Portugal · CATAMARAN CRUISES IN THE ALGARVE
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 catamaran cruises in the Algarve worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Albufeira to Benagil by catamaran: caves, hidden beaches, and a short Atlantic swim. Multilingual guides, comfy ride, about 2.5 hours.
“Was a great day out seeing the coastlines of Portugal. The tour guides were brilliant, very friendly and informative. If you are still deciding on whether to book or not, do it. And book with this company.”
Kayak Ponta da Piedade caves from a catamaran in Lagos, with a boat slide and swim time. Fun guides, 2 hours, from $37.
“The kayaking was amazing. The guides brought great energy which elevated the whole experience. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend”
Lagos catamaran cruise along the Algarve coast, with Ponta da Piedade sea caves, Praia da Luz swim stop, and paddle boards for about 2.5 hours.
“This was so much fun. Th crew was so nice and professional. Amazing tour for the price we paid. It’s so much more worth. Would recommend this to everyone.”
Catamaran dolphin watching off Lagos with a marine biologist, swim and slide in a quiet bay, cliff views, and included snacks for $58.
“We had a great day on the ocean in Lagos. We saw lots of dolphins, amazing views and a great swim. The staff was excellent.”
3-hour Albufeira to Benagil catamaran with cave and cliff views, a supervised ocean swim, free Wi-Fi, and champagne toast.
“Fun. The crew were excellent and patient in our search for dolphins and we spotted a couple. They also helped take gorgeous photos of us at the caves. Loved it!”
Faro catamaran tour of 3 Ria Formosa islands, snorkel at Ilha Deserta, oyster farming at Hangares, and optional Culatra lunch.
“The whole trip was exactly as described and more. The guide was thoroughly knowledgeable about the wildlife and it was an altogether wonderful experience. Nothing to fault except there could have been ice cream for dessert but that’s outside their control”
Catamaran trip from Faro to Ilha Deserta in Ria Formosa Natural Park, with free beach time and lunch option at Estaminé Restaurant.
“Great. Went primarily for the nude beach which was excellent but it was just a really good place for a steill on the boardwalks. Lots of nice nature to see. Fare seemed pretty reasonable to me.”
Cruise from Lagos to Benagil Sea Cave by catamaran, with front-deck photo views, a possible swim stop, and classic Algarve beaches.
“Didn’t get to swim however I think I was the only one on board who wanted to, other than that me or my girlfriend couldn’t fault it :)”
6-hour Ophelia catamaran to Benagil Sea Cave from Portimão with dinghy cave visits, beach BBQ, swimming, and open bar.
“Fantastic trip with a great crew. All the guys were lovely and friendly, there to help at any moment. Ricardo in particular was great entertainment. He made the trip so much fun! Highly recommend this tip for a day exploring the caves, bar on board and lovely bbq on the beach.”
2-hour catamaran from Portimão to Benagil Caves, panoramic views, quick swim near Praia da Marinha, family-friendly guide.
“We were able to see a lot of caves along the coast. Only had a few minutes inside Benagil Cave itself so had to be quick when getting pictures but the guides were helpful with doing that. After seeing the caves we were able to dive into the water off the boat. The guides were great and entertaining. Would definitely recommend”
Eco-solar catamaran tour from Portimão to Benagil Caves in 3 hours. Guided cave time, bar and restroom, optional swim, great value.
“The best boat trip in the region. The boat itself is spacious and quite comfortable. The crew are super friendly. More than recommend. Thanks to Marco and Edgar for the incredible experience.”
1.5-hour catamaran cruise from Lagos to spot wild dolphins, pass iconic beaches, and get standout Benagil Sea Cave views.
“We had a lovely morning out on the boat. We saw lots of dolphins and were able to get a good view of them from the side of the boat and then up on the viewing platform right at the front of the boat. The crew made sure everyone had the chance to go up to the viewing platform if they wished. My 3 year old son loved the whole experience! The crew were very friendly and seemed very knowledgeable about the dolphins and were happy to answer questions. Definitely recommend this trip!”
A 3-hour catamaran tour from Faro to Deserta Island and Farol Island in Ria Formosa Natural Park, with guided stops and swim time.
“De boot brengt je naar twee eilanden waar je de tijd krijgt om deze te bezoeken. Als je wil kan ook zwemmen. Wij kozen voor een wandeling. Hou er rekening mee dat het dus geen rondvaart door de lagune is waarbij de nadruk ligt op vogels kijken. Dit is een mooie verzorgde oversteek. Wat wel jammer was dat we met 12 personen op een boot voor 10 personen zaten. Dat was een beetje krap en komt ook niet overeen met de advertentie. Maar de schipper was zeer fijn, kundig en sympathiek”
A 2-hour Lagos speed catamaran cruise to Benagil Cave and nearby sea caves, with a live guide, dolphin chances, and smooth comfort.
“very fun, the guide was very friendly and very helpful with some emergency”
Sunset catamaran cruise in Faro through Ria Formosa Natural Park, guided in English, with great views and included life jackets.
Pick the coast, the wine, the water or the walk.
