THE ALGARVE · CATAMARAN & YACHT CHARTERS
A catamaran trades the thrill of a speedboat for shade, a deck to lie on and a swim stop with nobody else in it. These 15 charters run from Vilamoura, Albufeira, Portimão and Lagos, by the seat or by the boat, with the per-head maths in each review.
Cruise Albufeira to Benagil by modern catamaran for sea caves, hidden beaches, a short swim, and local multilingual guide commentary.
“A very enjoyable tour along the coast including into the key cave”
Join a 2.5-hour Lagos catamaran cruise for dolphin sightings, marine biologist commentary, and a fun swim stop with a slide.
“This was an unforgettable trip. Exciting and moving, we watched so many dolphins swimming and jumping. The crew were professional and knowledgeable and kind. The snack was delicious and the sea swim was exhilarating (especially the slide into the sea!)”
Lagos to Praia da Luz catamaran cruise with Ponta da Piedade cliffs, SUPs and swim time, sunbathing nets, and an on-board bar. 3 hours.
“The boat trip was the highlight of our holiday. There were spectacular views along the coast during the trip. The best part was when the boat stopped and we were able to swim off the boat, use the SUP's and take a trip into the rocks in a dingy. The staff were very polite, friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble and they made the trip very enjoyable. We saw a number of other smaller boat trips and very very happy with our chose as non of the other gave the same great experiences.”
Guided kayak tour of Ponta da Piedade caves from a Lagos catamaran, with a slide launch, swim break, and onboard slide. 2 hours.
“Very enjoyable trip -- would highly recommend! We were happy we chose the trip that ferried us from the marina to the interesting part of the coastline. That saved a lot of paddling! The meeting place was easy to find, and Days of Adventure was professional and organized in managing various trip departures in the busy marina. Our trip guides were friendly and spoke English well. Having a guide with us, plus the nearby support boat, removed any anxiety about being on the water and navigating the sea caves in sometimes choppy water around other boats.Read more”
3-hour Albufeira catamaran cruise to Benagil caves and Algarve beaches, with a swim stop, Wi-Fi, and a champagne toast.
“Everything was amazing!! Best decision I made during my trip! Take the jump and enjoy! Hopefully you don’t get loud French tourists like I did.”
Half-day catamaran through Ria Formosa Natural Park with Ilha Deserta and Culatra, swimming, snorkeling, oysters, and fresh-fish lunch options.
“An unreal experience. Our guide/captain JC was full of knowledge and was just generally great fun! Best decision I made was booking this boat trip and that was mainly down to JC's energy and enthusiasm. Would 10/10 recommend, unreal value for money. And no I was not asked to write a review, I just wanted to! Hahahaha”
Catamaran from Faro through Ria Formosa Natural Park, then Farol and Deserta islands for lighthouse views, birdlife, and swims.
“Nice day out in the boat - stopped at 2 islands with time to swim and enjoy the beach”
Kayak Ponta da Piedade from a catamaran, paddle through sea caves and swim after, guided by locals in small groups from Lagos.
“Excellent experience! The tour guides were absolutely amazing, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience unforgettable. We honestly wished it was a bit longer because we were enjoying every moment, but nevertheless, we loved it! Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area.”
Albufeira catamaran cruise with Benagil cave views, BBQ on a private beach, open bar, swimming time, and a champagne toast.
“We had a great trip (mother and daughter) the crew were friendly, knowledgeable and worked incredible hard to make sure the trip was fun for everyone. Being able to get up close to the caves were wonderful! The alcove where the bbq lunch is had is beautiful and very peaceful. The bbq itself was great, although alternative vegetarian option would have been better. Overall it was an excellent trip and would highly recommend.”
Catamaran from Faro to Ilha Deserta, cruise Ria Formosa channels, relax on a 2-km boardwalk, and eat at Estaminé.
“Amazing experience worth every penny, we even got to see dolphins”
6-hour catamaran cruise from Portimão to Benagil caves plus a beach BBQ stop, with lunch, Wi-Fi and onboard bar for paid drinks.
“We loved this trip!! The caves were awesome and the staff were so friendly and accommodating. Beach bbq was delicious! Highly recommended.”
Cruise Portimão to Benagil Sea Cave, explore by dinghy, then relax on Benagil Beach with BBQ and open bar, plus paddleboards.
“It was difficult to enjoy our time at the beach because there was no toilet.”
3-hour Algarve catamaran cruise from Albufeira to Benagil caves with champagne, live crew commentary, Wi-Fi, music, and a swim.
“It’s a couple hour ride, sitting outside has great views but the seating was not comfortable. We enjoyed hiking from the cliffs and seeing the beaches rather than from the boat.”
Half-day Lagos catamaran with lunch. Sail past Praia da Luz, Camilo, and Canavial, swim and paddle, and enjoy live commentary.
“This experience was so fun! The crew were so friendly and made the trip really enjoyable for our family. The lunch, the dessert and the drinks that were served were beyond our expectations! Thank you for the really memorable time!”
2-hour catamaran from Portimão to Benagil Caves with panoramic views, possible cave access, and a swim near Marinha Beach. From $34.
“Boat ride to caves - brilliant guide really friendly”
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