CATAMARAN CRUISES · PORTUGAL
Two very different waters: the Algarve caves and the Atlantic off Madeira, where the dolphins are resident. The 15 below are priced and clear about swell, which cancels more Portuguese sailings than wind.
Review of Madeira’s eco catamaran whale and dolphin cruise, with hybrid engines, expert guides, coastal views, prices, tips, and practical advice.
“Offering a complimentary water would be appreciated. Overall it was fun, appreciative of the guide helpfulness and they helped retrieve a lost backpack. I’d definitely recommend Magic Dolphin Boat tours, and will use them next time I come here.”
Review of Madeira’s Seaborn Catamaran cruise, with dolphins, whales, Cabo Girão views, swimming, prices, tips, and practical advice.
“Great trip where we saw at least 59 dolphins in a big group. No whales but that would have been a bonus! Nice choice of swimming spot, right beneath the cliffa”
Review of Albufeira’s Benagil catamaran cruise, with coastline views, caves, swim stop, guide quality, value, and practical tips.
“I highly recommend this trip. This is my second time and definitely better.”
Review of Lisbon’s 90-minute sunset catamaran, with Tagus landmarks, music, a welcome drink, nets, blankets, and practical booking tips.
“Beautiful evening for a boat ride. All the hosts were very nice and helpful. They frequently came around for drink refills. I was super lucky and the boat only had 6 other guests that night so had plenty of room. Blankets were provided when it got chilly.”
Review of Madeira’s $47 Funchal catamaran cruise, with whale watching, Cabo Girão swimming, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Great value for money. We were lucky to see a pod of pilot whales, which was amazing. The two hosts were really knowledgeable and good fun. The onboard drinks good value - large red wine and a beer was only 6 euros! Highly recommend.”
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!”
Review of Madeira’s eco-friendly dolphin and whale cruise from Funchal, including wildlife sightings, boat comfort, costs, weather, and practical tips.
“Boat was nice, we saw the dolphins. The right timing for cruising. We are in support for eco friendly boat.”
Review of Funchal’s luxury catamaran tour, with dolphin and whale watching, Cabo Girão views, swimming, crew advice, price, and practical tips.
“Very helpful, informative guides. We had a great day out, didn't happen to see whales but plenty of dolphins and a beautiful morning out on the water (and a dip in as well) cannot be disappointing EVER. Recommend !”
Cruise Lagos’s golden coast to Ponta da Piedade and Praia da Luz, with a swim stop, paddleboards, sea caves, and a relaxed catamaran ride.
“Definitely more a sailing / catamaran experience than sightseeing but fun nonetheless. Mostly young couples, friends and some families. Swim stop was fun and refreshing, we were able to use the paddleboards and lots of people tried the inflatable balance track. Bar was good with reasonable prices too.”
Review of Lagos dolphin and caves catamaran cruise, with marine biology, swimming, a water slide, snacks, costs, and practical tips.
“Very enjoyable boat trip. Plenty of time given to watching dolphins with the opportunity to ask a marine biologist questions about them. Lots of fun close to the shoreline sliding and jumping into the sea. Special mention to Captain Jorgo who was v encouraging to our children aged 10 & 7 during the water activities. Highly recommended.”
Cruise from Albufeira to Benagil for cave views, swimming, coastal scenery, multilingual crew, and champagne aboard a spacious catamaran.
“Everything was perfect, when I return to the Algarve I will do it again”
Review of Madeira’s Funchal sunset catamaran tour, with dolphins, whales, Cabo Girão swimming, prices, tips, and practical advice.
“This was a brilliant sunset cruise. Loads of space and nice size group (maybe 50?) and lots of places to sit in and out of the shade on two levels. Saw pods or dolphins that swam with the boat. Bar available for snacks and drinks and could take your own on too. Great value for money and brilliant to have plenty time for swimming as well”
Review of Faro’s 5-hour Ria Formosa catamaran tour, with three islands, swimming, oysters, wildlife, lunch, and practical booking tips.
“Oscar, our guide and boat driver, was very knowledgeable about the Ria Formosa and its islands and had a great sense of humor. He would stall the boat every now and again so we could all hear him talk (in Spanish, French, and English) about the different locations we were visiting, as well as the wildlife. We had about 45 minutes at each of 3 stops, just enough time to swim or get a drink and a snack at a cafe. The information on the tour, the beautiful beaches, and the ambiance of our small group (12) made it well worth the price.”
Review of Faro’s 3-hour catamaran trip to Farol and Deserta islands, with birdlife, beaches, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“We had a good time in our 1 hour tour. The guide Diogo was very friendly with us. We talked a lot and had fun during the trip. Very suggested.”
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.”
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