France Catamaran Cruises: Our Top 15

1.Bonifacio: Catamaran trip with snorkeling at the Lavezzi Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 471 reviews · 4 hours · from $88Our pick

Sail from Piantarella Beach with a skipper who can teach you the basics of sailing, then stop twice around the Lavezzi Archipelago and Cavallo Island for swimming, snorkeling, and stand-up paddleboarding. The route changes with the weather, and guides such as Patrick, Silva, or Francois may invite you to help sail.

“Such a fun experience, highly recommend. Skipper was knowledgeable boat was lovely. Perfect way to enjoy Islands.”

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2.Cannes: Half-Day Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 445 reviews · 3 hours · from $98

Take a ferry from Cannes to Sainte-Marguerite Island, then board a modern catamaran for a three-hour cruise near the Lérins Islands or Esterel coast. Swim, snorkel, kayak, or paddleboard in a sheltered cove. French and English are available, with equipment and water included.

“It was great! The swim was amazing! (No real snorkeling tho)!”

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3.Calanques Catamaran Tour & Standup Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 411 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $93

Cruise Marseille Bay from Vieux-Port with a friendly English and French speaking crew, stopping near Château d’If and the Frioul Islands for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and rooftop jumps. Crews may include Julie, Nico, Clem, Maree, or Alex. Expect a relaxed three to four hour outing.

“Superb experience. Both our guides were lovely and involved with all the guests. Thoroughly enjoyed and recommended”

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4.Côte d’Azur: Evening Catamaran Cruise with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 393 reviews · 2 hours · from $58Top rated

Spend two relaxed hours aboard Caseneuve Maxi Catamaran near Saint-Tropez and Cavalaire. You’ll watch the coast from the water, stop for a swim, and enjoy an aperitif. Crews including Ryan, Vianney, Clement, and Lea have helped create a friendly, easygoing outing. Bring food or order an €18 lunchbox from Cogolin 48 hours ahead.

“The instructor was very experienced and was a lot of fun.”

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

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

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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6.La Grande Motte: Camargue Sunset Catamaran Tour with a Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 259 reviews · from $51

Join a French-speaking crew at Charles-de-Gaulle quay for a two-hour sunset catamaran cruise from La Grande Motte. Sip a welcome cocktail or soft drink, snack on tapenade, stretch out on sunbeds, and watch the Camargue and marina glow after sunset.

“The boat ride was awesome, the team was super friendly and welcoming, and everyone was smiling We had a great time, we recommend it”

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7.La Rochelle: Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 252 reviews · 2h 30m · from $40

Join a French-speaking crew at La Rochelle’s historic towers for a 150-minute sail on a 16-meter maxi-catamaran. See the Richelieu Tower and Les Minimes harbor, then relax under open sails with your own food and drinks. Crew members such as Marielle and Nathan may add local stories along the way.

“Très chouette, l’équipe très sympathique, j’avais juste imaginé la sortie plus sportive.”

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8.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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9.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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10.Cannes: Half-Day Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 214 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Board a spacious catamaran in Cannes’ old port for a four-hour sail to the Lérins Islands. Swim, snorkel, kayak, or paddleboard when conditions allow, then enjoy a cold buffet, rosé, and a ferry ride back from Saint-Marguerite Island.

“Such a great trip! Was the best thing we did all weekend! Would recommend getting there early to get a good spot on the boat.”

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11.Catamaran from Cannes

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 195 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109

From Cannes, cruise the Mediterranean by catamaran toward the Lérins Islands, with time to swim, snorkel, kayak, or paddleboard. Choose a three-hour half-day outing, lunch upgrade, afternoon sailing, or full-day trip toward the Esterel coast. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and cash for drinks.

“We had very pleasant experiences with the Catamaran. The ship was clean and staff were friendly and polite. The water sport equipment also was great add to the time spent on the ship. The advertisement says 3 hour with lunch but it’s actually total time is over four hours.”

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12.Calanques Catamaran Cruise, Picnic, & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 192 reviews · 5 hours - 450 minutes · from $104

Join Bleu Evasion at Port de la Pointe Rouge for a small-group catamaran cruise through Marseille’s Calanques. With two skippers, a picnic, rosé, snorkeling gear, wetsuits, and GoPro cameras, you’ll swim near Riou Island, Sormiou, Sugiton, and the Blue Cave.

“We had a great time!! Got to see multiple different gorgeous spots on Les Calanques, including the Blue Cave. Got to swim and snorkel, had rosé, and the guides told us all about each spot we passed / stopped at.”

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13.A day on a catamaran in the Calanques – All inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 174 reviews · 8 hours · from $152

Set sail from Marseille’s Old Port aboard the electric, sail, and thermal-powered catamaran Samba. Cruise past Cap Croisette, Île Maïre, the Calanques, and Riou, with swimming stops, paddleboards, snorkeling gear, an aperitif, buffet meal, wine, and soft drinks included.

“Overall it was a nice experience and we are glad we did it. The Calanques are beautiful and swimming in the Mediterranean felt amazing on our hot day. If I were to do a similar excursion again, I would opt for one with fewer people (there were over 90 on our ship) and maybe a more elevated experience where everything wasn't self serve.”

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14.Catamaran trip to the Lavezzi Islands at sunset with snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 138 reviews · 2h 30m · from $76

Join Les voiles de Bonifacio for a 150-minute sunset catamaran trip from Piantarella Beach, or Bonifacio in low season. You’ll sail toward the Lavezzi Islands, stop to swim and snorkel, try a paddleboard, and learn basic sailing from the crew, including François on some departures.

“Très belle sortie en Catamaran avec le plaisir de se baigner autour des îles lavezzi et d'admirer le coucher de soleil. Je recommande !”

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15.Sunset catamaran cruise, buffet & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $72

Spend four hours aboard Le Feng Shui from the Mucem, sailing toward the Frioul Archipelago and its calanques. You’ll enjoy a seasonal bio-sourced buffet, background music, one glass of wine or beer, and open-air seating on the rooftop, deck, or nets. English and French service is available.

“Sortie sympathique Repas correct Peut-être un peu trop de monde…”

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