Epic Boat Trips That Will Challenge You in 2025
Last Updated on December 13, 2024 by Boatsetter Team
For those in search of more adventure, here are five epic boat trips that put you at the helm of discovery. From lessons on Polynesian seafaring techniques that led to the discovery of Hawaii to exploring the world’s whale capital, learn more about unique on-water experiences and start planning a trip.
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Scuba diving excursion to Tortuga Reef
40 pounds of dynamite were detonated onboard a 165-foot vessel for the climax of the 1986 film ”Fair Game.” Today, the former Hollywood prop sits 110 feet underwater and is considered a major dive site only accessible by boat. Grab your scuba gear, lock-in a Miami boat rental, and head to Tortugas Reef.
Make an escape to Whidbey Island
Get a Captained boat to head out to Whidbey Island, a rugged island on the Pacific Northwest with many beaches, hills, and farmlands. Coupeville welcomes sailors with its waterfront, while Fort Casey Historical State Park displays the region’s military history with its lighthouse and gun battery. For nature lovers, Langley offers whale-watching in summer months as the “Village by the Sea.”
Discover “the Galapagos of North America”
Explore the Channel Islands, known as the “Galapagos of North America,” with a Captain that can show you all its hidden gems. Get scenic views of Inspiration Point when exploring Anacapa Island by boat, meet thousands of seals that like to hang at San Miguel Island’s Point Bennett for breeding and pupping season from May through October. Don’t forget to head to see the painted sea caves of Santa Cruz Island, one of the world’s largest sea caves.
Sail the Waikiki coast & learn about Polynesian seafaring techniques
Go sailing the Waikiki coast with a local guide that can teach you about ancient Polynesian seafaring techniques that led to Hawaii’s discovery, or grab your longboard and set course for Queen’s surf break, a famous surf break in Waikiki known for its consistent waves and a place to practice surfing.
Explore the world’s whale capital
With year-round whale activity, Dana Point is one of the most reliable whale watching locations on the West Coast. Come during January through March to see gray whales pass through their 12,000-mile migration between Alaska and Mexico – the longest of any mammal on Earth, or in the summer when blue whales feed. Don’t be spooked by the fin or minke whales that swim up to the boat. “Mugging” is just the way these gentle giants say hi.
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