Why Choose a Catamaran
For families, groups and anyone who wants a relaxed day on the water, a catamaran is the comfortable choice. The catamaran with the most reviews on this coast is the Almarano at Polignano a Mare. For a single-hull sailboat trip, see our sailing guide.
- ✓ Stability. The twin hulls barely rock, so the ride is easy and comfortable, which matters if anyone in your group is prone to seasickness.
- ✓ Space. A broad deck and trampoline nets give everyone room to spread out, sunbathe and relax.
- ✓ Easy swimming. Low, wide access to the water, and space to dry off in the sun between dips.
- ✓ Shade and comfort. Shaded seating on board for escaping the midday heat.
What the Day Includes
A catamaran day on the Adriatic is unhurried by design.
A typical trip includes:
- ✓ Cruising the coast south from Bari toward the cliffs and coves, or along the sheer coastline below Polignano a Mare.
- ✓ Long swim and snorkel stops in clear, sheltered water.
- ✓ Time to sunbathe and relax on the deck and nets.
- ✓ Drinks and refreshments on board, usually an Apulian aperitivo of focaccia, friselle, mozzarella and cold cuts.
Catamarans are so comfortable at anchor that these tours tend to stay put in one beautiful spot instead of racing between several. The catamaran trips sold online run 2.5 to 3.5 hours, so lunch on a full-day trip is something to arrange on a private charter.
Other Experiences You Might Enjoy
A catamaran trip pairs well with a sea caves boat tour at Polignano a Mare, a sunset aperitivo cruise from Bari's old port, snorkeling at Cala Port'Alga, or a walking tour of Bari Vecchia and a day in Monopoli. Browse live availability and traveler ratings below.
Sunset Catamaran Cruises
The wide, steady deck is a good place to watch the light change over the Adriatic with a drink in hand.
A sunset catamaran cruise is one of the most popular ways to use the boat. Evening trips include an aperitivo on board and, on warm nights, a last swim before the sun goes down. In Bari the Musetta private catamaran lets you pick your time of day, including sunset and night departures, and serves an aperitivo of Apulian products.
If you would rather share a sunset boat with other travellers, the sunset boat tours guide covers the shared golden-hour departures from Bari's old port.
Small-Group or Private Charter
Three catamarans are sold online on this stretch of coast: one shared, two private.
- ✓ Small-group catamaran tours are a sociable, good-value way to enjoy the boat.
- ✓ Private catamaran charters give you the whole vessel for your family, friends or celebration, for groups who want space and privacy.
Catamarans comfortably carry larger groups than a traditional day boat: both private catamarans below take up to 10 guests, which makes them a good choice for celebrations and get-togethers.
Almarano Catamaran Tour with Aperitif
4.9 ★ · 301 reviews on GetYourGuide · 2.5 hours · From €89 per person
A shared sailing catamaran from Cala Ponte Marina at Polignano a Mare, along the sheer coastline below the old town. The aperitivo is generous (focaccia, friselle, mozzarella, cold cuts, fruit, with prosecco, beer and wine), there are two paddleboards on board, and a live guide. Bring your own beach towel.
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Musetta Private Catamaran Cruise
5.0 ★ · 10 reviews on GetYourGuide · 3 hours · From €335 per group
The only catamaran that sails from Bari itself, moored at the Darsena Marisabella inside the port. Crew, fuel and an aperitif of Apulian products are included, there is an outdoor shower after your swim, and you choose the time of day and the route. €335 covers up to five guests; the boat takes up to 10. It has only 10 reviews so far, so read the recent ones before you book.
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Rent Me Charter Private Catamaran
5.0 ★ · 39 reviews on GetYourGuide · 3.5 hours · From €700 per group
A newer sailing catamaran for your group alone, covering the coast between Polignano a Mare and Monopoli with a swim and a drink with local appetizers. You cannot bring your own food or drinks on board, and towels are not provided.
Check AvailabilityRatings and review counts as shown on GetYourGuide, October 2026. Polignano a Mare is about 30 minutes from Bari Centrale on the regional train (€3.10). For gozzo, motor boat and RIB charters, see the private boat charters guide.
What's Included
What you can expect on a catamaran trip, and what each listing includes.
- ✓ A licensed local captain, and crew on the larger charters.
- ✓ Fuel and mooring fees: no harbour charges are added on top of the listed price, and the Musetta names fuel as included.
- ✓ Swim stops, with snorkelling where the water allows. None of the three listings includes masks, so bring your own.
- ✓ Water and soft drinks, and an aperitivo on sunset trips.
- ✓ Shaded seating and deck space.
Extra catering and special requests can be arranged on request on the private catamarans: send them through the booking once you have reserved.
| Catamaran | Included | Not included |
|---|---|---|
| Almarano (shared) | Aperitivo, prosecco, beer and wine, soft drinks, 2 paddleboards, life jackets, live guide | Beach towel |
| Musetta (private, Bari) | Crew, fuel, one aperitif of Apulian products, outdoor shower | Nothing listed |
| Rent Me Charter (private) | A drink with local appetizers, swim stop | Towels; life jackets listed as not included; no outside food or drink |
Best Time to Go
The main boat-tour season around Bari runs from April to October. The Musetta catamaran's calendar stays open through the winter as well, but every sailing depends on the weather on the day.
The steady ride makes a catamaran a good option on breezier days, when smaller boats feel choppy. For the calmest water and the warmest swimming, go between June and September.
Sea temperatures and wave heights for every month are in our best time for a boat tour in Bari guide.
Book Your Catamaran Tour
Whether you want a long stop at anchor in a quiet cove or a relaxed sunset cruise, pick the boat by where you are staying and how many of you there are.
Staying in Bari and want the boat to yourselves: the Musetta private catamaran. Happy to share and take the train south: the Almarano catamaran at Polignano a Mare. A bigger private group at Polignano: the Rent Me Charter catamaran.
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What travellers ask before booking a catamaran around Bari.
Do catamaran tours leave from Bari or from Polignano a Mare?
Both. The Musetta private catamaran is moored in Bari, in the Darsena Marisabella marina inside the port. The small-group Almarano catamaran and the Rent Me Charter private catamaran leave from Cala Ponte Marina at Polignano a Mare, which is about 30 minutes from Bari Centrale on the regional train for €3.10.
How much does a catamaran tour in Bari cost?
A seat on the small-group Almarano catamaran at Polignano a Mare starts at €89 per person for 2.5 hours with an aperitivo. A private catamaran is priced for the whole boat: the Musetta in Bari starts at €335 for up to five guests for three hours, and the Rent Me Charter catamaran at Polignano starts at €700 for a group of up to ten.
Is a catamaran a good choice if someone in the group gets seasick?
It is one of the steadiest boats you can book around Bari. Two hulls roll far less than a single hull, and on a breezy day a catamaran feels calmer than a small open boat. It cannot flatten a rough sea, though, so book a morning slot if you can and take your usual seasickness remedy before you board.
Can I book a sunset catamaran cruise from Bari?
Yes. The Musetta private catamaran lets you choose the time of your trip, including sunset and night departures, and it serves an aperitivo of Apulian products on board. For shared sunset cruises on other boats, see the sunset boat tours guide.