Portugal · SAILING TRIPS IN ALGARVE
Good sailing trips in Algarve fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cruise from Albufeira to Benagil on a comfortable catamaran with cave views, local guides, music, and a sea swim stop.
“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!!”
Watch wild dolphins, learn from marine biologists, and enjoy a catamaran swim stop with a slide along the Algarve Coast from Lagos.
“This was an unforgettable trip. Exciting and moving, we watched so many dolphins swimming and jumping. The crew were professional and knowledgeable and kind. The snack was delicious and the sea swim was exhilarating (especially the slide into the sea!)”
Cruise from Lagos to Ponta da Piedade and Praia da Luz for cliff views, swimming, paddle boarding, sunbathing, and a relaxed catamaran ride.
“This was an awesome experience! My friend and I had so much fun sunbathing on the boat and taking the paddle boards out. We loved it.”
Paddle through Ponta da Piedade caves from a catamaran, then swim or use the onboard slide in Lagos. A practical two-hour Algarve review.
“We all had a fantastic time - 3 in for the price of one : (boat ride / kayak / swim).”
Review of Albufeira’s 3-hour catamaran cruise to Benagil, with caves, cliffs, swimming, multilingual guides, Wi-Fi, and champagne for $35.
“Excellent boat trip. Snacks and drinks on the boat. The guys onboard were really friendly and helpful. Toilet on board too! The swim stop was great. Really refreshing. The caves and coastline is beautiful.”
Explore three Ria Formosa islands by catamaran, swim at Ilha Deserta, eat fresh fish on Culatra, and spot local oyster farms from Faro.
“good but little time in every place, if you want more calm go for yourself.. on desert island you will not have time if you want to go to the beach, just to see or one dive. bute the guide was nice !”
Review of Faro’s 3-hour catamaran to Farol and Deserta islands, with birdlife, beaches, guide tips, price advice, and practical details.
“Our guide helped us understand how the islands and the whole ecosystem work.”
Cruise from Albufeira to Benagil, enjoy a beach BBQ and open bar, swim in the Algarve sea, and return with champagne.
“This was truly a Top Ten lifetime experience! Just book this trip - you’ll have an amazing day! The scenery was spectacular, the crew was fantastic and really engaged with us! The food, the drinks, and the picnic setting were great - I did not want it to end. We are a family that is tough to please and each of us LOVED it!”
Cruise from Faro through Ria Formosa to peaceful Ilha Deserta, with white sand, a boardwalk, optional lunch, and flexible return boats.
“this is great value for money, make sure you have add least 3 hours on this wonderful island, you could easily stay for the day. just lovely. we missed our return but hitched a speedboat for pennies, people so helpful. this was actually the highlight of our holiday.”
Review of Ophelia Catamaran Cruises from Portimao, with Benagil caves, a beach BBQ, swimming time, drinks, and practical booking tips.
“the barbeque on the beach was such a nice edition. never felt rush. our crowd was pretty boring but the crew played great music and tried to engage everyone”
Pick a coastline, a cellar or a cave.
