BOAT-COMPARATOR Guide

Catamaran Day Charter from Antibes (Lérins Islands)

Catamaran day charter from Antibes to the Lérins islands: itinerary, capacity, budget and a neutral comparison of the main booking platforms.

Antibes is an excellent home port for a catamaran day charter. Wide, stable and comfortable, a catamaran turns a trip to the Lérins islands into a proper day of relaxation: spacious decks, shallow draught to approach the coves and twin hulls that limit roll at anchor. It is the perfect boat for combining swimming, a meal aboard and comfort for everyone, from children to grandparents. Many families make it their highlight outing of the summer, slotted between two days on the beach.

Antibes, the cape and Lérins in a day

From Port Vauban, the largest marina in Europe, follow Cap d’Antibes, Garoupe bay and Juan-les-Pins, then head for Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat. The clear seabed off the Lérins is perfect for swimming and snorkelling, and the catamaran sets you there calmly, away from the swell, for an anchored lunch. You can also drift along Cap d’Antibes and its villas, or push on to Golfe-Juan depending on the mood and the day’s wind. On the way, a snorkelling stop over a rocky shallow delights young and old alike before lunch.

Why a catamaran for the day

Catamarans suit families and groups: room to spread out, forward trampolines, an easy bathing platform and a large shaded cockpit. It is the ideal format for a birthday, a stag or hen party or a day with friends, provided you pick a sheltered anchorage and set off early in summer to beat the crowds. Its stability reassures anyone prone to seasickness and makes swimming to and from the boat easy. With a fixed price for the boat, splitting it between six or eight guests keeps the cost per head reasonable, and the shaded cockpit is a genuine advantage on a hot Riviera afternoon.

Budget for a day afloat

A catamaran hires for 800-1,500 €/day, or 3,000-8,000 €/week for a cruise. On a day trip, a skipper (150-350 €/day) is often advisable to handle manoeuvres and anchoring, especially in the busy Lérins zones. Fuel stays modest at low speed but is generally not included, and a deposit may apply. Platform service fees run from 0 to 9 %, to fold into your overall budget. Ask what is included: water, a cool box, a dinghy or paddleboards all change the comfort aboard.

Comparing the Antibes offers

Between platforms, the same catamaran varies by 10-25 %. With Boat-Comparator you compare Boataround, SamBoat, Click&Boat and GlobeSailor in one go, then filter on Antibes for your date. Book ahead in summer, as day catamarans are among the first to go. Reading two or three listings side by side also reveals which operators are clearest about the deposit and the fuel policy. Browse the catamaran rental in Antibes page, the catamaran charter hub and the catamaran day charter guide. Cancellation policy varies by operator — check each listing.

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