The 15 Best Bay and Coastal Catamaran Cruises in the USA

1.San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

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

Board Adventure Cat at Pier 39 for a 1-hour-35-minute evening sail past Alcatraz and beneath the Golden Gate Bridge. You get one beer, wine, or non-alcoholic drink, with indoor and outdoor seating, multilingual audio guides, and warm jackets available when the bay turns cold.

“You have to do this if you are in San Fran! It made our trip! Truly once in a lifetime experience to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset! The ultimate date night! The crew were fabulous and made the whole trip fun!”

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2.San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

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

Sail from Pier 39 on a 55- or 65-foot catamaran for 90 minutes of skyline, Alcatraz, Sausalito, and Golden Gate Bridge views. You get one complimentary drink, protected seating, open trampoline nets, and an English-speaking crew, with audio commentary listed in seven languages.

“It was a perfect final experience for us in SFO. Thanks to the crew and the weather!”

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3.Ma’alaea Harbor: Whale Watching Tour Aboard Power Catamaran

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

Cruise Ma'alaea Bay aboard Quicksilver’s roomy double-deck power catamaran from December through April. Your captain and crew explain humpback behavior, track blows and breaches, and use an underwater hydrophone so you can hear whale songs. Soda, juice, water, restrooms, and paid drinks are onboard.

“Captain Kiwi was very entertaining. We saw whales in several different locations leaving on the first boat departing in the morning. The service and crew were great. This was a nice value when you consider the costs of other whale watching options. We had good time!”

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4.Kauai: Na Pali Coast Power Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 403 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $274

Set out from Kikiaʻola Small Boat Harbor on a 4.5-hour power catamaran trip along Kauai’s Na Pali Coast. Guides such as Captain Jane, Jake, RJ, and Seana share local history, steer toward sea caves, serve pineapple and cold drinks, and offer snorkeling when conditions allow.

“We enjoyed the catamaran ride very much. Was great to see the NaPali Coast from the water vantage point as we'd also taken a helicopter ride. It would have been nice to have been able to snorkel but water was a tad rough otherwise most enjoyable,”

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5.Kauai: Na Pali Coast Deluxe Power Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 80 reviews · 4h 30m · from $274

You’ll spend 270 minutes on a 35-foot power catamaran with captains such as Chelan or Jake and crew including Casey and R.J. Expect swift coastal views, sea caves, fruit, drinks, and a possible snorkel stop. This is an active ride, not a gentle sailing cruise.

“Chelan is an amazing Captain! He was able to back us into some amazing tight spaces in the caves. this trip far exceeded our expectations! we have traveled quite a bit in the last few years but this experience is right on the top of our list.”

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6.Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise with Music & Onboard Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 66 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Spend two hours aboard the 55-foot Palmetto Breeze catamaran, cruising Charleston Harbor at sunset with music, cushioned seating, open deck space, and drinks for purchase. Captain Michael, Captain Justin, Jessie, and McKayla are among the crew members praised for their friendly service, though this is a social sail, not a narrated tour.

“This was the highlight of our visit to Charleston! 10/10 recommend. We are so glad we arrived a little early because we were able to snag the front row seats. Crew was fantastic and engaging, music was fun, sunset in the bay was a show stopper! Thank you!”

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7.1.5 Hour Bay Side Key Largo Sunset Cruise on a Spacious Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69

Meet at Amoray Dive Center at 6:30 pm for a bay cruise around Key Largo. Your captain may point out mangroves, birds, fish, local history, and dolphins before settling in for sunset. Boats and group sizes vary, so expect anything from a spacious catamaran to a smaller vessel.

“Captain Deb was awesome and took us for a short tour just before sunset. The sunset was gorgeous! We were on a smaller boat than the catamaran but it was perfect.”

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8.San Diego Harbor Cruise on the largest Catamaran in San Diego!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Spend about 2.5 hours aboard Triton, San Diego’s largest catamaran, cruising past the USS Midway, Maritime Museum, Coronado Bridge, Portside Pier, and Coronado. You get open bay views, comfortable seating, an onboard bar, and crew service. Food is not available, so bring your own meal.

“The sailing was great. We’d saw a big aircraft carrier. I’d worked in a cruise ship 23 years ago Out if Miami, a the Rotterdam was over here in port , it was unbelievable seeing her again a yelling at the crew I’d was in that ship 23 years ago hearing the people cheered .”

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9.Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 1h 30m · from $95

Set sail with Sail Monterey aboard the MMAD Catter for a 90-minute sunset cruise in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. You’ll enjoy beer, wine, soda, water, and snacks while watching for wildlife. Guide Vince has earned special praise for making the journey memorable.

“Great experience, Vince did a fantastic job with the journey. Would recommend to anyone interested!”

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10.Private Charleston Harbor Catamaran Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Set out from Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant on a private 2.5-hour catamaran sail. You will see Charleston’s waterfront landmarks from the water, including the Ravenel Bridge, Battery, palmetto-log fort, USS Yorktown, USS Clamagore, and Pineapple Fountain.

“We sailed with our granddaughters (teenagers), we all had a fantastic time. We learned a lot about Charleston and the rivers and how important the area is to the local economy and to the nation as a whole. I would highly recommend this experience.”

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11.Luxury Catamaran Private Tour Baltimore Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $107

Spend about two hours aboard the 38-foot Lady Tiffany with Captain Shane and the S & S Charters crew. Cruise Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, the National Aquarium, Fells Point, and a historic harbor monument, with roomy seating, restrooms, Bluetooth music, and sunset potential.

“Captain Shane was a pleasure and the trip was amazing!! I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a fun afternoon or evening on the water! The captain and crew were fantastic!”

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12.San Diego Bay: 2.5 hour Pure Catamaran Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2h 30m · from $119

Sail San Diego Bay for 2.5 hours aboard a stable catamaran limited to six people. Captains such as Ryan, Matt, and Ty guide you past the skyline, Navy ships, Coronado Bay Bridge, and coastline, with white wine, beer, soft drinks, and water included.

“We had the best time celebrating a bachelorette party out with Captain Ty! He made sure we were well taken care of during the cruise and helped us take some great pictures out on the water with the sunset. Captain Ryan made sure we stayed well informed before the sail with clear instructions which were very appreciated! We had a wonderful time and would recommend!”

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13.Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $65

Join Sail Monterey at Old Fisherman’s Wharf for a 1-hour-15-minute catamaran cruise. After the captain raises the sails, you may spot sea otters, sea lions, seals, dolphins, or whales while enjoying a complimentary drink, blankets, and views of Cannery Row.

“Enjoyed the cruise. Decided to try 1 hour cruise, it was great. Captain friendly and knowledgeably and kept us entertained. Would recommend. Enjoyed so much will definitely go again- longer next time”

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14.Charleston Harbor Daytime Sightseeing Cruise with Music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

Join Palmetto Breeze Charters aboard the 55-foot Palmetto Breeze for a two-hour daytime cruise from Shem Creek. Expect open-air seating, music at a comfortable volume, views of Fort Sumter, the Ravenel Bridge, USS Yorktown, and working harbor traffic. Dolphins may appear, but sightings are not guaranteed.

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15.Catamaran Sailing Cruise on San Diego Bay for up to 6 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Take a private two-hour catamaran cruise from Harbor Island with up to six people. Your captain handles the boat, shares bay commentary, and may let willing passengers take the wheel. Snacks and bottled water are included, and you can bring more food and drinks.

“It was a gorgeous boat ride and the Captain was very nice, but I didn’t realize it was a group rate for 6 people. That may be on me, but it was pricey for 4 people. I thought it was a per person rate. Also, I would tell guests they can bring snacks and drinks on-board. We would have definitely done that! We enjoyed ourselves, but we needed a few more people to get our money’s worth.”

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