The 15 Best Luxury Catamaran Cruises in Portugal

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,684 reviews · 3 hours · from $47Our pick

Join Atlantic Pearl Catamaran in Funchal for a three-hour cruise with Portuguese or English-speaking crew. Watch for dolphins, pilot whales, sperm whales, and other marine life, then stop to swim beneath 580-meter Cabo Girão. The smaller boat, onboard bathroom, covered seats, hammocks, and paid bar make this a relaxed alternative to a large party cruise.

“Both staff were absolutely quality, good laugh and a great tour! Saw pilot whales and dolphins at first spot and had a great swim in the beautiful waters! All the best with the new baby captain!”

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2.Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran

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

Set out from Funchal Marina on a spacious Magic Dolphin catamaran with indoor seating, sun beds, and trampoline nets. Your Portuguese or English-speaking crew looks for dolphins, whales, turtles, and seabirds, then sails to Cabo Girão for a swim when conditions and timing allow. A drink is included.

“A wonderful tour with a fabulously charismatic and knowledgeable marine biologist. We saw dolphins and experienced a beautiful day on the stunning catamaran. Absolute bargain, highly recommended!!! 10/10”

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3.LUXURY Catamaran Sunset and Wine cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 355 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82Top rated

Spend about two hours sailing from Alcântara past Belém Tower, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Praça do Comércio, and MAAT. A skipper and multilingual crew serve Portuguese wine, point out Lisbon sights, and provide blankets when the river breeze turns cool. The shared catamaran holds no more than 18 people.

“Great way to explore the sights. The Catmaran was very nice and the sunset was beautiful, highly recommend this experience.”

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4.Half Day Tour on a Luxury Catamaran on Madeira Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 159 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Spend about three hours aboard Atlantic Pearl’s catamaran from Funchal, watching for dolphins, whales, turtles, and other cetaceans before stopping for a swim. The boat carries up to 36 people and has a restroom, WiFi, bar, and snorkeling gear. Crew members such as Jose, John, and Edgar have led praised departures.

“Lovely to see a group of dolphins enjoying themselves near the boat. Catamaran had very good facilities on board.”

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5.Catamaran Luxury Sunset and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Best value

Join a small English-speaking catamaran tour from Belém for about two hours. Skippers such as António, Miguel, João, Thomas, and Diogo share stories as you pass Lisbon’s riverside monuments, with Portuguese wine, blankets, and room to enjoy the sunset.

“Wonderful, relaxing, memorable. The guides Thomas and Diogo were personable, fun and helpful. Would definitely recommend this experience!”

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6.Private Luxury Catamaran Tour with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 2 - 4 hours

Gather up to 14 friends or family for a private catamaran from Belém. Cruise past the 25th of April Bridge, Alfama, Praça do Comércio, and Torre de Belém with a welcome bottle of wine, onboard bar, music, and optional swimming on 3 or 4-hour trips.

“We had an absolutely fantastic boat trip in Lisbon, the highlight of our weekend! Nothing was too much trouble for Miguel in the build-up, and it was a very well organised activity. Ricky ended up being our skipper for the day and he was a great guide! Couldn’t fault the whole experience - a great memory.”

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7.Cabo Girao Sunset Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 84 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Join Atlantic Pearl Catamaran in Funchal for a three-hour sunset sail to Cabo Girão. You will see Madeira from the water, look for dolphins and whales, stop for swimming and snorkeling, and watch the sun set over the Atlantic. Portuguese and English guides lead the trip.

“Was a Last minute booking and thank god we did book! We had the most amazing time! The guide was so lovely and helpful explaining how to kayak and stayed with us while we were travelling to the beach so make sure we were all doing okay! when we got to the beach he told us a bit of history about the island and animals which was really interesting! Had the best time snorkelling and saw some amazing fish! The colours on them were gorgeous. All together had the most amazing time, we go given 2 waters and 2 redballs for the trip and got given snorkelling equipment as well.…”

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8.2H Lisbon Private Luxury Catamaran Tour with Welcome Drink

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

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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9.Sunset and Wine Luxury Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $80

Set out from Alcantara on a two-hour sunset catamaran cruise along the Tagus. You’ll receive a welcome glass of wine while the crew points out Lisbon’s waterfront monuments, bridges, churches, and Belem Tower. Bring a jacket and rubber-soled shoes. Private groups are available.

“Fantastic experience we will remember forever! Thank you for being so kind, friendly and making it an unforgettable experience! Highly recommend!”

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10.Boat in Algarve – Luxury Catamaran – Portimão

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 - 6 hours

From Portimão Marina, your skipper and hostess take your private group along the Algarve coast aboard a new catamaran. Choose a 3 or 6-hour cruise toward Benagil, Praia da Marinha, Carvoeiro, Ferragudo, or Ponta João d’Arens, with a welcome drink and one SUP board included.

“What an incredible day we had on the water! Our skipper was superb and took time to show us some of the fascinating coastline of the Algarve. Explaining how it is so unique and ever changing. Truly spectacular!! We also had a three course meal which was delicious and we were never had to ask for anything - the crew of two were so lovely, able and perfect hosts. We swam off the boat, paddle boarded the coast line and sunbathed on deck. Sailing back to the marina with the sun setting behind us and the sails up. A holiday highlight for our family”

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11.VIP Catamaran Private Tour in Lisbon up to 18 clients

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend about two hours on a private catamaran for up to 18 people, sailing past Lisbon’s best riverfront sights. Your crew, skipper, restroom, fees, and welcome drink are included. Tapas cost extra, and the boat returns to Alcântara.

“. Nous avons passé 2 heures incroyables sur ce superbe catamaran avec un equipage super sympathique. C’était tellement bien qu’on a recommencé le lendemain. . 5 étoiles +”

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12.3H Private Luxury Catamaran Tour with Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours

Set out from Belém on a private catamaran for up to 14 people. Expect a welcome bottle of wine, Tagus and Oeiras views, a swim stop, sunbathing, onboard toilets, and a friendly multilingual crew. Add cheese, charcuterie, BBQ food, paddleboards, or floaties for a more social outing.

“These guys are super amazing. Enjoyed every second on this trip. I proposed here”

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13.4h Private Luxury Catamaran Tour with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours

Set sail from Belém on a private four-hour catamaran for up to 14 people. Enjoy a bottle of wine, Lisbon views, swimming, sunbathing, onboard drinks, and optional cheese platters or BBQ catering. The crew speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish, with Pedro, Thomas, and Eric praised for warm service.

“We had a lovely relaxing day on the boat. Pedro and Thomas were great looking after us. We ordered the Captain's board and it was beautiful, way more than we could eat!”

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14.Cascais:Luxury Private Sailing Catamaran Cruise with a Drink

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Meet your skipper at Pontoon L in Cascais Marina for a private 2- or 4-hour catamaran cruise. Hear live commentary in English, Portuguese, or Spanish, pass Cascais Bay and old coastal forts, and toast with water, soda, beer, or wine as you sail toward Lisbon or Cape Roca.

“New boat, friendly staff, great experience sailing along the coast”

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15.4H Private Vip Catamaran Tour with Swim Up to 18 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Take a private four-hour catamaran from Lisbon’s Alcântara marina with your own group, a skipper, music, and a welcome drink. You choose the pace: cruise along the river, stop for a swim, or add tapas and a BBQ menu. Captain and Henry may be part of the onboard crew.

“Our driver picked us up promptly at our hotel & drove us safely to the Lisbon pier. We were immediately greeted by personnel from the tour company. After a brief safety introduction, we met our Captain & Henry (the staff of our catamarRead more”

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