Lagos Ponta da Piedade: Half-Day Catamaran Cruise & Lunch

Three and a Half Hours on the Water with Lunch You Don't Have to Pack

You board at Lagos Marina and sail toward Ponta da Piedade's dramatic cliffs, anchoring in a sheltered bay where you can swim or relax on deck. The crew serves a traditional Portuguese lunch with chouriço and cheese tasting, plus wine and beer, all included. The whole thing takes 3.5 hours and gets you back to the marina by early afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise to Ponta da Piedade

• Check in at Lagos Train Station office
• Board catamaran at Marina de Lagos
• Sail along Lagos coastline and cliffs
• Anchor near Ponta da Piedade
• Swim in crystal-clear waters
• Enjoy traditional Portuguese lunch on board
• Relax and admire beaches and scenery
• Return to Marina de Lagos

The experience

What makes you want to get on a boat in the first place? Usually it's the cliffs, and Ponta da Piedade has them in a way that makes you understand why people come back to the Algarve again and again. The catamaran leaves Lagos Marina and you're moving along the coast almost immediately, golden rock faces rising up on one side, the water so clear you can see straight through it. The boat's stable enough that you're not gripping anything, and there's room to move around, which matters when you're out for three and a half hours.

Around midway through, the crew anchors in a sheltered bay near Ponta da Piedade itself. The spot depends on the weather and sea conditions that day, but that's when you get the choice: jump in and swim, or stay on deck with a drink while the water does its thing around you. The catamaran cruise includes beer, wine, and soft drinks, plus bottled water, so you're not rationing. Before lunch arrives, there's a tasting of chouriço and local cheese, the kind of thing that tastes different when you're sitting on a boat looking at cliffs. Then the crew brings out roast chicken, fresh bread, and salad. Nothing complicated, but it lands right when you're hungry and the view is doing half the work.

Check-in happens at the office inside Lagos Train Station, fifteen minutes before departure, and then you're walked down to the pier. If you've got small children, strollers work fine on board. The live commentary runs through the journey, pointing out what you're looking at, and vegetarian options are available if you mention it when you book. By the time you're heading back to Marina de Lagos, you've had lunch, a swim, and three and a half hours of not having to think about where to go next.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or train station pickup briefing, catamaran passage along the Algarve coast to Ponta da Piedade, a sheltered bay swim stop, a tasting of Portuguese chouriço and local cheese, a traditional lunch with roast chicken and fresh bread, beer and wine with lunch, bottled water throughout, and return to Marina de Lagos.

Options for this experience

2 options

Blue Cruise OptionGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 09:45Blue Cruise Option

Blue Cruise at 14:00Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · Available from 13 Oct 2027Blue Cruise at 14:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:45

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 45

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Bluefleet - Boat Trips and Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the Ponta da Piedade cliffs and a swim without renting a boat or driving the coast yourself: the fixed schedule and included lunch mean you show up, board, and the rest is arranged.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the catamaran leave Lagos Marina?

Check-in is at Lagos Train Station office 15 minutes before departure. Exact departure times vary by season. Confirm when you book.

Can I swim during the cruise?

Yes. The boat anchors in a sheltered bay near Ponta da Piedade, and swimming is optional. You can also stay on deck.

What's included in the lunch?

Roast chicken, fresh bread, salad, chouriço and cheese tasting, plus beer, wine, soft drinks, and bottled water.

Is there a vegetarian option?

Yes. Let the operator know at booking if you need a vegetarian meal.

How long is the cruise?

3.5 hours total, including the swim and lunch stop.

What if the weather is bad?

The anchor point near Ponta da Piedade depends on sea and weather conditions. The operator will adjust the route if needed.

Is there live commentary during the cruise?

Yes, the crew provides live commentary throughout the journey.