Black Sea yacht picnic from Balchik: Swim and lunch afloat

Swim in the Black Sea, then eat lunch on the boat

A four-hour yacht trip departing from Balchik sails north along the Black Sea coast with stops for swimming and a full lunch on board. The boat passes Balchik Palace and its botanical garden from the water, and you choose between the Samba or Dionis yacht. A live guide speaks English or Russian, and children from age one are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Yacht trip along Black Sea coast

• Depart from Balchik port
• Enjoy views of Balchik town and Botanical garden
• Sail and admire Black Sea scenery
• Pass by Balchik Palace
• Relax with swimming and bathing
• Enjoy food and drinks on board

The experience

The yacht leaves Balchik's port in the morning and heads north along the coast, giving you views of the town's white houses and the green grounds of Queen Maria's summer residence from the water. The route passes Balchik Palace and other scenic spots that line the Black Sea, and you'll have time to swim at anchor in the open water. Lunch and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are served on board during the four-hour outing.

You'll spend most of the day on the water rather than on land, so the pace is set by the boat's schedule and the swimming stops the crew arranges. The yacht itself (either the Samba or the Dionis) is your base for the meal and the day's relaxation. Public transportation runs near the port if you need to reach Balchik from elsewhere on the coast.

What’s included

• Lunch and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks served on board.
• swimming time at anchor in the Black Sea.
• a live guide in English or Russian.
• views of Balchik Palace and the botanical garden from the water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 to 70 years) · Child (1 to 12 years)

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by VisitBulgariaOn Bespoke Experiences

Is this one for you?The trip is a full morning or afternoon on the water with swimming, so pack sun lotion and wear clothes you don't mind getting wet. If you prefer to stay dry or have mobility concerns around boat entry, a land-based tour of Balchik itself would suit you better.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 12 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the yacht picnic?

Lunch and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are served on board during the trip. Swimming in the Black Sea is part of the itinerary, and the four-hour outing includes views of Balchik Palace and the surrounding coast from the water.

Which yacht will I be on?

You'll sail on either the Samba or the Dionis. The operator assigns the vessel based on availability and group size.

How much time do I spend swimming?

The itinerary includes swimming stops at anchor in the Black Sea, though the exact duration depends on the day's conditions and the crew's schedule. The full outing lasts four hours from departure to return.