13 Catamaran Cruises in Alicante to Build a Day Around

1.2-Hour Late Afternoon Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,265 reviews · 2 hours · from $38Our pick

Sail from Alicante along Albufereta and Cabo de la Huerta, then anchor in the bay for swimming or snorkeling. Your ticket includes fruit, one alcoholic drink, unlimited soft drinks, equipment, music, and a restroom. Expect a friendly, social boat ride rather than a quiet private charter.

“The boat was clean and well equipped. The crew were fantastic and added to the experience. I would recommend this evening trip to everyone. My family and I had a wonderful time”

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2.3-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 953 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Set sail from Alicante on a spacious catamaran for a 45-minute coastal ride to Cabo de Huertas. You get time to swim and snorkel without a guide, plus fruit, one beer, wine, or tinto de verano, and unlimited soft drinks and water. Sailor-lifeguards remain on hand.

“Am only a teenager and booked this experience as a surprise to my family, and it was very successful and easy to book. It was an amazing experience on the biggest catamaran I ever seen! I can really recommend this tour because of the nice service and the beautiful view of the ocean and the city. You get so much for the money aswell. I really loved the net in the front and the bar with drinks and snacks! This experience will be a tradition from know for my family!”

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3.Dénia: Daytime or Sunset Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 952 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $17

Sail from Puerto Dénia on a 1 to 2-hour Mundo Marino catamaran cruise. Choose a daytime trip with an optional swim stop or a sunset sailing with chill-out music, cava, and either a regular seat or the net area. The crew speaks Spanish and English.

“Brilliant cruise, great music and the crew were really lovely and welcoming. Fantastic way to enjoy the sunset!”

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4.6-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Tabarca Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 879 reviews · 6 hours · from $85

Sail from Alicante to Tabarca Island aboard a spacious catamaran with friendly multilingual crew, unlimited soft drinks, fruit, snorkeling gear, and a choice of chicken, fish, or vegetarian paella. You get about three hours near the island for swimming, snorkeling, lunch, and village time before sailing back along the Costa Blanca.

“We really enjoyed our catamaran trip! The crew made us feel very welcome and we felt very well taken care of. The food was great. Would highly recommend this company!”

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5.Denia: Cova Tallada Catamaran Tour and Swimming Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 514 reviews · 2 hours · from $21

From Denia harbor, Boramar’s Spanish-speaking crew takes you by motor catamaran along Las Rotas toward Cova Tallada and Javea. You will view the cave from the sea, enjoy one drink and music, then stop for a swim at a captain-selected location.

“We had a quick trip to the cave which was nice then we passed lots of good swimming spots to anchor off the marina for a swim. Not a good spot for a swim”

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6.Santa Pola: Tabarca Catamaran Cruise with Underwater Vision

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 465 reviews · from $10Best value

Ride a fast catamaran from Santa Pola to Tabarca in about 25 minutes. Large underwater viewing windows reveal Mediterranean marine life, while a toilet and bar add comfort. Choose from several departures and return boats, with schedules changing in summer and with the weather.

“Excellent service. In the car park there's many containers selling tickets but buying online seems actually cheaper. The boat itself is modern and clean, toilets available. Tabarca island is a fantastic place to visit and has something to offer for everyone. Easy walks, great beaches and a small village with restaurants.”

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7.Altea: Catamaran Tour with Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 381 reviews · from $17

Set out from Altea Port for a 1 to 1.5 hour catamaran ride on the Mediterranean. Choose a daytime sailing or sunset departure, with cava, music, and net seating included on selected options. The sunset trip adds a DJ on Fridays in July and August 2024.

“Lovely evening to go & watch the sunset behind the mountains”

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8.Calpe: Catamaran Tour with Optional Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 351 reviews · from $17

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking instructor at Calpe port for a 1 to 1.5-hour catamaran cruise along the coast. See Peñon de Ifach, city views, and marine life, then add a swim stop, onboard DJ, and extra time at sea when available.

“Lovely afternoon trip around the bay of Calpe. All staff very helpful.”

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9.Dénia & Jávea: Portixol Sailing Catamaran Excursion with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 288 reviews · 3.5 - 5 hours · from $65

Set sail from Dénia or Jávea on a spacious catamaran, cruise past coves and cliffs, swim from the boat near Portixol, then enjoy BBQ chicken, pork, salad, fruit, bread, and one drink. The English and Spanish crew may adjust the route or menu to suit sea conditions.

“Activity was well organised, crew were exceptional and updated us with changes. We couldn’t go to the planned cove due to the sea being rough. Boat cleanliness was high, music good, food tasty and well prepared. Only small niggle - despite there being a no smoking sign on the catamaran there was about 6 people smoking throughout the cruise.”

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10.Torrevieja: Costa Blanca Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 225 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $65

Sail from Marina Salinas with a small crew, following Torrevieja’s coast before anchoring for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and relaxing on beanbags or the front nets. Choose a morning, afternoon, or sunset trip. Crew members including Larry, Zoe, Nicky, and Dicky are known for warm, attentive hosting, and the boat dog Sky may be aboard.

“We chose this catamaran as a family with young kids (5&8) they have never been on a boat before so we wanted to avoid the busy crowds of the larger tours from Alicante. Beforehand Larry answered my questions promptly via email. On the day, him and Zoe made us feel so welcome, they were perfect hosts. The small group was relaxed and friendly everyone had a lovely time jumping off the boat, attempting to stand up paddle board and enjoying the ocean. It was a little choppier than expected so we stayed swimming in the bay rather than sailing as much expected but we did not care as it was…”

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11.Calpe: Sailing Catamaran with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 127 reviews · from $63

Set sail from Calpe for 3.5 hours along coves, clear water, and steep cliffs. The Spanish and English-speaking crew anchors in a sheltered spot for swimming, serves paella with salad, bread, fruit, and one drink, then returns to port.

“Fantastic day from the minute we got on the board the team made us feel welcome, great selection of drinks & snack at reasonable prices. The food was amazing and good portion size. Would really recommend this trip.”

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12.From Denia: Catamaran Trip with Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 119 reviews · from $18

Board a Boramar motor catamaran in Dénia for a 1 to 1.5 hour cruise toward Las Rotas and the Natural Marine Reserve. Choose a daytime sail near Cova Tallada, a sunset trip with music and a drink, or a two-hour sunset dinner with local dishes and cava.

“Fabulous trip with amazingly friendly hosts loved the catamaran and sunset viewing just great”

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13.Sunset in Dénia from the Catamaran Mundo Marino

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

From Mundo Marino’s dock in Dénia, you’ll sail for about 90 minutes toward Cape San Antonio as the sun drops over the Costa Blanca. A glass of Cava is included, while the onboard bar sells extra drinks. Arrive early for better seating, and bring a jacket for the sea breeze.

“Nice walk, friendly staff. Nice sunset even if the weather was Covered. To do!!Auto-translated”

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