Catamaran Charters in the USA — Our 7 Favourites

1.San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

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

Spend 90 minutes on Adventure Cat Sailing Charters, leaving Pier 39 for open-water views of Alcatraz, Sausalito, the Golden Gate Bridge, and San Francisco’s skyline. You get one complimentary drink, indoor shelter, outdoor trampoline nets, and a small-group feel. Crew members have included Wolfgang, Devon, Chad, and Megan.

“I highly recommend doing this activity. There are breathtaking views and what we most liked was the service. The crew and staff are pretty friendly ;)”

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2.Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 797 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183Top rated

Spend 4.5 hours aboard Body Glove’s spacious catamaran, cruising Kona’s Gold Coast to the Red Hill snorkel area. Breakfast, BBQ lunch, gear, reef-safe sunscreen, slides, a high-jump platform, and floating toys are included. Dolphins and whales may appear, but Kealakekua Bay is not visited.

“Out of our group of 8 people 6 of us threw up non stop - I had to lay down and basically try to sleep for half the excursion to try and not be as sick. There was no way we could eat any of the food. Looking around, 2/3 of the people on the entire excursion were bent over with sickness bags completely sick as well. And the rest of the people who I thought were ok, exclaimed in pure relief when we finally docked back and the excursion was over. Moral of the story is that they should have cancelled due to rough water. There water was so…”

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3.Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 682 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Sail for about two hours from Kewalo Basin aboard Makani Catamaran, with daytime and sunset departures. Look for dolphins, turtles, and seasonal humpback whales while enjoying Waikiki and Diamond Head views. Sunset trips include an island-style buffet and one complimentary drink, with Friday fireworks on select sailings.

“Just OKAY, we went out in the bay, not past Diamond Head, had a few drinks, no whales or any marine life.”

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4.Turtles & Tacos Luxury Catamaran Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $199

Sail from Maalaea Harbor aboard Alii Nui’s spacious catamaran for a three-hour turtle-snorkeling trip with tacos, margaritas, local beer, reef-safe sunscreen, and warm showers. Captains such as Bre, Josh, and Tim have earned strong praise, while an onboard photographer captures photos for purchase.

“Captain Tim made the trip! very Lux and beautiful boat. The food and service were 5-star all the way.”

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5.Luxury Catamaran Sailing Charter of San Diego

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.)

Book a private 2 to 8-hour catamaran charter from San Diego for your group. The crew takes you from Mission Bay toward La Jolla Cove or Sunset Cliffs, with bottled water, two ice-filled coolers, and time to bring your own food and drinks. Maddie and Jake are among the crew members praised for friendly service.

“The whole experience was enjoyable. We plan on doing another trip again. The crew was awesome. They took us out and we saw dolphins up close and personal.”

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6.Luxury Catamaran Sailing Charters in Maine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $135

Captain Nils and first mate Nick take you from Saco River past Wood Island Lighthouse and Old Orchard to Biddeford Pool and Cape Porpoise. This two-hour catamaran sail carries no more than six people, offers indoor and outdoor seating, and lets you bring your own food and drinks.

“Beautiful day, calm seas, great crew. Surprisingly it was a very relaxing sail. We’d do it again, although the weather is probably not under control of the company.”

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7.Luxury Catamaran Whale Watch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $119

Sail from Maalaea Harbor aboard Alii Nui’s 65-passenger catamaran during Maui’s December to April whale season. Marine naturalists explain whale behavior, a hydrophone lets you hear whale songs, and the crew serves local snacks plus a premium open bar. Expect two hours on the water with scenic views and professional photography available for purchase.

“We had a great time on the catamaran ride out to see whales! The crew was funny, knowledgeable, and hospitable. We had success seeing several whales and learning about them as we gazed. The food was delicious, too. I would recommend this trip to others!”

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