Full-Day Catamaran Cruises in Italy: Our Top 6

1.La Maddalena Full-Day Archipelago Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 921 reviews · from $113 per person Our pick

Spend seven hours aboard a catamaran from Palau with captains such as Franco and Fabio. Swim at Spargi and other weather-selected coves, snorkel from the boat, enjoy Sardinian aperitivo, and, on the large-boat option, a plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce. Group size is limited to 12.

“Amazing day out on the boat! Franco and Fabio were the best hosts you could ask for! Always very accommodating and helpful at all times through out the day. They ensured we visited beaches best protected from wind. Snacks, lunch and wine was also lovely. Will definitely be recommending to all friends and family. Thank you!!!”

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2.Full-day catamaran tour in Palermo: boat experience with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $205 per person Top rated

Join Vincenzo and Alessandra for a seven-hour catamaran outing from Palermo. You will swim and snorkel at four coastal stops, eat lunch near Mondello, and enjoy fruit, drinks, prosecco, music, and Sicilian sea views. The boat carries no more than 14 people, keeping the day friendly and easygoing.

“Great crew, beautiful stops and food they made was great! They went out of their way to make you feel welcome and happy.”

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3.Stintino: full day tour catamaran Asinara Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · from $135 per person

Join skipper David aboard the 10-meter Waza-Ari catamaran for an eight-hour trip from Stintino to Asinara. With space for up to 12 people, the day includes protected coves, Sardinian snacks, seafood pasta, wine, swimming, snorkeling, and stand-up paddleboarding. The boat returns at 6 PM.

“David is a very good friendly skipper!!! He drives safely and cooks very good:) we had a lot of fun”

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4.Full day catamaran tour in Alghero

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $227 per person

Set out from Alghero with hosts Tania and Fabrizio for a seven-hour catamaran trip along Capo Caccia, Punta Giglio, Porto Conte, and Foradada Island. You get several swim stops, masks, fins, paddle boards, a local lunch prepared aboard, and a small group capped at 12 people.

“C’était tout simplement génial ! Je recommande à 1000% foncez y les yeux fermés ! Tania et Fabrizio sont des hôtes de rêve qui ont à soin de vous faire découvrir les endroits les plus magiques et préservés, ainsi que des spécialités locales !”

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5.Alghero: Full day on a catamaran in Porto Conte Natural Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · from $155 per person

Set out from Marina di Porto Conte on a 10-meter catamaran with room for 12 participants and two crew. You will see Capo Caccia, swim at Cala Inferno, stop at Cala Dragunara, and enjoy wine, seafood, fruit, desserts, coffee, and myrtle on board. English, Italian, and French guidance is available.

“AMAZING time!!! Tony was fantastic tour guide. He made the trip fun for everyone. The food was delicious. My kids asked to do it again.”

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6.Archipelago di La Maddalena: Catamaran Tour Full day-Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 5 reviews · from $269 per person

Join Game Sailing’s skipper and hostess aboard Jalima, a new catamaran, for an eight-hour day around La Maddalena, Spargi, and Budelli. You’ll sail, swim, snorkel, use a stand-up paddleboard, and eat regional food onboard. The skipper sets the route with you based on sea and wind conditions, so each day has its own rhythm.

“The best tour guides, nice boat, great views. We even went on a day that did not have perfect weather and it was still amazing. Great food as well! Highly recommend!”

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