REVIEWED · SUNSET CATAMARAN CRUISES IN ITALY
Pick the boat before the day. Below: 7 sunset catamaran cruises in Italy, priced, timed, and clear about how much of the trip is spent at anchor.
Join Andreas and his crew on a spacious catamaran from Riva dei Sette Martiri. Cruise San Marco Bay, the Giudecca Canal, and the lagoon toward Lido while a saxophonist plays jazz and bossa nova. You’ll get one drink, Venetian cicchetti, room to move, and sunset views rather than a narrated sightseeing tour.
“Amazing all round birthday treat for the other half!”
Spend three hours sailing from Giardini Naxos along Taormina’s coast. Your crew uses binoculars and a live hydrophone to search for dolphins, then stops near Isola Bella or Mazzarò for swimming. A Sicilian aperitif, Prosecco, music, caves, and sunset views round out the trip.
“It was my partners birthday so we did this as an evening treat. The hosts were kind and informative throughout the entire experience. We had the pleasure of seeing the dolphins, we managed to capture videos of baby dolphins jumping out the water too! Food and drink was delicious.”
Join skipper Fabrizio and hostess Andrea for a two-hour sunset sail from Alghero. You’ll cruise past the Catalan old town, swim and snorkel near La Maddalenetta island, try a stand-up paddleboard, then enjoy Sardinian Vermentino and local snacks as the sun drops over the Gulf of Alghero. The catamaran carries a small group.
“Great activity. Boat is comfy and skipper and hostess are lovely and professional. Nice cold wine and tapas”
Spend three hours on a 2021 catamaran with skipper Toni or another Italian, English, or French-speaking crew member. You’ll see Capo Caccia, stop at Cala Bramassa for a swim, use the SUP and snorkel gear, and share a Sardinian aperitif with white wine, pecorino, sausage, and water.
“Skipper et guide très gentil et sympathique. Nous avons passé un agréable moment.”
Join Captain Vincenzo and hostess Alessandra for a three-hour sunset catamaran trip from Palermo. You’ll start with Sicilian snacks and drinks, swim at Mondello, then watch the sun set near Capo Gallo over Isola delle Femmine. The boat holds no more than 14 people, keeping the evening personal and relaxed.
Set sail from Alghero’s marina aboard a comfortable 13-meter catamaran. You’ll pass the medieval sea walls, anchor near Maddalenetta lighthouse for swimming, snorkeling, and standup paddleboarding, then enjoy local wine, appetizers, music, and sunset before returning to port. The experience lasts about two hours and is offered in English.
“Wonderful time on a gorgeous catamaran! The hosts were gracious and kind, and provided delicious aperitivo. Definitely recommend!”
Set out from Stintino with skippers Angela and Francesco for 3.5 hours on the 10-meter Blueroots catamaran. You will cruise the Gulf of Asinara, stop near La Pelosa or the Fornelli Natural Pools, swim at sunset, and enjoy Sardinian cold cuts, cheeses, fregola, wine, beer, and coffee on board.
“Excellent!!! Angela and Francesco skipper Super, impeccable hospitality. Aperitif above expectations; rich and quality with only local products... not forgetting the fregola. Until next time”
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