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Best Half-Day Catamaran Cruises — Our Top 15

37 cruises  ·  from $41 per person

Three to four hours, back in time for something else. The 15 here are the morning and afternoon slots, usually one swim stop, and the cheapest way onto a catamaran that still counts as a day out.

Palma de Mallorca: Half-Day Catamaran Tour with Buffet Meal - Cala Vella: clear water and time to swim
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Palma de Mallorca: Half-Day Catamaran Tour with Buffet Meal

1.Half-Day Catamaran Tour with Buffet Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,190 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $100 per person Our pick

Meet the English- or Spanish-speaking crew at Golondrinas marina for a 4 to 5-hour catamaran cruise from Palma. You will sail toward Cala Vella, swim in clear water, eat a buffet prepared onboard, and return past Palma Cathedral and Bellver Castle. Choose a daytime or sunset departure, with VIP seating and an onboard DJ available depending on your ticket.

“very nice experience and very good buffet for lunch, I recommend it”

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Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar - White Beach, Mesa Pigadia, and the old lighthouse
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Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

2.Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,975 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133 per person Top rated

Join Santorini Star Sailing for a five-hour catamaran trip from Vlychada Marina. Expect Red Beach, White Beach, the Venetian Lighthouse, volcanic hot springs, and Thirassia Island, plus a fresh onboard meal and local wine and beer. Crew members such as Giannis, Natalie, Alex, Mika, Kostas, and Bill are often named for their warm service.

“My family and I had the most amazing time on this day out! We were a group of 15 so we were lucky enough to have the catamaran to ourselves! From the pick up, the beautiful food provided, unlimited drinks from the bar and an amazing crew, it made for the perfect day!! We stopped along the way to swim in the most crystal clear water, and finished the day with the most breathtaking sunset! You will not be disappointed with this tour. The crew were amazing and professional and took great care of us. Thank you so much. I would highly recommend booking this tour.”

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Half Day Premium Catamaran Cruise in Santorini including Oia - Red Beach, seen from the sea
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Half Day Premium Catamaran Cruise in Santorini including Oia

3.Half Day Premium Catamaran Cruise in Santorini including Oia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 988 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193 per person

Sail Santorini’s caldera aboard a premium catamaran with a maximum of 18 people. You’ll stop at Red Beach, the volcano’s warm waters, Thirassia, limestone formations, and possibly Ammoudi Bay near Oia. Maria, Alex, Nefeli, and Captain Giomnis handle the sailing, drinks, BBQ meal, and swim stops.

“Very good boat experience. We had a nice relaxing time. Did some swimming in the Sea. It was nice and refreshing. The crew was terrific. Lunch was very nice. Swam in the hot springs which were kind of warm here and there. From the description I was under the impression we were walking up to the volcano, snorkeling and walking around the town of Oia. We didn’t snorkel which was okay with me but I was looking forward to. We saw the Volcano but didn’t walk up to it and didn’t stop at red beach either like it was advertised. For those reasons have to give it four stars. It…”

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Half Day Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel And Beach - The ride along St. Thomas’s southern coast
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Half Day Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel And Beach

4.Half Day Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel And Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 635 reviews · from $159 per person

Spend about four hours aboard Someday Charters’ modern power catamaran with Captain Joe and guide Catie. With no more than 12 people, you’ll snorkel at Turtle Cove near Buck Island, look for green sea turtles and reef fish, then relax at Honeymoon Beach on Water Island. Gear, snacks, water, and a top-shelf open bar after swimming are included.

“Caity and Joe were amazing. They were fun, informative, and made for a great day. If you are in St Thomas, this is a must do excursion. Unless, of course, you prefer cattle call snorkeling, this smaller group really made it enjoyable and didn’t feel rushed at all. If we come back, we 100% will check out Someday Tours first.”

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50' Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience - What the SY Sirena gives you on the water
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50′ Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience

5.50′ Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 606 reviews · $1,595 for the boat, seats 12

Take a private 50-foot catamaran from Red Hook for four to seven hours with up to 12 people. Captain Maddy, JW, Alex, Dave, Vic, and other captains have led trips with snorkeling, turtles, stingrays, floats, beach stops, and rum punch. You choose the pace, but the British Virgin Islands are not available on this boat.

“Captain Wallens and first mate Kallia (sp?) were terrific. Super friendly, open to whatever we wanted to do and knowledgeable of the islands and their stories. They were on point with our snorkeling and helped us find a ton of cool fish, an octopus, a couple of turtles and a stingray! Boat was spotless and very spacious. Ride was smooth and relaxing. I highly recommend. You won’t regret anything. Five stars!”

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Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo - Coral gardens and colorful fish
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Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

6.Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 529 reviews · from $157 per person

Spend four hours aboard the Taboo catamaran in Moorea’s lagoon, stopping at three snorkeling areas for reef fish, stingrays, blacktip sharks, and underwater tikis. Guides such as Max, Louis, Leo, and Mai lead small groups of up to eight. Gear, fruit, juices, mai tais, and round-trip hotel transfers are included.

“We had such an amazing time! Got to go to the best snorkeling spots and learned a lot about Moorea and the culture here. Would definitely recommend this tour to everyone!!”

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Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise - Hotel pickup and boarding in Sal
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Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise

7.Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 486 reviews · 4 hours · from $81 per person

Sail Sal’s west coast aboard the Lounge Catamaran Sodade, limited to 60 people despite its 90-person capacity. Swim, snorkel, fish, relax on lounge beds, and enjoy snacks, unlimited beer, soft drinks, and music. Choose a family sailing or adults-only departure, with multilingual guides and hotel transfers included.

“it was AWESOME!!! The party with music and and dancing with stuff was soooo much fun.”

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Cannes: Half-Day Catamaran Cruise - Cruising the Bay of Cannes at 2 PM
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Cannes: Half-Day Catamaran Cruise

8.Half-Day Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 445 reviews · 3 hours · from $98 per person

Meet Riviera Lines at Cannes’ Old Port, take a 15-minute ferry to Sainte-Marguerite Island, then board a modern catamaran for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding. The afternoon cruise returns around 5:15 PM. Bring a towel, swimwear, and cash for bar purchases.

“Incredible! The perfect amount of time spent sailing, swimming and getting back to the dock. So much fun!”

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Sunny Beach, Bulgaria: Half-Day Black Sea Catamaran Cruise - Boarding the Catamaran Without Shoes
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Sunny Beach, Bulgaria: Half-Day Black Sea Catamaran Cruise

9.Sunny Beach, Bulgaria: Half-Day Black Sea Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 439 reviews · 4 hours · from $100 per person

You’ll ride a red London-style double-decker bus from Sunny Beach to the harbor, then spend four hours aboard a spacious catamaran. After a welcome drink and safety talk, you’ll swim and snorkel, enjoy pasta, salads, cold meats, cheese, fruit, and open drinks, then watch for dolphins on the return sail.

“Fantastic tour! Already booked a second one🥰 Cant wait!”

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Cancun Half-Day Sailing Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres - The crossing to El Meco Reef
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Cancun Half-Day Sailing Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres

10.Cancun Half-Day Sailing Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 417 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49 per person

Sail from Playa Langosta to Isla Mujeres on a bilingual catamaran with snorkeling gear, reef time, chips, guacamole, salsa, and an open bar. Guides such as Carlos, Bam, Panda, and Abraham are known for keeping the trip lively. The boat holds up to 50 people, though group sizes can vary.

“We had so much fun! I would love to do this excursion again I'll be coming back to Cancun in a week and will be doing this again.”

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Private Luxury Catamaran Yacht. Full or Half Day Charter - Sail, Beach, Snorkel. - Boarding at Havensight
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Private Luxury Catamaran Yacht. Full or Half Day Charter – Sail, Beach, Snorkel.

11.Private Luxury Catamaran Yacht. Full or Half Day Charter – Sail, Beach, Snorkel.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · $1,495 for the boat, seats 12

Take a private seven-hour charter aboard the 47-foot S/Y Pisces from St Thomas. Your captain helps shape the day around snorkeling, beaches, swimming, and island views, with stops that may include Buck Island, Water Island, Shipwreck Cove, or Honeymoon Beach. Snorkel gear, floats, water, soda, beer, rum punch, and a restroom are included.

“Wonderful experience. Captain Anne Marie was perfect blend of humor and professionalism. Beautiful, clean catamaran. Snorkeling stop was fantastic and saw more turtles and rays than we had seen at any previous snorkel. Highly recommend this captain and boat.”

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Lagos Half-Day Catamaran Cruise with Lunch - Camilo Beach and the sandstone cliffs
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Lagos Half-Day Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

12.Lagos Half-Day Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96 per person

Spend about four hours sailing from Lagos along the Algarve coast, passing Praia da Luz, Camilo Beach, Canavial Beach, and dramatic rock formations. Your trip includes a light lunch, one drink, live commentary, swimming time, paddles, and an inflatable water park. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals require advance notice.

“We had a great time. The views were amazing. The staff was wonderful. Highly recommend. This is a great day trip”

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Milos: Half-Day Morning Catamaran Cruise to Kleftiko - From Adamas to Milos’ colorful fishing villages
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Milos: Half-Day Morning Catamaran Cruise to Kleftiko

13.Half-Day Morning Catamaran Cruise to Kleftiko

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 362 reviews · 6 hours · from $182 per person

Spend six hours aboard a catamaran from Adamas, sailing past Milos’ colorful sirmata villages to Kalogries, Sikia Cave, and Kleftiko. You’ll swim and snorkel in clear water, eat a traditional onboard lunch, and enjoy drinks throughout. Crew names vary, with Captain George, Spiros, Nikos, and chef Elias among those associated with recent departures.

“This boat trip was a highlight of our trip to Milos! The food was amazing and so was the turquoise water. However I would've been interested to hear about the history of the Kleftiko.”

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Deluxe Half-Day Snorkel Sail on Lady Grace Luxury Catamaran - Sailing toward the barrier reef
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Deluxe Half-Day Snorkel Sail on Lady Grace Luxury Catamaran

14.Deluxe Half-Day Snorkel Sail on Lady Grace Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · from $189 per person

Sail from The Ritz-Carlton on Lady Grace, a spacious luxury catamaran, to the Turks and Caicos Barrier Reef. Snorkel among reef fish and coral, then relax on a beautiful island beach, often Iguana Island or Half Moon Bay. Lunch, gear, and an open bar after snorkeling are included. The crew, including Captain Roger on some departures, keeps safety first.

“What an amazing experience. 1st class service and amenities. The crew made you feel super welcome. They introduced themselves personally to each of us. We're their to assist and help the entire ride. Can't speak higkty enough. Thanks so much to Lickson, John and Lilly! They made the trip for us! Captain Roger was very professional and we enjoyed getting to know him! We loved the entire trip. Would absolutely recommend!”

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Most Famous Catamaran in Tenerife Island (2 hours and 3 hours tours) - Drinks, Sandwiches, and What Is Really Included
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Most Famous Catamaran in Tenerife Island (2 hours and 3 hours tours)

15.Most Famous Catamaran in Tenerife Island (2 hours and 3 hours tours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 313 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $42 per person

Sail from Puerto Colón on a two or three-hour Eden Catamaran trip, watching for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and other sea life. You get bottled water, beer, and soft drinks, while the longer option adds a swim or snorkeling stop and sandwiches. The boat returns to Puerto Colón, with space for up to 50 people.

“Amazing crew, nice travel and we had a nice time for 3h. When you are seasick you just have to teel the crew and they will take care of you. We had a swim in the ocean. It was very nice and pleasant.”

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