Climb aboard the Moondance II with Captain Ro and her pup, Mini Mate. Sailing from the northernmost tip of Cape Cod, Dog Gone Sailing Charters’ most popular adventure is a two-hour voyage at sunrise or sunset to Long Point, the site of the original Provincetown settlement. If that doesn’t float your boat, join a 90-minute shrimping sail toward Truro or around the bay. Fido can join you and up to six friends on any chartered tour for no extra fee. Dogs must be on a leash and wearing a life jacket, which is supplied on deck.

There's no need to wave goodbye to the water when you finish sailing. Surfside Hotel and Suites has a private beach overlooking the ocean and an outdoor fire pit. While you're in the area, don’t miss a trip to Pilgrim Bark Park, a uniquely designed off-leash play area for Fido.

St. Augustine Eco Tours offers dog-friendly sailing trips on a 27-foot catamaran. The two-hour tour takes you through a beautiful estuary teeming with local marine life including turtles, manatees and dolphins. Passengers are welcome to help work the sails if conditions are suitable. If you prefer to relax, the catamaran has a trampoline for lying atop the ocean waves. Private tours for up to six guests and their furry friends are also available.

Sleep off a long day of paddling at St. Francis Inn. Four-legged guests receive treats, water, and bowls at check-in, and there is a pet relief area on the bed and breakfast’s property.

Located on the Solent, the strait separating the Isle of Wight from the mainland of England, Hamble Point Yacht Charters is a pet-friendly option for those wanting to explore the varied cliffs and beaches along Great Britain’s coastline. They offer a range of yachts that vary in size and price. Experienced sailors can charter their own boat and steer it around the area with dogs on deck to help out. If you don’t want to take to the water alone, a skipper can be hired with the ship rental. Your captain can oversee you as you sail, assign duties for all on board, or take care of the sailing while you sit back and relax with your dog.

Novotel Southampton is a nice base for your southern adventures in this historic port city.

Windjammers were used to carry cargo for long distances in the 19th and 20th centuries. These days, you and your pooch can climb aboard one and enjoy the sights of Bar Harbor on a journey with Downeast Windjammer Cruise Lines and Bar Harbor Ferry. You can work on your sailing skills or kick back and relax on one of the company’s four cruises. The Morning Sail lasts 90 minutes to two hours and offers lovely views of Acadia National Park from the sea; the Afternoon Sail is a little more fast-paced due to the windy weather; and the two Sunset Sails, the most popular cruises, often include live folk music from fiddlers and banjo players. Check with the captain before bringing your dog on board.

Enjoy water views from your pet-friendly accommodations at Wonder View Inn, which has 14 acres where Fido can run. The hotel provides treats, water bowls, waste bags, and a pet-friendly shuttle to and from downtown Bar Harbor.

The warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea gently lap the shores of Greece, widely considered one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. Blue Water Sailing is a family-owned and operated company that offers skippered sailing charters from Athens. Their pet-friendly cruises include Sail & Trek, Honeymoon Sailing, Sightseeing, Archaeology, and Sail & Dive. Be sure to keep your eyes on the crystal-clear waters for dolphins zipping by. Only dogs that are small enough to be carried on and off the boat can join you on the tour.

When you're back on dry land, check in at Porto Evia Mare Boutique Hotel in Amarynthos. This pet-friendly property overlooks the Cretan waters.

Explore the birthplace of surfing on a private catamaran or sailboat with your dog. Hawaii Sailing Adventures offers luxury boat and yacht charters that cruise around Maui, Kauai, Honolulu, the Big Island and other destinations in the Aloha State. Plan your trip to white-sand beaches, surfing hotspots and tropical nirvana with your leashed pooch; encounter marine life including dolphins, whales, turtles, and manta rays; or sail to Honolulu to rent a pet-friendly SUP with your pup at Ohana Surf Project.

Stay in Kapaa and enjoy big ocean views with Fido from your studio apartment with a king size bed and kitchenette, located just steps off the sand.

Located between Green Bay and Lake Michigan, Sail Door County offers pet-friendly tours of historic lighthouses along the Wisconsin coastline and trips into the bay daily. The two-hour excursions give insight into the local history and ecology while teaching the basics of sailing. Evening tours in the 18th-century-inspired Edith M. Becker schooner come with complimentary gorgeous sunset views. You can also opt for the smaller Passage North trip, a classic sailboat ride for up to six two- and four-legged guests.

Anglers will love Starling Cottage at Robin's Nest in Fish Creek. This cute spot is just minutes from downtown and has creek access.

Sail the waters off Southern California with Next Level Sailing Whale Watching. Climb aboard schooner America, a magnificent replica of the world’s most famous racing yacht, a historic 139-foot vessel that won the 1851 race around the Isle of Wight. The company offers pet-friendly private charters and public individual opportunities to spot marine life like whales, dolphins, seals and sea lions. Be sure to book Fido’s ticket online when you book your own to secure his spot.

After your sail, grab dinner nearby on the patio of Panorama Bar and Grill located at the Hilton San Diego Airport Harbor Island where you and Fido can call it a night.