Catamaran from Port El Kantaoui: Dolphins, Swimming and What to Expect
Updated October 22, 2026 · 5 min read
For most people the two-hour catamaran cruise with hotel transfers is the safe choice: €31.20, 4.3 stars from 71 reviews, and the transfer is part of the offer. If you book mainly to see dolphins, be aware that the three-hour dolphin-spotting trip is rated lower, 3.8, and that no operator can promise a sighting.
| Catamaran cruise | Duration | From | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean catamaran cruise with hotel transfers | 2 hours | €31.20 | 4.3 from 71 reviews | Most travellers |
| Dolphin-spotting catamaran tour with drinks and pickup | 3 hours | €30 | 3.8 from 43 reviews | An hour longer, with a dolphin focus |
| Private catamaran cruise with snorkelling | 3–5 hours | €96.78 | 4.3 from 22 reviews | Your own boat and bays to swim in |
All three are listed as prices per person. The boat category as a whole has 23 listings, starting at €24, with a middle price of €52.25.
The two-hour cruise
This one leaves from Port El Kantaoui, a resort marina roughly ten kilometres north of the centre of Sousse, and follows the coast with views back towards the city. Soft drinks and fresh seasonal fruit are part of the description, and so are the hotel transfers. It costs €1.20 more than the three-hour trip, which also includes pickup, and it is rated higher on a larger base of reviews, 71 against 43.
Check dates and prices for the catamaran cruise with hotel transfers
The dolphin-spotting trip
The three-hour trip costs €1.20 less and lasts an hour longer. The listing says you look for dolphins in their natural habitat, swim in the Mediterranean, and are served fresh fruit and soft drinks. The 3.8 from 43 reviews is the lowest rating of the three, so read the recent reviews before you book. Dolphins are wild animals: a listing can say that you look for them, not that you will find them. If a sighting would decide whether the trip was worth it for you or your children, treat it as a possible bonus, not as the product.
See dates and prices for the dolphin-spotting trip
The private cruise
The private catamaran is listed at €96.78 per person, with swimming or snorkelling in secluded coastal bays, and a duration of 3 to 5 hours. For a private boat, check on the booking page how the price changes with group size. It has only 22 reviews, so 4.3 is a hint rather than a verdict. The wide time window means the actual length depends on the arrangement you make.
What the listings leave open
None of the three short descriptions mentions a minimum age, life jackets, shade on deck or a toilet on board. Those are the questions that matter with children, and the answers are on the booking page of the tour you choose. Sea conditions can also change the programme, so read the cancellation terms before you book.
If swimming is the point, note that of the two shared cruises only the three-hour one mentions a swim in the sea, and the two-hour one does not. Neither says how long you are in the water. Bring sun protection and a hat, since the listings do not mention shade.
When to skip it
A catamaran cruise is a relaxed outing rather than an adventure. If you are looking for activity, the quad tours fit better, and if you want to see a turtle nesting island, look at the Kuriat Islands boat trip from Monastir instead.
Our recommendation
- For most people: the two-hour cruise with hotel transfers.
- For a longer time at sea and a chance of dolphins: the three-hour dolphin trip, knowing its lower rating.
- For a group that wants its own boat: the private cruise, after confirming the price basis.
All boat options are on the boat trips in Sousse page.
