Lagos Catamaran Cruises: the 8 Best Days on the Water

1.Kayak Tour of Ponta da Piedade Caves on Catamaran

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

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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2.Lagos Half-Day Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

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

Spend about four hours sailing from Lagos past Praia da Luz, Camilo Beach, and Canavial Beach. Your multilingual guide provides live commentary, while lunch, one drink, paddles, and an inflatable water park are included. Swimming depends on weather and sea conditions.

“We had a great boat trip, lovely scenery, the lunch provided was nice with a complimentary drink and other drinks were a reasonable price. Enjoyed the stop for paddle boarding and inflatable challenge.”

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3.Catamaran Cruise in Lagos

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

Spend about three hours cruising from Lagos past D. Ana, Camilo, Canavial and Porto de Mós. Your English-speaking crew shares coastal information, then anchors for swimming and inflatable water games. Paddle boards, Wi-Fi and onboard toilets are provided, with drinks available to buy.

“We had a great time on the catamaran! We enjoyed sunshine, beautiful views of the coast line, and a fun time swimming and enjoying the paddle boards and inflatable games provided. The crew was wonderful! Would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to experience Lagos from the ocean!”

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4.Dolphin Watching Cruise on a Catamaran

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

Meet Days of Adventure at Marina de Lagos for a 90-minute catamaran cruise led by a professional skipper. You’ll have bow and side viewing areas, shade, a restroom, and an onboard bar while the crew searches for wild dolphins. Sightings are likely but never guaranteed, and sea conditions can change.

“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

Set out from Lagos on a spacious catamaran with shaded seating, live commentary, and a crew focused on respectful dolphin watching. Cruise past Ponta da Piedade and famous Algarve beaches, then stop for swimming, a snack, and the onboard inflatable slide. Dolphins are wild, so sightings are not guaranteed.

“We loved going to see the dolphins. The boat is perfect, lots of space, the crew was amazing, explained a lot about the dolphins and we had the chance to have a drink. It was a special morning. We had about an hour by the coast to swim and to enjoy some toys, like a slide to go to the water. Very refreshing. We had the best of the two worlds (nature and joy). A lot of fun.”

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6.Benagil Caves Cruise on a Catamaran

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

Cruise from Lagos to Benagil on a family-friendly catamaran, passing Algarve cliffs, beaches, and sea caves before a short swim stop. Antonio is one guide praised by name. Expect a 2.5-hour outing, limited time inside Benagil Cave, and up to 50 people aboard.

“I wish I could jump off on the sand and take some pictures of Benagil cave. They are so beautiful view.”

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7.Half Day Catamaran Tour in Algarve – Lagos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours aboard a catamaran from Lagos with Captain and first mate Toby. Visit Benagil, explore Ponta da Piedade by stand-up paddleboard or dinghy, and stop at Alvor. A welcome drink, snorkeling gear, two paddleboards, music, and an onboard meal are included.

“Booked this for a girls' trip and we were absolutely not disappointed! From the moment I booked, the team was incredibly engaged, reaching out quickly to confirm our trip and understand all our needs, from food to the overall experience. Once we arrived, the Captain and First Mate accommodated our every request, making it a truly magical day. From kicking things off with a welcome snack and drink, to a wonderful meal, breathtaking views for days, and the joy of swimming and paddleboarding – plus never having our drinks empty – this was truly an experience of a lifetime. We highly recommend this experience and this amazing team; they make…”

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8.Private Catamaran Tour Lagos Coast and Ponta da Piedade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Set out from Lagos on a private catamaran for a 3.5-hour cruise past golden beaches, coves, and Ponta da Piedade. You’ll have shaded and sunny seating, a restroom, drinks, snorkeling gear, two paddleboards, and time to swim in a calm bay. English service is available.

“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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