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THE 10 BEST Gambia Boat Rides & Cruises

Boat rides & cruises in gambia.

  • Fishing Charters & Tours
  • Kayaking & Canoeing
  • Waterskiing & Jetskiing
  • Dolphin & Whale Watching
  • Speed Boats Tours
  • Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing
  • Boat Rentals
  • 5.0 of 5 bubbles
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  • Good for Couples
  • Good for Big Groups
  • Good for Kids
  • Budget-friendly
  • Adventurous
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  • Hidden Gems
  • Honeymoon spot
  • Good for Adrenaline Seekers
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2. Jane's Boats

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3. Real Gambian Experience

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4. Cheap Trips Gambia

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5. Gandah Surfschool

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6. Fatou Tours Gambia

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7. Paradise Fishing Gambia

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8. Pa's Fishing Company

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9. Kamas Tours

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11. Gambia View Tours

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21. Stella River Cruises

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Sample itineraries

Residential River Cruises

A residential River Gambia cruise onboard the Fula Princess takes you deep into the heart of rural Gambia. Falling asleep to the sounds of the nighttime river and waking up to the spectacular African sunrise is an experience that you will never forget. Along the way, you will have a unique glimpse into the traditional lifestyles, culture and nature of The Gambia.

Because we are a private charter, we can design these Gambia boat trips around your particular interests and move at your pace. And because we specialise in small groups (maximum 6 guests), you will enjoy a rewarding and immersive experience of this fascinating country.

Whether you’re into nature, outdoor activities, culture, cooking, music or just sitting and relaxing on the top deck with an iced drink, just let us know and we can arrange the perfect experience.

The itineraries below are just a sample of what we offer. Each of our trips offers the same great food and service but a distinctly different view of what Gambia has to offer.

The Fula Princess

The Fula Princess  is a traditional Gambian pirogue that sleeps four people in two full-sized double berths below, with the option of sleeping under the stars on the upper deck. 

She is equipped with a marine toilet, a small sit-down shower, a galley, solar lighting, charging and refrigeration and all the required safety equipment.

Packages include  three delicious onboard meals per day , cooked by our own excellent chef. You can join him as he does his shopping at the  local markets  and even  lend a hand in the kitchen  if you’d like to learn more about Gambian cooking. 

Meals will mostly be  Gambian classic dishes , cooked to European tastes with the finest and freshest ingredients available. 

Whenever possible we use locally grown organic produce and avoid chemicals and processed foods in our menu.  Vegetarian and vegan dishes are available on request.

Sample Itineraries

Chimps and hippos – one night.

For nature lovers with only a little time, we recommend our Over-night Chimps and Hippos experience. Journey through one of the most beautiful sections of the River Gambia and hope to see hippos, chimpanzees, baboons, red colobus monkeys, crocodiles and incredible bird life. In the evening take a sunset walk for unbeatable views over the river and great wildlife spotting opportunities.

The next day, after breakfast, you will also have the chance to take a tour of the historic town of Janjanbureh, visit UNESCO’s Kankurang Museum and see a palm wine tapper at work, maybe even sample some of the wine too!

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Monkey Madness – Two nights

Spend two nights around the River Gambia National Park and enjoy all the same experiences as the one-night trip.

In addition, you will visit the famous Wassu Stone Circles, and spend a morning at the Communities 4 Red Colobus project, where you will meet and learn more about the endangered red colobus monkeys that inhabit the local area.

On your return to Janjanbureh, you will also have the chance to feed the green vervet monkeys at Janjanbureh Camp.

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Janjanbureh to Basse Santa Su – Three nights

Heading East from Janjanbureh to the Upper River Region takes you off the beaten track and deep into the heart of rural Gambia. The first stop is the town of Bansang where you will join your chef as he shops in the market. From there to Sami Karantaba, famous as the place where explorer Mungo Park made his base before heading into the interior of Africa.

You visit the memorial to Mungo Park and the compound of the local chief, who is also a traditional healer. The following day, you will head to a two-compound village at Diabugu Tendala crossing point, where you can be assured a very warm and traditional welcome. Finally to bustling Basse Santa Su with its chaotic market, dusty streets and border town atmosphere.

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Janjanbureh to Bintang – Four nights

This trip covers a distance of around 200km on the river and takes you to all of the highlights of the Central and Lower River Regions. From the cultural and historic town of Janjanbureh, you will visit the River Gambia National Park, with its hippos, chimpanzee, other primates and amazing bird life.

From there, you will head to the wharf town of Kaur, with its morning market and great views over the river. Then on to Tendaba Camp and the adjacent RAMSAR site of the Baobolong Wetlands, a must-see for any bird-watchers and where you have the chance of seeing crocodiles.  Finally, continue West and into Bintang Bolong, looking for dolphins as you approach your destination. 

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These are just some of the things to do upriver in Gambia, we hope you enjoy this very Gambian experience.

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Affectionately known as ‘The Lazy Day Cruise’

Probably the most famous day trip in The Gambia

Otherwise called the lazy day by other tour operators. Our day starts at 9:00 am from your hotel.

Approximately a 40-minute drive away is Denton Bridge where we will join our authentic and very comfortable pirogue.

It boasts facilities such as a fully stocked kitchen, mini bar and a toilet. We will spend the day cruising along the oyster creeks of the river Gambia.

This is a day for relaxing, enjoying the company onboard and if the mood takes you, maybe some fishing too. the chef will be delighted to cook anything you catch!

Lunch and drinks are included and will be all served on the boat.

We aim to have you back at your hotel around 5 pm.

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On this Lazy Day Cruise we’ll go on a boat trip, the best way to unwind and do nothing at all.

Take a swim to relax the soul. Maybe you’ll even see a dolphin! 

Boat trip on river Gambia

This tour is a very peaceful and relaxing day out on the river Gambia. Just in case you get nervous with all this laziness: you can do some fishing in the river.

We can arrange all the equipment you need, like fishing rods, bait, nets and buckets. We can either go on the river, or we go out into the ocean. Here you can catch bigger fish. 

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River Gambia Tours

We organize tours to discover the well-known but especially the unknown Gambia and Senegal. Day trips, multi-day trips and for larger groups. A holiday that starts when booking it. We can put together an entire custom trip with you. From airport pick-up to booking a hotel or a multi-destination tour, everything is possible. Of course you can also book day trips with us. Come and enjoy the friendly people, the beautiful beaches, the Gambia river, the flourishing markets, the beautiful nature and the rich history. We work exclusively with the local population.

We have already welcomed many satisfied guests from different countries. Are you our next? Welcome to beautiful Gambia and to River Gambia Tours.

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Additional to the tours   we   offer a lot more, such as;

  • An evening out, with night entertainment or dancing at live music, a reggeparty on the beach or real African entertainment
  • Visiting a local Gambian family,   a school , your project or your sponsor child
  • A meeting with locals to hear their stories about the history of The Gambia and about the slavery
  • Experiencing the African dance, learn to play the djembé, or a cookingclass

Go Travel with us

This is the perfect day to discover Senegal. In the morning we leave for the ferry  from Banjul to Bara on the north bank. This is an experience in itself, enjoy a true spectacle of vans and cars carrying all sorts of things to transport.

If you want to see the  most wonderfull birds, you’ve come to the right place.

If you want to fish a few hours, you’ve come to the right place. Both creek fishing and sea fishing can be organized.

A special trip with the ferry to the North Bank starts in Banjul. In an open jeep you drive to Albreda and Juffere, to visit the island of “the Flag of Freedom” and Kunta Kinteh.

Car (with airco!) With driver for a day or a week

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Tine has traveled all over the world and has fallen in love with Gambia and its friendly people. Aladin is an experienced certified guide with more than 15 years of experience in the tourism industry

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Fishing Boat Trip

About fishing boat trip.

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Pick up at your location

Your adventure begins at Denton Bridge - approximately 30 30-minute drive from the main tourist areas. 

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What to expect

Your journey starts by boarding a double-decker wooden boat at Denton Bridge. The boat can carry up to 40 people and is equipped with a bar – offering drinks, a Bluetooth speaker for your favourite choice of music and a clean and neat toilet.

You will be driving amongst the mangroves of Oyster Creek to reach the open area of The River Gambia, where you will settle to start your fishing experience. Angling experts will assist you with the preparation of baits and introduce you to the craft of fishing with a rod if you are a beginner.

At dinner time, you will enjoy a delicious buffet meal and evening fruits on the way back.

The boat trip can take up to six hours, depending on your preference. If departure time is in the afternoon, you might be lucky also to catch the astonishing sunset seen through mangroves.

You will return to the starting point, hopefully with a fresh catch of Catfish, ladyfish, Butterfish, Shinny nose, Cassava fish, etc.

End of tour

We can organize transport to/from Denton bridge from your place of stay. 

What is included

  • Guide, angler experts, boat staff.
  • Fishing rods.
  • Baits (1kg of shrimp per group). 
  • Buffet dinner with evening fruit and one bottle of water.

What is excluded

  • Transport to and from Denton Bridge can be arranged with a comfortable vehicle with AC or a standard vehicle without AC
  • Transportation outside main tourist areas or hotels.
  • Additional baits.
  • Drinks (available on the boat bar). 

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Can we adjust the trip?

Slight adjustments are possible, especially for closed groups. There are many options of boat trips available so don't hesitate to contact us to find the best fit for you.  

What is the maximum number of people for group tour?

We can provide tours for groups of up to 40 people.

Is this activity suitable for families?

Trips are suitable for families with kids, however, please inform us in advance about the age of kids. 

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Crystal River Cruises

Crystal River Cruises offers boat trips, lazy days, fishing, private hire of the boat and more. 

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Lamin Lodge Creek Boat Trip

Lamin lodge creek boat trip (half/full day).

An early morning start will get you to Lamin Lodge just as dawn is breaking. Where you will have a wonderful trip in a paddle pirogue among the mangrove creeks of the oysters. This is followed by a pleasant breakfast at Lamin lodge. Normally a few Callithrix monkey drop by to try and pinch some food. Then it’s a walk around Lamin rice fields. Which are a mecca for birds. Also you will have the chance to see the local oyster camps around.

The price for this trip is 3950 GMD (three thousand nine hundred and fifty Gambian Dalasi) per person. The price includes everything, transportation, soft drinks, drinking waters, breakfast, etc.

My trips are normally private. If you prefer to join a group that’s also possible.

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Fathala Nature Reserve (full day)

Fathala Nature Reserve is a wildlife park for safari and lion walk. It is a popular trip, most of the tourist who visit the Gambia do this trip.

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South Gambia Adventure (4 by 4 off-road trip)

This is a full day round tour, that we do on the southern part of the country. Since the Gambia River divide country into two parts.

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Layz Day River Cruise (full day)

This is called the lazy day trip by other tour operators. This start at 9:00 am from your hotel to the Denton Bridge where we will join

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Sight and Sound of the City (half day)

This tour starts in the morning. Pick up time from your hotel or place of residence is 9:00 am. In this trip we drive through the major cities of the

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Makasutu Cultural Forest (full day)

This starts at 9:00 am from your hotel and it takes approximately 45 minutes drive to reach our destination of the well kept Makasutu

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North Gambia Tour (Roots Tour) (full day)

This is called Roots Tour by other tour operators. In this trip we are visiting to the northern part of the Gambia where we visit Juffereh village, fort

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Guinea Bissau Trip (full day)

Guinea Bissau is a former Portuguese colonial state and broken Portuguese is the country’s most popular speaking language among its local

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South Senegal Tour (full day)

South Senegal is called Casamance Region of Senegal. At Omi Tours we offer both overnight trip – where we visit Ziguinchor (the largest city) – and

Kayaking

Kayake / Kayaking Center (half/full day)

At Omi Tours we can organize this trip for you in the Gambia. Simply contact us. We will be glad to organize it with you. Kayake center is located at

Bird watching

Bird Watching Tour (half/full day)

Omi Tours can offer you to see the beautiful bird species in the Gambia and West Africa.The Gambia has many different beautiful

Fishing Trip

Fishing Trip (full day)

The Gambia River and its creeks are very rich with beautiful fish species. There are more than nine different species of fish in it. Join us to catch,

Abca's Creek Lodge

Abca’s Creek Lodge (full day)

Abca’s Creek Lodge is located in Foni Kasaine in the West Coast region of the Gambia. The lodge has a very beautiful outstanding view

Cooking Class

Cooking Class (full day)

We introduce cooking class to give another different great experience to our clients. In this way you will learn how to cook local Gambian

Camel Safari

Camel Safari (half/full day)

This excursions is worth taking just because it is so different from anything else on offer in the Gambia. After the pick up we drive you to

Dancing and Drumming

Dancing and Drumming Lessons (half/full day)

Drumming is essential part of west African traditional music and the music itself is at the heart of their culture. It is through the music

Other Trips

Other Trips (half/full day)

Other trips Omi Tours offer: * Visit to Mali * Guinea Conakry visiting * Senegal parc national de Niokolo Koba * and many others round tour

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Batik factory and Serekunda Market (half day)

This is a half day trip where we visit Musu Kebbah Drammeh local batik and tie/dye factory and the famous Serekunda market.

Abuko Nature Reserve

Nature and Wildlife Tour (half day)

This is a half day trip. The pick up time from your hotel or place of residence is 9:00 am. After the pick up we will visit Bijilo forest park which is well

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Gambia River Excursions (half/full day)

The Gambia River is formerly known as River Gambra. It is the country’s dominant feature. It take its source from the Foutah Jallon highlands

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Sunset River Excursion (half day)

This trip starts in the afternoon. The pick up time from your hotel or place of residence is 3:00 pm. After the pick up we drive to Dentong Bridge at

Lamin Lodge

An early morning start will get you to Lamin Lodge just as dawn is breaking. Where you will have a wonderful trip in a paddle pirogue among the

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Pelicans Island Boat Trip (half/full day)

Pelicans Island is in the southern part of the Gambia, located at Alhahin Bolong in Kartong village where Gambia borders with south Senegal.

Baobab Island

Baobab Island Visit (half/full day)

Baobab Island is in Kuloro village where you will have the chance to drink fresh Baobab juice and have a boat trip through the Baobabs on its creek.

Jinack Island

Jinack Island and Niumi National Park  (half/full day)

Jinack (Ginack) Island and Nuim National park are located in the north bank of the Gambia. We visit Jinack (Ginack) island to experience the life of the

Jang Jang-bureh

George Town Tour (overnight)

This is an up country trip where we make an overnight visit to the Inland of the Gambia. During this tour we will visit Wassu Stone Circles, historical sites at Jang Jang-bureh island and several islands

Basse and Fatoto

Basse and Fatoto Visit (overnight)

Basse and Fatoto are located in the end region of the Gambia. Basse is the second capital of the Gambia. We do an overnight visit to this places to experience the local life there. The area of Fatoto

See the real Gambia off tourist beaten track!

If you have any questions, feel free to send me a message.

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Lamin Lodge

Lamin lodge is a place with a restaurant, where you can start a guided boat trip through the bolongs (creeks) of the Gambia river on traditional boats. You will see how the shells of the oysters, collected by the local women in the mangrove forest, are processed into lime for making cement and white paint. During a nice boat trip on the river you will visit an authentic village hidden in the forest where you can see the way of life of the Gambians. You will see the way these villagers grow their crops, and see all kinds of birds and maybe crocodiles. From Lamin Lodge you can also make boat trips to other destinations if you like.

The price of the boat trip is not included. The excursion will take around 4 hours from start to return at your hotel.

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Holidays In Gambia

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Feel Free Eco Lodge on Jinack Island in Gambia offers exceptional fishing holiday accommodation and caters to anglers seeking the best beach, river, creek and deep sea fishing experience

Gambia Fishing Holiday Trips & Tours

Located within walking distance of both the Atlantic Ocean and the River Gambia, the Feel Free eco lodge provides comfortable accommodation and a perfect base for made to measure fishing trips, tours and excursions. Gambia is renowned for its world-class fishing opportunities, boasting a wide variety of fish species and impressive sizes. The River Gambia holds the record for the largest catch weighing in at 303lb.

Beach, Sea, River & Creek Fishing Trips In Gambia

Some of the fish you can expect to catch when fishing in Gambian waters include West African Pompano, Barracuda, Guinean Barracuda, Butterfish, Cassava-Croaker, Catfish, Cobia, Grouper, Giant West African Threadfin, Guitarfish, Halibut, Nine-Bone, Long-neck Croaker (Ladyfish), Jacks (Trevally & Crevelle), Snappers, Spanish Mackerel, Large Rays, Tarpon, Tigerfish, and more.

Fishing Trips & Boat Charters In Gambia

Feel Free Eco Lodge offers various fishing trips and boat charters to cater to different preferences. For river and creek fishing, you’ll board a local boat from the beach and spend a full day exploring the mangrove-lined creeks and tributaries, enjoying free drinks and a packed lunch.

Whether you’re planning a fishing holiday for a few days, a week, or longer, Feel Free Lodge can customise an itinerary to suit your needs. We offer pickups from hotels or the airport and provide transport to Jinack Island in Niumi National Park.

Deep Sea & Sports Fishing Holidays In Gambia

If you prefer deep sea and sports fishing, you can embark on a full-day trip lasting from 10 am to 5 pm, accommodating a maximum of four people. Fishing from the sports fishing boat, you’ll venture 10 miles out to sea in search of Barracuda, Red Snapper, Lady Fish, Captain Fish, and various species of Shark.

Fishing Trip & Excursion Costs & Prices In Gambia

With affordable rates, a full day of fishing with lunch costs between £50 and £100, and a week of fishing trips and excursions costs less than £500 all-inclusive. Feel Free Eco Lodge provides an idyllic setting for beach fishing, creek fishing, and sports fishing, allowing you to relax, swim, sunbathe, take nature walks, and even indulge in bird watching . Our commitment to eco-tourism best practices has earned us a respected reputation among international fishing holiday companies and local ground tour operators in Gambia.

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Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a casual fishing enthusiast, Feel Free Lodge strives to make your fishing dreams come true in the beautiful fishing destinations of Gambia.

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  • “ROOTS” – THE MANDINKA LAND OF KUNTA KINTEH

Kunta Kinteh Island

Since Alex Haley’s book ‘Roots’ was published in 1976, tourists have been flocking to the villages of Juffureh and Albreda in The Gambia, where the story of his ancestor, the legendary Kunta Kinteh first began.

The book and subsequent film tell how the Mandinka warrior Kunta Kinteh was captured as a youth from Juffureh and sold into slavery in the United States. Today, around 2,000 people live in Juffereh and Albreda, including actual descendants of Kunta Kinteh's family.

We run both land and river tours. Both involving an early morning start from your hotel and transport to Banjul.

For the land tour, you will join the ferry across The Gambian River to the bustling north bank at Barra. Here, you will pick up your 4x4 vehicle for the 45-minute drive to Juffereh and Albreda, passing through local villages on the way. There will be a brief stop for refreshments.

On arrival, you will meet your official guide to learn all about the slave trade and life in the village. There is a café and bar should you require further refreshments.

We then board an authentic fishing boat for the unforgettable crossing to the former slave colony at James Island, officially renamed Kunte Kinteh Island by the President of The Gambia in 2011. You will tour the island and learn all about and see the tortuous conditions in which the slaves were kept.

Returning to the mainland, you will tour the Museum of Slavery, see an authentic version of an actual slave ship and have an opportunity to visit the children's centre in the village, which gives local children facilities to learn and play outside school hours.

You will have the opportunity to buy traditional crafts made by local people and sweets for the return journey to throw to the many children you will pass on the road. The smiles on their faces show just how grateful they are!

Depending on season, you may also wish to stop off and see the local people harvesting their peanut crops. After the return ferry crossing, you will be taken back to your hotel.

For the river tour, we will pick you up at your hotel and drive 30 minutes to Denton Bridge, where we join our boat – we have a choice of fully air-conditioned Catamaran or a local Double Deck Boat - for the two-hour voyage to Kunte Kinteh Island, following the tour described above, including visits to the village and museum. We then make our return journey, when lunch will be served on board.

TOUR DETAILS

Availability – Daily upon request

Hotel pick-up time – 7.00am

Form of transport - 4x4 and ferry (land tour) Choice of boats above (river tour)

Cost: Please call or email Modou Barry

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