Where to Go: the 4 Best Catamaran Cruises in Algarve

1.Coastline and Benagil Caves Tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,077 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $35Our pick

Cruise from Albufeira to Benagil by catamaran, with coastal caves, a swim stop, local guides, music, and excellent value.

“We had an amazing time! The guide was great, they had good music playing in the boat at a respectable volume. We got to jump off the boat for a swim half way into the tour. Lots of room on the boat to bring a bag and sit comfortably. Definitely recommend this tour!!”

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2.Ponta da Piedade Caves Kayak Tour from Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,015 reviews · 2 hours · from $37Top rated

Paddle through Ponta da Piedade caves from a catamaran, then swim and use the boat slide on this lively Lagos adventure.

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

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3.Piedade Caves & Coastline – Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,694 reviews · 2h 30m · from $34Best value

Review of Lagos’s 150-minute catamaran cruise to Ponta da Piedade and Praia da Luz, with swim stop, paddle boards, views, and practical tips.

“We loved it! A fantastic way to see the beautiful landscape and lots of fun when we stopped at Luz. Highly recommend”

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4.Dolphins & Caves – Catamaran

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

See wild dolphins, enjoy Algarve coast views, and slide into a secluded bay on this family-friendly Lagos catamaran cruise.

“We loved the tour. It was very informative and we saw lots of dolphins! Also had a lot of time do swim and jump from the boat. Super fun! Our female guide (Nadja) was very friendly and knowledgeable.”

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