Waterbabies, swim this way, please. Messing about in boats has to be one of the most fun ways to spend time away, be that on a luxury gulet cruise along Turkey's Aegean Coast or aboard a super-luxe yacht exploring the islands along the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia. Original Travel only works with the finest boats and crews to find you the sailing holiday that perfectly suits your requirements. And then there are surfing holidays, not only the ideal way to enjoy one of the coolest activities on the planet, but also one the all-time great family holiday options as well because children tend to pick up the skills far quicker, and be too tired to stay up late. That's a win-win right there. Finally, mankind's innate inventiveness comes to the fore when it comes to watersports. On our tailor-made watersports holidays you can learn to kitesurf or dive with top instructors, snorkel or kayak over beautiful reefs and generally get wet and wild.

Watersports Holiday Ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

  • One Country Indonesia – Lombok – Bali – Komodo

    The Ultimate Family Summer Holiday in Indonesia - Surf Sessions, Tropical Reefs & Sun-Soaked Shores

    Treat the family to a 15-day summer adventure in Indonesia, packed with surfing, snorkelling and island-hopping fun

    15 days, from £3900 to £5600

  • One Country USA – California – Hawaii – Los Angeles – Oahu – Maui – Huntington Beach

    City Action and Island Chill - Family Fun in Los Angeles and Hawaii

    Live the Californian dream and discover Hawaiian paradise on this 16-day journey from Los Angeles to Oahu, Maui and the Pacific coast

    16 days, from £4450 to £5750

  • One Country USA – Chicago – The Great Lakes

    Secrets of the Midwest - Chicago and the Great Lakes

    Uncover the marvels of the Midwest on this 15-day exploration through one of America’s most humble regions

    15 days, from £4600 to £6200

  • One Country Brazil – Fortaleza – Prea – Jericoacoara – Parnaiba Delta – Atins – Sao Luis

    Wild Beaches, Dunes & Shimmering Lagoons - Brazil’s North-East Coast

    Combine watersports, wildlife spotting and off-grid adventures on this 13-day itinerary exploring Brazil’s north-east coast

    13 days, from £4750 to £6250

Watersports Holidays by country

Watersports Holidays Guide

Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday

From surfing in the Maldives to kitesurfing in Paros

A little less sedate than being crewed around the Mediterranean, we can also recommend the best places to surf, from the beginner's paradise of the Costa Vicentina Natural Park in Southern Portugal to reef breaks in the Maldives. Then there's kitesurfing, the fastest growing watersport on the planet, and one of those excellent pastimes that isn't as difficult as it looks. We know the places to learn, such as Paros in the Greek Islands, and the places where the kiting cognoscenti can expect near all-year round wind and waves.

Snorkelling meets boogie-boarding in Brazil

Surfing aside there are watersports galore to enjoy in the four corners of the globe, such as kayaking through the mangroves of Ibo Island in Mozambique or the extraordinary planasub on the beautiful island of Fernando de Noronha in Brazil - a combination of snorkelling and boogie-boarding where a boat drags you along by a cord attached to your Perspex board. You wear a mask and snorkel to see the amazing marine life, and when you tip the front you dive beneath the waves. Truly original.