The 11 Best Catamaran Cruises in France

1.Catamaran trip with snorkeling at the Lavezzi Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 471 reviews · 4 hours · from $88Our pick

Spend four hours sailing from Piantarella with a skipper such as Patrick, François, or Silva. Visit the Lavezzi and Cavallo areas, stop twice to swim, snorkel, or paddleboard, and adjust the balance of sailing and water time to the day’s weather.

“It was a great experience. Our skipper was very friendly and passionate about teaching the basics of sailing to anyone interested. The lavezzi islands are amazing..”

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2.Half-Day Catamaran Cruise

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

Spend an afternoon sailing from Cannes toward the Lérins Islands or the Esterel coast. You will transfer by ferry, settle onto a modern catamaran, swim and snorkel from the boat, and use kayaks or paddleboards when weather allows. French and English support is available.

“Fun tour in Cannes. Enjoyed swimming in the French Riviera.”

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3.Calanques Catamaran Tour & Standup Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 411 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $93

Cruise from Marseille’s Vieux-Port toward Vallon des Auffes, Château d’If, and the Frioul Islands. Your English or French speaking crew provides snorkels, paddleboards, soft drinks, snacks, and wetsuits when needed. Expect two swimming stops, local stories, and time to jump from the catamaran roof.

“beautiful view, everything was on time. we had 2 stops with the boat, got shnorkels and sap to enjoy the sea.”

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4.Evening Catamaran Cruise with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 393 reviews · 2 hours · from $58Best value

Spend two relaxed hours sailing near Saint-Tropez and Cavalaire on a spacious catamaran. Swim from the boat, watch the sun sink behind the coast, and enjoy an aperitif served by the crew. You can bring your own meal or order a €18 lunchbox from Cogolin 48 hours ahead.

“Totally worth it! Limited options of complimentary drinks but they offered a small bite which was surprising and very pleasant. There was time to take a dive. Overall would recommend”

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5.Half-Day Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 214 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Board a large catamaran in Cannes’ Old Port for a four-hour sail toward the Lérins Islands. Swim, snorkel, kayak, or paddleboard when conditions allow, then enjoy a cold buffet and rosé before taking the included ferry from Saint-Marguerite Island back to Cannes.

“Great experience! Much larger boat then we were expecting and it felt very high end. The lunch buffet was also very nice. The whole staff was extremely helpful and polite.”

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6.Catamaran from Cannes

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 195 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109

Meet at Cannes’ Port Canto area for a relaxed catamaran cruise toward the Lérins Islands. Swim from the boat, use shared kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkeling gear, and add a lunch buffet if you wish. Half-day and full-day options are available, with some half-day trips requiring a ferry transfer.

“The whole experience was very good and worth the money… However the staff where you go to check in not very helpful when asked which boat and where we needed to go… Was just told to go over to where the boats where All 50 of them So not very good customer service”

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7.A day on a catamaran in the Calanques – All inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 174 reviews · 8 hours · from $152

Board the maxi-catamaran Samba in Marseille’s Old Port for an eight-hour day through the Calanques. Sail or cruise by electric and thermal power, stop to swim and paddle, and enjoy a buffet, wine, soft drinks, and an aperitif. The route changes with the weather.

“Beautiful trip! The boat was gorgeous, gave enough time to swim, tan, enjoy the boar, eat lunch, and relax. The lunch was good and there was plenty of food. There was a lot of space for many people. Would absolutely recommend and do again!”

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

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

You’ll sail from Piantarella Beach, or Bonifacio in low season, to the Lavezzi Islands aboard a comfortable catamaran. The crew may visit Cavallo or Ratino, explain basic sailing, and stop for swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding as the sun sets. François has been praised for his humor and clear explanations.

“Bonjour, la balade a été annulé par l’organisateur, en raison des conditions météorologiques nous proposant de décaler, étant notre dernier jour en corse je demande un remboursement. Et depuis samedi plus de nouvelles… pas très professionnel.”

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9.Sunset catamaran cruise, buffet & drinks

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

Join the Le Feng Shui catamaran at Mucem for a four-hour evening cruise toward the Frioul Archipelago. Enjoy sunset views, a seasonal bio-sourced buffet, live background music, one wine or beer, and open-air seating on deck, the rooftop, or nets.

“Sortie sympathique Repas correct Peut-être un peu trop de monde…”

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10.Yacht catamaran trip to the Lavezzi Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · 8 hours · from $188

Sail with Nicolas and Bénédicte from Corsica toward Lavezzi or Cavallo Island, depending on the weather. This eight-hour outing includes a table-served meal, soft drinks, snorkeling gear, paddle use, and plenty of shade and sun space aboard a Bali 4.6 catamaran limited to 22 people.

“Journée incroyable avec Nicolas et Bénédicte. Activité très familiale. Au delà de nos attentes. C’était super !”

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11.Catamaran Cruise to the Sanguinaires Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $135

Spend four hours on a small, comfortable catamaran in the Gulf of Ajaccio, with views toward the Sanguinaires Islands, a swim stop, and a fresh salad meal. The crew speaks English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Routes and meeting points can vary, so check the day’s plan before departure.

“bonjour, pas pu assister à cette croisière car plus d'une heure et demi pour se garer, demande de remboursement partiel fait par mail et aucune réponse ! très déçu de cela !”

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