Where to Go: the 15 Best Boat Days with a Massage Worldwide

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Santorini: Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit

1.Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,869 reviews · 3 - 10 hours · from $29Our pick

Set out from Athinios Port on a traditional wooden boat with a multilingual guide. Walk across Nea Kameni’s volcanic ground, swim from the boat to Palea Kameni’s sulfur springs, stop at Thirassia, and add a bus ride to Oia for sunset.

“Enjoyed this beautiful cruise around the Aegean Sea. The volcanic hike was fun, and the swim to the hot springs was enjoyable. I only wish we had more time to soak in the hot springs--it seemed rushed!”

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Santorini Port: Cruise to Volcano, Hot Springs & Thirassia

2.Santorini Port: Cruise to Volcano, Hot Springs & Thirassia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 992 reviews · 6 hours · from $41

Spend six hours on a sailing cruise from Santorini’s Fira Old Port. Walk across Nea Kameni’s volcanic ground, swim from the boat toward Palea Kameni’s warm springs, and eat or explore on Thirassia. English guides such as Roula, Yannis, and Gianni may lead the day.

“What a fantastic seamless trip. Group was professional, the sights were so picturesque.”

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Santorini Port: 3 Hour Cruise to Volcano and Hot Springs

3.Santorini Port: 3 Hour Cruise to Volcano and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 512 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $35

Sail from Fira Old Port to Nea Kameni for an optional self-guided volcano hike, then swim near Palea Kameni’s sulfur-rich springs. Expect caldera views, audio commentary, a friendly crew, pool noodles, and a 30-minute hot-springs stop. The longer option adds free time at Thirasia.

“Was a fun excursion, well organized and a great hike up the volcano.”

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Luxury Cruise inc. Snorkeling/Massage/Island/water sport & Lunch

4.Luxury Cruise inc. Snorkeling/Massage/Island/water sport & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 500 reviews · from $54Top rated

Spend about eight hours on Royal Cruise Hurghada with guides such as Hisham, Andrew, or Barracuda. Visit Orange Bay, snorkel at two Red Sea sites, try water sports and beginner scuba, enjoy a seafood and barbecue buffet, and receive a back massage.

“We had a fantastic day with Andrew and his crew! Everything was very well planned, we had lots of time at orange bay, had a lovely lunch and enjoyed the water activities.”

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Santorini Volcanic Islands Cruise: Volcano, Hot Springs and Thirassia

5.Santorini Volcanic Islands Cruise: Volcano, Hot Springs and Thirassia

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 375 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $60

Cruise Santorini’s caldera by classic wooden caïque, walk across volcanic Nea Kameni, swim near Palea Kameni, and explore Thirassia. A guide such as Spiros provides commentary, with bus pickup from selected village meeting points. Bring water, sturdy shoes, and cash for the €5 volcano fee.

“Our tour guide was very good. Might not have booked again just because the hot springs weren’t really hot just lukewarm which was disappointing but that’s no one fault but nature! it was an interesting experience overall! My parents had a great time”

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Halong Bay Day Tour Luxury Cruise With Jacuzzi and Buffet Lunch

6.Halong Bay Day Tour Luxury Cruise With Jacuzzi and Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · from $50

Spend about six hours on Halong Bay aboard a premium boat with a jacuzzi, buffet lunch, kayaking or bamboo boating, Sung Sot Cave, and Titop Island. Optional Hanoi pickup runs from the Old Quarter. An English-speaking guide, including Sam on some departures, leads the day.

“The cruise was amazingly good, the food is good and appetising, love the Vietnamese food, the driver and Sam the tour guide is very supportive and helpful and bery informative to the history and culture of local people”

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From Old Port:Volcanic Islands Boat Trip & Hot Spring Visit

7.From Old Port:Volcanic Islands Boat Trip & Hot Spring Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 195 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Set out from Fira’s Old Port on a three-hour English-guided boat trip. Hike Nea Kameni for views of its active craters, then swim toward Palea Kameni’s seasonal hot springs. The $35 price excludes the €5 volcano fee, cable car, and towel.

“The boat ride was great! The hot springs were not actually hot—not the tours fault but that was disappointing.”

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From Hanoi: 2-Day Bai Tu Long Bay Luxury Cruise with Jacuzzi

8.2-Day Bai Tu Long Bay Luxury Cruise with Jacuzzi

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 160 reviews · from $165

Cruise from Hanoi into the quieter Bai Tu Long Bay, with a cabin jacuzzi, seafood meals, kayaking, Tai Chi, cooking, squid fishing, and a visit to Thien Canh Son Cave. Guides such as Tom Cruise, Morning, Duc, and Nam lead activities, while Ninh Binh transfers can be arranged by request.

“The kayak around the floating fishing village was spectacular as was the cruise to the location. The staff aboard were truly wonderful and Joan who organised the trip kept in touch to make sure we were happy. Cabins were comfortable, food was pretty good and plentiful. I regret that we didn't do two nights. Thoroughly enjoyed the cave excursion as well. They were excellent in catering for my six year old son as well.”

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Santorini Volcanic Islands Cruise: Volcano,Hot Springs,Thirassia and Oia Sunset

9.Santorini Volcanic Islands Cruise: Volcano,Hot Springs,Thirassia and Oia Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 139 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $68

Spend about 11 hours sailing from Santorini to Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni, and Thirassia, then continue by coach to Oia for sunset. You’ll hike to an active crater, swim from the boat in warm sulfur water, and have free time for lunch and village views. Pickup may be available near your hotel.

“The event, overall, was worth it. It was a very long day so make sure that you bring sneakers for the volcanic trails. The tour consists of visiting volcanic islands and a we had about 1.5 hours to swim. At the end, we returned to the dock and traveled to Oía via bus. Oía is a FANTASTIC picturesque city with mind boggling views and fantastic sunsets. The boat captain nor the tour guide were very informative. For example, when we went to the bus none of us were informed that we were going to Oía. We were barely given any instructions. Bottom line, it was a great experience and with…”

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Budapest Széchenyi Spa with Danube Cruise and Optional Dinner

10.Budapest Széchenyi Spa with Danube Cruise and Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 122 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $155

Spend the day at Széchenyi Thermal Baths with locker or cabin use, then make your own way to a 90-minute evening Danube cruise from Akadémia dock 2. Choose a cruise with welcome drinks only or add a buffet dinner, live music, and folk entertainment.

“Brilliant day out at the Szechenyi spa and to finish off a lovely evening on the river cruise followed by a candle lit meal with traditional music and dancers ,very friendly attentive staff, that went out their way to please, the tour operated was very good at communicating and always got back to me with my questions. Perfect for a special occasion for something to remember, definitely the best day we’v had in Budapest 😊”

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From Hanoi: 1-Day Halong 5-Star Cruise w/Jacuzzi & Limousine

11.1-Day Halong 5-Star Cruise w/Jacuzzi & Limousine

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 96 reviews · from $54

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine to a six-hour Halong Bay cruise. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Duy, Like, Augustine, Lucky Luke, or Andy, leads you to Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Titop Island, with a buffet lunch, kayaking, swimming, sunset snacks, and a jacuzzi onboard.

“This was one of the most beautiful and exiting excursions ever and extremely well organized!”

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Santorini – Volcano and Hot springs Boat Trip with Bus Transfer

12.Volcano and Hot springs Boat Trip with Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 94 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Take a morning boat from Fira’s Old Port to Santorini’s active volcano, walk toward smoking craters, then swim about 30 meters to warm sulfur springs at Palea Kameni. A local guide, round-trip transfer, restroom, and swimming noodles are included. Bring sturdy shoes and an old swimsuit.

“Informative and very organized. Good combination of activities. Spectacular views. Directions could be better.”

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Budapest Super Saver: Spa, Basilica Tour, and Danube Cruise

13.Budapest Super Saver: Spa, Basilica Tour, and Danube Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 93 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Spend a full day at Lukács Thermal Spa, join a 4 PM English tour of St. Stephen’s Basilica, then board the Gróf Széchenyi at 7 PM for a 90-minute night cruise and welcome drink. Guides may include Barbara, Fanni, Vivienne, or Tímea.

“Great value for money considering there were three items included.”

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Mt. Rigi Self-Guided Tour: Lake Lucerne Cruise and Mountain Spa

14.Mt. Rigi Self-Guided Tour: Lake Lucerne Cruise and Mountain Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $211

You’ll travel from Lucerne by second-class boat, ride Europe’s first mountain railway to Rigi Kulm, then use trains and the Weggis cable car before relaxing at Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa. This self-guided day runs about 7 to 10 hours, with no fixed group schedule.

“The cruise was beautiful, the ride up very dramatic and breathtaking can't beat the beauty. The spa incredible. It was great to have the flexibility to spend the maximum time there. Across-the-board a well rounded and memorable trip.”

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Hurghada: Orange & Giftun Island Cruise with Massage & Lunch

15.Orange & Giftun Island Cruise with Massage & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 69 reviews · 8h 30m · from $53

Cruise from Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Safaga, or El Gouna to Orange Bay and two Red Sea snorkeling sites. You get a beach stop, buffet lunch, drinks, massage, equipment, and water activities. The multilingual crew, including Bassem, helps you feel secure in the water.

“Absolutely loved our day out. The crew were all very friendly and kept us well entertained and fed the entire time. loved the entire trip and would highly recommend.”

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