Catamaran Cruises with Lunch and BBQ in France: Our Top 4

1.Half-Day Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 214 reviews · 4 hours · from $135Our pick

Review of Cannes’ half-day catamaran cruise, with swimming, snorkeling, lunch, rosé, practical tips, costs, and ferry details.

“Wow, I can't say enough great things about this excursion. We booked this not knowing how we would like it. Luckily, we went out on a week day and there were only a few other people on board. Everyone went to the front, so we had the whole back of the boat to ourselves. It was so nice! They had a gorgeous lunch on board for us. We sipped rose and swam behind the boat. They even had kayaks and paddle boards to try. Overall, it was a first class experience. We could not have been happier. The captain and his crew were a perfect 10.”

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2.Sunset catamaran cruise, buffet & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $72Best value

Review of Marseille’s 4-hour sunset catamaran cruise with seasonal buffet, drinks, live music, Frioul views, pricing, and practical tips.

“Sortie sympathique Repas correct Peut-être un peu trop de monde…”

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3.Calanques Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 8h 30m · from $199Top rated

Cruise Marseille’s Calanques by catamaran with lunch, rosé, swimming, snorkeling, GoPro access, and small-group sailing for 30 people.

“Super activité qui a vite viré au cauchemar à cause de la météo… beaucoup de vent et de pluie, beaucoup de temps avant de nous donner des vêtements chauds alors qu’on était tous gelés sur le bateau, l’excursion était bien mais j’aurais pensé les guides plus fun… je recommande quand même car la météo ne se prévoit pas toujours malheureusement. Bon repas et bons équipements à bord, mais je cherche encore les paddles et trampoline annoncés dans la description.”

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4.Frioul Archipelago Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 49 reviews · from $90

Review of Marseille’s Frioul catamaran cruise, with buffet lunch, swim stops, sea views, drinks, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Had a great day. We sailed for an hour to get to a quiet bay of crystal clear water. Once there we stopped for 4 hours to eat and swim, then set off back home. If you’re a fussy eater like myself, you should bring your own lunch. The buffet wasn’t to my taste but as I am more fussy than most. It contained beef, cheeses, salad and potatoes. The bar and drinks (especially unlimited soft drinks) were great. The staff were very friendly and chatty, the obviously love the job. The atmosphere was communal and positive. There was a range of families, couples and young adults.Read more”

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