14 Skippered Catamaran Cruises Worth Flying For

1.Berlin: Solar Powered Sunset Catamaran Cruise & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,043 reviews · 2h 30m · from $42 per person Our pick

Spend 150 minutes on a solar-electric catamaran cruising from Oberbaumbrücke to Berlin’s government district and back. You’ll pass the East Side Gallery, Mühlendamm lock, Museum Island, Reichstag, Hauptbahnhof, and House of World Cultures. A multilingual handheld audio guide is included, with drinks, snacks, blankets, and accessible boarding available.

“Great staff, prices reasonable on the catamaran for food/drinks and interesting guide information of the area! Seeing Berlin in style!”

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2.San Sebastian: Sustainable Catamaran Cruise with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 527 reviews · 40 min · from $16 per person Best value

Spend 40 minutes on the Ciudad San Sebastián, a high-stability hybrid catamaran leaving from the traditional harbor. You’ll circle La Concha Bay, pass Santa Clara Island, see Chillida’s Peine del Viento from the water, and view the Kursaal and Miramar Palace. Bring headphones for the free audio guide.

“bonne sortie en famille mais il n’y a pas d'explication”

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3.Quarteira: Benagil Cave Guided Catamaran Day Cruise & Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · from $54 per person

Sail from Vilamoura Marina to Benagil Cave on a four-hour catamaran cruise with an English-speaking crew. Hear about Algarve caves and beaches, enter Benagil when sea conditions allow, take photos, enjoy one included drink, and watch for dolphins and seabirds. A swim stop may be offered on the return.

“Edi was very informative and helpful. Much appreciated. Lovely crew x”

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4.Guided Tour by Catamaran with Aperitif from Polignano a Mare

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107 per person Top rated

From Calaponte Marina, cruise past Lama Monachile, Polignano’s caves, San Paolo islet, and Cala Portalga. The small catamaran carries up to 12 people and includes swimming, paddle boards, drinks, and a generous Apulian aperitif. Guides such as Giulia, Davide, Sergio, Magda, and Daniele add local stories along the coast.

“Best part of the entire trip! We took the 1730 charter and weather was perfect plus got a bit of the sunset as well! Staff took amazing care of us and kept our drinks filled as we ride back to shore, would absolutely do again!!!!”

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5.Mount Etna and Catania Guided Day Trip by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 66 reviews · 1 day · from $186 per person

You’ll leave Malta early by high-speed catamaran, walk through central Catania, visit its food market and Baroque sights, then ride by bus toward Mount Etna for views and free time. An English-speaking guide and audio guide accompany the day. Bring your passport and dress for sudden cold at altitude.

“It was a truly brilliant day with lots of interesting information and chances to explore. I enjoyed every minute and our tour guide was so lovely However, there should be a heads up over the weather at Mount Etna as a lot of people were not dressed appropriately for the conditions as it was covered in snow and freezing cold with lots of strong wind”

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6.Ria Formosa Guided Sunset Tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 1 hour · from $35 per person

Set out from Cais da Porta Nova for a one-hour guided sunset cruise through Ria Formosa Natural Park. You will ride through calm channels, stop for sunset photos, and return by boat. Guides speak English, French, and Portuguese. Pedro, Juan, and Filipe have earned praise for their humor and friendly style.

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7.Mount Etna and Taormina Guided Day Trip by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 55 reviews · from $176 per person

Travel from Malta to Sicily on a fast catamaran, then ride by coach to Mount Etna and Taormina. An English-speaking guide and English audio guide provide commentary during the bus journey. You get 2.5 hours at Etna and 3 hours in Taormina, but expect long transport times and extra costs for the cable car.

“A must see in Sicily! take a jacket/sweater with you to Mt. Etna if you plan to go up the cable cars. It is much cooler and windy up there. Taormina was a beautiful city. Lots of shops and great places to take photos of the shoreline. I would suggest visiting the theater and the gardens while there. The gardens are free and the theater is €12. It is a very long day but well worth it!”

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8.Catamaran Lucile | La Grande Motte Guided tours of the ports

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 48 reviews · 1h 15m · from $27 per person

From Charles-de-Gaulle quay, you’ll cruise by motor catamaran from La Grande Motte toward Port Camargue and Le Grau-du-Roi. A French and English-speaking host introduces the ports, though onboard microphone commentary may be mainly French. Expect 75 minutes on the water, seating in sun or shade, and a paid bar.

“Qualité de la présentation avant d’embarquer, amabilité à bord, respect des horaires, confort et pratique avec des enfants.”

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9.Hyères: Morning Discovery – Guided Tour of the Coast by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 3 hours · from $76 per person

Spend three hours aboard the 22.85-meter Iladora, sailing from Hyères past Giens, Porquerolles, Port-Cros, and Pointe des Mèdes. A French- and English-speaking crew provides stories about the coast and marine life, then anchors near Fort de Brégançon for swimming, paddleboarding, snorkeling, drinks, and planteur punch.

“Le confort sur le catamaran était top, les guides étaient très sympas, bonne ambiance, bonne musique Même s’il y a beaucoup de monde au port, on ne se marche pas dessus sur le bateau ! Un temps de baignade supplémentaire serait aussi un plus !”

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10.Morning Catamaran Discovery Tour – Guided Tour of the Coastline

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $69 per person

Meet the crew at Nice Port for a three-hour morning cruise aboard the Maxi Catamaran Mayba. You will pass the Promenade des Anglais, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and Beaulieu-sur-Mer, then stop for a swim, paddling, and a Punch Planteur with soft drinks, coffee, and tea included.

“Amazing. Wished it would last the whole day because it was so nice. Great value, clean catamaran.”

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11.Guided Tours of the 7 Bays of Huatulco Oaxaca in Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · from $52 per person

Spend about 7.5 hours aboard a Huatulco catamaran, departing Santa Cruz and viewing all seven bays. You’ll stop at Chachacual for about 90 minutes and San Agustín for two hours, with swimming, optional snorkeling, onboard water and soft drinks, hotel transport, and bilingual narration when available.

“Must do if in Bahias de Huatulco. Make sure you snorkel, it’s totally safe, and the crew members are with you at all times.”

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12.Side: Guided Tour and Electric Catamaran Cruise, Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 8 hours · from $30 per person

Join a guided day from Side to Manavgat Waterfall, an orange grove, Oymapınar Dam, and Green Lake. You’ll eat fish or chicken at Gölbaşı Restaurant, cruise for an hour on an electric catamaran, and visit Manavgat’s Central Mosque complex. English and German guides lead the tour.

“Fantastisk dag med mange gode attraktioner! God guide der gjorde turen informativ og spændende for alle!🌞”

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13.Mljet Island Guided Catamaran Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight hours traveling from Dubrovnik to Mljet by catamaran, then explore Mljet National Park, Veliko jezero, Malo jezero, and St. Mary island. Your English-speaking guide, such as Korina, leads the day. Swim in the salt lakes, take a lake boat, or rent a kayak or bicycle during free time.

“Le retour en taxi devrait être inclus dans le tarif, quitte à payer plus cher. On aurait moins l'impression de se faire arnaqué.”

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14.Marina Baie des Anges: Discovery Morning – Guided Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $69 per person

Board the French-made Maxi Catamaran Mayba at Marina Baie des Anges for a three-hour guided cruise in French or English. You’ll pass Antibes, Fort Vauban, Cap d’Antibes, and the Baie des Milliardaires, then stop for an aperitif and free paddle use. Drinks are included, and the crew puts care into protecting the sea and its shores.

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