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The World’s 15 Best Catamaran Day Trips

148 tours  ·  from $17 a head

One departure, one hull, back before dinner. These 15 day trips are the ones that fill first, compared on what they cost, how many people share the deck and how much of the day is actually spent at anchor.

Santorini: Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music - Hotel pickup takes patience
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Santorini: Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music

1.Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,886 reviews · 5 hours · from $93Our pick

Spend five hours aboard the 74-foot Ocean Voyager or 80-foot Tahiti catamaran, stopping at hot springs, Red Beach, and White Beach. Swim, snorkel, eat a fresh barbecue, and enjoy unlimited white wine and soft drinks. Sunset sailings add a memorable view, while morning cruises offer calmer sightseeing.

“This tour was amazing! The swimming areas we went were nice, and the food on the boat was amazing as well as the unlimited drinks!”

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Albufeira: Coastline and Benagil Caves Tour by Catamaran - São Rafael and Coelha: the first coastal views
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Albufeira: Coastline and Benagil Caves Tour by Catamaran

2.Coastline and Benagil Caves Tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,077 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $35

Set out from Albufeira Marina on a modern catamaran with guides speaking English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. Cruise past beaches and rock arches to Benagil Cathedral Cave, then stop for about 10 minutes of swimming before returning. Filipe and Tomas are among the guides who may lead departures.

“Super nice and relaxed boat ride. The staff and guides are nice and make it a fun trip.”

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Costa Adeje: Whale Watching Catamaran Tour with Drinks - Leaving Puerto Colon on the Eden catamaran
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Costa Adeje: Whale Watching Catamaran Tour with Drinks

3.Whale Watching Catamaran Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,653 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $41

Sail from Puerto Colon with guides such as Lucy, Dani, Tony, or Lucia, watching resident pilot whales, dolphins near fish farms, and Tenerife’s coast. Choose two hours for wildlife, or three for a 30-minute swim and snorkel stop, with drinks included and a sighting guarantee.

“We booked a 2-hour whale-watching tour. Despite the rather difficult conditions (waves), we were able to see pilot whales and dolphins. The crew took more time than originally planned, until we could spot pilot whales. They always ensure that the animals are not disturbed. The crew was extremely friendly, pleasant and accommodating! We would like to thank Lucia in particular, who took the time to personally translate for us and our children the interesting information about the animals we saw and to ensure that our children had the best possible view of the animals!”

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Palma de Mallorca: Half-Day Catamaran Tour with Buffet Meal - Sailing across the Bay of Palma
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Palma de Mallorca: Half-Day Catamaran Tour with Buffet Meal

4.Half-Day Catamaran Tour with Buffet Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,190 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $100

Meet Attraction Catamarans inside Golondrinas Marina for a 4 to 5 hour cruise across Palma Bay. Swim at Cala Vella, eat a fresh buffet, and enjoy views of Palma Cathedral and Bellver Castle. Choose regular or VIP seating, plus daytime or sunset departures.

“I really enjoyed the atmosphere on board, the music. Great food.”

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Lisbon: Sunset Catamaran Boat Tour with Music and Drinks - Boarding at Doca de Santo Amaro
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Lisbon: Sunset Catamaran Boat Tour with Music and Drinks

5.Sunset Catamaran Boat Tour with Music and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,834 reviews · 1h 30m · from $26

Join Sardinha do Tejo at Doca de Santo Amaro for a 90-minute sunset catamaran cruise along the Tagus. Choose the front nets or covered deck, enjoy one welcome drink, listen to music, and see Cristo Rei, Belém Tower, and the 25th of April Bridge.

“Music was really amazing and made this nice journey unforgettable. Aperol spritz — was just the best in my life. Absolutely beautiful views. Super calm and friendly. Thanks to the team ❤️”

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Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo - Getting from Fajardo to Culebra by catamaran
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Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo

6.Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,534 reviews · from $180

East Island Excursions takes you from Fajardo to Culebra aboard a high-speed catamaran with snorkeling, lunch, drinks, and beach time. Captains Jose and Danny and crew members including Luis and Cindy have earned praise for attentive service. Expect shared seating, open-water swimming, and a potentially rough ride.

“Jose, canan, David, Xiomara were the best! Definitely knows how to keep a vibe alive and we’re very generous with all of us. Thank you to them for making this experience worth it.”

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Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour - Snorkeling at the nature reserve
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Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

7.Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,401 reviews · from $99Top rated

Spend 3.5 hours aboard a catamaran limited to 16 people, with reef snorkeling, fish feeding, a slide, paddleboarding, cocktails, and a waist-deep sandbar stop. Pickup is offered from Punta Cana hotels, and crew members such as David, Sosa, Jorge, and Mike are praised for keeping the trip friendly and safe.

“Fabulous excursion. This was our 2nd time with Happy Fish and both experiences were great. Snorkle and slide down sliding board, dive off diving board. Relaxed party vibe but always safe.”

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From Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Caves Kayak Tour from Catamaran - Sliding from the catamaran into your kayak
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From Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Caves Kayak Tour from Catamaran

8.Ponta da Piedade Caves Kayak Tour from Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,015 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

From Lagos Marina, you’ll cruise by catamaran to Ponta da Piedade, slide into a double kayak, and paddle through arches, grottoes, and narrow passages with an English or Portuguese guide. Allow about two hours, including a short swim stop and the boat’s fun ocean slide.

“Bruno and the team were excellent and had great humour! We really enjoyed this and highly recommend to anyone visiting Lagos!”

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Berlin: Exclusive Boat Tour on a Solar-Powered Catamaran - Why the solar motor changes the ride
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Berlin: Exclusive Boat Tour on a Solar-Powered Catamaran

9.Berlin: Exclusive Boat Tour on a Solar-Powered Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,767 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41

Board a small solar-electric catamaran near Oberbaumbrücke for a 150-minute Berlin sightseeing cruise. You’ll pass the East Side Gallery, Mühlendamm lock, Museum Island, Reichstag, and House of World Cultures. A welcome drink and multilingual audio guide are included. The boat is wheelchair accessible and welcomes dogs.

“Great, relaxing and enjoyable experience, the boat staff were great .”

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4-Hour Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour from Grace Bay - The reef stop: warm water and useful help
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4-Hour Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour from Grace Bay

10.4-Hour Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour from Grace Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,465 reviews · from $145

Join Ocean Vibes Scuba and Watersports for a four-hour catamaran sail from Grace Bay. Snorkel a warm-water reef, visit Half Moon Bay or Little Water Cay, look for rock iguanas, and enjoy sandwiches, fruit, rum punch, beer, and soft drinks. Crew members such as Ross, Reggie, Jay, and Captain Mike have earned warm praise for their family-friendly help.

“Awesome snorkeling and overall experience! Fun and informative, great crew who were great with young and old! Highly recommend!”

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Santorini: Catamaran Tour with BBQ Meal and Unlimited Drinks - Pickup, ports, and the first hour aboard
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Santorini: Catamaran Tour with BBQ Meal and Unlimited Drinks

11.Catamaran Tour with BBQ Meal and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,449 reviews · 5 hours · from $153

Spend five hours aboard a Lagoon 450 with up to 14 other passengers, sailing from Ammoudi or Vlychada to Santorini’s hot springs, White Beach, and Red Beach. Your crew prepares a fresh BBQ, serves unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and water, and adds towels, snorkel gear, blankets, and island notes.

“The crew, Adonis, chris and Helen were amazing. Nice swimming sessions, the Aegien sea is beyond belief. Great food and BBQ on the boat. This tour was the best part of my visit to Santorini, i cannot recommend enough!”

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Whale watching and listening Eco-Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting - Watching whales and dolphins off Tenerife’s south coast
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Whale watching and listening Eco-Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting

12.Whale watching and listening Eco-Catamaran Tour with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,447 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Sail from Puerto Colón with a multilingual crew, often including captains Angel or Victor, to spot pilot whales and dolphins. You’ll hear marine life through an underwater microphone, stop to swim and snorkel, and enjoy sandwiches plus unlimited drinks during this three-hour trip.

“Smooth 3h walk with to our surprise a captain who spoke French! We were greeted by local whales and seagulls. Unfortunately the weather was not conducive to other encounters but the crew was able to entertain us and feed us well ahah.Auto-translated”

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Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed - The crew makes the short trip feel personal
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Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed

13.Oahu Catamaran Snorkel Tour: See Turtles 100% Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,420 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49

Join Oahu Catamarans at Ala Moana Harbor for a two-hour Turtle Canyon trip. Captain Krash and guides such as Lucy or Shannon may lead you to green sea turtles, tropical fish, dolphins, or whales. Gear, drinks, and snacks are included, with groups capped at 28 people.

“My daughter (8) has never snorkeled and isn’t a strong swimmer (neither am I). Shannon was so patient with her - allowing her to hang on to the surfboard and taking the time to ease her tension in the water. She went above and beyond to ensure she had a great experience! Lucy and the rest of the crew were wonderful also! We felt very safe and welcomed to their family business. I’m so happy we chose this company and would absolutely recommend to anyone! If we go snorkeling again, this is company we’d choose! Thanks for everything!”

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Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour with Snorkel, Open bar and Transport - The catamaran ride sets the tone
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Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour with Snorkel, Open bar and Transport

14.Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour with Snorkel, Open bar and Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,275 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $85

Sail from Playa Tortugas to El Meco reef and Isla Mujeres on a lively catamaran with guides, music, drinks, snorkeling, and a buffet meal. You get island time, but the exact free-time schedule can vary. Hotel pickup is available in Cancun’s Hotel Zone.

“Cancelled two days in a row, late message, only talk about new date, not staying anyting about refund or discount”

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Blue Lagoon, Beaches and Bays Catamaran Sailing Tour - Blue Lagoon, the guaranteed highlight
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Blue Lagoon, Beaches and Bays Catamaran Sailing Tour

15.Blue Lagoon, Beaches and Bays Catamaran Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,269 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend about six hours aboard Sea Trips’ Sea Breeze catamaran from Bugibba, swimming at Blue Lagoon and possibly Crystal Lagoon, Ghajn Tuffieha, Mellieha Beach, or Popeye Village. You get sunbeds, lounge nets, restrooms, a bar, music, and optional €15 BBQ lunch. Ages 12 and over from June to October.

“The book was cancelled due to storm issues and I didn’t get my money back even though when I reached the Viator company”

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