4 Catamaran Cruises with Lunch and BBQ in France Worth Booking

1.Half-Day Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

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

You’ll sail from Cannes’ Old Port to the Lérins Islands on a spacious catamaran, with time for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding when conditions allow. A cold buffet and glass of rosé are included. The half-day trip ends at St. Marguerite Island, where you take the included ferry back to Cannes.

“Fun outing! Not many people on board; a public tour which felt like a private tour. Fun activities: swimming and paddle boarding. They provided all equipment. Food was great! Drinks available for purchase. Very nice staff.”

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2.Sunset catamaran cruise, buffet & drinks

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

Sail from the Mucem toward the Frioul Archipelago and its calanques aboard Le Feng Shui. You get four hours on a shared catamaran, a bio-sourced seasonal buffet, one glass of wine or beer, soft drinks, and background music. French and English are available. Bring warm layers, and expect to remove your shoes.

“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 $199 per person Top rated

Set out from Marseille’s Port de la Pointe Rouge aboard Véla, a spacious catamaran limited to 30 people. Skippers César and Alex guide you past Riou Island, Sormiou, Morgiou, Sugiton, and a quieter swimming stop, with plancha lunch, rosé, soft drinks, snorkeling gear, wetsuits, and GoPro cameras included.

“Superbe journée passée avec César et Alex , deux skippers professionnels et très sympathiques . Journée de rêve dans les calanques de Marseille et Cassis commentée . À refaire au plus vite et nous recommandons , Diva, un sublime catamaran . Journée parfaite . Merci à vous deux”

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4.Frioul Archipelago Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 49 reviews · from $90 per person

Spend six hours sailing from Marseille’s Old Port to the Frioul Archipelago aboard the Feng Shui catamaran. You’ll get a seasonal buffet, one beer or wine, unlimited soft drinks, music, and time to swim in a sheltered Mediterranean cove. English and French are spoken, and the captain may adjust the route for sea conditions.

“Amazing definitely recommend. The water is amazing. Staff was incredible and the catered food was surprisingly delicious”

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