Dinner Aboard: the 12 Best Catamaran Dinner Cruises

1.Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,886 reviews · 5 hours · from $93 per person Our pick

Spend five hours aboard the 74-foot Ocean Voyager or 80-foot Tahiti catamaran, stopping at the hot springs, Red Beach, and White Beach. Swim, snorkel, eat grilled meat or vegetarian dishes, and enjoy unlimited white wine and soft drinks. Choose a morning sailing or sunset return through the Caldera, with hotel pickup included.

“It was action packed, plenty of food, lots of laughter and fun. Safe. Great swimming spots. Water temp lovely in October. Crew professional and fun.”

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2.Tromsø: Aurora Dinner Cruise by Hybrid-Electric Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 727 reviews · 3 hours · from $198 per person

Join Brim Explorer for a three-hour evening cruise around Tromsø Island aboard a quiet hybrid-electric catamaran. You’ll enjoy a three-course Arctic meal, heated panoramic saloons, local stories, and deck time beneath the night sky. Guides such as Cristina and Dominica have helped make aurora sightings and photo stops especially memorable.

“Every thing was perfect! The boat itself was very nice, the food was delicious, the staff very warm and welcoming, and the speaker had a wonderful sense of humour, she was terrific! But the best part was that we really got to see the Northern lights. The activity that night was very strong and it was magnificent, magical even. I really hope to have the chance to do it again and I strongly recommend this experience!”

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3.Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Buffet & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 644 reviews · 3 hours · from $58 per person

Set out from Mandraki Harbor on a sailing or power catamaran, stop at Kallithea Bay for swimming and snorkeling, then enjoy a Greek buffet with unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, juice, and water. The return route is timed for sunset, with music, open-air seating, toilets, showers, and a friendly English-speaking crew.

“Watching the sunset on such a beautiful boat in a beautiful setting was just amazing and magical. Food was great and plenty of it as was the case with the wine The staff were very friendly.”

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4.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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5.Aruba Sunset Sail Dinner Cruise with Open Bar by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · from $137 per person Top rated

Board at Piet’s Pier Bar behind the Hyatt Regency for a three-hour Aruba sunset sail. You’ll cruise the shoreline, enjoy a Caribbean-style buffet, and order local beer, cocktails, wine, sparkling wine, sodas, and juice from the open bar. Frandy, D’Angelo, and Captain Richard have hosted some sailings, with music and dancing often part of the evening.

“Fun night at sea, great sunset views and beautiful photo ops, the crew was awesome and the food wasn’t bad either!!”

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6.Sunny Beach: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner & Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 385 reviews · 2h 30m · from $70 per person

You’ll ride from Sunny Beach to the harbor, sail past Old Nessebar, anchor for sunset, and return after dark. The $70 price includes transport, a cold buffet, beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee, tea, mineral water, and half a bottle of prosecco per adult. It is adults only and lasts about 150 minutes.

“The whole experience was amazing. All the staff were lovely, friendly, helpful and a jot to be around. They made the trip seamless. Transport was excellent on a London Double Decker bus. The catamaran was beautiful and the scenery stunning. what an experience. I dont think anything could be improved. The food was simple and plentiful and the drinks were flowing. A nice bottle of prosecco finished it off perfectly. A must if you come to Bulgaria. I would highly recommend the trip. one note, you have to take your shoes off on board so wear something easy to get off.”

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7.Coral Island Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 360 reviews · 6 hours · from $53 per person Best value

Spend six hours sailing from Chalong or Rawai Pier to Coral Island on a comfortable catamaran. You get snorkeling, beach time, optional water sports, drinks, fruit, an onboard Thai dinner, and sunset views near Promthep Cape. Pickup is available from Patong, Kata, and Karon, with guides such as Mimi, Arm, Eddie, and TV praised for their friendly care.

“This was a wonderful trip, boat not too crowded, ‘Arm’ was a lovely tour guide and perfect amount of time on the boat as well as in snorkelling! Great trip, highly recommend. I had a 8 year old and 12 year old and they loved it! Having done Phi Phi islands the day before, this trip was much calmer!”

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8.6-Hour Sunset Dinner Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · from $85 per person

From Albufeira Marina, cruise along the Algarve coast toward Benagil Cave before heading ashore for a beachside BBQ. Beer, wine, sangria, soft drinks, live music, and entertainment are included. Expect about six and a half hours, a sunset over Armação de Pêra Bay, and a lively return sail.

“Courteous and organised crew on board and on land. Great way to see the coastline. Food at the barbecue was great, as were the drinks. We didn't expect the cabaret which was a display by a fire dancer, very atmospheric as the darkness fell. All in all a highlight of our holiday.”

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9.Afternoon Catamaran trip – Dinner, Drinks & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 168 reviews · 5 hours · from $165 per person

Sail from Kolymvari to the Agioi Theodoroi Islands on Vesselina, a comfortable catamaran carrying up to 20 people. The crew, including names such as Angelo, Nana, Peach, and Yianni, serves a fresh Mediterranean dinner, unlimited drinks, and time for swimming, snorkeling, SUP, and fishing before the sunset sail home.

“So fun!!! Beautiful cruise along the Agean Sea with snorkeling and a yummy dinner! Crew was very friendly and making sure our drinks were always full. Would do again next time we visit Crete.”

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10.Sunset Catamaran Tour with Dinner and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 123 reviews · from $77 per person

Leave Alcudia on a 4.5-hour catamaran cruise toward northern Mallorca. You’ll swim at a quiet cove, use kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, eat a BBQ buffet, and watch the sunset from the water. German, English, and Spanish-speaking staff are available. Snorkel gear can be rented separately.

“Lo mejor la relación calidad precio, es una excursión que merece la pena cada segundo y además los guías son todos super majos y muy graciosos. Una experiencia inolvidable.”

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11.Coral Island & Sunset Dinner by Sailing Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 68 reviews · 5 hours · from $56 per person

Travel from Phuket to Koh Hey by catamaran for beach time, swimming, snorkeling, or optional water sports. After dinner with fruit and drinks on board, watch the sunset near Promthep Cape. English, Thai, and Chinese guides are available, with hotel pickup from several Phuket areas.

“Driver picked up on time to meeting point where we could have water coffee and some snacks. the catamaran was very nice, clean and the staff helpful. Coral island is a true piece of paradise: soft white sand and clear water. food was very good and the sunset amazing. I highly recommend this tour”

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12.Amazing Coral Island & Sunset Dinner with Power Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 5 hours · from $64 per person

Spend five hours on a power catamaran from Phuket, with hotel pickup from Karon or Patong, Coral Island swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, handline fishing, and a Thai dinner. The trip ends with sunset views near Laem Krating. English and Thai guides lead the outing.

“Overall good experience, first step was on a dirty beach, so one point off.”

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