The World’s 4 Best Full-Day Cruises

1.Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 585 reviews · from $121Our pick

Spend about nine hours touring from Hobart to Richmond, Pirates Bay, Port Arthur and the Tasman Peninsula. Your guide leads the Port Arthur visit, while the 30-minute harbour cruise circles the Isle of the Dead. Guides such as Vic, Colin, Mark and Rod are known for clear commentary, local stories and good humour.

“Our Driver Mark was very informative and knowledgeable about Tasmania and it's history. He was happy to answer any questions”

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2.Anacortes: Full Day Whale/Wildlife Tour; Friday Harbor Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6h 30m · from $279Top rated

From Anacortes, Captain Tyler guides a small group of up to six through the San Juan Islands aboard a heated, semi-covered boat. You will search for orcas, humpbacks, gray and minke whales, then enjoy two hours in Friday Harbor for lunch and shopping. Bring layers, snacks, and a camera.

“This was a great (and successful) small group whale watching experience. We went out in a semi covered boat which allowed us to move easily. Tyler, our guide, was very interactive and knowledgeable. We were out for ~6/7 hours, including a stop in Friday Harbor. We were able to see sea lions, seals, minke whales and followed a small pod of orcas, as they split up, came back together and had a little “bite for lunch” (our “National Geographic” moment). I would highly recommend this tour.”

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3.From Phuket: Full-Day Phang Nga Bay Cruise with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 9 hours · from $159

Spend nine hours cruising from Ao Por through Phang Nga Bay, stopping at Koh Hong for swimming and jungle walks, passing Koh Yao fishing boats, meeting a family living in island caves, and enjoying Thai buffet meals, snacks, and banana pancakes. English, Thai, and Swedish guides lead the trip.

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4.Full Day Custom Colombo City Tour from Colombo Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 5 hours · from $35Best value

Take a private, air-conditioned Colombo tour from the harbor, Mount Lavinia, or Colombo. Your English-speaking chauffeur-guide can shape the route around the National Museum, Pettah Market, Galle Face, Gangaramaya Temple, local food stops, shops, and city sights. The vehicle is available for about five to six hours, with entrance fees paid separately.

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