Vilamoura: Private Sunset
Highlights
- ✓The whole boat to yourselves — up to 42 people, nobody else on board
- ✓Sunset without sharing the deck with strangers
- ✓A personalised route — the stops are the ones you want
- ✓Sailing alongside Praia da Falésia and its red cliffs
- ✓Real room — enough for a family party, not just a couple
About this activity
A 42-seat catamaran just for your group, two hours at sunset out of Vilamoura, with the route decided by you.
An exclusive experience: the boat is reserved just for your group, with a dedicated crew, departing from Marina de Vilamoura. At sunset, the coast turns golden and the moment becomes unforgettable.
What sets this apart from the other private charters is the size: 42 seats. Where a 10- or 12-person charter suits a couple or a family, this one takes a whole party — and the price, being for the boat, splits across everyone. The coast here is low and the sand is wide, so instead of cliffs closing the frame you get an open horizon across the bay, with Praia da Falésia stretching alongside.
The route is whatever you want it to be. Drinks are arranged separately — tell us what you have in mind and we prepare it.
Itinerary
- 1Meeting at Marina de Vilamoura in the late afternoon
- 2Boarding at Vilamoura Marina
- 3West along the coast, off Praia da Falésia
- 4The sun going down, with the deck reserved for your group alone
- 5Back to Marina de Vilamoura
What's included
- ✓Private hire of the catamaran (Lince or Puma) for about 2 hours, up to 42 people
- ✓A dedicated crew, ashore and on board
- ✓Sailing alongside Praia da Falésia, with its red cliffs and the sand stretching for kilometres
- ✓Your choice of route and stops, agreed before departure
- ✓Life jackets
Stops and access may be adjusted on the day, depending on sea or weather conditions.
Location
Where this activity starts
Marina de Vilamoura
Marina de Vilamoura, Escritório n.º 7 e 8, Cais Q, 8125-409 Quarteira
Important information
What to bring
- A light jacket — it cools down at sea late in the day
- A camera
Not recommended for
For safety, the trip may be rescheduled if sea conditions are not favourable.
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, and on a 42-seat boat that changes the maths. The trip runs on the Lince or the Puma. There is also a half-day version, of 4 hours. Drinks are not included, but packages can be added; tell us what you want and we sort it before departure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get wet?
On a catamaran, normally not. You will get wet if you go in at the swim stop, where there is one.
Is the price per person?
No. The price is for the whole boat, not per head, up to 42 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 €790