Castle Sailing Trips Around the World: 2 to Book

1.Alanya: Family-Friendly Catamaran Cruise with Castle Views

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 41 reviews · from $20Our pick

Spend five hours on a family-friendly catamaran from Alanya Harbour, with sea views of the castle, Red Tower, shipyard, and old walls. Visit Pirates, Lovers, and Phosphorus Caves, swim near Cleopatra Beach, and enjoy chicken barbecue, salads, spaghetti, and unlimited soft drinks. English, Dutch, German, and Turkish guides are available.

“The tour was very nice. Drinks were well chilled and plentiful on board. Lunch was also good. Not much, but delicious! The swimming opportunities and the foam party were a highlight. The promised children's entertainment was a bit lacking. But that wasn't a problem because the tour was exciting even for the little ones. The toilets on board are definitely a real problem! You should avoid these if possible because they are actually not acceptable (just from the smell)!”

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2.Château d’If and Frioul Calanques Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Join captain Mathieu and the crew aboard La Flâneuse, a traditional Marseille tartane, for a three-hour sail past Château d'If, the Frioul Islands, Calanques National Park, and Vallon des Auffes. Expect cushioned seating, local stories, coffee, a cold drink, and time to swim or snorkel in a sheltered cove when weather allows.

“consiglierò sempre e per sempre questa avventura. i ragazzi ci hanno regalato un momento di poesia e non solo per la bellezza dei posti: il fascino della barca a vela con tutta la sua gestione ha impreziosito tutto il nostro viaggio a Marsiglia insieme a un tuffo imprevisto nelle acque di Ottobre sotto un sole che scalda insieme al caffè bevuto mentre si ascoltano racconti su luoghi e fatti di una città incredibile”

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