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The World’s 15 Best Luxury Catamaran Cruises

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Fewer people, a proper galley and a crew who know the anchorages. These 15 small-group sailings cost more than the fleet boats and say exactly what the money buys: passenger numbers, the meal, and how long the skipper waits at each stop.

Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer - Red Beach, White Beach, and Mesa Pigadia
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Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer

1.Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,209 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $151Our pick

Spend about five hours aboard a small-group catamaran from Vlychada, with swim stops at Mesa Pigadia, Palea Kameni, and a quiet cove. The crew serves a Greek BBQ buffet, wine, and soft drinks, while guides such as George and Elena help make the trip easy and relaxed.

“This was a very well run day. Our driver picked us up on time, we arrived to our boat, which was quite new and very nice. The crew were all great: terrific captain and lovely crew. The food was good, we could request as much to drink as we wanted but I was happy to see that there were no inebriated guests..all were very respectful. We stopped 3 times to swim (very briefly but we did) and snorkelled a bit once. We would highly recommend this trip.”

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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar - From hotel pickup to the Athinios port
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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

2.Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,678 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $129

Join a small-group catamaran cruise around Santorini’s caldera, with hotel pickup, three swim stops, snorkeling near White Beach, a Greek barbecue, and unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and one cocktail. Choose a morning sail or sunset departure below Oia.

“Great experience, plenty of room on the boat, chilled afternoon and perfect sunset. Highly recommend.”

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From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Premium Catamaran - Why the two reef stops matter
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From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Premium Catamaran

3.Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Premium Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,567 reviews · 9 hours · from $190

Join Passions of Paradise from Cairns for a full day at two outer reef sites. Snorkel with crew support, borrow prescription masks, enjoy a chef-prepared buffet, and hear marine talks from guides such as Lily, David, and Le’a. Optional scuba sessions are available for qualified and first-time participants.

“Attention to detail and safety! Excellent adventure. Parker was awesome!”

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Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise - Searching the Atlantic for dolphins and whales
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Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

4.Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,684 reviews · 3 hours · from $47Best value

Join Atlantic Pearl Catamaran in Funchal for a three-hour cruise with Portuguese or English-speaking crew. Watch for dolphins, pilot whales, sperm whales, and other marine life, then stop to swim beneath 580-meter Cabo Girão. The smaller boat, onboard bathroom, covered seats, hammocks, and paid bar make this a relaxed alternative to a large party cruise.

“Both staff were absolutely quality, good laugh and a great tour! Saw pilot whales and dolphins at first spot and had a great swim in the beautiful waters! All the best with the new baby captain!”

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Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Cabo San Lucas - The Arch, sea lions, and Cabo’s famous beaches
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Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Cabo San Lucas

5.Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,107 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Cruise from Cabo San Lucas toward the Arch and Sea of Cortez aboard a double-decker catamaran. Hear whale songs through a hydrophone, enjoy drinks and snacks, and learn from guides such as Jacob, Marco, and Jorge. Hotel pickup is offered, but confirm the time yourself.

“Wonderful experience! So much information was provided about whales with the tour guides exceptional knowledge on the subject. Saw some awesome whale activity. Service was excellent.”

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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran - Searching for Dolphins and Whales off Funchal
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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran

6.Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,709 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Set out from Funchal Marina on a spacious Magic Dolphin catamaran with indoor seating, sun beds, and trampoline nets. Your Portuguese or English-speaking crew looks for dolphins, whales, turtles, and seabirds, then sails to Cabo Girão for a swim when conditions and timing allow. A drink is included.

“A wonderful tour with a fabulously charismatic and knowledgeable marine biologist. We saw dolphins and experienced a beautiful day on the stunning catamaran. Absolute bargain, highly recommended!!! 10/10”

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Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Athens with Traditional Greek Meal and BBQ - Getting underway with the crew
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Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Athens with Traditional Greek Meal and BBQ

7.Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Athens with Traditional Greek Meal and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,346 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $205

Spend about five hours sailing from Alimos Marina with a maximum of 10 people. Swim twice, use provided snorkeling gear, enjoy an open bar and a freshly prepared Greek BBQ, then return to your Athens hotel. Choose a daytime lunch cruise or a sunset dinner sailing.

“We were picked up by an upscale van to the marina where Joanna and Kastas met us. We sailed to 2 lovely places for a chance to swim. It was chilly so we just enjoyed the view. They put up the sails which was great and sailed awhile. They then cooked us a delicious dinner. One of the best meals I’ve had in Athens!! Then we sailed back and enjoyed the sunset. I would highly recommend this tour to any age!!! I was more than pleased.”

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Luxury Catamaran sailing with welcome Drinks Tapas Max10-12Person - The swimming stop and water toys
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Luxury Catamaran sailing with welcome Drinks Tapas Max10-12Person

8.Luxury Catamaran sailing with welcome Drinks Tapas Max10-12Person

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,339 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about four hours aboard a small catamaran from La Lonja Marina in Palma, with room for up to 10 to 12 people. Expect coastal sailing, homemade tapas, a welcome drink, music, and time in a bay for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, or sunbathing. Extra drinks cost more.

“The crew was excellent but I find for the price it was not that good of an experience basically 60 of the time was travelling from port to another area to jump off the boat which was really close to port and comeback to port and it’s done, I would expect to bring us to a more secluded location with a beach but it’s ok it was still a good experience”

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Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer - Red Beach starts the swimming day
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Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer

9.Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,170 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Spend about five hours sailing from Vlychada around Santorini’s caldera, with hotel pickup, swims at Red and White beaches, snorkeling, hot springs, a freshly cooked Greek barbecue, unlimited drinks, and an optional sunset finish near Oia. The boat carries a maximum of 20 people.

“Best views, even better food. Swift and on time pickup. Super nice crew. 11/10 would recommend. We snorkeled too. Everything was planned beautifully and this was the highlight of my Greece trip between Santorini, Crete, and Athens”

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San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran - Finding Gate J at Pier 39
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San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

10.San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,097 reviews · 1h 30m · from $90

Sail from Pier 39 on a 55- or 65-foot catamaran for 90 minutes of skyline, Alcatraz, Sausalito, and Golden Gate Bridge views. You get one complimentary drink, protected seating, open trampoline nets, and an English-speaking crew, with audio commentary listed in seven languages.

“It was a perfect final experience for us in SFO. Thanks to the crew and the weather!”

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Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer - Ammoudi Bay, Vlychada, and the pickup routine
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Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer

11.Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,047 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend about five hours aboard a catamaran with 20 or fewer passengers. Swim at Palea Kameni and Mesa Pigadia, view the red and white beaches, enjoy a buffet BBQ with wine and cocktails, and rely on crew members such as Louis, Helen, or Captain Leo for a friendly, well-run outing.

“A really fun cruise… for people of all ages. Plenty of food and drinks. The crew couldn’t be more pleasant. Captain Leo, Neda, Jehovah and the rest were super helpful. We did not have good weather but we still had a great time and saw a stunning sunset. I highly recommend.”

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Walvis Bay: Marine Big 5 Luxury Catamaran Tour - Oyster farms, seabirds, and the approach to Pelican Point
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Walvis Bay: Marine Big 5 Luxury Catamaran Tour

12.Walvis Bay: Marine Big 5 Luxury Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,012 reviews · 3h 30m · from $76

Join Catamaran Charters at Walvis Bay Waterfront for a 210-minute morning cruise toward Pelican Point and the open sea. Guides such as Bertie, Steven, and Tu-Tu explain the marine life while you look for dolphins, whales, mola mola, turtles, and seals. Fresh oysters, sparkling wine, snacks, beer, and soft drinks are included.

“Oh wow what an amazing trip one of the best ever ! Staff were lovely, friendly and just so chilled and informative as well as accommodating! Food was great and what we got to see priceless! Thank you”

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Half Day Premium Catamaran Cruise in Santorini including Oia - Red Beach starts the swimming schedule
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Half Day Premium Catamaran Cruise in Santorini including Oia

13.Half Day Premium Catamaran Cruise in Santorini including Oia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 988 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

Spend about five hours aboard a premium Santorini catamaran with Captain Giomnis, Alexander, Maria, and Nefeli. You will swim near Red Beach and the volcano, visit Thirassia, enjoy a BBQ with an open bar, and sail near Oia and the Venetian lighthouse. The group is capped at 18 people.

“The boat was nice and the dinner was plentiful. However, this is definitely a very tourist focused experience with as many people crammed onto the boat as they can get, so just be prepared. The stops were very short except for the dinner stop, so if you want to swim, jump in as soon as the boat stops or you will barely get time in the water. The water is very “refreshing”, so not a lot of time in the water was not the worst thing. The crew was very friendly and on top of offering everyone drinks throughout the cruise which was nice - do not recommend the ONE…”

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5 Hour Luxury Catamaran Day Sail in Sint Maarten on The Phoenix - Maho Beach from the water
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5 Hour Luxury Catamaran Day Sail in Sint Maarten on The Phoenix

14.5 Hour Luxury Catamaran Day Sail in Sint Maarten on The Phoenix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 904 reviews · from $139

Sail The Phoenix from Bobby’s Marina for five hours with Captain Benji and crew. Swim and snorkel at Little Bay, watch aircraft at Maho Beach, then relax near Mullet Bay with lunch, cocktails, beer, soft drinks, paddleboards, and an 18-foot floating mat.

“We had a wonderful time on the Phoenix! The captain, Raphael and Camille were amazing. The only thing that was upsetting is that we lost about a half an hour due to one group. One woman was 20 minutes late to arrive holding up the Read more”

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Phuket: Phi Phi, Bamboo & Maithon by Premium Speed Catamaran - Getting from Phuket to the pier
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Phuket: Phi Phi, Bamboo & Maithon by Premium Speed Catamaran

15.Phi Phi, Bamboo & Maithon by Premium Speed Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 901 reviews · 10 hours · from $87

Ride a premium speed catamaran from Phuket to Bamboo Island, Phi Phi Don, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay and Maithon. Expect hotel transfers, buffet lunch, snorkeling, clear kayaking, snacks and sunset views, with guides such as Linda, Smile, QQ and Asma leading different boats.

“This was the best tour ever! besides the organization and the team that thought about everything, the location was fantastic, impressive and humbling. Big kudos to the Thai people that manage the National Park for keeping a healthy balance in between providing tourists with a great experience and preserving the nature. I would recommend this to everyone who is ready to invest 1 full day because this activity is totally worth it! + the snorkeling experience gave us the chance to swim with the sharks (our guide knew where to spot them) and to see the most colorful fish ever”

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