Top 7 Sailing Trips in Bulgaria

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 $70Best value

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.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.4 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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