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15 Catamaran Cruises in the USA Worth Booking

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Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 catamaran cruises in the USA justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time - Dolphin Watching Works Best When You Treat It as Wildlife Viewing
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Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

1.Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,362 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $57Our pick

Sail from Panama City Beach aboard Island Time’s broad, stable catamaran, with time to search for wild dolphins, snorkel at Shell Island and St. Andrews Bay, paddleboard, swim, or use the waterslide. Captain Heath, Clay, Keith, Sarah, Emma, and other crew members have earned strong praise for friendly service and practical help on board.

“This was absolutely so much fun, such an amazing group of staff. Soooo cool- saved it for our last little extravaganza & it was absolutely worth it.”

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Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch - The boat ride from Honokohau Marina
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Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

2.Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,232 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Cruise from Honokohau Marina to historic Kealakekua Bay on a power catamaran with Captain Aiden, Bryce, Jordan, or Kiwami. Snorkel among coral and fish, watch for dolphins and winter humpback whales, then enjoy sandwiches, fruit, snacks, and drinks before the coastal ride home.

“Super fun and knowledgeable! Very informative about the reef and marine animals. Staff was super friendly! Will definitely be coming back!”

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Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed - Waikiki and Diamond Head from the water
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Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

3.Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,109 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $134

Sail from Kewalo Basin to Turtle Canyon aboard the 40-passenger Honu Lani. Snorkel with green sea turtles under crew guidance, then enjoy lunch and drinks on the midday trip. Chris, Natalie, Greta, Joey, and other crew members have earned praise for calm, attentive service.

“Great experience!! Joey and crew did a great job giving us the turtle/snorkeling experience! Hawaii on a catamaran is definitely a must!! Get out there with them and experience this thrilling adventure! The dolphins were also so beautiful! My tik tok will definitely be awesome with these shots! 100% guys!!!”

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Sunset & Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time - Key points at a glance
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Sunset & Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

4.Sunset & Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,867 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $57

Spend about two hours aboard Island Time Sailing’s catamaran from Panama City Beach. Cruise Grand Lagoon, watch for dolphins near St. Andrews State Park, enjoy sunset views, music, and drinks from the onboard bar. The crew, including Captain Clay and Cristo, may also invite you to dance and play games at the dock.

“This is an incredible experience! Crew was excellent and friendly! Dolphins and sunset was amazing. Highly recommend!”

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Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran - Snorkeling gear and crew support reduce the fuss
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Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran

5.Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,655 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Join the Hawea catamaran from the Duke Kahanamoku Statue for a 2.5-hour Waikiki sail and snorkel at Turtle Canyon. You’ll get gear, flotation support, snacks, drinks, and guidance from crew such as Jenna, Julia, Claire, and Kapono. Swimming ability is required, and the group can reach 45 people.

“The crew made this an awesome, safe, and fun experience! The bar onboard was a great bonus after snorkeling :-)”

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Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed - What the two-hour schedule feels like
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Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed

6.See Turtles 100% Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,420 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49

Join Oahu Catamarans for a two-hour catamaran trip from Honolulu to Turtle Canyon. Swim with Hawaiian green sea turtles and tropical fish while guides such as Lucy, Shannon, and Krash help in the water. The boat carries no more than 28 people, with gear, drinks, snacks, and turtle sightings included.

“Very exhilarating experience - thecrew - Greg, Shannon & Haley - were wonderful!! Would definitely recommend’”

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San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise - Alcatraz at twilight and the changing San Francisco skyline
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San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

7.San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,342 reviews · 1 hour 35 minutes (approx.) · from $88

Board Adventure Cat at Pier 39 for a 1-hour-35-minute sunset sail past Alcatraz and beneath the Golden Gate Bridge. Choose a sheltered seat or the open trampoline, enjoy one beer, wine, or soft drink, and bring a jacket for the chilly bay air.

“It was freezing and so windy I thought I would go overboard. The opportunities for photos were not many so it felt like a bit of a waste of $$$. I would check the weather before hand the fog rolled in and the bridge was barely visible. They did have jackets but like if you can’t even walk up outside onto the deck cause it’s so windy what’s the point. Also too many people.”

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San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran - A 90-minute route through the heart of the bay
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San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

8.San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,097 reviews · 1h 30m · from $90

Board Adventure Cat Sailing Charters at Pier 39 for a 90-minute sunset sail past Alcatraz, Sausalito, and the Golden Gate Bridge. You get one complimentary drink, open-air trampoline nets, sheltered seating, and audio commentary in several languages. Bring warm layers for the cool, sometimes wet bay air.

“Liked being with a small group as opposed to a large group on a bigger boat, getting up in the captain’s chair was really cool!”

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Ma'alaea Harbor: Whale Watching Tour Aboard Power Catamaran - Boarding the spacious Quicksilver catamaran
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Ma’alaea Harbor: Whale Watching Tour Aboard Power Catamaran

9.Whale Watching Tour Aboard Power Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 979 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Cruise Maalaea Bay with Quicksilver Charters from December through April. Your captain and crew explain whale behavior while you watch for breaches, tail slaps, spy-hops, mothers, and calves. The double-deck catamaran has open and shaded seating, restrooms, drinks, and underwater hydrophones.

“The tour was wonderful! We saw so many whales. Worth the $$. Dave was amazing and super attentive. The Captain (forgot his name but an Aussie and fr New Zealand) was very informative and the perfect host. There was a 3rd gentleman on the tour who was at the bar. Also, great!”

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Oahu Catamaran Waikiki Sunset on 40 Foot Catamaran: Food and BYOB - Sailing toward Diamond Head
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Oahu Catamaran Waikiki Sunset on 40 Foot Catamaran: Food and BYOB

10.Oahu Catamaran Waikiki Sunset on 40 Foot Catamaran: Food and BYOB

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 836 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44Best value

Join Oahu Catamarans for a relaxed two-hour sunset sail from Honolulu. Captains such as Krash and Carlos guide the 40-foot catamaran toward Diamond Head, while the crew serves pupus and helps with photos. Bring your own alcoholic drinks if you are 21 or older, and watch Waikiki light up after dark.

“Very relaxed experience and we were out for a long enough time. Refreshments included which was nice. Would definitely recommend!”

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Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona - Breakfast with Kona views
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Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

11.Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 797 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183

Set out from Kailua Pier on Body Glove’s large catamaran for about two hours at Red Hill, not Kealakekua Bay. You’ll get snorkeling gear, breakfast, BBQ lunch, reef-safe sunscreen, dolphin watching, a 20-foot slide, a 15-foot jump platform, floating toys, and attentive crew support.

“First class all the way. Crew was excellent, ship was excellent, and the location was perfect. Couldn’t ask for a better trip.”

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Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park Catamaran Cruise w/Lunch - Searching for whales, otters, and seabirds
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Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park Catamaran Cruise w/Lunch

12.Kenai Fjords National Park Catamaran Cruise w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 736 reviews · from $265

Board Major Marine Tours’ stable catamaran in Seward for a six-hour Kenai Fjords cruise. Captains such as Laura, Nicole, and Chris share natural and local history as you search for orcas, humpbacks, puffins, sea lions, otters, and tidewater glaciers, with lunch served onboard.

“Excellent in one word. Definitely must do day trip for anyone visiting Alaska.”

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Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Privateer Catamaran - A relaxed two-hour route across the Gulf
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Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Privateer Catamaran

13.Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Privateer Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 709 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Sail from 4114 Jan Cooley Drive on the 52-foot Privateer catamaran for two hours along the Gulf of Mexico. Expect sunset views, possible dolphin sightings, one included drink, tropical music, and an onboard bar. Captain Mike, Lamar, Teagan, and other crew members are known for keeping the ride friendly and lively.

“It’s a fun time you enjoy the ocean life the crew is very nice you have a good experience with everybody my family really enjoyed the time on the ocean”

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Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Ft. Lauderdale - Leaving Spirit of Lauderdale and finding your boat
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Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Ft. Lauderdale

14.Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Ft. Lauderdale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 692 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Cruise from Spirit of Lauderdale past waterfront mansions and Port Everglades before raising the sails offshore for sunset. You get one complimentary glass of champagne, shaded seating, music, a restroom, and a cash bar. Guides such as Justin, Maria, and Captain Jim help set the tone.

“It was actually better than anticipated! Beautiful views, sailing out in open waters, the sights and and watching the sails go up was fantastic. The Captain and his mate were very friendly and assisting!”

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Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Oahu - What two hours on the Makani feels like
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Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Oahu

15.Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 682 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend about two hours aboard Makani Catamaran from Kewalo Basin, sailing past Waikiki toward Diamond Head. Choose an afternoon trip with one complimentary drink or a sunset cruise with an island-style buffet and one beverage. Dolphins, turtles, and seasonal whales may appear.

“The catamaran cruise was awesome. The personnel were are friendly and outgoing. We had a wonderful time. The food left something to be desired, but I would recommend this cruise to anyone. We had my three year old grandson with us and he loved it.”

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