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You've come to the right place if you're looking for a holiday packed with water sports. Whatever you're into we've got it covered.
Choose from dinghy sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. Our huge range of inclusive activities means that most of our water sports will be included in your trip. So, you can go all out in our inclusive water sports holidays to Europe and Mauritius. If that's not enough, for a little extra, you can book a kitesurfing course from our Baia dei Mori Beach Club in Sardinia.
Get in touch to speak with our team and book your water sports holiday with Neilson today.
Inclusive Water Sports
Fancy getting out on the water? Here's what we offer:
- Dinghy Sailing - Group tuition included at all Beach Clubs except Cosmos Beach Club.
- Windsurfing - Tuition and equipment included as part of you holiday, so you can dip in and out during your week away.
- Paddle boarding - Boards lined up at the waterfront, included as part of your holiday and available at all Beach Clubs.
- Kayaking - Included and available at all beach clubs.
- Kitesurfing - Only available at Baia dei Mori Beach Club at an additional cost.
- Wakesurfing - 2 tows sessions a week with extra tows available at a cost.
- Wing foiling - Available as part of your package at Levante Beach Club and Cosmos Beach Club.
- Snorkelling and Sea Scooters - Available at Neilson | Cook's Club Adakoy.
- Efoiling - Available at Neilson | Cook's Club Adakoy.
Water Sports Holidays For Everyone
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Family Water Sports Holidays
From first splashes to confident sailing, our water sports are built for families. With our kids clubs your kids with get the chance to turn their hand to water sports in a safe and inclusive with our instructors. All while you get to make the most of those free tows and go water skiing or wakeboarding. Or if you're just after a little peace and quiet, then you can always paddle about on a kayak or paddleboard. Either way, both you and your little one will fall in love with the water, if you haven't already.
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Couples Water Sports Holidays
If the only thing you love more than each other is taking to the water, then our couples water sports holidays are perfect for you. Across our Beach Clubs in Greece, Croatia and Sardinia, you'll be able to indulge in dinghy sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, water skiing and so much more as part of your package. All with the backdrop of a beautiful sandy beaches and turquoise blue water. Sounds pretty romantic to us.
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Where Is The Best Place For A Water Sports Holiday?
All of our Beach Clubs in Croatia, Turkey, Greece, Sicily, Sardinia and Mauritius offer a choice of inclusive water sports. Some Beach Clubs are better for dinghy sailing, while others are great for water skiing and wakeboarding. All have a great choice and inclusive tuition from our teams of water sports holiday instructors.
Join us on one of our water sports holidays in Greece at Levante, Messini, Buca, Vounaki or Cosmos Beach Club. If the Adriatic is calling and you're looking into water sports holidays in Croatia, check out Alana Beach Club, or if turquoise waters are calling, take a trip to Baia dei Mori Beach Club on one of our water sports holidays to Sardinia. Want to try something new? Discover sea scooters across our Inside Collection hotels, with efoiling leading the way at the stylish Neilson x Cook’s Club Adakoy and the standout Neilson x Mangia’s Torre del Barone Resort. Take a look at the individual Beach Club pages to choose your ideal getaway.
Dinghy sailing
Dinghy sailing is one of our most popular water sports. It's available in all of our Beach Clubs, except Cosmos Beach Club, where the focus is most definitely on windsurfing. You may be an expert sailor or setting sail for the first time, either way, we've got something for you.
There's daily group tuition from our experienced, knowledgeable team of water sports instructors. And, if you're after a qualification, there are Royal Yachting Association (RYA) courses covering Level 1 Start Sailing and Level 2 Basic Skills. If you can already sail, you're free to sail independently within the sailing area.
At our Neilson Inside Collection hotels and Cosmos Beach Club, if you can already sail, you can jump straight into the action with our Catamarans and joyrides. Plus, at Cosmos, we offer a weekly 'Intro to Sailing' session (1hr 15mins). Please note that the dinghies are limited at all of these Beach Clubs.
The best conditions for dinghy sailing during your water sports holiday can be found at the following Beach Clubs:
- Alana in Croatia
- Vounaki, Messini, Buca and Levante in Greece
- Baia dei Mori in Sardinia
Windsurfing
Windsurfing is an exhilarating water sport that you can pick up, whatever your age or ability, on our water sports holidays. With expert guidance from our team of instructors, the basics will quickly become second nature. Windsurfing is included in the cost of your holiday, so you can dip in and out during the week depending on wind conditions and your energy levels.
Windsurfing is available at all Beach Clubs in Croatia, Greece, Sardinia and Mauritius, but for the best wind conditions, kit and level of instruction we would recommend heading to:
- Cosmos Beach Club, Vassiliki, Greece
- Levante Beach Club, Rhodes, Greece
- Baia dei Mori Beach Club, Sardinia
Paddle boarding
Make the most of the beautiful bays and warm water at our Beach Clubs by giving this accessible water sport a go. Paddle boarding or SUP as it's more commonly known, is easy to get to grips with. With just a few pointers from our water sports team and one of our super stable inflatable boards, you'll be all set.
It's an inclusive activity, and the boards are lined up on the waterfront, ready to go. It can be enjoyed from all of our Beach Clubs, but for the best conditions and coastal scenery, we would recommend a water sports holiday to Vounaki Beach Club, or for something a little more magical, how about sunset or sunrise SUP Yoga at our Neilson x The Ravenala Attitude, Neilson x Cook's Club Adakoy and Neilson x Mangia's Torre del Barone Resort.
Kayaking
Kayaking must be one of the easiest ways to get on the water, making it ideal for a first-timer. It's a water sport that can be enjoyed by most people, regardless of age or ability. Every Beach Club has stacks of sit-on-top kayaks for one or two people.
They can be taken out independently whenever the water sports beach is open, or if you want to kayak in company, join us on a kayak safari. The kayak safari is a great way to explore the local coastline and give those arms and shoulders a workout out too! You can get stuck into kayaking at any of our Beach Clubs, making it a must-try during your water sports holiday.
Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing is the latest water sport that you can try on a Beach Club water sports holiday. It's a non-inclusive activity, so it will cost you a little extra, but it's such a thrill you'll be delighted you took the plunge.
Kitesurfing is available exclusively on our water sports holidays in Sardinia. We'll hook you up with a local kitesurf school that will soon have you skimming across the water powered by the wind. Give kitesurfing a go at:
- Baia dei Mori Beach Club, Sardinia
Wakesurfing
Experience the exhilarating watersport of wakesurfing, the perfect blend of the relaxed flow of surfing and the tricks of wakeboarding. Dubbed as 'lazy man surfing', wakesurfing eliminates the need for paddling or popping up, making it accessible to people of all ages and skill levels.
Whether you're a beginner learning to stand on the board or an experienced rider, wakesurfing offers an addictive and unforgettable experience. Glide effortlessly on the wave, feel the rush of adrenaline, and try new tricks. Don't miss the opportunity to ride the endless wave at Alana and Vounaki Beach Clubs.
Wing foiling
Are you ready to fly? Then come and give foiling a go.
The experience of hydrofoiling is often described as flying - gliding effortlessly above the water. It's an amazing feeling, with the board out of the water, everything goes silent and with no feedback from the water's surface, you truly feel like you are flying.
At Levante Beach Club and Cosmos Beach Club, we offer courses in wing foiling, and you can even try a free taster session before committing to a course. Additionally, you can explore windsurf foiling at Levante.
Snorkelling and sea scooters
Want to turn your snorkel into a cheeky mini-adventure? Snap on a sea scooter and jet-propel yourself into the crystal-clear Adriatic around Neilson | Cook’s Club Adakoy. Glide deeper, swim longer, and leave your flippers in awe — this isn’t snorkelling, it’s sea-scooter-powered exploration, and it’s ridiculously more fun.
If you’re keen to venture further, chat to the team and hop on a RIB day trip to discover the most stunning hidden spots along the coastline. Think calm, warm waters, incredible visibility, and vibrant marine life at every turn.
eFoiling
Ever wanted to feel like you’re flying? eFoiling is as close as you can get without wings. Think surfing, pumped full of hoverboard magic and powered by a silent electric motor. It’s easy to pick up, eco-friendly, and gloriously smooth.
Whether you are a total beginner or a watersports pro, at Neilson | Cook’s Club Adakoy, you’ll be up and gliding in no time (many riders stand within half an hour). Grab a handheld remote, or use the stability of the handlebars, lean into the curves, and float above the Adriatic like you own the airspace.
Ready to take off? Sign up for a free taster session and let the fun begin.
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What type of dinghy is right for me?
So you’re coming to spend a week with us on the water? We can’t wait! Dinghy sailing is a fantastic option at most of our clubs, but we recommend Baia dei Mori Beach Club in Sardinia, Alana Beach Club in Croatia or most of the Greek Beach Clubs for a good breeze.Whether you’re a total beginner or you’ve been sailing for years, we’ll get you on the water and give you a great day’s sailing, be that learning to helm or racing in our weekly regattas.When it comes to choosing a dinghy, our beachie team will help you based on your experience, but before you get out there, here’s a quick run-through of our most popular boats and what experience level they’re best for.
Help and Support
Frequently asked questions
We offer a full programme of water sports across our Beach Clubs in the Mediterranean, with expert tuition and equipment included as standard. Core activities include windsurfing, dinghy sailing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, all supported by our team of instructors and suited to every ability.
Stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking are the most accessible starting points, with a very gentle learning curve - especially in calm sheltered bays. Dinghy sailing is also well suited to first-timers with a bit of tuition.
Stand-up paddleboarding has become one of the most popular water sports worldwide, largely because it's so accessible and can be enjoyed within minutes of getting on the board. Windsurfing remains the long-standing favourite across our Beach Clubs, with destinations such as Vassiliki Bay drawing dedicated enthusiasts each season. Both are included in your holiday, so you're free to try whichever appeals.