Where to Go: the 13 Best City Tours Worldwide

1.Panama City Beach: Sunset Sail on the Privateer Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 138 reviews · from $49Our pick

Spend two hours aboard the Privateer catamaran, sailing from Panama City Beach toward Shell Island as the sun sets. You get one complimentary drink, music on some evenings, and a fully stocked bar for extra snacks and drinks. Crew members may include Captain Justine, Mosley, Jason, or Captain J.

“Overall experience was great. Cpt J and her 2 Crew members J2 and J3 were great as well. Definitely worth the experience.”

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2.All Inclusive Sunset Panama Bay Catamaran Tour From Panama City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Sail Panama Bay from Isla Perico for 2 hours and 45 minutes, passing the Bridge of the Americas, Amador Causeway, and Flamenco Island. Enjoy sunset views, city lights, music, rum, vodka, beer, soft drinks, water, and light snacks. Bring passport documents and arrive early for rush-hour traffic.

“The music, the vibe, the drinks, and the energy from the staff were great! If I lived in Panama City this would be a monthly unwind activity for me. No shoes are allowed, so make sure you’re comfortable with that.”

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3.Panama City Beach: Dolphin Sightseeing Trip by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38

Sail for 90 minutes aboard the 40-foot Footloose catamaran from Bluegreen Bayside Resort. You’ll cruise toward Shell Island, watch for wild bottlenose dolphins, hear entertaining facts from your English-speaking crew, and enjoy one complimentary beverage. Recent departures featured Ryan, Jamie, Marci, and Lamar.

“I enjoyed the easy going nature of Ryan and Jamie. They were cool, and informative.”

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4.Grand Cayman Catamaran Tour to Stingray City and Rum Point

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $123

Cruise from Safehaven Marina on a 65-foot catamaran to Stingray City, where you can stand in shallow water with southern stingrays, then spend about 2.5 hours at Rum Point. Snorkel gear, a local guide, and select hotel pickup are included. Alton is one guide noted for patient, helpful instruction.

“Lovely crew and boat, sting rays were amazing! Rum point was beautiful! We got luck and only had 8 people on our tour.”

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5.Stingray City Catamaran Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $59

Sail from Safehaven Marina aboard the 50-foot Buccaneer Catamaran to Stingray City Sandbar. Feed and handle gentle stingrays with help from crew such as Andrew and Pancho, or stay aboard and enjoy the sunset. The 2-hour outing includes drinks, squid, life vests, and an onboard restroom.

“Great experience, definitely a must do. Friendly and helpful staff especially with the needs of our toddler.”

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6.City Views Catamaran Cruise with Music

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 21 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $16Best value

Sail for 90 minutes along Barcelona’s coast with a captain, music, port views, and the option to swim. The boat is advertised as a catamaran, but recent bookings describe a motor-assisted pedal boat for 12 people. Captain David has earned special praise.

“Un bon moment mais ce n'était pas un catamaran comme indiqué dans le titre de l'annonce... dommage”

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7.City of Side: Electric Catamaran Cruise & Lunch & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $25

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Side’s countryside by air-conditioned vehicle, with stops at Kulliye Camii, Manavgat Waterfall, Seleukia ruins, and Manavgat Dam. The highlight is a one-hour catamaran ride on Green Lake, plus fish or chicken lunch at Gölbaşı Restaurant. Guides may include Achmed or Levent.

“Levent and his crew were very friendly and supportive thoughout the trip. Good guidance offered and great customer interaction”

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8.Private Luxury Catamaran Tour to Stingray City and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews Top rated

Take a private 39-foot Lagoon catamaran from West Bay for four hours around Grand Cayman’s North Sound. You’ll visit Stingray City, Starfish Point, and either snorkel the barrier reef or stop at Rum Point or Kaibo. The boat fits up to 15, with a captain, guide, gear, water, and a flexible route.

“When out for a Half-day trip that started around morning time and it did not disappoint. The staff makes you feel at home on the catamara. Stingray city was a blast and is even better than what you see online. Would rec to anyone look for a chill fun time!”

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9.Mujeres Island Tour by Catamaran from Cancun City

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $75

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a catamaran with a bilingual guide, reef snorkeling, onboard drinks, buffet lunch, and free time in Centro. Optional golf-cart tours and package upgrades may cost extra, and port taxes are not included.

“The Catamaran was such a fun time! There was sun, music, drinks, tequila, and many smiles. Snorkeling was really neat, there were multiple things to see in the water including the underwater statues, reef with fish, and stone cars in the water. After snorkeling, we went to Isla Mujeres for some shopping, food, and beach time. We recommend the extra golf cart tour, which lets you drive around the island for site seeing. The staff was friendly, bilingual, and always ready to help.”

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10.Ocean City: Sailing Catamaran Cruise with Crew

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · from $110

Set sail from Olde Towne Marina aboard Alyosha, a 50-foot catamaran led by Captain Steve Butz and his crew. You’ll cruise through the Ocean City Inlet, move under sail power, lounge on the forward trampolines, and watch for dolphins in the bay or Atlantic. The trip lasts about two hours.

“We had a beautiful day to take a cruise. The crew was wonderful, very interacting. Made us feel relaxed and comfortable. Thank you so much for the great memories..”

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11.City of Side: Jeep Safari with Lunch and Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 8 hours · from $18

From Side, ride a Jeep across mountain roads, rivers, and rough tracks to Manavgat Waterfalls, Oymapınar Dam, and Green Lake. You’ll get lunch, tea, a swim stop, and a calm catamaran cruise. English, German, and Russian guides are available, with Victor among the named drivers.

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12.Wroclaw: City Walk and Cruise by Luxury Solar Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 2 hours

Meet your English, German, or Polish-speaking guide at Piwnica Świdnicka for a one-hour walk from the market square to Sand Island, then board a reserved solar catamaran for an atmospheric hour on the Oder. The €15 boat ticket is paid separately in cash.

“Citywalk aj plavba bola úplne mega super . Náš guide Joanne bola úžasná vtipná a prešli sme si mesto škoda že to bola len hodina . Ale zaplatili sme si to takže úplne spokojne . Plavba kódov bola čerešnička ma torte bolo to fakt super . Nabudúce určite využijeme aj iné zážitky . Joanne ďakujeme ❤️”

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13.City Tour Recife with Catamaran included

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 5 hours

Explore Recife with a private driver, visiting Parque das Esculturas, Casa da Cultura, Marco Zero, and the old town. A live guide joins the 1-hour-20-minute catamaran ride through three central islands and under five bridges. Pickup is available from Boa Viagem, Pina, or Piedade.

“Nosso motorista Esdras foi muito paciencioso e prestativo. Carro ótimo. Uma maneira segura de conhecer o centro do Recife que parece meio perigoso, como a maioria das grandes cidades. No passeio, teve guia apenas na parte do catamarã. Gostei muito de ir no centro de cultura, antiga prisão, que hj abriga muitas lojas...as de renda são especialmente lindas!”

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