The World’s 14 Best Skippered Sailings

1.Berlin: Solar Powered Sunset Catamaran Cruise & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,043 reviews · 2h 30m · from $42Our pick

Spend 150 minutes on a small solar-electric catamaran cruising from Oberbaum Bridge through central Berlin. You will pass the East Side Gallery, Museum Island, the Reichstag, Federal Chancellery, Hauptbahnhof, and House of World Cultures. Audio guides are available in seven languages, with drinks and snacks sold onboard.

“Great wee sail, nice boat and staff. Very informative through hand held devices like a phone so its optional to listen to the information or enjoy the peaceful sail. We had a lovely gin from the bar onboard and they even gave us blankets when it got a bit colder, fantastic activity and would definitely do it again dont hesitate to book this trip”

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2.San Sebastian: Sustainable Catamaran Cruise with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 527 reviews · 40 min · from $16Best value

Take a 40-minute cruise from San Sebastian’s traditional harbor aboard the hybrid catamaran Ciudad San Sebastián. You’ll see La Concha Bay, Santa Clara Island, Miramar Palace, Kursaal, and Chillida’s Peine del Viento. Bring headphones for the multilingual audio guide.

“bonne sortie en famille mais il n’y a pas d'explication”

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3.Quarteira: Benagil Cave Guided Catamaran Day Cruise & Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · from $54

Sail from Vilamoura Marina to Benagil Cave aboard a spacious catamaran with an English-speaking guide. Hear stories about the caves, stop for photos, swim if conditions allow, and enjoy one included drink. Guides such as Ed, Edi, Bill, and Chill have been praised for friendly, clear commentary.

“We had a wonderful day on the water. The crew was fantastic and very informative. Definitely giving them 5 stars. The weather was gorgeous and the sites were amazing. Going into the caves was very cool. Thank you for a memory we won’t soon forget!”

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4.Guided Tour by Catamaran with Aperitif from Polignano a Mare

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107Top rated

Sail from Calaponte Marina along Polignano a Mare and toward Monopoli on a small catamaran. You’ll see Lama Monachile, sea caves, the Hermit’s Rock, and Cala Portalga, then swim, paddle, and enjoy focaccia, local cheeses, cold cuts, fruit, and drinks with hosts such as Giulia, Davide, Daniele, Sergio, and Magda.

“A very relaxing cruise along the beautiful coast off Polagna. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, topped off with a swim and some gorgeous local snacks and drinks at the end. The small groups of 10 or less make for an intimate experience.”

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5.Mount Etna and Catania Guided Day Trip by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 66 reviews · 1 day · from $186

Leave Malta at 6:30 by high-speed catamaran for Catania and Mount Etna. An English-speaking guide leads your city walk and bus journey, with time for Piazza del Duomo, local markets, cafés, and Etna views. Bring your passport or ID and dress warmly for changing mountain weather.

“It was a truly brilliant day with lots of interesting information and chances to explore. I enjoyed every minute and our tour guide was so lovely However, there should be a heads up over the weather at Mount Etna as a lot of people were not dressed appropriately for the conditions as it was covered in snow and freezing cold with lots of strong wind”

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6.Ria Formosa Guided Sunset Tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

Set out from Cais da Porta Nova with a professional captain and a live guide in English, French, or Portuguese. This one-hour sunset trip follows Ria Formosa’s calm channels, pauses for sunset photos, and returns by boat. Guides have included Pedro, Juan, and Filipe.

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7.Mount Etna and Taormina Guided Day Trip by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 55 reviews · from $176

Travel from Malta to Sicily on a fast catamaran, then ride by coach to Mount Etna and Taormina. Your English-speaking guide provides commentary along the way. You get crater views, hilltop streets, cafés, shops, and free time, but it is a long day with substantial time on boats and buses.

“Unfortunately we couldn't get to Taormina, went to Catania instead, which wasn't as nice as Taormina. But overall if was a good day”

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8.Catamaran Lucile | La Grande Motte Guided tours of the ports

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 48 reviews · 1h 15m · from $27

Board the motor catamaran Lucile at Charles-de-Gaulle quay in La Grande Motte for a 75-minute guided cruise toward Port Camargue and Le Grau-du-Roi. Expect shaded and sunny seating, a paid bar, French and English host support, and commentary focused on the ports and Mediterranean coast.

“Thank you, we thank you and hope to have the pleasure of seeing you on board again.”

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

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

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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10.Morning Catamaran Discovery Tour – Guided Tour of the Coastline

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Spend three hours aboard the Maxi Catamaran Mayba, sailing from Nice past Villefranche-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and Beaulieu-sur-Mer. A French and English-speaking crew guides the route, then anchors for swimming, paddling, and an included aperitif.

“Very interesting activity, new modern boat, nice route from Nice eastbound, fantastic views! However too crowded and very little food!”

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11.Guided Tours of the 7 Bays of Huatulco Oaxaca in Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · from $52

Spend about 7.5 hours cruising Huatulco’s seven bays from Santa Cruz, with stops at Chachacual and San Agustín for swimming, snorkeling, and lunch. Hotel transport, water, soft drinks, music, bathrooms, and bilingual narration may be included, though English coverage can vary.

“Love the experience, the atmosphere, the vibes, the food was delicious. Pickup and drop-off was on time. I would definitely do it all over again.”

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12.Side: Guided Tour and Electric Catamaran Cruise, Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 8 hours · from $30

Spend eight hours touring Side’s countryside, Manavgat Waterfall, Oymapınar Dam, and Green Lake. You’ll taste gözleme, eat fish or chicken at Gölbaşı Restaurant, and cruise by electric catamaran. Guides speak English and German, with past departures led by Denise and Özcan.

“het was een afwisselende excursie waarbij we veel te zien kregen en er ook veel werd uitgelegd door de gids. Hij vertelde het heel leuk en zowel in het Duits als het Engels. De watervallen en de green canyon waren toch wel de hoogtepunten van de excursie. Echt een aanrader om deze excursie te doen!”

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13.Mljet Island Guided Catamaran Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 8 hours

Travel from Dubrovnik to Mljet by catamaran, then explore the national park, Veliko jezero, Malo jezero, and St. Mary island with a live guide. You can swim in the salt lakes, take a lake boat ride, and use free time for kayaking or cycling. Korina has guided this tour.

“Le retour en taxi devrait être inclus dans le tarif, quitte à payer plus cher. On aurait moins l'impression de se faire arnaqué.”

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14.Marina Baie des Anges: Discovery Morning – Guided Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Board the French-made Mayba catamaran at Marina Baie des Anges for a three-hour guided cruise past Antibes, Cap d’Antibes, Baie des Milliardaires, Château de la Croë, and Villa Eilenroc. French and English guides share coastal stories, with an anchorage stop, free paddles, and drinks included.

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