CATAMARAN CRUISES · WORLDWIDE
Good catamaran and kayak trips fill up weeks ahead and the best boats go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each fare includes and how they differ.
Paddle through Ponta da Piedade caves from a Lagos catamaran, then swim, slide, and relax on this lively two-hour Algarve tour.
“The guides were amazing! Never a dull moment and we felt safe going through the grottos and caverns along the coastline of Ponte da Piedade. Highly recommend!”
Kayak through Ponta da Piedade caves from Lagos with expert guides, a catamaran escort, swimming, and easy cancellation.
“A wonderful guide…professional, fun, and friendly. The tour is amazingly beautiful and informative. A must do in Lagos.”
Review of Marseille’s catamaran tour with Frioul islands, swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, snacks, and practical booking advice.
“5 stars all around! Wow these guys rock! So welcoming, entertaining, and kind. Boat is awesome! Snacks and drinks are perfect and the day they give you is worth every $/£”
Review of the Benagil kayak tour from Portimão, with catamaran comfort, guided cave visits, swimming, pricing, tips, and practical advice.
“This was an awesome experience and the tour guides were wonderful. We weee running late but the guides were kind enough to ring us to see where we were at because they asked us to meet 30 min before the catamaran departed. Having the catamaran was wonderful, the kayak tour was a good length and they even gave us time to swim around a bit after. After the swim, they offered some snacks and drinks (which I believe I saw were included in the original post) but I came to find out that it was to be paid only after I thoroughly enjoyed the drink thinking it was free. I…”
Sail Bacalar’s Seven Color Lagoon by private Hobie Cat, with kayaks, swimming, snacks, drinks, and quiet coves for up to five.
“Excellent, fun time on the lagoon. Diego our skipper took us to quiet areas that other larger boats didn’t go to. He is very pleasant, patient and knowledgeable. The colours of the lagoon looked amazing and the splashing from the Hobie Cat kept us nice and cool as we flew across the water. I would highly recommend this trip for feeling close to nature. Muchas gracias, Diego!”
Review of Milos’ 8-hour catamaran cruise to Kleftiko and Sykia, with swimming, caves, paddleboarding, Greek food, drinks, and GoPro photos.
“The boat was smaller than we thought but the experience was the best! We loved the captain and Tomas who led the tour, made it all the more fun. Loved all our stops for swimming and love love loved the food they cooked. Highly recommend for anyone going to Milos (esp if you have no car!)”
Review of a private Portimão catamaran and kayak tour to Benagil, Marinha Beach, coastal caves, swimming spots, and golden Algarve views.
“Amazing Host and Highly Recommended with a great team always at hand to help.”
Review of Marseille’s 3-hour sunset catamaran tour, with Frioul swimming, paddleboarding, rosé, coastal views, and a small group.
“I had a wonderful time with the captain and fellow passengers. Swimming at the Frioul archipelago was amazing and the Marseille sunset at the end was just perfect! Thanks!”
Cruise from Peniche to Berlengas Island for SUP, coastal scenery, Fort St. John, caves, and possible dolphin sightings in four hours.
Review of a private Majorca catamaran dinner with sunset sailing, snorkeling, paddle surfing, local seafood, and Palma night views.
Pick a sea, then pick a kind of day.
