The 13 Best Sunset Catamaran Cruises in France

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.Hyères : Sunset Catamaran Cruise to Giens Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 138 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Sail from Hyères Saint-Pierre Port to an anchorage facing La Badine Beach as the sky turns gold, pink, and purple. You get a calm two-hour cruise, paddleboards and water toys, an aperitif, soft drinks, and salty snacks. French and English service is available.

“Un très belle activité à réaliser en couple, par exemple. Nous avons passée un agréable moment lors de notre séjour sur Hyères grâce à cette croisière”

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5.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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6.Sunset Evening & Dinner at Sea on a Maxi Catamaran in Frioul

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 69 reviews · 3h 30m · from $128

Board an eco-minded maxi catamaran at Marseille’s Old Port for a 3.5-hour sunset cruise past Château d’If to the Frioul Archipelago. You’ll enjoy an aperitif, swimming or paddleboarding at anchor, a Provençal buffet, wine, and views of the city glowing on the return.

“Un équipage au top ! Une belle sortie ! Je recommande ++”

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7.Bonifacio: sunset catamaran trip and aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $116

Spend three hours on a comfortable catamaran in the Strait of Bonifacio with a maximum of 12 people. Expect a short cruise, a beach swim, paddles, masks, snorkels, water scooters, and a Corsican aperitif. The route and meeting bay depend on the weather.

“Sehr schöne Fahrt mit leckerem Essen und genug Zeit, um zu schnorcheln oder zu schwimmen. Der Katamaran war nicht so überfüllt wie andere Boote. Man hatte genug Platz, um sich zu entspannen.”

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8.Departure from BRUSC sunset on sailing catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Join a French, English, or Italian-speaking captain for a three-hour sunset sail from Brusc. You will explore Embiez, pass bays near Six-Fours-Les-Plages and Sanary-sur-Mer, anchor for a local aperitif, and return after dark.

“Super sunset, équipage génial , apéritif + de quoi grignoter inclus, qui était top ! Petite pause pour le sunset où on peut aller faire du paddle, du kayak, et de la plongée ! Génial !”

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9.L’Île-Rousse, Corsica Catamaran Excursion: Agriates Sunset Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 4h 30m · from $159

Join Éric and Franck of family-run CORSICA NAVIGATION for a four to four-and-a-half-hour catamaran trip from L’Île-Rousse. Swim at secluded L’Acciolu Beach, use shared paddleboards and snorkeling gear, enjoy a gourmet aperitif, then watch the sun set beside the Pietra islands.

“Très belle expérience Merci aux deux skippers pour leurs attentions : adaptation de la planche apéritive pour la femme enceinte, précautions à bord, prêt de matériel de snorkeling et de serviettes. Bateau très bien entretenu et place de choix devant un merveilleux coucher de soleil. Merci encore, on recommande cette excursion !!”

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10.Marina Baie des Anges: Sunset at sea on a Maxi Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 33 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Set sail from Marina Baie des Anges on the French-built Maxi Catamaran Mayba. You’ll glide along the Antibes coast, anchor near the ramparts or Olivette, and have time for swimming, paddleboarding, sunset views, and drinks. French and English are spoken.

“Superbe activité ! Le coucher de soleil était magnifique et le mouillage vraiment agréable. On a eu le temps de profiter pour nager ou faire du paddle, puis un apéritif très sympa avec des petits gâteaux et des boissons. L’équipe est à la fois sympathique et pleine d’humour. Seul petit bémol : la musique était un peu trop forte sur le bateau.”

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11.Private catamaran trip in the Bay of Juan les Pins at sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews

Spend 80 minutes on a private, silent solar catamaran from Juan les Pins Marina. Your guide, possibly Mylène, points out Cape d’Antibes villas, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, yachts, and sunset colors. The boat holds up to five people and includes blankets or swim noodles by season.

“Sadly the weather deteriorated and our trip had to be cut short due to the weather conditions. I had hoped to see more of the coastline and get a real sense of the area. We did have a lovely sunset and our skipper was very pleasant but I was disappointed as it was supposed to be a very special birthday celebration.”

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12.Sunset Catamaran Tour with Stand-up Paddle & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $93Top rated

Meet Julia or the Bleu Evasion crew at Marseille’s Vieux-Port for a three-hour sunset catamaran ride. You’ll see Vallon des Auffes, Château d’If, and the Frioul islands, then swim, snorkel, share paddleboards, and jump from the roof board. Rosé, soft drinks, and wetsuits are included.

“Une équipe au top, pas trop de monde sur le bateau ! Belle sortie paddle rafraîchissante, de quoi prendre l’apéro sur le bateau Merci !”

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13.Sunset Catamaran Cruise & Corsican Songs

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Sail from Ajaccio toward the Sanguinaires Islands on a spacious catamaran, stopping near wild coves for sunset, wine, appetizer platters, and live Corsican songs. The experience lasts two hours from Porticcio, while the Ajaccio departure is listed as three hours. French and English support is available.

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