The 6 Best Marseille Catamaran Cruises

1.Calanques Catamaran Tour & Standup Paddle

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.Sunset catamaran cruise, buffet & drinks

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

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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5.Calanques Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 8h 30m · from $199

Spend 8.5 hours aboard Véla, a spacious catamaran limited to 30 people, with skippers such as César and Alex. Cruise past Marseille’s limestone cliffs, swim near Riou Island, Sormiou, Morgiou, and Sugiton, and enjoy plancha lunch, rosé, snorkeling gear, wetsuits, and GoPro cameras.

“Superbe journée passée avec César et Alex , deux skippers professionnels et très sympathiques . Journée de rêve dans les calanques de Marseille et Cassis commentée . À refaire au plus vite et nous recommandons , Diva, un sublime catamaran . Journée parfaite . Merci à vous deux”

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6.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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