Sunny Beach: 4-Hour Catamaran & Snorkeling with Lunch
A Catamaran with Two Decks & Nets in the Bow
You get picked up from your hotel, board the largest catamaran in Sunny Beach Bay, snorkel with included gear at a calm anchorage, eat a three-course lunch on deck with wine and beer, and sail back along the coast watching for dolphins. Four hours total, nothing to arrange yourself except showing up at pickup time.
5h
Step-by-step itinerary
Luxury catamaran sailing and snorkeling
- Board luxury catamaran in Old Nessebar
- Enjoy welcome drinks and snacks at bar
- Sail out from marina and relax
- Anchor at beach for swimming
- Snorkel with fish and seahorses
- Sunbathe and have lunch on board
- Sail back along coast to port
- Watch for dolphins with a drink
The Experience
The catamaran has a panoramic sky deck where you sit in the sun while the boat moves, and a shaded central area below with a bar that opens as soon as you leave the harbor. That second deck is the thing — most boats this size don't have it, and on a four-hour catamaran & snorkeling trip in Sunny Beach, having somewhere cool to retreat matters. You board from Old Nessebar after a complimentary minibus picks you up from your resort, and the crew greets you as you step on. Within minutes the bar is pouring drinks and laying out snacks, and the boat is moving away from the marina into the Black Sea.
The first stop is a beach anchorage where the water is clear enough to see what's below. Snorkeling equipment is included — mask, fins, the works — and the fish and seahorses are actually there; you're not swimming into empty blue hoping something shows up. If you'd rather just float and dry off in the sun, that works too. Most people do both. While you're in the water or on a lounger, the crew is setting up lunch on the deck: hot pasta with bolognaise, salads, cold meats and cheeses, fresh bread, fruit. There's wine, beer, soft drinks — everything included, nothing extra to order or think about.
The sail back to port takes the long route along the coast, which is when people actually see dolphins or at least stop looking at their phones long enough to notice the cliffs and smaller beaches sliding past. The whole day is four hours, which sounds short until you realize you've swum, eaten a proper meal, had two drinks, and sat on two different decks without once checking the time. The boat returns you to Old Nessebar, and the minibus takes you back to your resort whenever you're ready to leave.
What’s included
Hotel pickup via complimentary minibus from your Sunny Beach resort, boarding at Old Nessebar harbor, use of snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel), a three-course lunch with hot pasta, salads, cold meats, cheeses, fresh bread and fruit, plus soft drinks, mineral water, draught beer, white wine and red wine throughout the four-hour sail.
Operated by Catamaran Cruise
Is this one for you?A good fit if you want a full catamaran day without arranging transport, snorkel gear, or food — the minibus pickup and all-inclusive meal and drinks mean you show up at your hotel ready to board. The four hours are paced between swimming, eating, and sailing, so it works for most fitness levels, though it's not recommended if you're pregnant or have cardiovascular concerns.
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Top questions
Is snorkeling equipment really included?
Yes. Mask, fins, and snorkel are provided. You don't need to bring your own or pay extra.
What if I don't want to snorkel?
Swimming and floating at the anchorage is fine. Snorkeling is optional; many people skip it and just relax on deck.
How long is the boat ride each way?
The total time on water is four hours, including the sail out, time at the anchorage, and the return journey along the coast.
Is hotel pickup really free?
Yes. A complimentary minibus collects you from your resort in Sunny Beach and brings you to Old Nessebar harbor.
What's included in the lunch?
Hot pasta with bolognaise (vegetarian option available), salads, cold meats, cheeses, fresh bread, fruit, plus wine, beer, water, and soft drinks.
Can I bring my own snorkel gear?
Yes, but it's not necessary — equipment is provided for all passengers.
How many people are usually on the boat?
The catamaran is described as exclusive and spacious, but exact group size varies by departure. It's the largest in the bay.
What if the weather is bad?
The boat has a large shaded central area, so you're covered. Specific cancellation or rescheduling policies depend on the operator.
Sunny Beach: 4-Hour Catamaran & Snorkeling with Lunch
5h · EN · DE · at your hotel
from US$ 100 per person
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