Top 13 Sunset Catamaran Cruises in France

1.La Grande Motte: Camargue Sunset Catamaran Tour with a Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 259 reviews · from $51 per person Our pick

Join the French-speaking crew of Camargue et Voile at La Grande Motte’s Charles-de-Gaulle quay for a two-hour sunset sail toward the Camargue. You’ll get a cocktail or soft drink, tapenade, sunbed time, open-water views, and a return past La Grande Motte after dark. Optional cheese and charcuterie boxes cost €15 for two.

“The boat ride was awesome, the team was super friendly and welcoming, and everyone was smiling We had a great time, we recommend it”

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2.Sunset at sea on a Maxi Catamaran – Villefranche Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 235 reviews · 2 hours · from $81 per person

Join the crew of AMC Cape Grace at Nice’s Port for a two-hour evening sail to Villefranche Bay. Expect sunset views, a swim or paddleboard stop, Punch Planteur, soft drinks, music, and a friendly French and English-speaking crew. Bring beachwear, a towel, sunglasses, and biodegradable sunscreen.

“vibe was amazing, free drinks and snacks, great music”

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3.Catamaran trip to the Lavezzi Islands at sunset with snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 138 reviews · 2h 30m · from $76 per person

Set out from Piantarella Beach, or Bonifacio in low season, on a comfortable small-group catamaran. You may sail toward Lavezzi, Cavallo, or Ratino, then stop for swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding as the sun drops. French and English instruction is available, and the crew may let you try the helm.

“mise a disposition de masque etc pendant le laps de temps baignade . François a ete au top ! bonne explication, rigolade etc. a refaire ! merci bcp !”

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4.Hyères : Sunset Catamaran Cruise to Giens Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 138 reviews · 2 hours · from $81 per person

From Hyères Saint-Pierre Port, you’ll spend two hours on a maxi-catamaran sailing toward La Badine Beach as the sun drops over the Mediterranean. The crew provides paddleboards, water toys, soft drinks, salty snacks, and a Planteur punch. The route may change with weather, so arrive early and bring a warm layer.

“Un très belle activité à réaliser en couple, par exemple. Nous avons passée un agréable moment lors de notre séjour sur Hyères grâce à cette croisière”

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5.Sunset catamaran cruise, buffet & drinks

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

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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6.Sunset Evening & Dinner at Sea on a Maxi Catamaran in Frioul

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 69 reviews · 3h 30m · from $128 per person

Spend 3.5 hours aboard an electric, sail, and thermal-powered catamaran from Marseille’s Old Port. Cruise past Château d’If to Grand Soufre Bay for a sunset aperitif, optional swimming or paddleboarding, a buffet dinner, Provence wine, and views of the illuminated city on the way back.

“Un équipage au top ! Une belle sortie ! Je recommande ++”

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7.Bonifacio: sunset catamaran trip and aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $116 per person

Spend three hours aboard a comfortable catamaran in the Strait of Bonifacio, with a maximum of 12 people. You will enjoy a local aperitif, swim near a Corsican beach, and use paddles, masks, snorkels, and water scooters. The route may follow Bonifacio’s cliffs or head toward Santa Manza, depending on weather.

“Sehr schöne Fahrt mit leckerem Essen und genug Zeit, um zu schnorcheln oder zu schwimmen. Der Katamaran war nicht so überfüllt wie andere Boote. Man hatte genug Platz, um sich zu entspannen.”

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8.Departure from BRUSC sunset on sailing catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 3 hours · from $82 per person

Join a certified captain and crew in Brusc for a three-hour sunset sail aboard a new catamaran. You will pass Embiez, Six-Fours-Les-Plages, and Sanary-sur-Mer, stop at anchor for a local aperitif, and may have time for swimming or onboard water activities. Tours run in French, English, and Italian.

“Super sunset, équipage génial , apéritif + de quoi grignoter inclus, qui était top ! Petite pause pour le sunset où on peut aller faire du paddle, du kayak, et de la plongée ! Génial !”

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9.L’Île-Rousse, Corsica Catamaran Excursion: Agriates Sunset Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 4h 30m · from $159 per person

Join Éric and Franck of CORSICA NAVIGATION for a 4 to 4.5-hour catamaran trip from L'Île-Rousse to L'Acciolu Beach in the Agriates Desert. Swim, snorkel, paddle, share a gourmet board, and watch the sunset near the Pietra islands with up to 18 passengers.

“Super activité ! Éric et Franck sont aux petits soins, souriants et toujours présents pour répondre à nos questions ! Le catamaran est spacieux, propre la planche de tapas était bien fournis, leur punch est délicieux ! Allez-y les yeux fermés”

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10.Marina Baie des Anges: Sunset at sea on a Maxi Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 33 reviews · 2 hours · from $81 per person

Meet the crew at Marina Baie des Anges for a two-hour sunset cruise aboard the French-built Maxi Catamaran Mayba. You will sail along the Antibes coast, anchor near the ramparts or Olivette, and have time for swimming, paddleboarding, and an aperitif. French and English are spoken, with routes changing for wind and weather.

“Superbe activité ! Le coucher de soleil était magnifique et le mouillage vraiment agréable. On a eu le temps de profiter pour nager ou faire du paddle, puis un apéritif très sympa avec des petits gâteaux et des boissons. L’équipe est à la fois sympathique et pleine d’humour. Seul petit bémol : la musique était un peu trop forte sur le bateau.”

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11.Private catamaran trip in the Bay of Juan les Pins at sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · $317 for the boat, seats 5

Take an 80-minute private sunset cruise from Juan-les-Pins aboard a silent, odorless, 100% solar-powered boat. A French- or English-speaking guide, sometimes Mylène, shows you the villas of Cap d’Antibes, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, yachts, and quiet coves. Bring swimwear in summer, warm layers in winter, and a camera.

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12.Sunset Catamaran Tour with Stand-up Paddle & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $93 per person Top rated

Meet your skipper at Marseille’s Vieux-Port for a three-hour sunset cruise with no more than 22 people aboard. You’ll see Vallon des Auffes, Château d’If, and the Frioul islands, then swim, snorkel, share stand-up paddleboards, and jump from the catamaran’s roof board. Julia or Julie may lead your outing, in French or English.

“incroyable, bonne ambiance, beau paysage, petite musique choisi par Julie, et des activités de dingue + les photos sont très belles après vérification lol”

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13.Sunset Catamaran Cruise & Corsican Songs

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $81 per person

Join Voglia di Mare at Ajaccio’s Port Charles Ornano for a two-hour catamaran cruise toward the Sanguinaires Islands. You’ll watch the sun set over wild coves and turquoise water, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, and hear live traditional Corsican songs in French and English. The optional music is the heart of the evening.

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