8 Bay and Coastal Catamaran Cruises in France Worth Booking

1.Half-Day Coastline Catamaran Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 266 reviews · 3 hours · from $76Our pick

Sail the Côte d’Azur by catamaran, swim in clear Mediterranean water, and use kayaks and paddles during this relaxed three-hour cruise.

“We had an amazing time! Ryan and Clemen made sure we had a great trip, they answered all our questions, helped wherever they could and were super accommodating. There was free fruit and two whole pitchers of punch (which meant many refills haha). The only problem we had was at the very beginning, where we weren’t sure where our starting point was. The message we got (which was only in french, so we used a translator) said to go to the office, which we couldn’t find. Maybe something was lost in translation. The pink catamaran in the port was impossible to miss though, so we went there and some staff…”

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2.Sunset at sea on a Maxi Catamaran – Villefranche Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 235 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Review of Nice’s two-hour sunset catamaran to Villefranche Bay, with swimming, paddleboarding, music, drinks, and practical booking tips.

“Pretty good experience overall, the team’s hospitality was great, was nice to have some free snacks and drinks and the opportunity for a swim stop. However I think the capacity of the group needs to be reduced a bit as there was literally nowhere to sit for the whole 2hr duration. Sadly we got heavily overcast weather which obviously wasn’t the activity provider’s fault, but even if it had been under a clear sky, there wouldn’t have been any sight of a sunset as we were in Villefranche bay at the time surrounded by hills. But overall it was pretty good, just wish it wasn’t so packed onboard!”

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3.Le Grau-du-Roi Bay Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 232 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $34Best value

Cruise the Bay of Aigues-Mortes from La Grande Motte on a relaxed catamaran, with Camargue views, sunbathing, music, and summer swimming.

“La découverte du port de Camargue et l’ambiance musicale”

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4.Morning Discovery – Guided Tour of the Coast by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 3 hours · from $76Top rated

Cruise Hyères by maxi-catamaran, visit Porquerolles and Fort de Brégançon, then swim, snorkel, paddle, and enjoy a drink at anchor.

“L'équipe ne peut pas être plus sympathique et accueillante. Merveilleuse balade en mer avec boissons, petit apéro, baignade et musique. Je recommande vivement.”

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5.Morning Catamaran Discovery Tour – Guided Tour of the Coastline

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Review of Nice’s 3-hour morning catamaran tour, with coastal views, paddle time, drinks, practical tips, price advice, and honest drawbacks.

“Very interesting activity, new modern boat, nice route from Nice eastbound, fantastic views! However too crowded and very little food!”

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6.Day trip on a catamaran in the bay of ajaccio

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10 reviews · 7 hours · from $123

Explore the Bay of Ajaccio by catamaran, with the Sanguinaires Islands, Capo di Muro, wild coves, snorkeling, and practical booking tips.

“Merci pour cette merveilleuse journée, votre accueil, votre bienveillance et bonne humeur :)”

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7.Private catamaran trip in the Bay of Juan les Pins at sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews

Review the private sunset catamaran in Juan-les-Pins, with solar boating, Cape d'Antibes views, pricing, tips, and practical details.

“Sadly the weather deteriorated and our trip had to be cut short due to the weather conditions. I had hoped to see more of the coastline and get a real sense of the area. We did have a lovely sunset and our skipper was very pleasant but I was disappointed as it was supposed to be a very special birthday celebration.”

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8.3H30 Explore the south shore of the bay of Ajaccio Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4 reviews · 3h 30m · from $94

Review of Ajaccio’s 3.5-hour catamaran cruise, with wild coves, snorkeling, paddleboarding, Sanguinaires Islands views, and practical tips.

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