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If you have a strong desire to travel, yachting is one of the best ways to explore unique destinations around the world. While cruising through open waters, you can enjoy unforgettable experiences like snorkeling, kayaking, and swimming in pristine, untouched areas. When planning your next getaway, skip the crowded airports and hotels—opt for a yacht-worthy vacation instead.
Here are 13 top travel destinations only accessible by boat or yacht. These remote spots offer stunning landscapes, rare wildlife, rich history, and some of the most amazing natural wonders on Earth.
Located off the southwest coast of Los Angeles, Catalina Island is a long-time favorite for both tourists and boaters. It’s known for its diverse wildlife, clear waters, scuba diving spots, and Mt. Orizaba—the island’s highest peak. Cars are scarce, and golf carts are the preferred mode of transport. Visit the Wrigley Memorial & Botanical Gardens, enjoy drinks at Descanso Beach Club, or explore the Catalina Island Museum. Don’t miss the glass-bottom boat tour or a night out at the Catalina Casino.
Zakynthos, also called Zante, is one of the most Instagram-famous travel spots in the world thanks to Navagio Beach—also known as Shipwreck Beach. Accessible only by boat, this beach features vivid turquoise water, towering cliffs, and powdery white sand. Adventure-seekers can try extreme water sports like base jumping and flyboarding, while food lovers can savor rich, traditional Greek dishes prepared with high-quality local ingredients.
In the Kimberley region of Western Australia, you’ll find one of the most unique natural wonders in the world—Horizontal Falls. Massive tides push water through narrow gorges in the McLarty Range, creating a horizontal waterfall effect. The phenomenon occurs twice a day as the tide shifts direction. Located in Talbot Bay in the Buccaneer Archipelago, this breathtaking site can only be viewed by boat or from the air.
Just two miles off the coast of Ibiza lies the mysterious island of Es Vedrà. Some say it’s the third most magnetic place on Earth; others claim it’s linked to the Lost City of Atlantis. The island is uninhabited, untouched, and surrounded by legends—from UFO sightings to mythical sirens. Visit by yacht to witness its magical sunsets from Torre de Savinar, a pirate lookout with panoramic views.
Only three miles long and home to about ten people, Stocking Island offers dramatic 150-foot cliffs, coral caves, and some of the oldest fossils on Earth—stromatolites. Fun fact: stromatolites are found in only two places on Earth— Australia and the Bahamas. Snorkel the Angelfish Blue Hole, swim with sharks at Compass Cay, or feed stingrays at Chat n’ Chill. Just off the port of Georgetown, this island is a peaceful paradise accessible only by boat.
A top destination for wildlife lovers, the Galápagos Islands lie 600 miles off Ecuador’s coast in the Pacific Ocean. This volcanic chain of 19 main islands and smaller islets is home to rare species like giant tortoises and marine iguanas. It inspired Darwin’s Theory of Evolution and remains one of the best places in the world for up-close animal encounters and eco-friendly travel. Yachts are a preferred way to explore its protected marine and land zones.
Located among the Society Islands, Taha’a is known for its soft white beaches, lush green mountains, and fragrant vanilla farms. The island is surrounded by a lagoon and coral reef, making it a popular destination for snorkeling and diving. Sail through the coral garden channels and experience what feels like your own private aquarium.
Nestled in the Marieta Islands, about 22 nautical miles from Puerto Vallarta, Hidden Beach is only accessible by swimming through a narrow water tunnel. Formed by volcanic activity—and possibly government bomb testing in the early 1900s—this secluded beach became a national park in the 1960s. Visitors can sunbathe, swim, kayak, and spot marine life like dolphins, turtles, eels, and humpback whales (December–March).
Located off the coast of Mallorca, Sa Dragonera is an uninhabited nature reserve accessible only by boat. Once used as a lookout point to defend against pirates, the island is now home to over 360 plant species, unique lizards, and five bat species—the only native mammals here. Nature lovers come to hike, birdwatch, and explore this ecologically rich area.
Near Komiža on Bisevo Island, the Blue Grotto is a sea cave famous for its glowing blue waters. Sunlight shines through an underwater opening and reflects off the limestone floor, lighting the cave in an ethereal blue. To enter, you’ll need to transfer to a small rowboat, available at the floating ticket office. The best time to visit is between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on a sunny day.
Located 70 miles west of Key West, Dry Tortugas National Park is home to Fort Jefferson, coral reefs, and diverse sea life. It’s one of the most isolated spots in the U.S., and only reachable by private boat, ferry, or seaplane. Snorkeling, diving, and wildlife viewing are popular activities here.
Fiordland features dramatic fjords, snow-capped peaks, and rainforests carved by glaciers. Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound are the top highlights. Accessible by yacht or small cruise ship, this remote region offers quiet anchorages, epic waterfalls, and close encounters with seals, dolphins, and rare birds.
Between Norway and Iceland, the Faroe Islands are a group of remote, rugged islands with emerald cliffs and dramatic sea stacks. Some smaller islands and sea caves can only be accessed by private boat. Expect puffin sightings, waterfalls that tumble into the sea, and peaceful, unspoiled nature.
Exploring destinations only accessible by yacht is one of the most rewarding and unique ways to see the world. From the magnetic mystique of Es Vedrà to the untouched wonders of the Galápagos and the hidden beauty of Playa del Amor, these locations offer experiences you simply can’t get by plane or car.
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