Portugal · CATAMARAN CRUISES
The 15 best catamaran cruises you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Eco catamaran whale and dolphin watch from Funchal with silent hybrid engines, expert guides, 3 hours, and views of Cabo Girão.
“A very pleasant morning out on the sea, with slightly rolling ocean. Fresh air and lovely views. Sighting of a few common dolphins was less relevant. Good crew. Thank you”
Funchal’s 3-hour catamaran cruise for dolphins, whales, and turtles near Cabo Girão, plus a swim stop and onboard drinks.
“We were lucky to see both dolphins and whales. Staff were great! ,they interacted with everyone, pleasant, friendly and very informative about the sea life.”
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.”
Lisbon sunset catamaran on the Tagus with music, a welcome drink, blankets, and skyline views of 25 de Abril Bridge and Belém.
“Really nice chill sunset ride. Music was lovely and the welcome drink includes cocktails as well as wine! Would 100% recommend, if you do go bring a jumper as it gets chilly once the sun sets”
3-hour luxury catamaran in Funchal Bay with snorkeling at Cabo Girao and chances to spot dolphins and whales.
“Here is the revised version without the part about needing anything: ⸻ My mother and I had an absolutely amazing catamaran trip in Madeira! The skipper was incredibly friendly and made the whole experience unforgettable. He even sang along to the music, which created such a fun and relaxed atmosphere on board. His positive energy really set the tone for the entire trip. The combination of beautiful views, great music, and his fantastic mood made this one of the highlights of our stay in Madeira. It was such a special experience for both of us, and we truly enjoyed every minute. Highly recommended – we would definitely do it again!”
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”
Eco-friendly catamaran cruise from Funchal to spot Madeira dolphins and whales, guided by spotters and experts, plus scenic coastline passes.
“Excellent facilities and great guide. We encountered both whales and dolphins. Make sure to dress warm if its windy”
Luxury catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal to Cabo Girão, with marine life talks and a summer swim stop.
“Very pleasant trip. Didn't see dolphins due to sea conditions, but we were offered another trip for €10. Guides explained everything clearly. Both them and the crew were excellent. This did include a swim stop”
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!”
Madeira sunset catamaran from Funchal with whale and dolphin watching, a Cabo Girao swim stop, and crew-led sea-life explanations.
“It was a really good fun trip, my only comment would be to go a little further out to see the sun set over the sea rather than behind the mountain as that is what I was expecting.”
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”
Sail Faro’s Ria Formosa by catamaran, stop at Farol for the Culatra Lighthouse and swimming, then head to Deserta’s quiet beaches.
“Miguel is an amazing guide! Very energetic and full of interesting information to share. Would recommend this tour anytime!”
Kayak the Ponta da Piedade sea caves from Lagos on a catamaran. Doubles for beginners, guides, swim time, possible dolphins.
“It was very nice, the ocean had some waves, but our guide was very professional stopping on certain points just to make sure we were okay The only thing I wish they can add is somebody from the crew take some pictures of us on the kayak”
Pick the coast, the wine, the water or the walk.
