You've come to the right place if you're looking for a holiday packed with watersports. 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 watersports will be included in your trip. So, you can go all out in our inclusive watersports 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 watersports holiday with Neilson today.
At a glance...
Dinghy sailing
Windsurfing
Water skiing
Wakeboarding
Kayaking
Paddle boarding
Kitesurfing
Foiling
efoiling
Sea scooters
Where is the best place for a watersports holiday?
All of our Beach Clubs in Croatia, Turkey, Greece, Sicily, Sardinia and Mauritius offer a choice of inclusive watersports. 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 watersports holiday instructors.
Join us on one of our watersports holidays in Greece at Levante, Messini, Buca, Vounaki or Cosmos Beach Club. If the Adriatic is calling and you're looking into watersports 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 watersports 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.
Inclusive
Dinghy sailing
Dinghy sailing is one of our most popular watersports. 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 watersports 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 watersports holiday can be found at the following Beach Clubs:
Windsurfing is an exhilarating watersport that you can pick up, whatever your age or ability, on our watersports 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:
Make the most of the beautiful bays and warm water at our Beach Clubs by giving this accessible watersport 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 watersports team and one of our super stable inflatable boards, you'll be all set.
Kayaking must be one of the easiest ways to get on the water, making it ideal for a first-timer. It's a watersport 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 watersports 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 watersports holiday.
Kitesurfing is the latest watersport that you can try on a Beach Club watersports 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 watersports 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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Really great holiday. My youngest son (9) really enjoyed the kids club ABŞ my other son (11) discovered a real love for water sports.
Baia Dei Mori Beachclub - Mrs Kay Collett
24 October 2023
Travelled with my husband & 16yr old son. Sardinia is a beautiful location (had not been before) and we had a fantastic holiday. Food was fantastic, catering staff were excellent and reception team...
Travelled with my husband & 16yr old son. Sardinia is a beautiful location (had not been before) and we had a fantastic holiday. Food was fantastic, catering staff were excellent and reception team helpful. Rooms were nice, maybe a bit of updating needed but overall clean & comfy. Water provided as cannot drink tap water there. Nielsen staff were great, tennis was really fun & we paid for a private lesson for son. We didn’t use kids clubs but they seemed good. Very quiet area, not any shops in immediate area (but small one in hotel). Road & mountain bike seemed very popular, we went on an organised ride which was hard but enjoyable. Lots of water sports available, sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding & kayaking. Pool area nice but bit cold. In terms of wider area a lot of things were closed due to time of year. Weather was still warm compared to UK but be prepared that some things off site might be closed.
Levante Beach hotel and facilities were super. The activities offered - particularly racquet and water sports - were great. But the really impressive people were Neilson's staff: Ben the tennis...
Levante Beach hotel and facilities were super. The activities offered - particularly racquet and water sports - were great. But the really impressive people were Neilson's staff: Ben the tennis coach was amazing and the meet-and-greet staff were ever helpful, as were the guys and girls at the beach with their useful hints and tips. Loved it all.
