CATAMARAN CRUISES · WORLDWIDE
Gear comes with the fare almost everywhere, so the number that matters is water time. The 15 below are sorted by how long you get in, how many stops there are and what it costs per head.
Review of Gran Canaria’s 3.5-hour catamaran cruise, dolphin watching, snorkeling, swimming, transport, value, and practical tips.
“Loved this trip! We saw a big group of dolphins and flying fish. The bus was easy to find and the ride very smooth. The guides were fantastic with their knowledge of the island. Would do it again!”
Review of Island Time’s Shell Island catamaran cruise in Panama City Beach, with dolphins, snorkeling, paddleboards, a waterslide, and practical tips.
“It was perfect!!! Loved the cattameran!!! Will do every summer!!! Music and dancing made the trip eventful”
Review of Cairns’ 9-hour Great Barrier Reef catamaran cruise, with two outer reef stops, snorkeling, scuba, lunch, eco talks, and practical tips.
“It was awesome! Very friendly crew and great food. Very informative! Perfect snorkel spots!”
Review of Palma’s catamaran cruise with swimming, snorkeling, scenic coves, optional BBQ, drinks, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Very friendly staff & great activity to do with our friends for her hen party.”
Review of Cancun’s Isla Mujeres catamaran tour, with snorkeling, open bar, beach time, lunch options, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The guide, Juam, was knowledgeable and could talk in depth about all things we saw. I like his enthusiasm. The only feedback is to the organisers: Please use a better sounding mic/sound system. It was very hard to understand. I would also suggest to have a script written down and pass it so people can read it. There are people who don’t speak neither English or Spanish. So if it’s written in English they can translate it in their phone.”
Review of Santorini’s 5-hour Gold Catamaran Cruise, with Red Beach, hot springs, snorkeling, BBQ, open bar, pickup, and sunset views.
“I imagined it to be really good however it was out of this world. The guides went above and beyond to make the trip as comfortable and as fun as possible. I would 100% go again!”
Review of Passions of Paradise, a full-day Cairns catamaran cruise with two reef stops, snorkeling, scuba, lunch, and expert crew.
“First time snorkeling the great barrier reef. All the way from Alaska, USA. It was an amazing day good vibes and great weather. Thanks so much”
Review of the Culebra catamaran tour from Fajardo, with snorkeling, beach time, lunch, drinks, transport tips, and honest value advice.
“This was an excellent, once in a lifetime experience. We were fortunate to be taken to Culebrita on the day we went. Literal paradise! The seas sickness is real! Definitely prepare yourself as you might experience motion sickness. But once you pass that, 10/10 experience!!!!”
Review of Cartagena’s Rosario Islands catamaran: snorkeling, swimming, lunch, drinks, comfort, value, and practical tips for your day at sea.
“The beginning was very chaotic -- trying to find the right line to stand on outside the door of the port. But when we finally got into the waiting area, it was much more organized. The Catamaran was large and comfortable and the limited number of people made it pleasant. The ride was very smooth and the food and service were very good. It would have helped if we knew there was no beach stop. We were obliged to jump off the boat into the water and although they provided life jackets and snorkels, they did not have flippers. Overall, it was a pleasant, breezy day on the water, away…”
Review of Aruba’s Arusun catamaran sail, with snorkeling at the Antilla wreck and Catalina Bay, open bar, snacks, tips, and honest value advice.
“Great sail on the catamaran and snorkeling was very good. Only 9 people on this sailing, so it was very special. The first stop was a sunken ship and we could see it very well with a few fish. The second stop was great snorkeling over a reef. Lots of beautiful fish and several schools of fish swam by. Lots of beautiful blue parrot fish. Snorkel equipment was good. Be sure to use the fins! The drinks were flowing from the moment we boarded. Rum punch and the captain’s special were awesome. Enjoyed the snacks and captain and the crew made us feel very welcome. I highly recommend this tour!!”
Review of Punta Cana’s small-group catamaran tour, with snorkeling, a sandbar stop, drinks, hotel pickup, and a 16-person limit.
“Excellent experience. As described. Very attentive boat crew. We got picked up at RIU and transit was very smooth.”
Review of Aruba’s Dolphin Catamaran snorkel cruise, with Antilla wreck, Boca Catalina, lunch, open bar, slide, and rope swing.
“Best snorkeling/catamaran experience we’ve ever been on—and we’ve been on a lot. The vibe was low key and family friendly. Could have had maybe a tad more time at the shipwreck site (that’s where we saw a turtle), but the generous snorkeling time at the next site made up for it. We saw some corals doing a-okay and some unique reef fish. Ending the adventure with the rope swing was awesome! Highly recommend!”
Cruise Kona’s volcanic coast to Kealakekua Bay for clear-water snorkeling, dolphins, seasonal whales, lunch, and a lively crew.
“Captain Bryce, Jordan and Kiwami were entertaining, informative and chill. Fantastic experience! The music was a highlight I didn’t know I needed and from snorkel, to lunch, to seeing whales and spinner dolphins, the day was one of the best days of the vacation!”
Review of the Icacos catamaran cruise from Fajardo, with snorkeling, beach time, lunch, drinks, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Captain Robert, Luis, Matthew (“the legend”), and Edgar were FABULOUS. The service, cleanliness of the boat, and the vibes were immaculate. We boarded the boat, took a short trip to Icacos for swimming and a quick explore of the island. Read more”
Review of Barbados’ El Tigre catamaran cruise, with turtle and shipwreck snorkeling, meals, drinks, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“Had a brilliant time on this excursion. The crew were absolutely excellent, couldn’t do enough to help, the boat was really nice, good amount of space they didn’t pack people in which was really good. Good was excellent, jerk chicken was really tasty. Would highly recommend”
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