Island Hopping Catamaran Trips in France: Our Top 10

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.Catamaran trip to the Lavezzi Islands at sunset with snorkeling

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

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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3.Yacht catamaran trip to the Lavezzi Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · 8 hours · from $188

Spend eight hours aboard Nicolas and Bénédicte’s Bali 4.6 catamaran, sailing from southern Corsica toward Lavezzi or Cavallo. Swim in clear reserve waters, use the paddle and snorkel gear, enjoy lunch, and return by late afternoon. The route depends on weather.

“Journée incroyable avec Nicolas et Bénédicte. Activité très familiale. Au delà de nos attentes. C’était super !”

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4.Frioul Archipelago Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 49 reviews · from $90

Meet the Feng Shui catamaran near Mucem for a six-hour cruise from Marseille’s Old Port to the Frioul Archipelago. Enjoy a seasonal buffet, one beer or wine, unlimited soft drinks, music, and time to swim in clear Mediterranean coves.

“Amazing definitely recommend. The water is amazing. Staff was incredible and the catered food was surprisingly delicious”

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5.Catamaran cruise to the Lavezzi Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 9 hours · from $212Top rated

Sail from Corsica with Sylvain or Tom to Carrataghju, Cavallo, Lavezzi, and Porto Novo. Expect morning coffee and canistrelli, swimming, snorkeling, paddles, a homemade aperitif, a generous lunch, and a final Pietra before returning.

“superbe activité avec deux autres familles adorables et un commandant très agréable, très accueillant et surtout très adaptable. Repas au top. Merci mille fois.”

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6.Catamaran cruise in the Frioul Archipelago in Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $291

Spend nearly six hours with a captain such as Arno, Thomas, or Stephane, touring Marseille’s harbor and Frioul Archipelago before anchoring at Morgiret Cove. Swim, snorkel, paddle, ride a sea scooter, and enjoy a catered lunch, rosé, coffee, and soft drinks aboard a catamaran limited to 12 people.

“Great day on the boat. Captain made location change due to crowds to make our time more enjoyable for all guests”

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7.Ajaccio: Catamaran Cruise to the Sanguinaires Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $135

Spend about four hours aboard Catabeach’s small catamaran in the Gulf of Ajaccio. You’ll cruise toward the Sanguinaires Islands, stop to swim in a quiet cove, and eat a salad bowl with chicken, fish, or falafel. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and tours are offered in five languages.

“bonjour, pas pu assister à cette croisière car plus d'une heure et demi pour se garer, demande de remboursement partiel fait par mail et aucune réponse ! très déçu de cela !”

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8.Marina Baie des Anges: Day trip with lunch on the Lérins Islands by catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $175

Join Captain François and his crew for an eight-hour catamaran cruise from Marina Baie des Anges. Sail to the Lérins Islands for a buffet lunch and swim, then stop near Cap d’Antibes. French and English guidance, drinks, paddleboards, and cancellation up to 24 hours ahead are included.

“Excellent!! I will do again and again. Speciak mention to Captain Francois and his team they madr our day”

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9.Catamaran cruise to discover Frioul Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $302

Join Azur Caraïbes for a small-group day aboard the Elba 45 catamaran. From Marseille, you’ll pass the Mucem, Château d’If, and Frioul Islands, then enjoy a catered lunch, unlimited wine and soft drinks, cocktails, swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and a sea scooter.

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10.Private catamaran cruise, Lérins Islands, Antibes , Cannes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours aboard a private catamaran with Jean Christophe and Elaina, cruising from Golfe Juan to the Lérins Islands and Cap d’Antibes. Swim, paddleboard, snorkel, and explore the islands, with shaded lounges, cabins, a bathroom, kitchen, and onboard equipment.

“Highly recommend this boat for an afternoon! The boat was perfect for our group of 12 friends celebrating birthdays. The boat had plenty of space in the sun and shade and it has all the amenities you need for a great day (spacious & comfortable lounge areas above and below deck, full kitchen, refrigerator with waters, cabins to change clothes, bathroom, paddleboards, an inflatable raft, and snorkeling gear). The hosts were hospitable and accomodated a few special requests, and they helped us pick a day with perfect weather. They took us from Cannes (with a small extra port fee) to Lerins Islands to swim and snorkel and took us on…”

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