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title: "Marseille Sunset Catamaran Cruise: Buffet & Drinks"
date: 2026-08-09
canonical: https://marseilleboattour.com/tours/sunset-catamaran-cruise-marseille/
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# Marseille Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Buffet & Drinks

- Ticket price: From 79 EUR per person (Prices checked 2026-08-09, prices may vary)
- Duration: 4 hours (about 7pm to 11pm in high season, earlier in low season)
- Best for: Big-boat sunset cruise with buffet & drinks for up to 80
- Sunset & dinner cruises
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- ★ Maxi-catamaran capped at 80 passengers, the biggest boat in the sunset lineup
- ★ Bio-sourced seasonal buffet with salad bar, meat, cheese and dessert
- ★ One complimentary glass of wine or beer plus unlimited soft drinks
- ★ Swim stop before sunset, weather and timing permitting

## Our take
This is the largest boat on the sunset side of the lineup, a maxi-catamaran capped at 80 passengers, which makes it better suited to bigger groups and looser budgets than the smaller wooden schooner used on the Sunset Dinner Cruise. The bio-sourced buffet, a full spread rather than a plated meal, and the complimentary wine or beer are genuinely solid value at EUR 79. Skip it if you want a more intimate, romantic setting, since a boat this size trades atmosphere for capacity.

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](https://marseilleboattour.com/tours/sunset-dinner-cruise-marseille/) 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](https://marseilleboattour.com/tours/sunset-dinner-cruise-marseille/) 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](https://marseilleboattour.com/tours/calanques-sailing-cruise-marseille/). Groups who'd rather have the boat entirely to themselves can compare against the [Private Boat Tour with Skipper](https://marseilleboattour.com/tours/private-boat-tour-skipper-marseille/). The [Marseille Tourism Office](https://www.marseille-tourisme.com/en/) has more on sunset viewpoints along this stretch of coast.

## What's included
- ✓ Sea outing, about 4 hours
- ✓ Bio-sourced seasonal buffet
- ✓ One complimentary glass of wine or beer
- ✓ Unlimited soft drinks
- ✓ Background music
- ✓ Crew, fuel and insurance
- ✗ Additional wine or beer beyond the complimentary glass

## Route and itinerary
1. **Board the Feng Shui maxi-catamaran at the Mucem**: Meet at the Mucem, the entrance to the Old Port, and board the maxi-catamaran, which carries up to 80 passengers. Shoes come off before boarding.
2. **Sail toward the Frioul Islands or the Cote Bleue**: The catamaran sets off as the light starts to shift, heading for the Frioul archipelago or, depending on sea conditions that day, the Cote Bleue further north.
3. **Anchor for a swim stop before sunset**: The crew anchors for a swimming stop while there's still daylight, weather and timing permitting, giving you a last swim before the buffet and the sunset itself.
4. **Seasonal buffet served on board**: A bio-sourced seasonal buffet, including a salad bar, meat and sides, a cheese platter and dessert, is laid out on board, with a complimentary glass of wine or beer and unlimited soft drinks.
5. **Watch the sunset from the deck or the nets**: As dusk falls, spread out across the rooftop, the trampoline nets or the open deck with music playing, taking in the colors of the sunset over the Marseille coastline.
6. **Return to the Mucem after dark**: The catamaran heads back into the harbor once the light has faded, closing out the roughly 4-hour sunset outing back at the Mucem.

## FAQs
### How many people can join the Marseille sunset catamaran cruise?
The maxi-catamaran carries up to 80 passengers, making it the biggest boat among Marseille's sunset cruises and a good fit for larger groups.

### Is dinner included on the sunset catamaran cruise?
Yes, a bio-sourced seasonal buffet with a salad bar, meat and sides, a cheese platter and dessert is included, along with one complimentary glass of wine or beer and unlimited soft drinks.

### Does the sunset catamaran always sail to the Frioul Islands?
The route heads toward the Frioul archipelago or the Cote Bleue depending on sea conditions that day, so treat the exact destination as weather dependent.

### What time does the sunset catamaran cruise depart?
Departure runs from 7pm to 11pm from May 8 to September 1, and 6:30pm to 10:30pm from September 2 to 30. Confirm your exact slot on your booking confirmation.

### Can children join the sunset catamaran cruise?
Yes, children aged 2 and up are welcome on board, making this one of the more family-friendly sunset options in Marseille.

### How is this different from the Sunset Dinner Cruise?
This cruise runs on a large maxi-catamaran with a full buffet and room for up to 80 guests, while the Sunset Dinner Cruise uses a smaller traditional wooden schooner with a seated vegetarian dinner for a quieter atmosphere.