The 8 Best Lagos Catamaran Cruises

1.Kayak Tour of Ponta da Piedade Caves on Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 905 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48 per person Our pick

Board a purpose-built catamaran in Lagos, learn basic paddling skills, then launch in a double kayak near Ponta da Piedade. Guides such as Ricardo, Jaime, Andre, Laura, and Bruno lead you through the caves and cliffs while the support boat stays close. After kayaking, swim from the catamaran before cruising back to Lagos Marina.

“We had a great morning! Andre, our guide was informative and fun! He also had a great sense of humor. He made our kayak experience memorable! The crew made getting in and out of the water easy and made sure everyone knew how to kayak correctly etc. I appreciate his concern for safety and overall it was a great day.!”

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2.Lagos Half-Day Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96 per person

Spend about four hours sailing from Lagos along the Algarve coast, passing Praia da Luz, Camilo Beach, Canavial Beach, and dramatic rock formations. Your trip includes a light lunch, one drink, live commentary, swimming time, paddles, and an inflatable water park. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals require advance notice.

“We had a great time. The views were amazing. The staff was wonderful. Highly recommend. This is a great day trip”

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3.Catamaran Cruise in Lagos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 319 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60 per person

Cruise from Lagos Marina past Dona Ana, Camilo, Canavial, Porto de Mos, and Ponta da Piedade. You will hear English commentary, use paddle boards and inflatable water toys, and stop for swimming when conditions allow. The spacious catamaran carries up to 80 people, with drinks for sale and a return to the marina.

“The boat was excellent, and the crew was very accommodating. Would definitely tour with them again. 10/10”

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4.Dolphin Watching Cruise on a Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 239 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48 per person

From Marina de Lagos, join Days of Adventure for a 90-minute dolphin search aboard a purpose-built motor catamaran. Steve and other skippers offer live commentary while you watch from the bow, side platforms, or shaded deck. Dolphins are not guaranteed, but sightings are frequent, and some trips also find whales or visit the Algarve cliffs and grottos.

“It was canceled due to sea conditions. Bad luck. Some other time. Refunded took 2 days. Very professional. Thanks”

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5.Dolphins & Benagil Caves – Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59 per person

Join Discover Tours in Lagos for a 3.5-hour catamaran cruise along the Algarve coast. Your crew searches for wild dolphins, passes Ponta da Piedade and famous beaches, then anchors for swimming and an inflatable slide. Expect cushioned seats, shade, commentary, a snack, and a free return voucher if dolphins are not found.

“So much fun!! There were only about 20 persons in the boat. We cruised along the magnificent coast. Then stopped when we saw some motion in the water. Before we knew it Dolphins were swimming around the boat giving us a show. We saw families of Dolphins w/babies. They swam & jumped all around us. Then we starting cruising back & stopped to swim. They put a swim slide off the top of the boat which was do much fun. The water was refreshing !! Definitely recommend !”

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6.Benagil Caves Cruise on a Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48 per person Best value

Cruise from Lagos toward Benagil on a spacious catamaran, passing beaches, cliffs, and sea caves before pausing at the famous Benagil Cave. You may also visit other caves, spot dolphins, and swim from the boat. The 2.5-hour trip suits families and first-time visitors, but rough seas and crowds can limit cave time.

“Lagos is a town with hundreds of tourists, all trying to get the best spot on their tour. We were originally booked for the trip 2 days prior but the seas were rough, so they rescheduled us. The tour was fun, the team on the boat was great-but the engineering are so loud that its impossibile to hear the guide talk about the history of the area. We paused at several beaches along the way-then to the caves which are beautiful and interesting. There were several boats jockeying for a position to enter the caves, but we waited pur turn. After seeing the caves, we went out to a swimming…”

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7.Half Day Catamaran Tour in Algarve – Lagos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · $1,148 for the boat, seats 6

Spend about three hours aboard a spacious catamaran from Lagos, visiting Benagil, Ponta da Piedade, and Alvor. You can paddle into caves, ride the motor dinghy to small beaches, enjoy a meal and drinks, and use the onboard sound system. Toby and the captain provide a friendly, flexible day on the water.

“Absolutely amazing experience and highlight of our vacation. Catamaran was spacious and new. Toby and the captain were delightful. Took us on a dinghy into sea caves you'd never find on your own. Worth every cent. Unfortunately wind and weather conditions were rough so couldn't actually watch sunset but still an exceptional experience.”

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8.Private Catamaran Tour Lagos Coast and Ponta da Piedade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · $726 for the boat, seats 12

Spend about three and a half hours on a private catamaran from Lagos, cruising past golden beaches and Ponta da Piedade. You get shaded and sunny seating, lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, two paddleboards, and a calm-bay swim stop. The English-speaking crew keeps the outing personal for groups of up to 12.

“This was the highlight of our Portugal trip. The crew was amazing. They went out of their way to ensure we were taken care of and having a good time. The cost is totally worth it for the private, unique experience.”

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