Papagayo Beach catamaran cruise with 2-hour swim stop

Two hours anchored in a natural swimming pool, no current to fight

A two-hour catamaran cruise departing from Playa Blanca or Marina Rubicón to Papagayo Beach, one of Lanzarote's most sheltered coves, with a swimming and snorkeling stop in calm emerald waters. You can depart in the morning or afternoon, and an early AM option from Marina Rubicón lets you visit the Wednesday or Saturday market before setting sail. Snorkeling equipment is included. Food and drinks are available for purchase onboard.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise to Papagayo Beach

• Depart from Playa Blanca marina
• Enjoy scenic sailing on catamaran
• Swim and snorkel at Papagayo Beach
• Relax and sunbathe on deck

The experience

The catamaran leaves from Playa Blanca's tourist port (a lively marina with shops, restaurants and waterfront views), or from Marina Rubicón if you choose the earlier departure and want time to browse the market first. The boat sails south to Papagayo Beach, a small cove on the island's southern coast known for its fine white sand and natural bay shape that keeps the sea calm throughout the day. The water here stays emerald and clear because the bay shelters it from strong currents, turning it into something closer to a swimming pool than open ocean.

Once anchored, you swim directly from the boat or use the snorkeling gear included with your ticket to explore the marine life beneath the surface. The catamaran has comfortable nets and soft seating areas on deck for anyone who wants to sunbathe or rest instead. The whole stop is unhurried. There's no schedule pushing you back to the boat, just the gentle rhythm of the water and the option to stay in as long as you want. Beer, sangria, water and soft drinks are sold onboard if you need them.

The choice between morning and afternoon sailings, and between starting from Playa Blanca or Marina Rubicón, means you can build the rest of your day around the cruise. An early departure gives you the market at Marina Rubicón on Wednesdays and Saturdays. A later one leaves room for a morning on the beach or in town first.

What’s included

• Two-hour catamaran cruise from Playa Blanca or Marina Rubicón.
• swimming stop in Papagayo Beach's sheltered bay.
• snorkeling equipment included.
• lounge seating and nets on deck.
• boat transfers between port and the beach anchorage.

Options for this experience

4 options

Morning sailing departing from Playa BlancaGuide in English or Spanish · 11:10Duration: 1 hour. Mini cruise departs from Marina Rubicón at 11:30

Afternoon sailing departing from Playa BlancaGuide in English or Spanish · 13:30Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Mini cruise departs from Marina Rubicón at 13:50

Morning sailing departing from Marina RubicónGuide in English or Spanish · 11:30Duration: 1 hour. Mini cruise departs from Marina Rubicón at 11:30. Starting point: Puerto Deportivo Rubicón S.A, C. el Berrugo, 2, 35580 Playa Blanca, Las Palmas, Spain

Afternoon sailing departing from Marina RubicónGuide in English or Spanish · 13:50Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Mini cruise departs from Marina Rubicón at 13:50. Starting point: Puerto Deportivo Rubicón S.A, C. el Berrugo, 2, 35580 Playa Blanca, Las Palmas, Spain

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDepartures at 11:10, 11:30, 13:30 and 13:50

Book up toStart time

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

GroupUp to 70

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Lineas Romero

Is this one for you?Book the early Marina Rubicón departure on a Wednesday or Saturday if you want to combine the market, the marina atmosphere and the cruise in one morning. Choose the Playa Blanca sailing if you'd rather start from the main tourist port and keep the day simpler.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

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

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 is Papagayo Beach actually like when we get there?

Papagayo Beach is a small, sheltered cove with fine white sand and crystal-clear emerald water. The natural bay shape keeps the sea calm and free of strong currents, so it stays safe and swimmable all day: families with children often find it feels more like a pool than open ocean.

Can we snorkel, or is it just swimming?

Snorkeling equipment is included with the cruise, and the calm waters and marine life make it a good spot to explore underwater. You can also swim without gear, or skip the water entirely and relax on the deck.

Do we have to swim, or can we stay on the boat the whole time?

Swimming is optional. The catamaran has comfortable nets and soft seating areas on deck where you can sunbathe, rest or simply watch the water while others swim.

What's the difference between the Marina Rubicón and Playa Blanca departures?

Both ports are in the south of Lanzarote and sail to the same beach. Marina Rubicón has an earlier AM option that gives you time to visit the market before boarding on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Playa Blanca is the main tourist port with more shops and restaurants nearby if you want to spend time there instead.

Are meals included, or do we need to bring food?

Food is not included, but you can purchase snacks and drinks onboard: beer, sangria, water and soft drinks. Many travelers bring their own snacks or eat at the port before or after the cruise.

How long is the whole trip, and what time do we get back?

The cruise itself is two hours. Morning sailings typically depart around 10am and return by noon. Afternoon sailings leave in the early afternoon and return by evening. Exact times depend on which departure you book.