Bay and Coastal Catamaran Cruises in France: the 4 Best Days on the Water

1.Côte d’Azur: Half-Day Coastline Catamaran Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 266 reviews · 3 hours · from $76Our pick

Spend three hours on the Côte d’Azur aboard a spacious catamaran, with an aperitif after boarding, a swim stop, kayaks, paddles, and views near Saint-Tropez. Crews including Alex, Clément, Ryan, Gaël, and Leia have earned warm praise for friendly service. Lunch boxes are optional.

“It was a nice boat trip and fun to swim and paddle on the stop in the middle of the trip. Free drinks and a fresh snack. And lots of space to relax.”

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

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

Sail from Nice to Villefranche Bay on a roomy French-made maxi catamaran. Expect a safety briefing, sunset views, an anchorage for swimming or paddleboarding, music, and included soft drinks plus planteur punch. The crew speaks French and English, and Francois may handle the welcome and safety talk.

“We had a wonderful time on the cruise! There were many opportunities to take photos of the beautiful view. The staff was very responsive. We are very happy we went!”

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3.La Grande Motte: Le Grau-du-Roi Bay Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 232 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $34Best value

Set out from La Grande Motte with a French-speaking crew for a 90-minute to 2-hour catamaran cruise across the Bay of Aigues-Mortes. Relax on the roof, deck, or nets, enjoy music and Camargue views, and swim during the 2.5-hour summer sailing offered in July and August.

“super activité. superbe ballade avec super personnel. De grands moments”

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4.Hyères: Morning Discovery – Guided Tour of the Coast by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 3 hours · from $76Top rated

Spend three hours aboard the 22.85-meter Iladora, sailing from Hyères past Port-Cros, Porquerolles, and Fort de Brégançon. Your French or English-speaking crew adds local stories, then anchors for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, soft drinks, and planteur punch.

“Le confort sur le catamaran était top, les guides étaient très sympas, bonne ambiance, bonne musique Même s’il y a beaucoup de monde au port, on ne se marche pas dessus sur le bateau ! Un temps de baignade supplémentaire serait aussi un plus !”

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