The 14 Best Boat Trips on the Bulgarian Black Sea

1.Sunny Beach, Bulgaria: Half-Day Black Sea Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 439 reviews · 4 hours · from $100Our pick

From Sunny Beach, a red London double-decker bus takes you to the harbor for a four-hour catamaran cruise. Swim and snorkel in the Black Sea, enjoy pasta, salads, meats, cheeses, fruit, and unlimited drinks, then watch for dolphins on the return trip.

“The crew couldn’t do enough to help everyone on board, the meal was served and there was plenty of and a wide variety of hot and cold food to choose from, I would 100% recommend the activity to everyone”

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2.Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner & Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 385 reviews · 2h 30m · from $70

Board a clean catamaran after a red London bus pickup from Sunny Beach or Vlas. Sail past Old Nessebar, anchor for sunset with prosecco, enjoy a buffet of cheeses, meats, salads, bread, pate, and fruit, then see Nessebar lit up at night. Drinks are included.

“The staff were excellent amazing service the cruise was smooth and the views food and drink were super!”

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3.Half-Day Captain Jack’s Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 123 reviews · 4 hours · from $56

Join Captain Jack and his pirate crew for a four-hour family boat trip from Nessebar. Enjoy face painting, treasure games, lunch, unlimited soft drinks, beer and wine for adults, plus a sea swim stop and water slide. Children under 18 use the designated pool area.

“I love the trip and they entertainment is great. The suggestion for improvement would be stop for lunch as we weee moving quite rapidly and there were a lot of us quite sick on board. The food was good, the space, the swimming! I thoroughly recommend it.”

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4.4-hour Boat Trip with Fishing, Lunch and Unlimited Drinks in Nessebar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend four hours aboard a shared boat from Old Nessebar, fishing with supplied rods, cruising past Pomorie, Ravda, and Sunny Beach, and eating a barbecue buffet with unlimited drinks. Bring swimwear, but expect fishing and swimming to depend on wind and sea conditions.

“Totally great experience. The staff, the boat, the convenience, the food, the drinks, the fun. This is by far the best Nessebar and Sunny beach activity. Recommended for friends, families or groups.”

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5.VIP Catamaran 4 hour Activity with Snorkeling in Bulgaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $102

Sail from Old Nessebar on a VIP catamaran with pickup from Sunny Beach, a shaded seating area, sundeck, drinks, lunch, swimming, and snorkeling equipment. Choose a morning or afternoon departure. The cruise lasts about four hours, with transfers bringing the total outing to roughly five hours.

“Wonderful trip, highly recommended. All was marvelous - staff, service, ship, food and tour. Discover it your own! You won't regret it!”

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6.4-Hour Boat Tour incl. Fishing, Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 87 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Spend four hours aboard a boat near Nessebar, Ravda, or Pomorie, with time for swimming, sunbathing, fishing, and coastal views. Your host provides lunch, snacks, drinks, fishing gear, and an electronic guide with audio commentary about Nessebar Old Town and the local sea life.

“A beautiful day out on the boat. The lunch was delicious and the staff made sure we were happy. Thank you for a great day!”

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7.Return Boat Trip to St. Anastasia Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 59 reviews · 3 hours · from $45Best value

Take a 40-minute ferry from Burgas to St. Anastasia Island, Bulgaria’s only inhabited island. Explore the medieval monastery and museum, use the English e-guide, sip garden-made herbal tea, and enjoy free time for views or a picnic. The three-hour trip includes return boat transport but no guide or meals.

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8.Catamaran Sunset Cruise around Sunny Beach & Nessebar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72Top rated

Cruise the Black Sea from Nessebar toward Sunny Beach aboard a catamaran, with sunset views, Champagne, snacks, and included drinks. Pickup is available from main-road bus stops through the resorts. The cruise suits couples and friends, with a maximum of 50 people and a return to the original meeting point.

“The catamaran cruise was absolutely fantastic! With plenty of drinks and delicious food flowing throughout, it was the perfect way to relax and enjoy the evening. The company was brilliant, making the atmosphere fun and memorable. As the sun began to set, the views were simply breathtaking, we were watching the sky change colours over the water was truly magical. An unforgettable experience that combined great hospitality, laughter, and stunning scenery. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to end the day and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for relaxation, fun, and a spectacular sunset all in one trip.”

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9.From Obzor, Bulgaria: Half-Day Black Sea Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 8 hours · from $111

Travel from Obzor to UNESCO-listed Nessebar, then board an English-language catamaran for four hours on the Black Sea. You get welcome drinks, an open bar, lunch, snorkeling gear, a swimming stop, and a chance to spot wild dolphins. Hotel pickup and return are included.

“Leuke trip! Mooi stadje, goede gids (Eng-talig) en mooie catamaran. Helaas geen dolfijnen gespot ☺️”

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10.Sozopol Old Town, Ravadinovo Castle & Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 1 hour · from $93

Travel from Sunny Beach or Nessebar to coastal Sozopol for a boat ride, guided Old Town walk, Bulgarian lunch, and free time. English, German, and Russian guides lead the trip. The final stop is Ravadinovo Castle, a modern fairy-tale attraction with unusual stonework, gardens, and staged decorations.

“First a minor negative- we weren’t contacted with a pick up time & location but when we sent a message the trip provider responded quickly and give precise and clear details. The bus turned up a few minutes early and the trip was well organised and ran smoothly. The guide, Souren, was friendly and entertaining. The trip itself was very enjoyable with enough free time to wander, clear information at each location and a good lunch. A very enjoyable day out.”

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11.Superb Black Sea Yacht Picnic with Food & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Set out from Balchik at 10:00 a.m. aboard the Samba or Dionis for a four-hour cruise toward Kavarna. Expect sea views of Balchik, the Palace and Botanical Gardens, lunch, alcoholic and soft drinks, and a brief swim stop. Hosts including Hristo, Captain Nikolai, and Sinni may be part of the crew.

“They tried too scam us. The children was under 18 and they was trying too make us Pay for two of them as they where over 18.”

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12.Balchik: 4-Hour Black Sea Cruise With Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 15 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

Leave Balchik by boat for four hours along Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. You’ll have time to sunbathe, swim from an anchored boat, and eat a barbecue lunch with alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. English, Bulgarian, and Russian support is available.

“Really enjoyable and worthwhile its money. Friendly crew and plenty of time to enjoy the nice view and jump into the sea. The food was great! We did 5 of these kind of boat trips the last 2 years everywhere in Europe and this was by far the best!”

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13.4 Hour Introduction to Sailing Experience near Sozopol

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $71

Meet Kamen and his partner at Camping Zlatna Ribka for a four-hour sailing lesson on the Black Sea. You will learn boat safety, practice sailing under guidance, visit a nearby island, and enjoy a BBQ picnic on the return. The boat carries no more than five people.

“I gave this experience to my girlfriend for her birthday and we agreed that it was the highlight of our week-long stay in Sozopol. Kamen and his girlfriend are extremely nice and really do everyrhing to provide a wonderful trip. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to sail in the Black Sea, beginners and experts alike.”

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14.Romantic Sunset Cruise from Nessebar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $46

Set out from Old Nessebar for a one-hour sunset cruise with views of Pomorie, Ravda, Sunny Beach, and Nessebar’s old and new towns. Expect a boat limited to 35 people, snacks and drinks, music, and a calm-water viewpoint that is hard to match from shore. Weather can affect departure.

“Tour operator contacted me to say due to weather winds the sunset cruise would not go ahead. They instead gave me option for a different day. The boat is big and the Captain and the 2 lads on board were very nice. Lunch was yummy too and the music was cool which added to the vibe. I would go again and also recommend a friend.”

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