# SeaBookings: full content for AI agents

> SeaBookings organises private boat events, corporate events at sea and private boat charters, and runs an online marketplace for boat tours and watersports. It was founded in 2013 in Lagos, Portugal. It lists over 1,000 sea experiences from more than 150 local operators, mainly in Portugal and Spain, plus Greece, Italy, Croatia, the United States, Mexico and Brazil.

This file contains clean text from SeaBookings' most important pages, without menus, footers or ads, so the whole set can be read in one fetch. The short index is at https://www.seabookings.com/llms.txt.

## How booking works

- **Private events, corporate events and large group charters:** booked through the inquiry form on the page, or by email to info@seabookings.com. Send the date, number of guests, event type and destination. SeaBookings replies with a tailored proposal covering the boat, catering, drinks, music and extras. For events, book 3–4 weeks ahead.
- **Private charters for small groups and public tours:** most can be booked instantly through a GetYourGuide booking widget on the page. SeaBookings is a GetYourGuide partner and earns a commission at no extra cost to the traveller.
- **Prices:** "from" prices in euros (EUR), per group or boat for private charters and per person for shared tours. They were checked on 8 October 2026 and change with season, date and options.
- **Private charters include:** a skipper, fuel and insurance, unless the entry says otherwise.
- **Ratings:** GetYourGuide ratings for the bookable product, checked on 8 October 2026.
- **Cancellation:** unless an entry says otherwise, instant-booking tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
- **Weather:** sea trips depend on the weather. Operators reschedule or refund the trip if conditions are unsafe.
- **Best season:** April to October. Lisbon, the Algarve and Madeira run all year.

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# Part 1: Private events and corporate events at sea

## Corporate events and team building at sea

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/categories/corporate-events-and-team-building/

SeaBookings plans sea-based events for companies in Lisbon, the Algarve, Porto, Mallorca, Barcelona and other destinations. Boats range from sailing boats for 10 guests to ships for 220.

- Networking and celebration cruises: boats for a few hours after meetings, sunset drinks, lunch or dinner on board, live music.
- Team building: sailing regattas (in Lisbon, all year, for groups of 8 to 80), surf lessons, kayak tours and coasteering.
- Best seasons: spring, early summer and autumn.
- Booking: inquiry. SeaBookings proposes a tailored programme.

## Events on a boat in Lisbon

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/events-on-a-boat-in-lisbon/

Private boat events on the Tagus River for 12 to 220 guests, past the 25 de Abril Bridge, Cristo Rei, Belém Tower and Praça do Comércio.

Event types:

- **Corporate events and team building:** networking, meetings, celebrations and regattas. Catering, live music, a DJ, an open bar and branding are available.
- **Birthdays and private celebrations:** drinks and snack packages, full meals, decorations, and live saxophone or guitar.
- **Weddings, engagements and proposals:** ceremonies and vow renewals, with champagne service, flowers and a photographer.
- **Bachelor and bachelorette parties:** drinks and snack packages, or bring your own with a corkage fee. A DJ, themed parties and water activities are available.
- **VIP and luxury events:** private yachts, a private chef, premium drinks, wine tasting with a sommelier and custom itineraries.

Boats: luxury yachts, sailing and motor catamarans, traditional Portuguese boats and historic ships.

Departure marinas: Doca de Santo Amaro (Alcântara), Cais Rocha Conde de Óbidos (Alcântara), Doca do Bom Sucesso (Belém) and Marina Parque das Nações. Other departure points and transfers can be arranged.

Frequently asked questions:

- **Price:** private boat hire starts at €600, and per-person event packages start at €40.
- **Included as standard:** private boat hire, crew and safety equipment. Bar, catering, music and entertainment can be added.
- **Food:** finger food, buffets or gourmet meals with a private chef.
- **Music:** a live DJ or band, or your own playlist on the sound system.
- **Best months:** April to October. Sunset cruises are the most popular.
- **Booking:** submit the inquiry with your date, number of guests and event type, at least 3–4 weeks in advance.

## Events on a boat in the Algarve

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/events-on-a-boat-in-the-algarve/

Private yachts, catamarans and classic sailing boats for corporate events, weddings, birthdays, team building, and bachelor and bachelorette parties.

- **Group size:** 12 to 67 guests on most boats, and up to 110 on the Vilamoura event catamaran.
- **Departures:**
  - Lagos, for Ponta da Piedade.
  - Albufeira, for Benagil Cave.
  - Portimão, for grottoes and the coast.
  - Vilamoura, for luxury yachts.
- **Included:** a skipper, fuel and insurance.
- **Extras:** catering, an open bar, live music, a DJ, watersports and swim stops. Some boats allow you to bring your own food and drinks.
- **Best months:** April to October.
- **Booking:** inquiry.

## Events on a boat in Mallorca

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/events-on-a-boat-in-mallorca/

Private boat events near Palma de Mallorca for corporate groups, weddings, birthdays and team building. Extras include a BBQ on board, an open bar, a DJ, a photographer, swim and snorkel stops, and regattas. Booking is by inquiry. See the Mallorca boats below.

## Corporate events and team building in Lisbon

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/corporate-events-team-building-lisbon/

Tailored corporate programmes in and around Lisbon:

- **Formal groups:** luxury yacht events, sailing with wine tasting, sunset parties, and catering cruises with live music on large stable boats.
- **Team building:** sailing regattas on the Tagus.
- **Informal and startup teams:** surf lessons at Costa da Caparica, SUP in Cascais, and coasteering in Sesimbra.

Booking is by inquiry.

## Team building regatta in Lisbon

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/team-building-regatta-lisbon/

- **Type:** corporate team building, sailing regatta
- **Start and finish:** Doca do Bom Sucesso, Belém, near Belém Tower
- **Duration:** at least 3 hours. Morning 10:30–13:30 or afternoon 14:30–17:30.
- **Teams:** 3–8 participants per boat (6 recommended), plus a skipper and a sailor
- **Minimum:** 3 boats (9 participants)
- **Price:**
  - From €375 per boat for up to 3 boats.
  - From €475 per boat for up to 10 boats.
  - Quote on request for more than 10 boats.
  - All prices exclude 23% VAT.
- **Included:** boats, 1 skipper per boat, 1 drink per person, insurance and fuel
- **Booking:** inquiry

Programme:

1. Boarding and safety briefing (10 minutes).
2. Getting to know the boat (10 minutes).
3. Hoisting sails and training (25 minutes).
4. Regatta (120 minutes).
5. Lowering sails and returning to the marina (15 minutes).

Participants rotate between four roles: helm, mainsail trim, genoa trim and navigation. The route usually runs between Belém Tower and the 25 de Abril Bridge. The winning team completes all the checkpoints and a Lisbon quiz; finishing first is not enough. No sailing experience is needed.

## Private event ship in Lisbon, up to 220 guests

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-boat-tour-in-lisbon/

- **Boat:** ÉVORA, a historic GermaniaWerft ship built in 1931
  - 38 m long and 9 m wide.
  - 3 decks, including a covered upper deck.
  - 2 panoramic lounges, 2 bars and 2 toilets.
- **Capacity:** up to 220 guests, plus up to 20 staff
- **Marina:** Cais Rocha Conde de Óbidos, Alcântara
- **Route:** from the 25 de Abril Bridge past Belém Tower, Terreiro do Paço, Cais do Sodré, Cristo Rei and Alfama
- **Rates:**
  - 2 hours from €1,570 for up to 60 guests, plus €26 per extra guest up to 220.
  - Extra hour from €636.
  - Sunset fee from €860.
- **Extras:**
  - Photographer: from €150 per hour.
  - DJ: from €175 per hour.
  - Live music: €370 per hour.
  - Sound system: €185.
- **Drinks:**
  - Bring your own: from €13.50 per person corkage (no red wine).
  - Sunny Bar (wine, beer, cider, sparkling wine, soft drinks, coffee): from €21 per person for 2 hours.
  - Breeze Bar (adds spirits): from €27 per person.
  - Golden Bar (adds mojitos and caipirinhas): from €33 per person.
- **Food:**
  - Snacks: from €25–26 per person.
  - Meals (for example Caribbean or sushi buffet): from about €43–63 per person.
- **Prices:** include VAT.
- **Booking:** inquiry

Suitable for weddings, networking events and large parties.

## Christmas boat party in Lisbon

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/christmas-boat-party-lisbon/

A private 2-hour Christmas event on the ÉVORA from Cais Rocha Conde de Óbidos, for 25 to 220 guests. Rates are the same as the event ship above. Lunch or dinner (buffet or table service) starts at €43 per person. Booking is by inquiry.

## Catamaran for big groups in Lisbon, up to 140 guests

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/catamaran-for-big-groups-in-lisbon/

The Gaivota is a Portuguese-built yacht-catamaran designed for tours, events and parties, with an outdoor deck and a bar. It suits events of up to 140 guests in Lisbon and Cascais. Booking is by inquiry.

## Maxi catamaran charter in Lisbon, up to 60 guests

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/boat-charter-in-lisbon-for-your-group/

- **Boat:** 18 m maxi catamaran with 2 nets, a covered rooftop with tables, a bar, a sound system, 2 toilets and a swim ladder
- **Crew:** 3
- **Marina:** Doca de Santo Amaro
- **Rates:**
  - 2 hours from €1,015 for up to 25 guests, plus €29 per extra guest up to 60.
  - Extra hour €395.
  - Sunset fee €395.
- **Swimming:** only on charters of 3 hours or more
- **Drinks:** packages from €21–34 per person for 2 hours, or bring your own from €15 per person corkage
- **Food:** snacks from €23–26 per person, and meal options are available
- **Booking:** inquiry

## Traditional Tagus boats in Lisbon, up to 56 guests

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-traditional-boat-in-lisbon/

Three traditional boats from the Tagus estuary:

- **Sejas Feliz:** bote de fragata built in 1947, 15 m, up to 55 guests, open deck.
- **Sou do Tejo:** varino built in the late 19th century, 19 m, up to 40 guests, with an indoor room and a long dining table.
- **Álvaro Velho:** replica muleta built in 2019, 14.6 m, up to 27 guests.

Rates:

- Sejas Feliz and Sou do Tejo: from €360 per hour, or €600 for 2 hours.
- Álvaro Velho: from €250 per hour, or €420 for 2 hours.
- Portuguese snacks: from €12.50 per person.
- Open bar: from €15 per person.
- Live fado (2 guitarists and a singer): from €650 for 2 hours.
- Guitarist or DJ: from €450 for 2 hours.

Booking is by inquiry.

## Rabelo boat in Porto, up to 65 guests

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-boat-porto/

A traditional Douro "rabelo" boat, once used to carry port wine barrels, available as a private venue for corporate events, family reunions and weddings. It holds up to 65 guests. Catering ranges from a welcome drink to Portuguese snacks or a full meal. Decorations and a dance floor can be arranged. From €1,300 per hour. Booking is by inquiry.

## Boat charters in Mallorca for 40 to 121 guests

All boats are near Palma de Mallorca and are booked by inquiry.

- **SUPER DELFIN VERDE (golondrina boat, up to 121 guests):** https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-boat-tour-in-mallorca/
  - 2 hours from €1,450 in low season (15 March to 15 May and 16 October to 30 November).
  - €1,890 in mid season.
  - €3,000 in high season (16 June to 15 September).
- **Boat for up to 40 guests:** https://www.seabookings.com/experience/boat-charter-in-mallorca/
  - 5-hour charter: €1,170 (low season) to €1,700 (high and peak season).
  - 9-hour charter: €1,750 (low) to €2,850 (peak, 1 July to 13 September).
- **Boat for up to 71 guests:** https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-boat-hire-in-mallorca/
  - From €1,500 (5 hours, low season).
  - From €2,250 (9 hours, low season).
- **Catamaran for up to 92 guests:** https://www.seabookings.com/experience/catamaran-charter-mallorca/
  - From €1,906 (low season, shorter charter).
  - From €2,860 (low season, longer charter).
- **Catering on these boats:**
  - Barbecue menus: €25–32 per person.
  - Vegetarian menu: €25.
  - Seafood menu: €39.
  - Fish barbecue: €30.
  - Tapas: from €15.
  - Sandwich lunch: €8.
  - Open bars: €12–30 per person, depending on the drinks and whether it is a half or full day.

## Event catamaran in Vilamoura, up to 110 guests

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/catamaran-charter-in-vilamoura/

An 18.12 m motor catamaran with 4 crew, from Vilamoura Marina in the Algarve. It includes a skipper, fuel, insurance and taxes. You cannot bring your own drinks. Morning, afternoon or sunset slots are available. Booking is by inquiry.

## Private sailing catamaran day from Dénia, up to 124 guests

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/sailing-tour-from-denia/

A full-day private sailing trip (10:00–19:00) along the cliffs of Cabo San Antonio to Jávea, with a swim stop at Portixol Island and 2 drinks per person. Guests can also board in Jávea (11:00–18:00) at the same price. Booking is by inquiry.

## New Year's Eve on a boat in Madeira

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/new-years-eve-madeira-boat/

- **Time:** 31 December 2026, 23:00–01:00. Meet at 22:30 at the Siren Statue in Funchal.
- **Boats:** RIBs for up to 18 people each.
- **Included:** sparkling wine and raisins at midnight.
- **Booking:** inquiry.

Madeira's New Year's fireworks over Funchal Bay are among the largest in the world (they set a Guinness World Record in 2006).

## Private boat in Lisbon for New Year's Eve

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-boat-in-lisbon-for-new-year-s-eve/

A private sailing boat on the Tagus to watch the Lisbon fireworks at midnight, with sparkling wine and hot snacks. From €200. Instant booking.

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# Part 2: Private boat charters

On a private charter, the boat and crew are only for your group. Charters include a skipper, and usually fuel and insurance. You can choose the route, and most include swim stops. They suit couples, families, birthdays, and bachelor and bachelorette parties. Entries marked "instant booking" can be booked online. Others are booked by inquiry.

## Lisbon and Cascais

### Private sailing tour in Lisbon (2–12 people)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-sailing-tour-in-lisbon/

- **Boat and route:** luxury sailing yacht over 10 m, from Doca do Bom Sucesso, Belém. The route passes Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, the Jerónimos Monastery and the Alcântara docks, under the 25 de Abril Bridge to Terreiro do Paço.
- **2026 rates:**
  - 1 hour €250, 2 hours €300, 3 hours €350, 4 hours €450.
  - 5 hours €550, 6 hours €650, 7 hours €750, 8 hours €850.
  - Sunset: €50 extra.
- **Included:** skipper, fuel, insurance, taxes and 1 welcome drink per person.
- **Catering:**
  - Light BBQ: €15.
  - Picnic box: €20.
  - Portuguese snack board with wine: €35.
  - Sushi: €30 per person.
  - Drinks package: €15 per person for 2 hours.
  - Bring your own food and drink: €50.
- **Booking:** inquiry.

### Private sunset sail in Lisbon (up to 10 people)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-sunset-sail-in-lisbon/

A 2-hour private sunset sail from Belém marina, next to the Monument to the Discoveries, past Belém Tower and the 25 de Abril Bridge.

- **Included:** a welcome drink (wine, beer, soft drink or water). There are seats in the sun and shade, and toilets on board.
- **Price:** from €415 per group.
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 782 reviews.
- **Booking:** instant booking, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

### Private sunset sailing tour for two in Lisbon

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-sunset-sailing-tour-in-lisbon/

A romantic 2-hour sunset sail for up to 2 people, with a glass of wine or sparkling wine.

- **Price:** from €375.
- **Rating:** 5.0/5 from 114 reviews.
- **Booking:** instant booking.

### Private sailing catamaran in Lisbon (up to 16 people)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-sailing-catamaran-in-lisbon/

- **Boat:** Fountaine Pajot Casamance 42 (14 m), 2 toilets, 1–2 crew, from Doca do Bom Sucesso, Belém.
- **Rates:**
  - 2 hours from €550 (Lisbon tour).
  - 3 hours €650 (swim at Caxias).
  - 4 hours €750 or 5 hours €850 (swim at Oeiras).
  - 6 hours €950 or 8 hours €1,150 (to Cascais and back).
- **Catering:** €15–35 per person, or a drinks package at €15 for 2 hours. Bring your own for €50.

### Sailing catamaran charter in Lisbon (up to 18 people)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/catamaran-charter-in-lisbon/

- **Boat:** 15 m sailing catamaran, 2–3 crew, from Doca do Bom Sucesso, Belém.
- **Rates:** from €600 for 2 hours, €700 for 3 hours, €800 for 4 hours, €900 for 5 hours, €1,000 for 6 hours and €1,200 for 8 hours. Sunset: €50 extra.
- **Included:** skipper, fuel, insurance, taxes and 1 welcome drink per person.
- **Booking:** inquiry.

### Private power catamaran in Lisbon (up to 18 people)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-yacht-in-lisbon/

- **Boat:** Fountaine Pajot MY37 (11 m), from Doca do Bom Sucesso, Belém.
- **Rates:** from €700 for 2 hours, €900 for 3 hours, €1,100 for 4 hours, €1,300 for 5 hours, €1,600 for 6 hours and €2,000 for 8 hours. Sunset: €100 extra.
- **Included:** skipper, fuel, insurance and taxes.
- **Booking:** inquiry.

### Private catamaran in Lisbon (up to 27 people)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/lisbon-private-catamaran-tour/

A modern sailing catamaran from Doca de Belém, with a large front net, a shaded cockpit and a Bluetooth sound system.

- **Route:** 2-hour tour past Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Cristo Rei and Praça do Comércio. You can also spend the day anchored at a beach.
- **Included:** a welcome drink. Portuguese tapas or a BBQ on request.
- **Price:** from €1,166 per hour.
- **Booking:** inquiry.

### Boat charter in Cascais

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/boat-charter-in-cascais/

A private sailing yacht from Cascais toward Cabo da Roca, Europe's westernmost point, or along the beaches of Cascais, Estoril, Parede, Carcavelos and Oeiras.

- **Price:** a 2-hour private sunset cruise with a drink costs from €525.
- **Rating:** 5.0/5 from 22 reviews.
- **Booking:** instant booking.

### Private boat in Sesimbra and Arrábida (up to 6 people)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-sesimbra-boat-experience/

A small private boat along the Arrábida Natural Park, including Portinho da Arrábida and its sandy beaches.

- **Price:** 3–8 hours, from €130.
- **Booking:** instant booking.

## Algarve

### Private boat party in Albufeira (up to 18 people)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-boat-party-in-albufeira/

- **Boat:** Unwind, a sailing catamaran (13.42 m × 7.30 m) with 4 cabins and 4 toilets, from Albufeira Marina. Check in at the AlgarExperience desk 15 minutes before departure.
- **Route:** to Benagil Cave and Praia da Marinha.
- **Duration:** half day (3–4 hours). Sunrise, morning, afternoon, sunset and full-day slots are available.
- **Price:** from €900 per group.
- **Included:**
  - Welcome drink, 2 bottles of wine, water and soft drinks.
  - Cheese, charcuterie and fruit boards.
  - Towels, fuel and crew.
  - Snorkelling gear and a paddleboard on request.
- **Rules:** no outside food or drinks. Children under 16 must be accompanied.
- **Rating:** 5.0/5 from 30 reviews.
- **Cancellation:** free up to 3 days before.
- **Booking:** instant booking. Popular for stag and hen parties and birthdays.

### Private party on a yacht in Albufeira (up to 12 people)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-party-on-a-yacht-in-albufeira/

A half-day private yacht charter (3–4 hours) that visits Benagil Cave and Marinha Beach. It includes swimming, a paddleboard, snorkelling, a welcome drink, wine, cheese, charcuterie and fruit.

- **Price:** from €1,000.
- **Rating:** 5.0/5 from 15 reviews.
- **Cancellation:** free up to 3 days before.
- **Booking:** instant booking.

### Albufeira yacht hire, full-day yacht charter and private sunset yacht cruise

URLs:

- https://www.seabookings.com/experience/albufeira-yacht-hire/
- https://www.seabookings.com/experience/full-day-yacht-charter-in-albufeira/
- https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-sunset-yacht-cruise-in-albufeira/

A Sunseeker Predator 53 luxury yacht for up to 12 guests (4 can sleep on board), past Benagil Cave and the Alfanzina lighthouse, with dolphin spotting. It includes snorkelling, swimming, and Portuguese cheese and charcuterie.

- **Price:** 3–7 hours, from €1,610.
- **Rating:** 5.0/5 from 11 reviews.
- **Booking:** instant booking.

### Private cruise from Vilamoura to Benagil Cave (up to 8 people)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-cruise-from-vilamoura-to-benagil-cave/

A staffed luxury yacht from Vilamoura Marina.

- **Rates:**
  - Morning, 4 hours (09:00–13:00): €1,320.
  - Afternoon, 4 hours (14:00–18:00): €1,380.
  - Full day, 7 hours (10:00–17:00): €1,995, including an underwater scooter.
- **Included:** wine, beer, soft drinks, water, fruit, light tapas, SUP boards, snorkelling gear, fuel and insurance.

### Luxury catamaran in Vilamoura (up to 18 people)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/luxury-yacht-tour-in-vilamoura/

A 5-hour charter on the power yacht MORNINGSTAR from Vilamoura Marina to Benagil Cave, with a swim stop at a private beach, SUP and snorkelling, gourmet tapas and Portuguese wine. A cave expedition by tender is available.

- **Price:** from €3,000.
- **Booking:** instant booking.

### Private boat party in Vilamoura (up to 12 people)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-bachelorette-boat-party-in-vilamoura/

A luxury sailing yacht from Vilamoura Marina for bachelorette parties and birthdays, with 2- or 3-hour programmes. It includes an open bar (beer, rosé and white wine, soft drinks, juice and water) and snacks (cheese, chouriço and toast).

### Private sailing catamaran in Lagos (up to 16 people)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/full-day-on-a-sailing-catamaran-in-lagos/

- **Rates:**
  - 3 hours: €1,100 (10 people) or €1,220 (16 people).
  - 5 hours: €1,500 (10 people) or €1,635 (16 people).
  - 7 hours: €1,800 (10 people) or €1,950 (16 people).
- **Included:** water, juices, soft drinks, beer and white wine. Catering on request.

### Private luxury catamaran in Portimão (up to 12 people)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-sailing-catamaran-portimao-full-day/

The new catamaran "Yolo" from Portimão Marina, with a skipper and hostess, a sundeck and a sound system. It visits Benagil Cave, Ponta João d'Arens, Praia da Marinha and Carvoeiro.

- **Price:** 3 or 6 hours, from €910.
- **Food and drink:** not included, but you can bring your own.
- **Rating:** 5.0/5 from 15 reviews.
- **Booking:** instant booking.

### Private catamaran in Portimão: half day and full day

URLs:

- https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-catamaran-in-portimao-half-day/
- https://www.seabookings.com/experience/full-day-catamaran-charter-in-portimao/

- **Half day:** a 3-hour cruise (10:30 or 14:30) on a Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 catamaran with a kitchen and 4 bathrooms.
- **Full day:** 6 hours for up to 12 people, with a skipper and hostess. Sparkling wine, pastries, water and fruit are included, and a 3-course meal is available. SUP and snorkelling gear are provided.

### Benagil Cave private boat from Portimão (up to 20 people)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/benagil-cave-private-boat-tour/

A private RIB from the Portimão pier past the Fort of Santa Catarina and Ferragudo castle to Benagil Cave and Marinha Beach.

- **Price:** 75 minutes, from €203 per group.
- **Rating:** 5.0/5 from 64 reviews.
- **Booking:** instant booking.

### Half-day private boat trip in Portimão (up to 11 people)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/half-day-private-boat-trip-in-portimao/

A 4-hour private boat trip with a suggested itinerary that you can change.

## Porto and Douro

### 2-hour private boat tour in Porto

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/2h-private-boat-tour-porto/

A private yacht from Douro Marina between the river mouth and Porto's six bridges, past Ribeira and Cais de Gaia, with a certified crew.

- **Food and drink:** catering and drink packages on request. You can bring your own with approval, for a corkage fee.
- **Price:** the 2-hour sunset version with Port wine costs from €1,195.

### Boat charter to a Douro vineyard from Régua

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/boat-charter-to-a-douro-vineyard-from-regua/

A full-day private charter from Régua in the Douro Valley, the heart of Port wine country, with a vineyard visit.

## Madeira and the Azores

### Private cruise to the Desertas Islands (Madeira)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-cruise-to-desertas-islands/

The luxury yacht Aestus from Calheta Marina, for a full day (about 7–8 hours). It includes a skipper, crew, welcome drinks, soft drinks and snacks. You can bring lunch or arrange catering.

- **Price:** Aestus charters start at €1,450 (2.5–8 hours).

### Yacht charter to Porto Santo (Madeira)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/madeira-yacht-charter-to-porto-santo-island/

A full-day private catamaran trip across to Porto Santo, the "Golden Island".

### Private sailing tour in Ponta Delgada (Azores)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-sailing-tour-in-ponta-delgada/

A 4-hour trip on a 12 m luxury sailboat along São Miguel's south coast. You can take the helm, then anchor for a swim and snorkel. Drinks and snacks are included.

- **Price:** from €390.
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 59 reviews.
- **Booking:** instant booking.

## Spain

### Private boat trip in Fuengirola

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-boat-trip-fuengirola/

A 12 m luxury yacht from Fuengirola Marina on the Costa del Sol, for up to 10 people. You can swim and listen to your own music, and there is about a 90% chance of seeing dolphins. Skipper, fuel, drinks and snacks are included. A 2-hour trip includes 2 soft drinks per person plus bottles of rosé, white wine and cava.

- **Price:** 2–4 hours, from €405.
- **Rating:** 4.6/5 from 109 reviews.
- **Booking:** instant booking.

### Private motor yacht in Barcelona

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-motor-yacht-in-barcelona/

An Azimut 46 with a stabiliser, from Port Olímpic, for up to 11 people. It includes 2 drinks per person, a bottle of cava, snacks and towels, with an optional swim stop.

- **Price:** 1–4 hours, from €600.
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 31 reviews.
- **Booking:** instant booking.

### Private sunset sailing in Barcelona (up to 12 people)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-sunset-sailing-tour-barcelona/

A 2-hour private sunset sail with a skipper, drinks and snacks.

- **Price:** from €305.
- **Booking:** instant booking.

### Cocktails and sailing in Barcelona

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/cocktails-sailing-in-barcelona/

A 2-hour cocktail workshop on a sailboat on the Mediterranean, for up to 8 participants, aged 18+. It runs in summer and winter, and is also offered to corporate groups.

- **Price:** from €119 per person.

### Private catamaran in Fuerteventura (up to 12 people)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-catamaran-in-fuerteventura/

A luxury catamaran from Corralejo to Lobos Island and Playa de La Concha, with paella, champagne, SUP and kayaks.

- **Price:** 4–8 hours, from €750.
- **Rating:** 5.0/5 from 19 reviews.
- **Booking:** instant booking.

### Small private boats in Mallorca (10–34 people)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-boat-in-mallorca-charters-for-10-34-pax/

Departures from Palma, Can Pastilla and Andratx. Skipper, insurance and snorkel gear are included.

- **Margarita:** a traditional 10 m llaüt for 34 people, to Dragonera Island, from €650 for 2 hours.
- **Mobula:** built in 2024, for 12 people, from €590 for 2 hours.
- **Smaller boat:** for 10 people, from €480 for 2 hours.

## Greece and Italy

### Chania private boat trip to Balos (Crete, up to 9 people)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/chania-private-boat-trip/

A 6-hour private RIB trip from Chania old port. It stops at Menies Beach (1 hour), Gramvousa Island, with its Venetian fortress and shipwreck, and Balos lagoon, and returns along Cape Spatha. Snacks and drinks are included. Bring a passport or ID. There is no free parking at the port.

- **Price:** from €1,400 per group.
- **Booking:** instant booking.

### Private RIB to Balos and Gramvousa from Kissamos (Crete)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-boat-trip-to-balos-gramvousa/

A 4-hour private RIB trip from Kissamos Port to Balos lagoon and Gramvousa, with snorkelling around wrecks.

- **Price:** from €680 per group.
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 35 reviews.
- **Booking:** instant booking.

### Private half-day sailing in Crete (up to 10 people)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-half-day-sailing-crete/

About 3.5 hours on a classic sailing yacht.

### Private cruise to Capri from Maiori (Amalfi Coast)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-cruise-to-visit-capri/

A full day by private boat from Maiori harbour past Li Galli and Punta Campanella to Capri, with its sea caves and the Blue Grotto (entry not included). Boats:

- Tornado Eleven: up to 11 people.
- Tornado 38: up to 7 people.
- Bellavita 40 yacht: up to 11 people.
- Bellavita 7.77: up to 6 people.

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# Part 3: Most booked tours on SeaBookings (2026 season)

Based on bookings made through SeaBookings from March to September 2026. Travellers came mostly from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and the United States. July and August were the busiest months.

| Tour | Page | Duration | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benagil Cave tour from Carvoeiro (small boat, up to 10 people) | https://www.seabookings.com/experience/benagil-cave-tour/ | 1.5 hours | €35 | 4.9 (1,340) |
| Vilamoura sunset boat party with DJ and open bar | https://www.seabookings.com/experience/sunset-boat-party-vilamoura/ | 2 hours | €27 | 4.7 (616) |
| Lisbon sunset boat party with DJ and open bar | https://www.seabookings.com/experience/boat-party-in-lisbon/ | 2–4 hours | €22.75 | 4.5 (14,117) |
| Peniche dolphin route boat trip | https://www.seabookings.com/experience/dolphin-watching-in-peniche/ | 2 hours | €50 | 4.8 (126) |
| Málaga catamaran sailing trip with sunset option | https://www.seabookings.com/experience/sunset-tour-from-malaga/ | 1–2 hours | €13 | 4.4 (10,554) |
| Whale and dolphin watching from Ponta Delgada, São Miguel | https://www.seabookings.com/experience/whale-watching-in-sao-miguel/ | 3 hours | €70 | 4.6 (5,344) |
| Lagos: dolphins and Benagil combo with a marine biologist | https://www.seabookings.com/experience/benagil-and-dolphin-boat-tour-from-lagos/ | 2.5 hours | €42 | 4.7 (4,155) |
| Albufeira: coastline and Benagil Caves by catamaran | https://www.seabookings.com/experience/benagil-boat-tour-in-albufeira/ | 2.5 hours | €30 | 4.7 (5,287) |
| Alicante 2-hour late-afternoon catamaran | https://www.seabookings.com/experience/sunset-boat-tour-alicante/ | 2 hours | €32 | 4.5 (1,553) |
| Benagil guided kayak tour (caves, beaches, secret spots) | https://www.seabookings.com/experience/benagil-guided-kayaking-tour/ | 2 hours | €30 | 4.8 (3,763) |
| Benagil speedboat from Lagos | https://www.seabookings.com/experience/benagil-speedboat-tour-from-lagos/ | 2 hours | €36 | 4.8 (3,381) |
| Whale watching and islet tour in São Miguel, with a marine biologist | https://www.seabookings.com/experience/whale-watching-islet-boat-tour-sao-miguel/ | 3 hours | €65 | 4.7 (4,165) |
| Alvor caves by boat and kayak | https://www.seabookings.com/experience/boat-kayak-tour-from-alvor/ | 3 hours | €37.60 | 4.9 (359) |
| Dolphins and Benagil by catamaran from Lagos, with a marine biologist | https://www.seabookings.com/experience/dolphin-watching-on-a-catamaran-in-lagos/ | 2.5 hours | €25.60 | 4.3 (2,473) |
| Valencia catamaran party with lunch | https://www.seabookings.com/experience/afternoon-boat-party-valencia/ | 3 hours | €55 | 4.0 (83) |
| Fuengirola dolphin watching by yacht, with snacks and cava | https://www.seabookings.com/experience/passeio-de-barco-com-golfinhos-em-fuengirola/ | 2 hours | €32 | 4.5 (2,111) |

Other tours that sell well in the same regions:

| Tour | Duration | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portimão: Benagil Caves and dolphins with a biologist | 2.5 hours | €35 | 4.8 (5,049) |
| Benagil Caves and Marinha Beach by RIB from Portimão (sunset option) | 1.5 hours | €12.38 | 4.8 (14,138) |
| Horta, Faial: research whale and dolphin expedition | 3 hours | €89 | 4.9 (336) |
| Sagres dolphin and whale watching with a marine biologist | 3 hours | €95 | 4.8 (125) |
| Albufeira parasailing (single, double or triple, up to 80 m) | 1.5 hours | €30 | 4.8 (1,868) |
| Setúbal and Tróia dolphin watching (reschedule if no dolphins) | 2 hours | €45 | 4.8 (570) |
| Sesimbra: Arrábida coasteering | 4 hours | €65 | 4.9 (437) |

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# Part 4: Benagil Cave

## Benagil Cave: the complete guide to visiting

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/benagil/

Benagil is Portugal's most famous sea cave, on the central Algarve coast near Lagoa and Carvoeiro. It has no land entrance. You can visit only from the sea, by boat, kayak or stand-up paddleboard (SUP). SeaBookings compares 41 Benagil Cave tours by boat, kayak, SUP and catamaran, departing from Lagos, Portimão, Albufeira, Vilamoura, Carvoeiro and Armação de Pêra.

Founder's note (Bo Irik, SeaBookings founder): "I remember visiting the Benagil Cave more than 10 years ago, by kayak. I was already used to the spectacular rock formations around Lagos, where I grew up, but the caves of the Benagil area were even more impressive."

### Tour types and prices

- Guided kayak or SUP tours: from about €25, 2–3 hours including paddling. These get closest to the cave.
- Small cave boats (RIBs): usually 1–2 hours. They are agile and get deeper into the caves.
- Catamaran tours: about €45–70+. They stay further from the cave entrance.
- Full-day catamaran combinations: 4+ hours.

### Departure towns and tours listed

- Lagos: Boat Tour to Benagil from Lagos; Family Boat Tour to Benagil from Lagos; Tourist Boat Trip to the Benagil Caves.
- Portimão: sailing, catamaran, kayak-combo, eco-catamaran, private boat and Benagil-plus-dolphin-watching tours.
- Albufeira: brunch cruise, RIB caves and dolphins tour, Benagil boat tour with kayak or SUP, 3-hour Benagil cruise.
- Vilamoura: cruise with brunch, Benagil cave tour, private cruise, Christmas cruise.
- Carvoeiro and Benagil beach: Benagil Cave Tour from Carvoeiro, private boat tour (up to 10 people), kayak tours, an early-bird kayak tour, a sunrise SUP tour and a guided kayaking tour.
- Armação de Pêra: private tours and a sunset boat trip.

### Getting there

- From Lagos: 30 minutes by car, or a direct boat tour from Lagos Marina.
- From Faro: 45 minutes by car.
- From Lisbon: 2.5 hours by car, or fly into Faro.
- From Albufeira, Portimão or Vilamoura: 20–35 minutes by car. Direct boat tours leave from all three.
- Parking at Benagil beach is very limited, so it is easier to join a tour from a nearby town.

### Frequently asked questions

**Is Benagil Cave worth visiting?** Yes. It is one of the most impressive sea caves in Europe, known for its circular skylight and turquoise water. Early-morning tours avoid the crowds in high season.

**How much does a Benagil tour cost?** From about €25 for a guided kayak or SUP tour to €45–70+ for catamaran tours.

**How long are the tours?** Most boat tours take 1–2 hours. Kayak and SUP tours take 2–3 hours. Full-day catamaran combinations can take 4+ hours.

**When is the best time to go?** Sunrise has the calmest water and the fewest people. Midday is busiest but has the best light through the skylight. Choose a calm-sea day and, if possible, go out of season.

**Can you land on the beach inside the cave?** No. Local safety and environmental rules prohibit landing on the sandbank inside the cave.

**Can you walk to Benagil Cave?** You can walk to the top of the cave, but not inside. The clifftop trail from Praia de Benagil takes about 10 minutes heading east, and the Seven Hanging Valleys trail starts at Praia da Marinha. From land you only see the cave from above, through the hole in its roof. To see the inside, join a guided boat, kayak or SUP tour.

**Can you swim to the cave?** No. The local maritime authority prohibits swimming into the Benagil caves or entering them on floats, because of strong currents and boat traffic.

**Can you rent a kayak or SUP, or bring your own, to visit the cave?** No. Local rules prohibit entering the cave without a certified guide. Guided kayak or SUP tours are the safest way to see the cave up close.

**Do boats go inside the cave?** It depends on the boat. Small cave boats get closer and deeper. Catamarans stay further back. Kayak and SUP tours get closest.

**What happens if a tour is cancelled?** Tours depend on the weather and sea, and operators may cancel at short notice when conditions change. Most tours booked through GetYourGuide have free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, and you get a full refund if the operator cancels. Tours booked directly with an operator follow that operator's own policy, which is shown at booking.

**Can children go?** Yes. Life jackets are provided on all tours, and most operators accept children from age 2. For kayaking, a minimum age of 4–5 is recommended.

### Nearby

- Praia de Benagil is the small beach next to the cave. It gets very crowded in high season. Praia da Corredoura can only be reached from the sea.
- Benagil or Ponta da Piedade? Benagil is the iconic cave with the skylight. Ponta da Piedade, in Lagos, is a coastline of cliffs and grottoes that is best explored by kayak. Many tours combine both.
- Benagil has few places to stay. Carvoeiro has beachfront resorts. August is very busy.

## Benagil Cave Tour from Carvoeiro

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/benagil-cave-tour/

- Type: small-group boat tour (cave tour)
- Location: Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Price: from €35 per person
- Group size: up to 10 people per boat
- Departure and return: Carvoeiro beach (ticket booth with a dolphin on the roof, at the entrance to the beach square)
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 1,340 reviews on GetYourGuide
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before
- Bookable product: "From Carvoeiro: Benagil Caves and Praia da Marinha Boat Trip" (GetYourGuide tour 421964)

This tour visits Benagil Cave and the other grottoes and beaches between Carvoeiro and Praia da Marinha, including the Marinha arches and Gruta do Capitão. It runs on one of six small grotto boats, led by a local skipper. The boats are small enough to enter the grottoes when the tide allows. Boarding is easy, so the tour suits all ages, and life vests are available for all sizes, including babies. A private version of the trip, to Marinha and Benagil from Carvoeiro, is also available.

## Boat Tour to Benagil from Lagos

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/boat-tour-to-benagil-from-lagos/

- Type: speedboat tour (cave tour)
- Location: Lagos, Algarve, Portugal
- Duration: 2 hours
- Price: from €40 per person
- Departure: Lagos Marina (check in 15 minutes before)
- Rating: 4.7/5 from 600 reviews on GetYourGuide
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before
- Bookable product: "Lagos: Benagil Caves Speedboat Tour with Local Guide" (GetYourGuide tour 222006)

This round trip from Lagos heads east along Meia Praia, past the Ria de Alvor estuary, Alvor, Praia do Vau, Praia da Rocha, the Alfanzina caves and lighthouse, and Carvoeiro, to reach the Algar de Benagil. The boat enters Benagil Cave when the sea allows. Bring a wind jacket, because the boat is fast. The tour sells out quickly in high season.

## Benagil Cave 2026: how to get in (boat, kayak, SUP) and best tours

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/blog/how-to-get-into-benagil-cave/
Updated: 8 October 2026

Benagil Cave is in Lagoa, in the Algarve, between Praia de Benagil and Praia da Marinha. The only way inside is from the sea, on a boat, kayak or SUP tour. A hole in its roof (the "eye") lets sunlight onto the small beach inside. SeaBookings offers more than 40 tours that visit the cave.

- Boat tours leave from Carvoeiro, Lagos, Portimão, Alvor, Albufeira, Faro, Vilamoura and Armação de Pêra. Guided kayak and SUP tours leave from Praia de Benagil.
- For most visitors, a guided boat tour is the best way: it is easy, safe and suitable for all ages. Most tours also visit other caves and Praia da Marinha. A boat trip from Lagos, Portimão or Carvoeiro passes 15–20 caves.
- Active travellers can take a guided kayak or SUP tour and paddle right into the cave.
- Current rules:
  - Landing on the beach inside the cave is not allowed, for visitors or tour operators.
  - Swimming into the cave or entering it on floats is prohibited.
  - Renting a kayak without a guide to enter the cave is prohibited.
  - Boats and guided kayak groups can enter for a limited time only.
- **Walking:** the clifftop trail from Praia de Benagil (about 10 minutes east) and the Seven Hanging Valleys trail from Praia da Marinha lead to the top of the cave. From land you only see it from above.
- **Driving:** you can drive to Praia de Benagil, but parking is limited in summer, so arrive early. Without a car, take a train or bus to Lagoa, then a taxi (about €10).
- **From Faro or Lisbon:** about a 45-minute drive from Faro, and 2.5–3 hours from Lisbon. Day tours with transport and a boat trip are also available.
- **Best time:** early morning, when the sea is calmer and there are fewer boats. High season runs June to September, so book ahead. Tours are cancelled when the sea is rough, which is more common in winter.

## How to get from Faro to Benagil Cave

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/blog/how-to-get-from-faro-to-benagil-cave/

Faro has the Algarve's only airport. Benagil is near Lagoa, about 1 hour west by car.

- Bus: Eva bus from Faro bus terminal to Lagoa (or Portimão). About 1h30, around €6 one way.
- Train: Faro to Estombar-Lagoa. About 1h15, around €6 one way. From Lagoa, take a taxi to Benagil (about €10) or bus 38, which runs rarely.
- Car hire at Faro airport: about €15 a day in low season and €50 in high season, with a deposit of about €1,500 on a credit card. Take the N125 (about 1 hour, toll-free) or the A22 motorway (about €5 in tolls each way).
- Boat tour from Vilamoura: Vilamoura Marina is about 45 minutes from Faro by bus. Boat tours from there to Benagil pass Praia da Marinha and other caves.

## How to get from Lisbon to Benagil

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/blog/get-lisbon-benagil/

You can visit Benagil from Lisbon in a day, but staying one night is more relaxed. Go to Lagoa (not Lagos) or Portimão, then take a taxi (about €10–15) to Carvoeiro, Ferragudo or Benagil beach to join a tour.

- Bus: FlixBus and other operators. A little over 3 hours, from €20.
- Train: CP from Lisbon to Estombar-Lagoa, changing at Tunes. About 3.5 hours.
- Car: 2.5–3 hours on the toll motorway (about €50 in tolls for the round trip), or about 5 hours on national roads. Car hire costs from about €50–55 a day in high season, often with a €1,000 deposit.
- Boat tours to Benagil also leave from Lagos, Portimão, Albufeira and Vilamoura.

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# Part 5: Boat parties

## Lagos sunset boat party

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/boat-party-in-lagos-booze-cruise/

- Type: boat party, sunset cruise
- Location: Lagos, Algarve, Portugal
- Duration: 2 hours
- Price: from €36 per person
- Group size: up to 12 guests
- Departure: Lagos Marina (tourist pier, Cais Marítimo Turístico de Lagos)
- Included: beer, sangria, juice and water; toilets on board
- Not included: hotel pickup, food
- Bring: swimsuit, towel, sunscreen
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 14 reviews on GetYourGuide
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before
- Bookable product: "Lagos: Sunset Boat Party with Drinks" (GetYourGuide tour 1248796)

A sunset party cruise past the cliffs of Ponta da Piedade. The boat anchors at a scenic spot for a swim. An onboard speaker lets guests play their own music. Expect loud music and a high-energy party. It suits groups of friends and solo travellers.

## Vilamoura sunset boat party with DJ and open bar

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/sunset-boat-party-vilamoura/

- Type: boat party, sunset cruise
- Location: Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal
- Duration: 2 hours
- Price: from €27 per person
- Departure: Vilamoura Marina (check in at the V-Mar entrance)
- Included: live DJ; open bar for the first hour (beer, sangria, soft drinks)
- Rating: 4.7/5 from 616 reviews on GetYourGuide
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before
- Bookable product: "Vilamoura: Sunset Boat Party with DJ and Open Bar" (GetYourGuide tour 1207919)

A party on a large sailing boat along the Algarve coast at sunset, with a live DJ playing current hits.

## Lisbon boat party with DJ and open bar

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/lisbon-boat-party/

- Type: boat party, sunset cruise
- Location: Lisbon, Tagus River, Portugal
- Duration: 4 hours (7:00 pm to 11:00 pm)
- Days: Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Price: from €45 per person
- Capacity: large sailing boat (Principe Perfeito) for up to 200 people
- Meeting point: Cais Rocha Conde de Óbidos
- Included: welcome drink, a long drink, DJ, entry to a Lisbon club after the cruise
- Rating: 3.9/5 from 93 reviews on GetYourGuide
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before
- Bookable product: "Lisbon: Sunset Boat Party with 2 Drinks and Free Club Entry" (GetYourGuide tour 144897)

The cruise passes Belém, Terreiro do Paço, Santa Apolónia, Cais do Sodré and Ribeira das Naus. The DJ plays deep house, techno, reggaeton and popular hits. A bar on board sells extra drinks and snacks.

## Valencia boat party

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/boat-party-in-valencia/

- Type: catamaran cruise / boat party
- Location: Valencia, Spain
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Price: from €25 per person
- Departure: Valencia marina
- Included: catamaran trip, swim stop, DJ (with the DJ option)
- Rating: 4.2/5 from 1,464 reviews on GetYourGuide
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before
- Bookable product: "Valencia: Sailing Catamaran with Swimming & Optional DJ" (GetYourGuide tour 409731)

A sailing catamaran trip out of Valencia marina onto the Mediterranean, with a swim stop off the coast and an optional DJ. Bring sunscreen, swimwear and a towel.

## Málaga boat party

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/boat-party-in-malaga/

- Type: catamaran cruise / boat party
- Location: Málaga, Costa del Sol, Spain
- Duration: 75 minutes to 1.5 hours
- Price: from €28 per person
- Departure: Port of Málaga, dock one (Muelle Uno)
- Included: live DJ, one drink
- Rating: 4.6/5 from 3,074 reviews on GetYourGuide
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before
- Bookable product: "Malaga: Catamaran Sunset or Night Cruise w/ Live DJ & Drink" (GetYourGuide tour 622031)

A sunset or night cruise on a catamaran along the Costa del Sol, with a live DJ and one drink (sangria, beer, soft drink or water).

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# Part 6: Whale, dolphin and orca watching

## Whale watching in São Miguel, Azores (catamaran)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/whale-watching-in-sao-miguel/

- Type: whale and dolphin watching
- Location: Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal
- Duration: 3 hours
- Price: from €70 per person
- Departures: daily, depending on the weather
- Included: briefing by a marine biologist, live commentary on board
- Rating: 4.6/5 from 5,344 reviews on GetYourGuide
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before
- Bookable product: "From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip" (GetYourGuide tour 75560)

More than 28 cetacean species are seen around São Miguel, including sperm whales and common, bottlenose and Risso's dolphins. Summer is best for Atlantic spotted dolphins, pilot whales and striped dolphins. Spring is the season for migrating baleen whales: blue, fin and sei whales. The trip runs on a stable catamaran with one of the islands' most experienced whale-watching companies.

## Whale and dolphin watching in Madeira

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/whales-dolphin-boat-trip-from-madeira/

- Type: whale and dolphin watching
- Location: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Season: all year
- Price: from €48 per person
- Included: briefing by a marine biologist; spotters on land guide the boats
- Rating: 4.7/5 from 2,321 reviews on GetYourGuide
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before
- Bookable product: "From Funchal: Whale and Dolphin Watching" (GetYourGuide tour 160574)

The trip runs on rigid inflatable boats (RIBs). Spotters in the mountains direct the boats to the animals. The animals are not fed, and the boats keep their distance so as not to disturb them. May to October has the most species. In winter, the most common sightings are short-finned pilot whales, common bottlenose dolphins and short-beaked common dolphins.

## Orca watching in Tarifa (July and August)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/orca-watching-tarifa/

- Type: orca, whale and dolphin watching
- Location: Tarifa, Strait of Gibraltar, Spain
- Duration: about 3 hours
- Season: orcas only in July and August. Whale and dolphin watching runs all year.
- Departure: Tarifa harbour (Puerto de Tarifa)
- Departure time: set each morning according to sea conditions. Call the operator 2 days ahead and again on the day to confirm.

The Strait of Gibraltar, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, is home to orcas in summer and about 6 other cetacean species. Observation follows Spanish regulations (Real Decreto).

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# Part 7: Boat tours by destination

## Half-day catamaran tour in Alicante

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/half-day-boat-tour-catamaran-alicante/

- Type: sailing catamaran tour with a snorkel stop
- Location: Alicante, Costa Blanca, Spain
- Duration: 3 hours
- Price: from €42 per person
- Departure: Puerto de Alicante
- Capacity: maxi catamaran for up to 62 people, toilet on board. Minimum 15 guests; otherwise the tour is rescheduled or refunded.
- Included: one drink, fresh fruit, snorkel masks and fins (snorkels are sold on board for €5)
- Rating: 4.6/5 from 1,205 reviews on GetYourGuide
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before
- Bookable product: "Alicante: 3-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise" (GetYourGuide tour 373959)

The catamaran sails to Cabo de la Huerta, away from the busy beaches, and stops for a swim and snorkel. For a longer trip, there is also a full-day tour to Tabarca Island marine reserve.

## Sunset boat tour in Alicante

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/sunset-boat-tour-alicante/

- Type: sunset catamaran cruise
- Location: Alicante, Spain
- Duration: 2 hours
- Days: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Price: from €32 per person
- Departure: Puerto de Alicante
- Capacity: up to 62 people, minimum 15
- Included: a glass of cava, fresh fruit, swim and snorkel stop (masks and fins)
- Rating: 4.5/5 from 1,553 reviews on GetYourGuide
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before
- Bookable product: "Alicante: 2-Hour Late Afternoon Catamaran Cruise" (GetYourGuide tour 373929)

A late-afternoon sail near Almadraba beach and Cabo de la Huerta, with relaxing music and a swim stop.

## Boat trip from Calpe to Altea (one way)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/boat-trip-from-calpe-to-altea/

- Type: boat transfer
- Location: Calpe and Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain
- Duration: about 50 minutes one way
- Price: from €12 per person
- Departure: Calpe port (also runs in the other direction)
- Rating: 4.2/5 from 52 reviews on GetYourGuide
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before
- Bookable product: "Calpe: One-Way Boat Transfer to/from Altea" (GetYourGuide tour 596989)

A sailing catamaran ride between the ports of Calpe and Altea. It avoids road traffic. You can book a return trip for the same afternoon.

## Sunset tour from Málaga

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/sunset-tour-from-malaga/

- Type: catamaran sailing trip
- Location: Málaga, Spain
- Duration: 1–2 hours, depending on the option (a sunset option is available)
- Price: from €13 per person
- Departure: Port of Málaga, dock one (Muelle Uno)
- Rating: 4.4/5 from 10,554 reviews on GetYourGuide
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before
- Bookable product: "Malaga: Catamaran Sailing Trip with Sunset Option" (GetYourGuide tour 381394)

A catamaran trip along the Málaga coastline, with the option to sail at sunset.

## Brač and Bol (Golden Horn) private tour from Trogir

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/bol-by-boat-from-trogir/

- Type: private speedboat tour
- Location: Trogir, Dalmatia, Croatia
- Duration: 9 hours
- Price: from €1,000 per boat (private)
- Included: skipper, fuel, safety gear, wind jackets, snorkel masks
- Bring: swimsuit, towel, sunscreen
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before
- Bookable product: "Brač & Bol Private Boat Tour (No Crowds)" (GetYourGuide tour 542242)

Itinerary: speedboat from Trogir to Bol, the oldest town on Brač, with free time to visit the 15th-century Dominican monastery. Then a 20-minute walk to Zlatni Rat (the Golden Horn) beach, whose shape changes with the wind and currents. Then the sea tunnels, and a coffee stop in the fishing village of Milna.

## Full-day cruise from Corfu to Parga and Paxos

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/full-day-cruise-from-corfu-to-parga-and-paxos/

- Type: full-day cruise
- Location: Corfu, Greece
- Departures: Corfu Town (08:30–08:45) or Lefkimmi port (09:45–10:00), depending on where you stay
- Stops: Gaios (Paxos), with time for lunch; Parga on the Greek mainland
- On board: bar, seats in sun and shade

On the way south, the boat passes the Kanoni peninsula, Mon Repos palace, Perama, Benitses, Kavos and Asprokavos. Both boats follow the same itinerary. The Lefkimmi boat returns earlier.

## Boat tours from Corfu to Albania

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/the-best-boat-tours-from-corfu-to-albania/

- Type: guide plus day trip
- Bookable day trip: "From Corfu: Albanian Adventure Day Trip" (GetYourGuide tour 422402). 10 hours, from €65 per person, rated 3.8/5 from 403 reviews, free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
- Bring: your passport and €10 for Albanian port taxes, checked on arrival at Saranda

Boats leave from Corfu Town and return there around 19:00. After passport control in Saranda, visitors explore the town or visit Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage site with Greek and Roman remains, a theatre and mosaics, and the Ottoman-era castle of Ali Pasha above the lake. Most tours include only the return boat trip; land tours and lunch cost extra. Tours run all year, depending on the weather. Book early in your stay so you can rebook if a trip is cancelled.

## Kayak tour in Vilamoura

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/experience/kayak-tour-vilamoura/

- Type: kayak tour and rental
- Location: Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal

Kayaking along the red cliffs near Vilamoura. No experience is needed, but you must be able to swim.

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# Part 8: Travel guides

## Vienna to Budapest by boat

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/blog/discover-the-magic-between-vienna-and-budapest-by-boat/

| | Fast ferry (hydrofoil) | Leisure cruise |
|---|---|---|
| Time | about 5.5–6 hours | full day, 9+ hours |
| Focus | transport | sightseeing and food |
| Luggage | 1 small carry-on bag or backpack | larger luggage is fine |

- Season: April to October. Book early in summer.
- Highlights: Melk Abbey, the Wachau Valley (Krems, Dürnstein, Spitz), Bratislava, and arriving in Budapest past the Parliament, Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge.
- How long does it take? 6–8 hours, depending on the boat, river traffic, water levels and weather. Multi-day Danube cruises take 1–2 days.
- Luggage: hydrofoils allow little luggage, and big bags may cost extra. Day and multi-day cruise ships allow normal luggage.
- Boat or train? The train takes 2.5–3 hours, is cheaper and runs more often. The boat is slower but more scenic.

## How to get from Lisbon to Sesimbra

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/blog/get-lisbon-sesimbra/

Sesimbra is a beach town about 40 km south of Lisbon. It offers boat tours, scuba diving and coasteering.

- Bus: TST bus 207 or 260 from Praça de Espanha (blue metro line) or Alcântara. About 1 hour, €4.35. Buy the ticket from the driver. Buses run about hourly.
- Train plus bus: Fertagus train from Entrecampos to Setúbal (every 20 minutes on weekdays), then bus 230, which runs rarely, or a taxi (about €20).
- Ferry plus bus: ferry from Cais do Sodré to Cacilhas (€1.20), then bus 203 to Sesimbra (about €4).
- Taxi or Uber: about 35 minutes, €40–50. A pre-booked airport transfer costs about €35.
- Transfers: SeaBookings transfers from €25 per person, with pickup and drop-off at your Lisbon accommodation.
- Full-day tour from Lisbon (12 hours): Cabo Espichel, Sesimbra, Serra da Arrábida and Palmela Castle.
- Sea tours in Sesimbra leave from Porto de Abrigo, about a 30-minute walk or a €10 taxi from the town centre.

## How to get from Lisbon to Setúbal

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/blog/get-lisbon-setubal/

Setúbal is about 48 km south of Lisbon, next to the Arrábida Natural Park and the Sado estuary, which has a resident colony of wild dolphins. A ferry crosses to the white-sand beaches of Tróia.

- Train: Fertagus from Roma-Areeiro, Entrecampos, Sete Rios or Campolide. About €4.50 one way, and no bridge traffic. Alternatively, take the ferry from Terreiro do Paço to Barreiro (15–20 minutes, about €2), then a CP train.
- Bus: TST line 561 from Praça de Espanha or line 562 from Oriente. About 1 hour, €4.45. Rush-hour traffic can be heavy.
- Taxi or Uber: about 40 minutes, €45–50.
- Car hire: from about €50–55 a day in high season, often with a €1,000 deposit.

## 6 reasons to visit Alicante in December

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/blog/6-reasons-visit-alicante-december/

Top picks (all with free cancellation up to 24 hours before and a reserve-now-pay-later option, booked through GetYourGuide):

- Round trip to Tabarca Island: ferry from Alicante port, about 6 hours with free time, rated 4.3/5 from 5,600+ reviews. The one-hour ferry costs from €23 per person with a flexible return.
- Late-afternoon catamaran cruise: from Alicante marina, 2 hours, with a drink, fruit and snorkel gear. From €32, rated 4.5/5 from 1,500+ reviews.
- Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls day trip: from Alicante or Benidorm, 6–8 hours, rated 4.7/5 from 1,600+ reviews.
- Small-group countryside wine tour: from Alicante old port, 4 hours, up to 7 people, 4 wines, rated 4.9/5 from 440+ reviews.

The six reasons:

1. **Weather.** The average winter temperature is about 16°C, with about 6 hours of sun a day. Jet ski rides and coasteering at Villajoyosa run all winter.
2. **Quiet beaches.** Playa de San Juan, Postiguet and Albufereta. Beach yoga is available.
3. **The city centre.** The old town, San Nicolás cathedral, the Mercado Central and a tapas tour.
4. **Day trips.** Guadalest, Altea, the Algar waterfalls, Calpe, Cartagena and La Manga.
5. **Tabarca Island.** A protected marine reserve. The water is about 14°C in winter and 24°C in summer. Private boats for up to 10 people are also available.
6. **Winter activities.** Surfing, kayaking, SUP and try-dive scuba experiences. Hire a wetsuit if the water is too cold.

## 9 reasons to visit Madeira in winter (November to February)

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/blog/9-reasons-to-visit-madeira-during-the-fall-winter/

Top picks (free cancellation up to 24 hours before, booked through GetYourGuide):

- Eco-catamaran dolphin and whale watching: from Funchal Marina, 2.5–3 hours, hybrid-electric boat with spotters on land, rated 4.6/5 from 10,900+ reviews.
- Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal and Fanal 4WD tour: free pickup in central Funchal, 8 hours, rated 4.9/5 from 9,900+ reviews.
- Dolphin and whale watching catamaran: 3 hours, with a bar and snorkel gear, rated 4.6/5 from 7,700+ reviews.
- Sunrise transfer from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo: transport only for a self-guided hike, rated 4.6/5 from 1,300+ reviews.

Key facts:

- Crowds: November to February is much quieter than summer, except for the Christmas and New Year week.
- Weather: mild. Rain is the main risk, especially in January. The sea is about 19°C in winter and 24°C in summer.
- Flights: Madeira Airport (FNC). From the UK, British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 and TUI fly there. Fares are lowest from January to March.
- New Year's Eve: the fireworks over Funchal are among the biggest in the world. Boats leave Funchal Marina on 31 December and sell out early.
- Beaches: mostly pebble or black sand. Porto Santo has a long golden beach.
- Surfing: waves are better and less crowded in autumn and winter.
- Whales and dolphins: seen all year. The best season is May to October. In winter, short-finned pilot whales, bottlenose dolphins and short-beaked common dolphins are seen most often.
- Other activities: levada hikes, trail running, yacht charters for up to 8 guests, and coasteering all year.
- Madeira won "Europe's Leading Island Destination" at the World Travel Awards in 2024.

| Month | What to expect | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| November | Quieter, green after the autumn rain | Levada walks, whale and dolphin trips |
| December | Mild, Christmas lights, busy New Year week | Exploring Funchal, fireworks by boat (book early) |
| January | Can be very rainy, quiet | Surfing, tours with free cancellation |
| February | Quiet, Funchal Carnival | Island tours and sea trips |

## How to see the Nazaré big waves

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/blog/how-to-see-nazare-big-waves/

The underwater Nazaré Canyon amplifies Atlantic swells at Praia do Norte into the largest rideable waves on Earth, at 20–30 m. Big swells usually arrive between October and March, but not every day, so check the forecast.

1. **Lighthouse fort** (Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo): the classic viewpoint, almost at eye level with the waves.
2. **Clifftop restaurants** in Sítio, for example Pangeia By the Sea. Arrive early on big-swell days.
3. **Jet ski tow tour:** a big-wave rider drives the jet ski while you ride a sled behind it. About 30 minutes, winter only, age 16+.
4. **Jet ski rental:** 1 hour with a briefing and a guide, age 16+.
5. **Day trip from Lisbon:** Nazaré and Óbidos in a small group, about 8 hours.

Safety: never go near the water line during a big swell, and follow the local authorities.

## Parasailing in the Algarve

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/blog/parasailing-in-lagos/

There is currently no parasailing in Lagos. The nearest is in Albufeira.

- Solo flights reach 40–120 m. Tandem flights reach up to 40 m, with a combined weight of up to 120 kg (more only in no wind).
- Triple flights are possible in Albufeira.
- Children need to be at least 1.1 m tall and weigh at least 20 kg, which is usually age 5–6. In Albufeira, children can fly tandem with a parent from age 6.
- Flights last 10–15 minutes. No experience is needed.
- Wind can delay departures, so morning slots are best. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and a snack.
- Life jackets go up to size 3XL (about 95–120 kg).
- If the wind cancels the flight, you can switch to another tour or get a full refund.

## Red Bull Cliff Diving in the Azores

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/blog/cliff-diving-azores/

The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series has held stops in the Azores. The venue is the islet of Vila Franca do Campo, off São Miguel. It is a volcanic nature reserve (protected since 1983) that locals call the "Princess Ring". Athletes dive from natural rock.

- Platform and rock heights: 28 m and 20 m
- Water depth: more than 8 m
- July water temperature: about 22°C. July air temperature: about 25°C.
- Coordinates: 37° 41′ N, 25° 26′ W

## 12 best white sand beaches in Europe

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/blog/12-best-white-sand-beaches-in-europe/

1. San Vito Lo Capo, Sicily, Italy: about an hour from Palermo.
2. Santa Giulia, Corsica, France: near Porto-Vecchio.
3. La Pelosa, Sardinia, Italy: known as the "European Caribbean".
4. Cala Mesquida, Mallorca, Spain: in the quiet northeast.
5. Agios Prokopios, Naxos, Greece: 5.5 km from the island's capital.
6. Playa de Ses Illetes, Formentera, Spain: 4 km from La Savina port.
7. Cala Brandinchi, Sardinia, Italy: near San Teodoro, good for snorkelling.
8. Nissi Beach, Cyprus: known for parties.
9. Playa de Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain: Blue Flag beach.
10. Balos, Crete, Greece: a shallow lagoon 55 km from Chania.
11. Meia Praia, Lagos, Portugal: a 5 km Blue Flag beach.
12. Praia do Martinhal, Sagres, Portugal: Blue Flag beach near the Costa Vicentina Natural Park.

## 5 beach towns in Europe that fit a student budget

URL: https://www.seabookings.com/blog/5-beach-towns-in-europe-that-fit-a-students-budget/

1. **Budva, Montenegro:** free beaches, historic old town, cheaper than nearby Croatia.
2. **Lagos, Portugal:** hostels with kitchens, Praia Dona Ana and Praia do Camilo, a compact town you can walk, and affordable kayak tours.
3. **Split, Croatia:** Diocletian's Palace (UNESCO), Bačvice beach, ferries to the islands. Cheaper outside peak summer.
4. **Varna, Bulgaria:** Black Sea beaches, the Sea Garden park, low food prices.
5. **Almería, Spain:** the Alcazaba fortress, Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, free tapas with drinks.

Budget tips: travel in spring or autumn, stay in hostels or shared apartments, use buses and regional trains, and cook some of your own meals.