CATAMARAN CRUISES · WORLDWIDE
Sheltered water, short sailings and the option that survives a windy forecast. These 15 run close in along a coast, priced and timed, most of them with a swim stop.
Review of Albufeira’s Benagil catamaran cruise, with coastline views, caves, swim stop, guide quality, value, and practical tips.
“I highly recommend this trip. This is my second time and definitely better.”
Review of Alcudia’s five-hour catamaran cruise, with swimming stops, barbecue lunch, kayaks, paddleboards, and North Mallorca views.
“The second place we went to is amazing, is so pretty and the whole trip is very calm and relaxing, my friend and I had some issues with booking taxi , event organiser drove over to pick us up after we told them the problem.”
Review of Madeira’s $47 Funchal catamaran cruise, with whale watching, Cabo Girão swimming, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Great value for money. We were lucky to see a pod of pilot whales, which was amazing. The two hosts were really knowledgeable and good fun. The onboard drinks good value - large red wine and a beer was only 6 euros! Highly recommend.”
Cruise Lagos’s golden coast to Ponta da Piedade and Praia da Luz, with a swim stop, paddleboards, sea caves, and a relaxed catamaran ride.
“Definitely more a sailing / catamaran experience than sightseeing but fun nonetheless. Mostly young couples, friends and some families. Swim stop was fun and refreshing, we were able to use the paddleboards and lots of people tried the inflatable balance track. Bar was good with reasonable prices too.”
Review of a four-hour Grace Bay catamaran tour with snorkeling, lunch, rum punch, reef fish, beaches, and native rock iguanas.
“We had a blast!!! The crew was so kind, funny and set a great vibe for the whole tour. We went to amazing empty beaches with crystal clear water, perfect for pictures or relaxing. The snorkel was sooo fun, we even saw a reef shark, squid and many other beautiful fishes! The crew knows all the good pictures spots too so we had a great photoshoot! For lunch there was a variety of sandwiches, fruit and even a vegetarian option for myself! Super happy to have the extra accommodation. The rum punch was delicious and they had a selection of other liquors/sodas. For a 4 hour tour the price is…”
Cruise from Albufeira to Benagil for cave views, swimming, coastal scenery, multilingual crew, and champagne aboard a spacious catamaran.
“Everything was perfect, when I return to the Algarve I will do it again”
Review of San Francisco’s sunset catamaran cruise, with Golden Gate Bridge views, Alcatraz, one drink, costs, tips, and weather advice.
“Was a much better experience than I was even expecting. The crew went above and beyond and were funny and entertaining.”
See Alcatraz, Sausalito, Pier 39 sea lions, and the Golden Gate Bridge on a relaxed 90-minute sunset catamaran cruise.
“It was very fun. The crew was exceptionally helpful. My 45 year old son is in a wheelchair and the crew helped him up and down the stairs. The walk to the loading pier is about a half mile… long for handicapped person. The sail was excellent. Going under the Golden Gate Bridge was a life time experience. I would love to do this again”
Sail Walvis Bay for seals, dolphins, whales, sunfish and oysters on a 210-minute luxury catamaran tour from $76.
“This was a fantastic trip. Mirko and the crew did it amazing. Everyone had sooo much fun. Also the food (especially the oysters) and drinks were amazing. This trip we would do anytime again! Highly, highly recommended”
Review of Maui’s $49 Ma'alaea Harbor whale-watching cruise, with catamaran tips, whale sightings, parking advice, and honest value notes.
“He was very informative about the whales, and it was cool listening to the sounds they make. We did see 1 breach which was really cool but I would have liked to see more!”
Explore Mallorca’s southwest coast and Malgrats Islands by catamaran, with scenic bays, a 20-minute swim stop, and good value for $29.
“Very enjoyable and relaxing trip. Would highly recommend. Crew members good fun and very informative.”
Review of Alicante’s 3-hour catamaran cruise, with coastal views, swimming near Cabo de Huertas, drinks, snorkeling, tips, and value advice.
“Excellent activity with a great crew. Amazing views of Alicante from the water. Snacks and drinks included added to the experience. Highly recommended.”
Cruise from Portimão to Benagil Cave, enjoy Algarve beaches, swim stops, SUPs, a catamaran bar, and a tasty snack for $34.
“22 of us and everyone had an excellent time . Tour guide and staff were fantastic as was the food”
Review of Mallorca’s east coast glass-bottom catamaran, with route choices, swim stops, caves, price, access, and practical booking advice.
“It was OK but we didn't know we have to changed catamaran on the way back”
Review of Cape Town’s one-hour catamaran cruise, with Table Mountain views, possible wildlife sightings, practical tips, price advice, and FAQs.
“What an amazing experience with a fantastic crew! Had lots of fun, got very wet!, saw seals, penguins and a Sun fish. Loved every second, thank you.”
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