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The 15 Best Catamaran Cruises in Portugal

51 cruises  ·  from $11 per person

The Algarve grottoes and the Madeira dolphin grounds carry Portuguese catamaran sailing between them, with Lisbon adding sunset runs under the bridge. The 15 below are cheap by European standards and say what the swell can cancel.

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching - Searching the Open Water for Dolphins and Whales
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From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

1.Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8,204 reviews · 3 hours · from $41 per person Our pick

Cruise from Funchal for three hours aboard Magic Dolphin, Madeira’s purpose-built hybrid-electric catamaran. Land-based spotters help locate dolphins, pilot whales, sperm whales, turtles, and seabirds. Certified guides explain the wildlife, while the spacious decks, viewing nets, toilets, and shaded areas make this a comfortable choice for most visitors.

“It was fantastic trip. Safe vessel and cruise, professional crew, we saw dolphins, everything went great.”

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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise - Searching for dolphins, whales, and turtles
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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

2.Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,697 reviews · 3 hours · from $41 per person

Set out from Funchal Marina on a three-hour Seaborn catamaran cruise with English and Portuguese-speaking crew. Watch for dolphins, whales, turtles, flying fish, and seabirds, then stop beneath Cabo Girão for a summer swim. The boat has shaded seating, open decks, front nets, and a bar selling drinks and snacks.

“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.”

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Albufeira: Coastline and Benagil Caves Tour by Catamaran - The first cliffs: São Rafael and Praia da Coelha
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Albufeira: Coastline and Benagil Caves Tour by Catamaran

3.Coastline and Benagil Caves Tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,077 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $35 per person

Set out from Albufeira Marina on a spacious catamaran with guides such as Philippe and Tomas. You will pass beaches and rock arches, reach the entrance to Benagil Cathedral Cave, then stop for about 10 minutes in the Atlantic on the return. Expect music, a small bar, toilets, multilingual commentary, and room to sit in sun or shade.

“Very beautiful experience ! I recommend a 100% to see the wonderful coast of Algarve. The staff were Amazing especially the guide Tomas who was very attentive to our needs and explained everything very well in English Portuguese and Spanish and also a little bit of French. Good music at board also ! Thank you guys”

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Lisbon: Sunset Catamaran Boat Tour with Music and Drinks - Setting out from Doca de Santo Amaro
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Lisbon: Sunset Catamaran Boat Tour with Music and Drinks

4.Sunset Catamaran Boat Tour with Music and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,834 reviews · 1h 30m · from $26 per person

Spend 90 minutes on the Tagus with Sardinha do Tejo, sailing past Cristo Rei, the 25th of April Bridge, Belém Tower, and the Discoveries Monument. You get one welcome drink, music, blankets, and access to a bar for extra purchases. Choose the breezy nets or covered deck, but bring a jacket and expect no historical commentary.

“It was great fun and the people were so friendly and lovely.”

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Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise - Leaving New Marina and finding your sea legs
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Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

5.Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,684 reviews · 3 hours · from $47 per person

Sail from Funchal’s New Marina aboard the Atlantic Pearl, a comfortable catamaran with outdoor hammocks, covered seating, bathrooms, and a small bar. Your Portuguese or English-speaking crew watches for dolphins and whales, then anchors below Cabo Girão for swimming. Groups are limited to about 20 people.

“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.”

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From Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Caves Kayak Tour from Catamaran - From Lagos Marina to the cliffs
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From Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Caves Kayak Tour from Catamaran

6.Ponta da Piedade Caves Kayak Tour from Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,015 reviews · 2 hours · from $37 per person

From Lagos Marina, you ride a comfortable catamaran to Ponta da Piedade, then slide into a double kayak for about 75 minutes among cliffs, arches, and grottoes. Guides such as Bruno, Ricardo, and Alfonso are known for keeping the pace safe and lively. Finish with 10 to 15 minutes for swimming or the boat slide.

“The kayaking was great. The guide was entertaining and even though it was foggy it was a great experience overall.”

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Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran - What the Guides Add to the Cruise
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Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran

7.Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,957 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42 per person

Join Magic Dolphin in Funchal for a 2.5 to 3-hour cruise aboard a 2022 hybrid-electric catamaran. Land-based spotters help the captain find dolphins and whales, while certified guides explain Madeira’s sea life. The return trip passes Cabo Girão, Câmara de Lobos, Reid’s Hotel, and the coast near Funchal. Bring warm layers and waterproof clothing.

“Great experience. We saw lots of dolphins. First time and would do it again. Well worth the money. Go for it.”

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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran - Watching for dolphins and whales off Madeira
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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran

8.Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,709 reviews · 3 hours · from $47 per person

Set out from Funchal Marina on a spacious catamaran with indoor seating, sun beds, and trampoline nets. Your Portuguese or English-speaking crew watches for dolphins, whales, turtles, seabirds, and other marine life, then sails to Cabo Girão for a swim on most summer trips. A drink is included, and groups are kept small.

“This was excellent. Loved every minute. Really chilled out trip. The guides were amazing, made us feel really welcome and looked after. Made us all feel at home. the boat was spacious and plenty of seats anywhere on the boat or under the canopy in the shade if needed. One free drink and then very inexpensive to buy another £2.50 for a beer. The whole thing was great. The guides did their very best to get us to see the dolphins which were mostly quite a few meters from the boat but we got quite close at one point with 3 swimming directly in front of the boat. Actually the…”

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Lagos: Piedade Caves & Coastline - Catamaran - Leaving Lagos Marina for the golden coast
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Lagos: Piedade Caves & Coastline – Catamaran

9.Piedade Caves & Coastline – Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,694 reviews · 2h 30m · from $34 per person

Sail from Lagos Marina along the golden Algarve coast, passing Ponta da Piedade, Dona Ana, Camilo, and Porto de Mós before a swim stop near Praia da Luz. The 150-minute catamaran trip includes paddle boards, Wi-Fi, English and Portuguese guides, and a bar serving drinks and snacks.

“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.”

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Lagos: Dolphins & Caves - Catamaran - The search for dolphins in open water
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Lagos: Dolphins & Caves – Catamaran

10.Dolphins & Caves – Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,512 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58 per person

From Marina de Lagos, join AlgarExperience for a 2.5-hour catamaran cruise led in Portuguese and English by a marine biologist such as Nadia or Diogo. Watch for dolphins, whales, and orcas, then stop by the cliffs for swimming, boat jumps, and an inflatable slide. Fruit and a cookie are included.

“This boat ride was SO FUN. The 3.5hrs didn’t feel lik a lot at all. We got a cookie and some fruit as a snack, was very yummy. We saw many dolphins, and got to ask the guide questions. Very kind and fun crew. We had to reschedule once and that went very smoothly!”

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Albufeira: Caves and Coastline Catamaran Cruise to Benagil - Starting at Albufeira Marina
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Albufeira: Caves and Coastline Catamaran Cruise to Benagil

11.Caves and Coastline Catamaran Cruise to Benagil

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,385 reviews · 3 hours · from $35 per person

Join Algarve Charters for a three-hour catamaran cruise from Albufeira Marina to Benagil. You’ll pass São Rafael, Galé, Praia da Marinha, Albandeira, and other Algarve landmarks, hear commentary in four languages, swim if sea conditions allow, and finish with sparkling wine. The boat offers space to sit, stand, sunbathe, and take photos.

“The boat trip was very good and the staff were very informative about the area. We had a lovely time watching the sunset.”

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Madeira: Funchal Sunset Tour by Catamaran - Wildlife watching along Madeira’s south coast
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Madeira: Funchal Sunset Tour by Catamaran

12.Funchal Sunset Tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,200 reviews · 3 hours · from $47 per person

Join VMT Madeira Catamaran at Funchal Marina for a three-hour sunset cruise along Madeira’s south coast. Look for dolphins and whales, hear marine-life explanations in English or Portuguese, and stop to swim beneath Cabo Girão when conditions allow. The boat has toilets, a snack and drinks bar, and a second trip is offered if no animals are seen.

“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.”

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From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour - Ilha Deserta: the quietest stop
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From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour

13.4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,129 reviews · 5 hours · from $47 per person

From Faro, spend four to five hours crossing the Ria Formosa by catamaran with a guide such as Joao, Pedro, or JC. Swim at Ilha Deserta, visit Farol, explore Culatra, see oyster farming at Hangares, and choose a traditional fish lunch. Masks and life jackets are included.

“Absolutely brilliant trip, would definitely recommend. Joah was fabulous, very knowledgeable, nothing was too much trouble and he made sure everyone was okay all the time. Enough time spent on each Island, never felt rushed. Very good value for money.”

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Faro: Deserta Island and Farol Island Catamaran Boat Trip - The short crossing to Barreta Island
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Faro: Deserta Island and Farol Island Catamaran Boat Trip

14.Deserta Island and Farol Island Catamaran Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 955 reviews · 3 hours · from $47 per person

From Faro Marina, cruise Ria Formosa with a multilingual guide such as Miguel, Diogo, or João. Stop for one hour on Farol Island and 20 to 30 minutes on Deserta Island for beaches, swimming, wildlife, and the Culatra Lighthouse. The comfortable catamaran makes this a good short outing, though island time is limited.

“Nice day out in the boat - stopped at 2 islands with time to swim and enjoy the beach”

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From Lagos: Kayak Tour of Ponta da Piedade Caves on Catamaran - Learning to paddle before the caves
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From Lagos: Kayak Tour of Ponta da Piedade Caves on Catamaran

15.Kayak Tour of Ponta da Piedade Caves on Catamaran

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

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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