Lagos: Private — Ponta da Piedade by Skiff
Before you book
- Life jackets must be worn for the whole trip
Highlights
- ✓The whole boat to yourselves — no assigned seats, no strangers on board
- ✓A small boat — the kind that gets inside the caves
- ✓The Cave of Love and the Cathedral, up close
- ✓The shapes the rock has carved — the Elephant, the Gorilla and the Titanic
- ✓The skipper shapes the route around your group's pace
About this activity
The Discover II motorboat just for your group, 1h15 through the Ponta da Piedade caves — no sharing the boat and no fixed timetable.
An exclusive experience: an agile skiff reserved just for your group, departing from Marina de Lagos. Being small, it reaches where big boats can't — the caves and corners of Ponta da Piedade, right by the water.
About 1h15 of private cruising, perfect for couples, families or small groups who want to see the cliffs up close, with all the time in the world for photos. And because the boat is yours alone, the skipper stops wherever you want to stop — at the Cave of Love, at the Cathedral, or at that rock shape somebody wants to photograph one more time.
Itinerary
- 1Check-in at the operator's desk, 30 minutes before departure
- 2Boarding at Marina de Lagos
- 3The Lagos coast — Praia da Batata, Pinhão, Dona Ana, Camilo, Canavial and Porto de Mós
- 4The Ponta da Piedade caves, with the boat going into some of them when the sea allows — and stopping wherever your group wants
- 5Back to Marina de Lagos
What's included
- ✓Private hire of the Discover II motorboat for 1h15, just for your group
- ✓A dedicated skipper, who shapes the route around your group's pace
- ✓The boat goes inside some of the caves, whenever sea conditions allow
- ✓The Ponta da Piedade caves, the Cave of Love and the Cathedral
- ✓Praia da Batata, Pinhão, Dona Ana, Camilo, Canavial and Porto de Mós
- ✓Live commentary, with the local legends
- ✓Life jackets
Stops and access may be adjusted on the day, depending on sea or weather conditions.
Location
Where this activity starts
Marina de Lagos
Marina de Lagos, Loja n.º 13, 8600-780 Lagos
Important information
What to bring
- Clothes that can get wet — the boat is open and catches spray
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A camera
Not recommended for
For safety reasons, there is no landing and no swimming inside the caves.
Cancellation policy
Full refund up to 72 hours before. Between 72 and 24 hours before, 50% of the quoted price is refunded. Less than 24 hours before, there is no refund. If bad weather prevents the trip, an alternative date is offered; if no date works, the refund is made less up to 15% for administration and preparation.
This deadline is the operator’s and applies to bookings made online. If you book with us on request, our own booking conditions apply. Booking conditions for direct requests.
More information
The price is for the boat, not per person — you split it across the group. The trip runs on the Discover II, a small motorboat, with no toilet on board.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get wet?
On a motorboat expect spray, especially in a choppier sea — bring quick-drying clothes and protect your camera or phone.
Is the price per person?
No. The price is for the whole boat, not per head, up to 10 people — it is the same whether a few of you go or the full group.
What languages is the activity in?
The crew or guide speak Portuguese and English.
Can I bring my own food and drink?
Bringing your own food or drink on board is not allowed, with the exception of food for small children. Boats with a bar sell drinks and snacks, and trips with a meal included bring everything you need.
Are there life jackets on board?
Yes, for adults and children, and the crew shows you where they are before departure. Wearing one at all times is only mandatory on the boats and routes where the law requires it — you are told at boarding.
Pregnancy, back trouble, a wheelchair or a pushchair — is it possible?
Nearly always, and the right answer is given before you book, not on the quay. As a rule a pregnant passenger can go, with the final word resting with the skipper depending on the sea that day. Anyone with a sensitive back will feel the impact far more on a small fast boat than on a catamaran, which is stable and has proper seating. For a wheelchair or a pushchair, some boats have a boarding ramp and on others boarding requires you to be steady on your feet, and the toilets on board may not be adapted. Tell us the specifics and the date you want: we confirm with the operator which departure works, and only then do you pay.
What happens in bad weather?
The decision to sail is always the skipper’s, for safety. If a departure is cancelled because of the sea or the weather, you choose: a new date or a full refund — the booking is not lost.
Can I bring my pet on board?
As a rule no, with the exception of guide dogs with proper documentation. Some operators will consider it case by case — if you want to bring yours, tell us before booking and we will check with the boat operator.
Can I bring a backpack?
You can, as long as it fits on your lap. Bring only the essentials.
What if someone feels unwell on board?
Every operator follows safety protocols and has maritime support. If it happens, tell the crew straight away — that is what they are there for.
From €140