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15 Catamaran Swim-Stop Cruises Worth Flying For

25 tours  ·  from $17 a head

Some boats anchor twice for an hour each; others idle for fifteen minutes and call it a swim. These 15 sailings are compared on the number of stops, the water they stop in and whether there is a ladder or a jump.

Palma de Mallorca: 5-Hour Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Swim - Choosing between the 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. departures
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Palma de Mallorca: 5-Hour Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Swim

1.5-Hour Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,957 reviews · 5 hours · from $69Our pick

Spend five hours aboard Magic Catamarans from Palma, sailing toward Portals Vells or Cala Vella. You’ll stop twice for swimming and snorkeling, enjoy grilled meats, salads, cake, wine, and sangria, and return with views of Palma’s cathedral. Captain Perez and his crew have helped make this a lively, easygoing outing.

“We absolutely loved our boat tour. Such a great value for the price! Great food, drinks, and music. Such a fun group, and the guides were very energetic and made the day awesome! The spots to stop and swim / snorkel were gorgeous. Highly recommend to anyone traveling to Palma!”

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Palma: Catamaran Cruise with Swimming and Snorkelling - The ride across Palma Bay
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Palma: Catamaran Cruise with Swimming and Snorkelling

2.Catamaran Cruise with Swimming and Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,859 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $47

Spend 2 to 4 hours sailing from Playa del Arenal toward Cap Enderrocat and Cala Vella. Swim from the boat, use the provided snorkelling gear, sunbathe on deck, and choose the BBQ option for pasta salad, bread, and one drink. The multilingual crew keeps things relaxed and social.

“Amazing! The 2 hours best spent on the catamaran and swimming on the sea with great music. Highly recommend it!”

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Malaga: Catamaran Sailing Cruise with Swimming & Optional DJ - Choosing between a calm cruise and a DJ departure
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Malaga: Catamaran Sailing Cruise with Swimming & Optional DJ

3.Catamaran Sailing Cruise with Swimming & Optional DJ

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,022 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23

Join Mundo Marino at Malaga’s pier for a 1.5-hour catamaran ride across the bay. Enjoy coastline views, a bar onboard, and a swimming stop when sea conditions allow. Choose the DJ option for livelier music. The route changes with the wind, and the crew speaks Spanish and English.

“Good! The water was great and it was fun to jump off the boat. The sangria on board was strong which was great”

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Valencia: Sailing Catamaran with Swimming & Optional DJ - The Swim Stop Is the Main Event
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Valencia: Sailing Catamaran with Swimming & Optional DJ

4.Sailing Catamaran with Swimming & Optional DJ

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,310 reviews · 1h 30m · from $25

Spend 90 minutes aboard a spacious catamaran with MUNDO MARINO, sailing from Valencia’s coast to a swim stop. Stretch out on the suspended nets, jump from the back of the boat, or choose the DJ option for more music. Drinks cost extra, and the meeting point depends on your booking.

“Great few hours on the water! About a 25-30 minute ride out and then around 30 minutes to swim and jumping off the boat into the ocean. Staff was very nice and very considerate of families with little kids. Will definitely do again when we come back to Valencia!”

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Malaga: Sailing Catamaran with Swimming and Paella Lunch - Sun, shade, and the extra-cost front nets
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Malaga: Sailing Catamaran with Swimming and Paella Lunch

5.Sailing Catamaran with Swimming and Paella Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 578 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Spend three hours aboard Mundo Marino’s spacious catamaran, sailing along Malaga’s coast with an English or Spanish speaking crew. Swim in open water, relax in sun or shade, and enjoy pork paella with salad, bread, fruit, and one drink. Front net seating costs extra.

“Amazing trip!! Great staff. So so clean. Great food! Cannot recommend more. Loved this trip so much!!”

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Oahu: Waikiki Sunset Catamaran Sail and Swim - Boarding near Pink Sails Waikiki
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Oahu: Waikiki Sunset Catamaran Sail and Swim

6.Waikiki Sunset Catamaran Sail and Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 519 reviews · from $44

Join Pink Sails Waikiki for a two-hour sunset cruise with an English-speaking crew, open-water swimming, music, and views of Diamond Head and Waikiki lights. Crew members such as Jamie, Alex, John, and Morgan have been praised for friendly service and help with photos. Boat assignments can change.

“Amazing experience! We had so much fun from start to finish 🤩. Jumping into the middle of the ocean was awesome, and the crew was super well organized even with the crowd – everything ran smoothly. We got to enjoy the sunset at the perfect time and even had stunning views of Diamond Head from the catamaran. Definitely a must-do in Waikiki, great vibes and unforgettable memories”

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Denia: Cova Tallada Catamaran Tour and Swimming Stop - What makes the Natural Marine Reserve worthwhile
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Denia: Cova Tallada Catamaran Tour and Swimming Stop

7.Cova Tallada Catamaran Tour and Swimming Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 514 reviews · 2 hours · from $21

From Denia’s harbor, a Spanish-speaking crew takes you by motor catamaran along Las Rotas toward Cova Tallada and Jávea. You will view the cave from the sea, enjoy music and one drink, then stop for a captain-chosen swim before returning after two hours.

“We had a quick trip to the cave which was nice then we passed lots of good swimming spots to anchor off the marina for a swim. Not a good spot for a swim”

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Cagliari: Catamaran Tour, Swimming, Snorkeling, & Prosecco - Cala Bernat: A Quick View Before the Swim
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Cagliari: Catamaran Tour, Swimming, Snorkeling, & Prosecco

8.Cagliari: Catamaran Tour, Swimming, Snorkeling, & Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 487 reviews · 3 hours · from $72

Join Alma Sailing Charter for a three-hour catamaran trip from Cagliari’s central marina. With Alma, Patrick, or another multilingual crew member, you’ll sail toward the Devil’s Saddle, stop at clear-water coves for swimming and snorkeling, hear local stories, and toast with prosecco aboard a small boat limited to 12 people.

“it was a good activity. Guide were very helpful throughout”

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Valencia: Catamaran Cruise, Paella Lunch and Swim Stop - Paella, salad, fruit, and one drink
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Valencia: Catamaran Cruise, Paella Lunch and Swim Stop

9.Catamaran Cruise, Paella Lunch and Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 445 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41

Spend 2.5 hours aboard a Boramar catamaran off Valencia, with chicken paella, salad, fruit, one drink, music, and a swim stop near Port Saplaya. Crew members including Javi, Álvaro, Marco, Pepe, and Ulysses have been praised for friendly service. Swimming time can be brief, so bring realistic expectations.

“We enjoyed the casual swim time and the delicious lunch. Thank you.”

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Elegance Catamaran turtles swim and lunch cruise - Getting to the boat at 9:30 a.m.
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Elegance Catamaran turtles swim and lunch cruise

10.Elegance Catamaran turtles swim and lunch cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · from $165Top rated

Sail Barbados with a maximum of 12 people, stopping for turtle swimming, wreck snorkeling, and a relaxed bay lunch. Crew members including Captain Cali and Wayne help in the water, while transfers, gear, food, and an open bar are included.

“This review consists of two parts. Firstly, the actual boat, crew and experience was first class. The trip is restricted to no more than 12 and is focused on the snorkeling / swimming – if you want a “party boat” where you just socialize and might not bother with going in the water, then Cool Runnings is for you. This is not to say there isn’t ample and good food and drink, just that is not the focus of the trip. Our particular trip was hampered by the Elegance’s office management. The trip was booked through Violater (TripAdvisor) and the start time was stated as 9:30am. The location was listed…”

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Calpe: Catamaran Tour with Optional Swim Stop - Sailing toward Peñón de Ifach
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Calpe: Catamaran Tour with Optional Swim Stop

11.Calpe: Catamaran Tour with Optional Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 351 reviews · from $17Best value

Sail from Calpe for broad coastal views, a close look at Peñón de Ifach, and time in the sea. Choose a short cruise or add a swim stop, with an optional onboard DJ. English and Spanish instruction is provided by Mundo Marino.

“Lovely afternoon trip around the bay of Calpe. All staff very helpful.”

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Naxos: Catamaran Cruise with Swim Stops, Food, and Drinks - Why the weather decides your route
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Naxos: Catamaran Cruise with Swim Stops, Food, and Drinks

12.Catamaran Cruise with Swim Stops, Food, and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 235 reviews · 150 - 390 minutes · from $194

Spend several hours sailing from Naxos aboard Danae, Rena, Anassa, or Steve π. Your captain chooses sheltered coves according to the weather, while the crew serves snacks, a traditional lunch, wine, beer, raki, and soft drinks. Swim gear is provided, but bring your own towel.

“If you like boating, swimming and eating, get on board. This was a great experience, very fun and also very relaxing. Anna and Harry were absolutely wonderful and made our day extra special.”

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Private Catamaran Swim sail snorkel cliff jumping SUP - How the three-hour outing usually unfolds
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Private Catamaran Swim sail snorkel cliff jumping SUP

13.Private Catamaran Swim sail snorkel cliff jumping SUP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews

Spend three private hours on Bermuda’s Great Sound with Captain Mark, Alex, Georgia, or Matt. Sail when conditions allow, swim in sheltered coves, snorkel, paddleboard, kayak, or try a supervised cliff jump. The catamaran carries up to 15 people and includes gear, a restroom, cooler, grill, and cash bar.

“Boat was clean and crew was great. This was our second time using them. They knew where to go no matter what conditions”

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Athens Riviera Catamaran tour with fresh Meal Drinks and Swimming - First swim stop at Vouliagmeni Bay
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Athens Riviera Catamaran tour with fresh Meal Drinks and Swimming

14.Athens Riviera Catamaran tour with fresh Meal Drinks and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $157

Join Captain Roberto and his crew from Alimos Marina for a five-hour catamaran cruise along the Athens Riviera. Swim and snorkel at Vouliagmeni Bay and Prasoniso Island, then enjoy a Greek meal, wine, beer, soft drinks, and sunset views on selected departures.

“Excellent captain (Roberto) and crew (Ada). Very helpful and informative as well as friendly and pleasant guides. The swimming was nice and the ladder and steps for getting in and out of the water worked very well (even for a senior person). The Greek food was plentiful and a great variety. Comfortable catamaran and well maintained.”

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Private Fast Power Catamaran. Full or Half Day for Beach Hopping, Snorkel & Swim - What your captain adds to the day
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Private Fast Power Catamaran. Full or Half Day for Beach Hopping, Snorkel & Swim

15.Private Fast Power Catamaran. Full or Half Day for Beach Hopping, Snorkel & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews

Charter the 36-foot MV Poseidon from Red Hook for four to seven hours of private beach hopping and snorkeling around St. Thomas and St. John. Your captain, including Holly, Amanda, Wallens, Aaron, or Bryan, helps shape the route. Snorkel gear, water, soda, beer, and park fees are included.

“Captain Aaron made the experience complete by showing us some Of the best sites! One in particular that was like our own private beach! It’s one of the best ways to enjoy St. Thomas and St. John. The most beautiful water you’ve ever seen!”

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