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The 15 Best Australia Catamaran Cruises

27 cruises  ·  from $34 per person

The 15 australia catamaran cruises worth a morning, with the price per head, the sailing time and what comes out of the galley. The order is how many people have already been.

From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Premium Catamaran - A comfortable catamaran, with a long ride attached
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From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Premium Catamaran

1.Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Premium Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,567 reviews · 9 hours · from $190 per person Our pick

Set out from Cairns with Passions of Paradise on a nine-hour catamaran trip to two outer reef sites. Snorkel with turtles, parrotfish, giant clams, and colorful coral, or add an introductory or certified scuba session. The crew provides gear, flotation belts, guided tours, a chef-prepared lunch, and marine life talks.

“The staff on passions of paradise were so friendly and supportive in helping me build my confidence with snorkelling and then scuba diving for the first time. They also ensured safety was a priority by providing thorough guidance and instructions for each activity and the experience has been a highlight of my trip so far! 🤍”

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Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran - The boat ride is comfortable, but not always calm
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Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran

2.Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,564 reviews · from $192 per person Top rated

Cruise from Cairns aboard a 25-meter catamaran to two outer Great Barrier Reef sites. Snorkel with guides such as Simon, Parker, Harry, or Andi, or try scuba with instruction. Expect reef talks, marine life, tea, snacks, and a hot buffet lunch, with up to 90 people onboard.

“The Passion Crew were accommodating, courteous and lots of fun to be around. Harry was very patient with me as inexperienced snorkler”

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Cairns Catamaran Harbour and Dinner Cruise - A welcome drink before the Cairns skyline appears
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Cairns Catamaran Harbour and Dinner Cruise

3.Cairns Catamaran Harbour and Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 547 reviews · from $99 per person

Set sail from Marlin Marina at 6:00 pm aboard the Spirit of Cairns for a calm-water evening cruise through Cairns waterfront and Trinity Inlet. Enjoy a complimentary drink, a hot and cold buffet with seafood and local produce, sunset and city-light views, and onboard entertainment. The cruise lasts about 2.5 hours, with the full experience taking roughly 3 hours.

“Total relaxation, the harbour was beautiful. The food. the drink the hospitality, awesome! We had a great time”

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Sydney: Discovery Whale Watching Tour by Catamaran - What the 150-minute trip feels like
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Sydney: Discovery Whale Watching Tour by Catamaran

4.Discovery Whale Watching Tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 402 reviews · 2h 30m · from $63 per person

Cruise from Darling Harbour aboard Fantasea Avalon, a fast, purpose-built catamaran with indoor and outdoor viewing areas. You reach the open ocean in about 30 minutes, then search for humpback whales with an English-speaking crew. Tea, coffee, and water are included, and an onboard photographer captures key moments for purchase.

“Great we saw few humpback whales , one of them was jumping.”

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Port Douglas: Sunset Sailing Cruise on Luxury Catamaran - What the 90-minute sailing actually feels like
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Port Douglas: Sunset Sailing Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

5.Port Douglas: Sunset Sailing Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 342 reviews · 1h 30m · from $66 per person

Meet at Sailaway Port Douglas at 4:30pm for a 90-minute sunset sail from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. You’ll glide along the Coral Sea with views toward the Daintree coast, enjoy one beer, wine, champagne, or soft drink, and snack on hot and cold canapés. The crew may include skipper Guy and deckhands George and Martie, though staff can vary.

“absolutely beautiful - must do! also a quick and easy way to go out on the sea without having to book a whole day reef teip”

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Sydney Harbour: Sunset Catamaran Cruise - Boarding beside the Opera House
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Sydney Harbour: Sunset Catamaran Cruise

6.Sydney Harbour: Sunset Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 261 reviews · 1 hour · from $41 per person Best value

Board the catamaran Kirralee at Man O'War Steps for a relaxed one-hour loop around Sydney Harbour. You will pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Darling Harbour, with indoor and outdoor seating, a grazing platter, and one soft drink or water. The English-speaking crew may include Phil, Emily, Yolanda, or other friendly team members.

“10/10 experience. Lovely cruise experience, everything was smooth, the crew made sure we had a great time and a smooth sail. They were helpful and patient with everybody taking photos and the snacks were a great finishing touch to an overall brilliant cruise. Highly recommended”

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From Port Douglas: Outer Reef Cruise by Luxury Catamaran - A coral cay without forcing you to snorkel
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From Port Douglas: Outer Reef Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

7.From Port Douglas: Outer Reef Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 182 reviews · 9 hours · from $240 per person

Spend nine hours aboard Sailaway’s luxury catamaran from Port Douglas, sailing to Mackay Cay on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Expect a two-hour crossing, marine interpretation, two reef visits, guided snorkeling with crew such as Zara, a glass-bottom boat ride, coral cay time, and a tropical buffet lunch. This is a snorkel-only trip with no scuba diving.

“The day was very relaxed and staff team knowledgeable. The reef was amazing.”

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Adelaide: Glenelg Twilight Catamaran Cruise with Drink - Sunset across the gulf
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Adelaide: Glenelg Twilight Catamaran Cruise with Drink

8.Adelaide: Glenelg Twilight Catamaran Cruise with Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 155 reviews · 1h 30m · from $44 per person

Meet the Temptation Sailing crew at Glenelg’s Marina Pier for a 90-minute twilight cruise along Adelaide’s coast. Enjoy one included drink, sunset views across the gulf, and possible dolphin sightings. The crew, including Will, Zack, Quinn, and Jerry on different sailings, keeps the mood relaxed. Bring warm layers, as the open water can turn cool.

“Really great crew and a lovely way to see out the day with the sun going down ! Highly recommended.”

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Broome's Iconic Catamaran Sunset Cruise - Hotel pickup and the walk to the tender
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Broome’s Iconic Catamaran Sunset Cruise

9.Broome’s Iconic Catamaran Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 120 reviews · 3h 30m · from $109 per person

Spend 210 minutes on Broome’s waters aboard a spacious 42-foot catamaran. Your English-speaking crew handles hotel pickup, the beach transfer, canapés, and the return trip. Buy beer, wine, cocktails, or the famous mango daiquiri at the licensed bar, and use the boom net from April to early October when conditions allow.

“Well organised. Pick up correct on time and was well communicated. All staff very friendly and kept us informed as to what was going on. Boat very nice and well decked out. Service great and never had to wait for drinks. Drop off was a bit disorganised but we all got back to our hotels as promised. Thanks”

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Cairns: Ocean Spirit Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour - Four hours to choose your own pace
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Cairns: Ocean Spirit Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour

10.Ocean Spirit Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 115 reviews · from $182 per person

Sail from Cairns aboard the 32-meter Ocean Spirit catamaran to protected Michaelmas Cay. You get four hours for snorkeling, beach time, a semi-submersible reef view, fish feeding, and bird watching, plus meals, equipment, and marine biologist talks. Introductory scuba and a guided snorkel tour cost extra.

“Amazing day, so well run. The team were great and professional. The food was fantastic and the submersible was great. Really can’t fault the day. Thanks to all the team.”

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Sydney: Premium Catamaran Vivid Cruise with Welcome Drink - Boarding Whitehaven at King Street Wharf
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Sydney: Premium Catamaran Vivid Cruise with Welcome Drink

11.Premium Catamaran Vivid Cruise with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 104 reviews · 1h 30m · from $63 per person

Board the 55-foot Whitehaven at Darling Harbour for a 90-minute Vivid Sydney cruise capped at 70 passengers. You’ll receive a welcome drink, see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge lit up, and move between indoor and outdoor decks. Hot canapes and drinks are available to buy, with English-speaking crew onboard.

“What a great way to enjoy not only 2 of our most famous icons but then to also have large parts of the VividSydney display from the water it was amazing, highly recommend to anyone.”

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Port Douglas: Reef & Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Catamaran - The Sheltered Lagoon at Low Isles
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Port Douglas: Reef & Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

12.Port Douglas: Reef & Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 8 hours · from $240 per person

Sail 15 kilometers from Port Douglas to Low Isles on a luxury catamaran, with 4.5 hours around the coral cay. You’ll get a marine-naturalist snorkel tour, glass-bottom boat ride, heritage walk, buffet lunch, and support in the water. Crew members such as Guy, George, Kira, Zara, and Chris have earned praise for calm, friendly instruction.

“This was an amazing experience. Cannot recommend it highly enough. If we had time we would have gladly gone again!”

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Port Douglas: Low Isles Afternoon Cruise on Luxury Catamaran - Three hours in the sheltered Low Isles lagoon
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Port Douglas: Low Isles Afternoon Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

13.Port Douglas: Low Isles Afternoon Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 96 reviews · 5h 30m · from $240 per person

Sailaway’s 5.5-hour Low Isles cruise pairs a polished catamaran ride with guided snorkeling, a marine naturalist, glass-bottom viewing, and a heritage walk. You’ll leave Port Douglas at 12:30pm, spend three hours in the lagoon, then return with scones, canapés, drinks, and Daintree mountain views at sunset.

“The crew on Tuesday 1st July were all brilliant and attentive to every person on board. They provided wonderful coaching on what to expect and demonstrated great knowledge of the Great Barrier Reef The captain was brilliant in the way he handled the sea state and we thought the food drinks and service was 5 star. Highly recommend this experience !”

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Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Catamaran Cruise with BYO Drinks - Circular Quay and the city coming alive
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Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Catamaran Cruise with BYO Drinks

14.Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Catamaran Cruise with BYO Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $42 per person

Cruise Sydney Harbour for 90 minutes aboard Kirralee, a 35-foot catamaran carrying up to 26 people. With a skipper, host, antipasto, one cold non-alcoholic drink, and no BYO corkage fee, you’ll pass the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, gardens, Barangaroo, and Darling Harbour during Vivid Sydney.

“Really great tour and they don’t cram you in like sardines like I’ve seen some of the other larger boats do. Highly recommend dressing with extra layers as it can get really cold out on the water during the time vivid is on. The boat was incredibly clean, staff were really friendly and the platter and soft drinks provided were generous. We took a bottle of wine but with the weather being so cold we decided to keep our hands in our pockets. Perhaps the earlier session would have been a little bit warmer.”

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Nelson Bay: Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran Cruise - Three hours on a 54-foot catamaran
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Nelson Bay: Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran Cruise

15.Nelson Bay: Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 47 reviews · 3 hours · from $63 per person

Sail from d’Albora Nelson Bay aboard Imagine, a 54-foot catamaran, for three hours of humpback whale and dolphin watching. Your English-speaking guide provides commentary, while covered decks offer shelter and clear views. Tea, coffee, blankets, wet-weather jackets, and seasickness tablets are available.

“Fantastic staff, friendly and knowledgeable. Although it was a cold day, the 3 hours up on deck went so quickly. We were fortunate enough to see seals, whales, dolphins and 6 x F35 jets at low level - absolutely exhilarating. It's also worth mentioning that although the ocean was quite choppy, the catamaran was super-smooth on the water. I will definitely be back for another trip with these guys (when it's warm enough to swim with the dolphins) A great trip with a great bunch of people.”

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