5 Catamaran Cruises in the USA to Build a Day Around

1.Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,362 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $57Our pick

Cruise from Panama City Beach to Shell Island aboard Island Time’s roomy catamaran. Watch for wild dolphins, snorkel in St. Andrews Bay, paddle board, use the waterslide, or walk the beach. A captain and crew, including names such as Emma, Sarah, Heath, and Clay, keep the three-hour trip moving.

“Great trip! Loved every minute! The crew was awesome, the dolphins fun, and the beach relaxing. Recommended for everyone.”

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2.Sunset & Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,867 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $57

Spend two hours aboard Island Time Sailing’s catamaran, cruising Grand Lagoon past St. Andrews State Park while watching for dolphins and sunset color. The crew, including Captain Clay, Christo, Sara, Audra, Carter, and Emma on various departures, adds music, drinks, photos, and dockside fun.

“Very nice experience! The entire crew was great, they obviously enjoy their jobs. We really enjoyed sailing with no engine, it is exhilarating. Absolutely recommend this tour!”

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3.Waikoloa: Catamaran Sunset Sail with Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 68 reviews · 1h 30m · from $159

Spend 90 minutes aboard the Spirit of Aloha catamaran, departing Anaeho‘omalu Bay for a sunset sail past Mauna Kea and Hualālai. Your ticket includes a premium bar, island-style snacks, shaded seating, restrooms, and crew service. Boarding requires a short barefoot walk through seawater from the beach.

“Everything about the sunset sail was awesome. Beautiful sailing and sunset; as well as expert/kind/wonderful captain and crew. I couldn’t have enjoyed it more.”

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4.Shell Island: Adventure Tour on the Privateer Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 61 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Spend three hours aboard the Privateer Catamaran with Captain Mike and crew members such as Jamie, Jacob, Jess, and Keagan. Enjoy Shell Island’s inflatables, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling, a complimentary drink, and a final dolphin-watching sail.

“It was perfect the crew was amazing! Jamie Jacob and the Captain too”

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5.Destin Crab Island Tour in Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Cruise from Destin Harbor to Crab Island aboard a catamaran with guides such as Josh, Hannah, Owen, and Wesley. You’ll have floats and water toys for the shallow water, with time to spot dolphins and enjoy the submerged sandbar. The $59 tour returns to 500 Harbor Blvd.

“Great staff highly recommend this company they went out of their way to make sure we saw dolphins first thing. Then helped us have a great time out at crab island”

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