Sunset catamaran cruise from Marseille with a seasonal buffet, wine or beer and a swim stop, from EUR 79. Departs the Mucem for the Frioul or Cote Bleue.
A Marseille sunset catamaran cruise puts a full seasonal buffet, a complimentary drink and a swim stop on a maxi-catamaran built to carry up to 80 passengers, sailing out from the Mucem toward the Frioul Islands or the Cote Bleue as the light fades. Starting at EUR 79, it's the biggest boat and the most food-forward option among Marseille's sunset cruises.
What Makes This Marseille Sunset Catamaran Cruise Special?
Most sunset cruises in Marseille run on smaller sailboats with a set plated meal. This one uses a genuinely large catamaran, the Feng Shui, with a full buffet spread rather than a fixed menu, a salad bar, meat and sides, a cheese platter and dessert, plus a complimentary glass of wine or beer and soft drinks with no limit. The bigger boat also means more deck space to spread out, from the rooftop to the trampoline nets at the bow.
Is the Sunset Catamaran Cruise Worth It?
Yes, for groups and anyone who wants a full buffet over a plated dinner. At EUR 79, you get a genuine buffet, a drink and roughly 4 hours on the water including a swim stop before sunset, which is good value for a boat this size. It's a weaker fit if you want an intimate, quiet evening, in which case the Sunset Dinner Cruise runs on a smaller traditional schooner instead.
What Does the Sunset Catamaran Cruise Include?
Your ticket covers the roughly 4-hour sea outing, the full seasonal buffet, one complimentary glass of wine or beer, unlimited soft drinks, background music, and the crew, fuel and insurance. Only extra alcoholic drinks beyond the first glass cost more, so budget a little further if you plan to keep drinking through the evening.
Who Should Book This Sunset Catamaran Cruise?
This suits larger groups, birthdays, and anyone who wants a real buffet spread rather than a small plated dinner on the water. It's a weaker match for couples looking for a quiet, romantic setting, since an 80-passenger boat carries a livelier, more social atmosphere than a smaller sailboat.
Prices and What's Included on the Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Tickets start at EUR 79 per person, covering the buffet, one drink and unlimited soft drinks. That's in the same range as the smaller Sunset Dinner Cruise, so the choice mostly comes down to boat size and whether you want a buffet or a seated meal.
Getting to the Mucem Meeting Point
Boarding happens at the Mucem, right at the entrance to the Old Port and an easy walk from most central Marseille hotels. Departure times shift by season, running from 7pm to 11pm in peak summer and 6:30pm to 10:30pm from September, so check your exact slot at booking.
Insider Tips for the Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Shoes come off before boarding, so pack light footwear you can slip on and off easily. Bring a light layer for after sunset, since the breeze picks up once the sun goes down, and note that children aged 2 and up can join, which makes this one of the more family-friendly sunset options.
How This Compares to Other Marseille Boat Tours
For a smaller, quieter evening on a traditional wooden schooner with a seated vegetarian dinner, the Sunset Dinner Cruise is the better fit. Travelers who want a full day rather than an evening, with a sit-down lunch instead of a buffet, should look at the Calanques Sailing Cruise. Groups who'd rather have the boat entirely to themselves can compare against the Private Boat Tour with Skipper. The Marseille Tourism Office has more on sunset viewpoints along this stretch of coast.
Prices from 79 EUR as of 2026-08-09. Prices may vary; confirmed live at checkout.
