxation and enjoys warm weather, sunbathing is the perfect thing to do on a boat. While you can easily tan on a lounge chair by the pool, beach or lake, laying out on a boat is a particularly relaxing experience. You can feel the motion of the waves, soak in the gorgeous views and enjoy the breeze off the water.

There are plenty of locations you can sunbathe on your boat. You can lay on the seats, grab a float or tube and tan out on the water, or lay in the bow  if your boat is a bowrider . 

If you or your boat guests are more fond of a relaxing activity and you want to enjoy the sunshine, put on your sunscreen and get ready to relax in the sun on your boat.

4. SWIMMING

Days out on the boat can get warm, especially during the spring and summer months. A great way to cool off is going for a swim off your boat.

Swimming is a fun boating activity for families, friends and anyone that enjoys being in the water. Plan a day to drive your boat out to a nice location on the lake, river or ocean with all your swim accessories like goggles, floaties and life vests. It’s a great way to spend your day and is a great use of your boat. You’ll have fun and get some great exercise in your day while you swim. Boats are excellent for entertaining, and having a swim day is great for boat guests of all ages. 

5. SNORKELING

Take your swimming trip up to the next level and go snorkeling on your next boat outing. Snorkeling is a fun way to immerse yourself in the underwater world and explore the different creatures and plants that live in the water. You’ll find different water animals and organisms depending on the body of water you take your boat on. In the ocean, you might find various marine life like fish, coral reefs, seashells and turtles. In a lake or river, you’ll find fish, salamanders, rocks, crayfish and more. 

To enjoy a fun day of snorkeling off your boat, you’ll need a diving mask and a snorkel. The snorkel is the tool that helps you breathe while your face is underwater and you look at all the sights below the surface. Some optional equipment include a wetsuit and fins. The wetsuit is helpful in colder water, and the fins help you swim longer distances.

6. WAKEBOARDING

Taking your boat out to  enjoy some thrilling watersports  is one of the best ways to enjoy a boat day. If you want to try out a watersport other than water skiing, wakeboarding is a fun option for people looking to stay active on their day out on the boat. Wakeboarding requires the same process of holding onto a rope that’s attached to the boat. Instead of water skis, you’ll strap yourself into a wakeboard and glide behind the boat as it tows you.

7. TOWABLE TUBING

If you’re searching for a fun family boating activity, take everyone out on a fun tow-tubing adventure. You can find towable tubes in many shapes, colors and sizes. They hold anywhere from two to four people and make for a fun group boating activity.

Like other watersports, you tow the tube behind the boat, and the people in the tube hold on as they splash and glide across the water. The boat captain and the tube riders can make the experience as intense or as relaxing as they want. Little kids may want to go for a leisurely ride, while older kids or adults may want to go fast and enjoy the thrill. This activity is exhilarating and a great activity for those looking to get their adrenaline pumping. 

8. WATCHING A MOVIE

If you’re planning an evening trip on your boat and want to unwind with your friends or family, host a movie night on your boat. If your boat has enough power to set up a TV or screen, hosting a movie night is a simple and memorable thing to plan for a night out on your boat. 

You can bring a DVD player and some of your favorite movies to host a movie marathon, or you can stream your favorite movies if you have internet access on your boat. Grab some blankets, popcorn and drinks and enjoy a movie from the seats on your boat.

A TV is a fun thing to have on a boat for movie nights or any gathering on a boat. Another gadget to liven up your boat trip could include a waterproof speaker for listening to music.

9. STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING

A wakeboard has some similarities to a snowboard. Although the boards and applications are different, some of the logistics compare to snowboarding. On a wakeboard, both of your feet are on the same board. You’ll position your body to the side and balance yourself similarly to riding on a snowboard. Once you get the hang of it, wakeboarding is a fantastic way to spend a day out on the boat.

10. PLAYING GAMES

Are you looking for more ways to make boating fun for friends and family? Enjoy time on your boat by bringing some fun board games that everyone can enjoy. After a long day of swimming, enjoying watersports or sunbathing, bringing out a board game to enjoy as a group is a fun way to pass the time into the evening. Bring some family-friendly board games for little kids like Chutes and Ladders, Candyland and Go Fish, or find some fun and more challenging games for adults like Scrabble, The Game of Life and Monopoly.

Games are also great for when you take your boat out on a cloudy day, or it’s a little cooler outside. You can still have a fun time on your boat without getting in the water.

11. READING A BOOK

For those who appreciate the relaxing vibes of being out on the boat and want to just chill under the sun, reading a book is one of the best solo activities for a boat day. One of the best locations to read a book is by the water. Whether you’re sitting on the beach, a boat dock or the bow of a boat, relaxing with the beautiful scenery around you makes diving into a good book that much more enjoyable.

Make sure to pack a book for your next boat day and experience the peaceful sounds of the water as you indulge in a good read.

12. BOATGATING

If you’re looking for a party, take yourself and your friends out on your boat to go boatgating. Similar to tailgating, boatgating involves hanging out and getting together with other boats to enjoy some food and drinks on the water. Although it’s often associated with the sports world, it is also another way to describe hanging out on the boat, playing music and having a great time.

You can find bays or beaches in your area that are popular for these types of hangouts. If you’re into the party scene and want to have a fun time on the water with friends, bring some food and a speaker, pack your cooler and try out boatgating for a day.

13. CAMPING

If you’re looking for a weekend getaway, plan a boating trip to a campsite. Camping is a great way to get a change of scenery and take in the beauty of the outdoors.

You can dock your boat at a campsite and spend the weekend fishing, roasting smores, hiking and enjoying plenty of other outdoor activities. Before you head out, make a packing list of everything you’ll need to bring on your boat for a successful camping trip. Important items like water, food, sleeping bags and a tent are must-haves for a boating camping trip.

14. KAYAKING

Some fun boat accessories that you can bring with you on your day out on the boat are kayaks. While kayaking, you can explore your shore up close and get in some nice physical activity.

Kayaking is fun as a solo activity or for few people. If you have a two-person kayak or another one-person kayak, you can coast along the water with a partner and enjoy your surroundings.

15. COOKING

If you have the tools and equipment on your boat, cooking a nice meal is an excellent activity for a boat day. Whether you plan a romantic evening with a significant other or host a get-together with friends or family, cooking on a boat is a unique experience for your guests. It doesn’t have to be an elaborate meal — something simple can impress your boat guests and make their trip memorable.

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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