Where to Go: the 9 Best Two-Hour Sailings Worldwide

1.2-Hour Late Afternoon Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,265 reviews · 2 hours · from $38Our pick

Spend two late-afternoon hours on a comfortable Alicante catamaran, sailing past Albufereta and Cabo de la Huerta, then stopping for swimming and snorkeling. Your ticket includes fruit, unlimited soft drinks, one alcoholic drink, equipment, music, and a restroom. Expect a friendly, social boat rather than a quiet private sail.

“What an awesome and luxurious experience without breaking your bank! Definitely a must to-do when in Alicante. The guides are friendly.”

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2.2-Hour Coastline & Malgrat Islands Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 966 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Best value

Cruise Mallorca’s southwest coast by modern catamaran, passing Paguera, Santa Ponsa, Camp de Mar, and the Malgrats Islands Marine Reserve. You’ll have a 20-minute swim stop, sea views through underwater windows, multilingual commentary, toilets, music, and snacks and drinks for purchase.

“Very good activity and very nice staff on board we really enjoyed it”

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3.2-Hour Catamaran Tour to Benagil Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 443 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

From Portimão Marina, a live guide such as Miguel or Elio leads a two-hour catamaran trip past Algarve caves, including Benagil, with time near Marinha Beach for a swim. The boat can hold up to 35 people, and the tour runs in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

“Boat ride to caves - brilliant guide really friendly”

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4.Most Famous Catamaran in Tenerife Island (2 hours and 3 hours tours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 313 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

Sail from Puerto Colón on Eden Catamaran for 2 or 3 hours of whale and dolphin watching. Expect a small group, island views, unlimited beer and soft drinks, and on the longer trip, sandwiches and a swimming or snorkeling stop. Lucie and Mario have hosted some departures.

“Amazing trip! While the ocean was still rather bumpy, we still got to see plenty of dolphins and whales. I would definitely recommend doing this trip.”

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5.2-Hour Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 204 reviews · 2 hours · from $117

Join a skipper and hostess at La Lonja Marina Charter for a two-hour sunset sail along Palma’s coast. The small catamaran carries up to 10 guests, with a possible maximum of 12, and includes wine, cava or champagne, cocktails, soft drinks, snacks, and views of Palma Cathedral. Swimming is not allowed.

“Loved this cruise! Guys were fantastic - service, food and atmosphere! Would highly recommend this cruise”

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6.2H Lisbon Private Luxury Catamaran Tour with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

Set out from Doca de Belém on a private two-hour catamaran for up to 14 people. An English-speaking crew takes you past Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, Cristo Rei, Praça do Comércio, and riverfront architecture. Pedro and Miquel have been praised for attentive service and local insight.

“The team was very attentive, I booked my experience last minute and immediately got a message asking particulars of what we needed. Highly recommend”

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7.2 hour Catamaran Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Sail from Torrevieja with a small crew, stopping to swim, snorkel, and use SUP boards in a sheltered area. Larry, Nicky, Jo, William, and Gabriel have hosted trips, with morning, afternoon, and sunset departures. Bring your own snacks and drinks, plus a towel for swimming.

“A lovely, relaxing experience taking in the coastline around Torrevieja! It was the kids’ first time on a catamaran and they loved every minute! Skipper was great at educating and reassuring them about the jellyfish (there were quite a few!) and everyone welcomed jumping into the sea and paddle boarding after sunbathing on the boat. Highly recommend, we would do it again as it was a fantastic way to spend a couple of hours and well worth the money. Thanks for a fab trip!”

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8.2H Tour on a Private Sailing Catamaran “Scarlett” up to 16 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend two hours aboard Scarlett, a private catamaran departing from Doca do Bom Sucesso. Your skipper handles the sailing while you view Lisbon’s main monuments from the Tagus. Bruno and Justin have hosted trips, and you can bring catering, with limited alcohol allowed.

“Great crew and well stocked bar. We had a great time, even in the rain. The wine was nice and the catamaran was very comfortable.”

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9.2 Hours Catamaran Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

You’ll sail from Paradise Village Public Pier along Puerto Vallarta’s coast aboard a catamaran, with sunset views, an international bar, vegan ceviche, dips, tapas, pesto pasta, and possible whale sightings in January. Live saxophone music and open-air decks add to the easygoing evening.

“Very friendly and helpful staff. Answered my questions via email prior to trip so we knew food would not be gluten free but we were welcome to bring our own. The food served was very good for those of us who can eat gluten. Loved the live music saxophone player. Says wheelchair friendly which it is to get on boat, but restrooms are downstairs and although they had railings on both sides, they were a spiral, so not wheelchair friendly. Cruise itself was a very mellow ride - easy to walk around. Boat has upper and lower deck with benches and some tables & chairs. We got to sit at…”

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