Boating opens up an entirely different version of the family beach holiday. A private skippered boat for a half day, a hotel-organized cruise to a nearby island, or a family charter exploring a stretch of coastline together: this is the kind of experience that turns a great trip into a truly special one.

The hotels in this collection offer real boating access. Think a maintained fleet or strong partnerships with local skippers, family-friendly routes, proper safety equipment, and the flexibility to arrange the trip around the family's pace. Greek, Croatian, Italian and Caribbean properties lead here, with the kind of coastline that genuinely rewards a day at sea.

Below are the top family hotels with boating access, sorted by overall score.