The 15 Best Sailing Trips in Algarve

1.Coastline and Benagil Caves Tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,077 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $35Our pick

Cruise from Albufeira to Benagil by catamaran, see Algarve caves and beaches, enjoy a swim stop, and get practical booking tips.

“The crew was amazing-trilingual, knowledgeable and engaging. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t come through for us and the waters were very rough and nauseating. We weren’t able to go for a swim because it wouldn’t have been safe. I would still recommend this company and activity.”

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2.Dolphins & Caves – Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,512 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58Top rated

Review of Lagos dolphin and caves catamaran cruise: marine biologist guide, Algarve views, swimming, slide, snacks, price, and practical tips.

“It was awesome, a beautiful trip! Me and my daughter enjoyed it very much, we saw a lot of dolphins and had a wonderful day! Thank you for this experience!”

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3.Algarve Cruise by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,408 reviews · from $38

Review of the Lagos Algarve catamaran cruise to Ponta da Piedade and Praia da Luz, with swimming, paddleboards, caves, and practical tips.

“Me and my husband went 1 the first week of June, and couldn’t recommend it more. We loved it, although it was a bit windy. All staff was very kind, nice and helpful. Toilet was super clean. Very nice cocktails for the price we payed. I didn’t swim but I could see those who did it had a lot of fun. To sum up it worth it each cent!”

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4.Ponta da Piedade Caves Kayak Tour from Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,394 reviews · from $41

Kayak through Ponta da Piedade caves from a catamaran, then swim and use the onboard slide on this lively two-hour Lagos tour.

“Very enjoyable trip -- would highly recommend! We were happy we chose the trip that ferried us from the marina to the interesting part of the coastline. That saved a lot of paddling! The meeting place was easy to find, and Days of Adventure was professional and organized in managing various trip departures in the busy marina. Our trip guides were friendly and spoke English well. Having a guide with us, plus the nearby support boat, removed any anxiety about being on the water and navigating the sea caves in sometimes choppy water around other boats.Read more”

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5.Caves and Coastline Catamaran Cruise to Benagil

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,385 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Cruise from Albufeira to Benagil for Algarve cliffs, beaches, caves, a swim stop, multilingual crew, Wi-Fi, and champagne for $35.

“Absolutely loved it. The staff was very friendly & enthusiastic and made it a memorable 3 hour cruise. Highly recommend,”

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6.4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,129 reviews · 5 hours · from $47

Explore three Ria Formosa islands from Faro, swim at Ilha Deserta, eat fresh seafood, and see oyster farms on a five-hour catamaran tour.

“our tour leader Oscar was such a nice, friendly guide and we had an amazing time. money well worth it and we saw a lot in a couple of hours.”

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7.Catamaran Cruise with BBQ & Open Bar on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 685 reviews · from $76

Review of Albufeira’s six-hour catamaran cruise with Benagil caves, beach BBQ, open bar, swimming, and practical booking tips.

“Amazing trip! The guides were super attentive, the food was outstanding, and the overall experience was totally worth it!”

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8.Catamaran Boat Trip to Deserta Island with Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 636 reviews · 45 min · from $11Best value

Review of Faro’s $11 catamaran to Ilha Deserta, with Ria Formosa scenery, quiet beaches, a boardwalk, and flexible return times.

“Lovely view, pretty busy at 7pm when returning back but friendly staff :)”

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9.Catamaran Cruise to Benagil Caves with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 466 reviews · from $82

Review of the Portimão to Benagil catamaran cruise, with cave trips, beach BBQ, open bar, paddleboards, and practical booking tips.

“This experience is worth it. They have an excellent team that will show you the beauties of the sea in the Algarve”

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10.Algarve Coast 3-Hour Sailing Cruise With Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 362 reviews · 3 hours · from $33

Review of Vilamoura’s three-hour schooner cruise, with Algarve cliffs, caves, sea swimming, crew tips, costs, and booking advice.

“The boat was amazing, crew were fantastic and couldn’t do enough for us.. it was chilly out at sea and the crew sourced us some blankets. The highlight of the trip was the trip into the caves in the ships small boat.. amazing”

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11.2-Hour Catamaran Tour to Benagil Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 339 reviews · from $34

Review of Ocean4fun’s 2-hour catamaran from Portimão to Benagil, with cave views, swimming near Marinha Beach, tips, value, and FAQs.

“The guide Miguel was brilliant with the group we had the only child on board and he was great with the kids very knowledgeable and insightful highly reccomend”

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12.Benagil Caves Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 290 reviews · from $38

Review of the $38 Benagil Cave catamaran cruise from Lagos, with coast views, swimming, access details, timing, value, and practical tips.

“Was a bit cool but very good overall Couldn’t stop for a swim because beach was full of sea plants after storm Would recommend it”

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13.Sunset Tour on a Luxury Sailing Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 249 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58

Review of Vilamoura’s 2.5-hour sunset yacht cruise, with Falésia cliffs, welcome drink, snacks, swimming, prices, tips, and practical advice.

“The information on the boat, the food & drinks. Lovely crew”

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14.Dolphin Watching Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 197 reviews · from $38

Search for wild dolphins from Lagos on a fast, wheelchair-accessible catamaran with coastal views, live commentary, and flexible booking.

“For a moment didn’t think we would see them but out of no where found them and we were so close and had plenty of time to view. Highly recommend.”

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15.Benagil Caves & Golden Coast Eco Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 187 reviews · from $28

Explore Benagil Cave from Portimão on a quiet, zero-emission catamaran with coastal views, a bar, swim stop, and practical tips.

“Friendly staff on a nice boat, with ample room to walk and sit.”

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