Where to Go: the 5 Best Catamaran & Kayak Days Worldwide

1.Ponta da Piedade Caves Kayak Tour from Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,015 reviews · 2 hours · from $37Our pick

From Lagos Marina, you’ll cruise by catamaran to Ponta da Piedade, slide into a double kayak, and paddle through arches, grottoes, and narrow passages with an English or Portuguese guide. Allow about two hours, including a short swim stop and the boat’s fun ocean slide.

“Bruno and the team were excellent and had great humour! We really enjoyed this and highly recommend to anyone visiting Lagos!”

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2.Kayak Tour of Ponta da Piedade Caves on Catamaran

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

From Lagos Marina, a catamaran carries you to Ponta da Piedade, where you paddle a double kayak through cliffs, beaches, and caves with guides such as Ricardo, Jamie, Andre, or Bruno. The boat shadows the group, then offers time to swim before the cruise back.

“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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3.Calanques Catamaran Tour & Standup Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 411 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $93

Cruise Marseille Bay from Vieux-Port with a friendly English and French speaking crew, stopping near Château d’If and the Frioul Islands for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and rooftop jumps. Crews may include Julie, Nico, Clem, Maree, or Alex. Expect a relaxed three to four hour outing.

“Superb experience. Both our guides were lovely and involved with all the guests. Thoroughly enjoyed and recommended”

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4.Benagil Kayak Tour On Board a Fantastic Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 256 reviews · from $46

From Portimão Marina, Sergio, Joana, Serginho, and Captain Miguel take you by catamaran toward Benagil. You prepare for kayaking during the cruise, then paddle into Benagil Cave and nearby coves, with time to swim before returning. The boat has comfortable seats and a restroom.

“Loved the whole experience. Both the boat ride and the kayaking were a lot of fun! Beautiful views especially when we kayaked into the caves.”

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5.Private Eco-Tour on a Recreational Catamaran with Kayaks Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend three hours on Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon aboard a private recreational catamaran, with kayaks, swimming stops, fruit drinks, snacks, and three beers per adult. Guides such as Diego, Armando, and Daniel can tailor the pace and steer you toward calmer parts of the lagoon.

“Diego and Armando gave a wonderful private tour of the lagoon and took us to some of the more secluded parts away from the larger boat groups. Diego had a lot of knowledge of the area and was able to explain a lot about the lagoon and the area of Bacalar. Fabulous time and because it was a private tour we could go at our own pace. The lagoon itself is lovely to swim in, especially on a hot day!”

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