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Cádiz Boat Tours: Which Catamaran or Private Boat to Pick

  • 4cruises compared
  • €19lowest price
  • 1 h 15 min to 3 htime on the water
  • 3boarding points

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Sunset catamaran tour on the Bay of Cádiz

1 h 30 min · from €27 · 8.9/10 (330)

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Updated 29 October 2026

Which one, depending on what you want

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For most visitors, the best boat tour in Cádiz is the sunset catamaran: from 27 €, 90 minutes, a glass of cava or water and an 8.9 from 330 reviews. The daytime catamaran starts at 19 € and lasts 1 hour 15 minutes, or 2.5 hours with the swimming option.

Both catamarans leave from the port of Cádiz with recorded commentary in English. If you would rather have the boat to yourselves, there are two private boats for up to 7 people, one from Cádiz and one from El Puerto de Santa María, each with a one-hour swim stop at Valdelagrana. Each has its own card below.

Boat trips in Cádiz compared by type, duration, boat, food, price and rating
CruiseDurationOpen or coveredFoodPriceRating
Sunset catamaran tour on the Bay of CádizSightseeingOur pick 1 h 30 min Not stated No food from €27 8.9/10 (330)
Daytime catamaran tour on the Bay of Cádiz, with or without a swimSightseeing 1 h 15 min Not stated No food from €19 8.7/10 (292)
Private boat trip from the Real Club Náutico de CádizPrivate boat 3 h Not stated Drinks or snacks from €350 9.4/10 (39)
Private boat trip from Puerto Sherry, El Puerto de Santa MaríaPrivate boat 3 h Not stated Drinks or snacks from €300 9.6/10 (49)

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Sightseeing · SunsetOur pick

Sunset catamaran tour on the Bay of Cádiz

Ninety minutes on a catamaran with a glass of cava or water as the sun goes down, with an option that adds live music.

from €27

8.9/10 from 330 reviews on Civitatis

  • 1 h 30 min
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Oficinas de Al Barco, Avenida del Puerto 1
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before
  • Wheelchair accessible

Who it suitsCouples and groups who want to see the bay in evening light. The departure time depends on the date you pick when booking. There is a category for children aged 4 to 12.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want to swim: this tour has no swimming stop. The 2.5-hour option of the daytime catamaran has one.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Oficinas de Al Barco, Avenida del Puerto 1. Go to the Al Barco offices at Avenida del Puerto 1 (Trocadero building, unit 5, ground floor) 30 minutes before departure. You swap your voucher for a paper boarding pass there, and staff point you to the exact dock. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
A catamaran leaving from the port of Cádiz. The listing does not describe decks or seating, so we cannot tell you what it is like on board. It is wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets, if you say so when booking.
Commentary
Recorded commentary in English, not a live guide. The live music option adds a saxophonist and a DJ.
Included
  • 90-minute catamaran ride
  • Recorded commentary in English
  • Glass of cava or water
  • Live music (only in the live music option)
Not included
  • Food (the listing includes only a drink)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. After that, or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Sightseeing · Day

Daytime catamaran tour on the Bay of Cádiz, with or without a swim

A 1 hour 15 minute ride past the bay's walls and forts, or a 2.5-hour version with a swimming stop.

from €19

8.7/10 from 292 reviews on Civitatis

  • 1 h 15 min
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Oficinas de Al Barco, Avenida del Puerto 1
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before
  • Wheelchair accessible

Who it suitsFamilies and anyone watching the budget: it is the cheapest on the page, and children aged 4 to 12 have their own category. With the swimming option, the slide and mats suit a family outing.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want a drink on board or the sunset: the sunset catamaran costs about 8 € more in English.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Oficinas de Al Barco, Avenida del Puerto 1. Go to the Al Barco offices at Avenida del Puerto 1 (Trocadero building, unit 5, ground floor) 30 minutes before departure. You swap your voucher for a paper boarding pass there, and staff point you to the exact dock. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
A catamaran from the port of Cádiz. The 2.5-hour option includes a slide on the boat and giant mats. It is wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets, if you say so when booking.
Commentary
Recorded commentary in English. The route goes north or south around the bay depending on wind and sea, and you do not choose it.
Included
  • Catamaran ride
  • Recorded commentary in English
Not included
  • Drinks and food (the listing does not include them)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. After that, or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Private boat · Day

Private boat trip from the Real Club Náutico de Cádiz

Three hours on a boat for your group alone, with an English-speaking skipper, a pass under the 1812 Constitution Bridge and a one-hour swim stop.

from €350

9.4/10 from 39 reviews on Civitatis

  • 3 h
  • Not stated
  • Drinks or snacks
  • Real Club Náutico de Cádiz, Avenida Nuevo Mundo 1
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before

Who it suitsGroups of up to 7 who want to choose the time and have the boat to themselves. The price, from 350 €, is per boat and not per person: split seven ways it is 50 € each.

Pick something else ifSkip it if there are two of you: 350 € per boat is 175 € each, against 19 € for the daytime catamaran. It is not wheelchair accessible.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Real Club Náutico de Cádiz, Avenida Nuevo Mundo 1. Be at the Real Club Náutico de Cádiz, Avenida Nuevo Mundo 1, 15 minutes before your time. The listing asks you to be punctual. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
The listing does not describe the boat: only that it is private, with a certified skipper, for a maximum of 7 people. Paddle surf and water sports equipment is included.
Commentary
An English-speaking skipper on board. The listing does not mention guided commentary.
Included
  • Private boat with a certified skipper
  • Paddle surf and water sports equipment
  • Snacks, soft drinks and mineral water
  • Exclusive group, up to 7 people
Not included
  • Alcoholic drinks
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before. Between 48 and 24 hours before, you get 50% back. After that, or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Private boat · Day

Private boat trip from Puerto Sherry, El Puerto de Santa María

The same three-hour private route, but leaving from El Puerto de Santa María and starting at 300 € per boat.

from €300

9.6/10 from 49 reviews on Civitatis

  • 3 h
  • Not stated
  • Drinks or snacks
  • Puerto Sherry, pantalán M, Avenida de la Libertad s/n
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before

Who it suitsAnyone staying in El Puerto de Santa María or who prefers to leave from there. It costs 50 € less per boat than the private trip from Cádiz and has a 9.6 from 49 reviews.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you are staying in Cádiz: the departure point is in another town on the bay and the listing includes no transfer. It is not wheelchair accessible.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Puerto Sherry, pantalán M, Avenida de la Libertad s/n. Go to Puerto Sherry, Avenida de la Libertad s/n, in El Puerto de Santa María, 15 minutes before your time. The boat waits at dock M. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
The listing does not describe the boat: only that it is private, with a licensed skipper, for a maximum of 7 people. Paddle surf and water sports equipment is included.
Commentary
An English-speaking skipper on board. The listing does not mention guided commentary.
Included
  • Private boat with a licensed skipper
  • Paddle surf and water sports equipment
  • Snacks, soft drinks and mineral water
  • Exclusive group, up to 7 people
Not included
  • Alcoholic drinks
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before. Between 48 and 24 hours before, you get 50% back. After that, or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

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Cádiz Catamaran: Daytime Bay Tour or Sunset Cruise?

Pick the sunset tour if you want a drink and the sunset: from 27 € and 90 minutes.

Where to Board a Boat Tour on the Bay of Cádiz

Both catamarans meet at the Al Barco offices, Avenida del Puerto 1, 30 minutes before.

Questions about boat trips in Cádiz

What is the best boat tour on the Bay of Cádiz?

For most people, the sunset catamaran: from 27 €, 90 minutes, a drink included and an 8.9. To pay less or to swim, the daytime catamaran from 19 €.

How much does a boat tour in Cádiz cost?

The daytime catamaran starts at 19 €, the sunset one at 27 €, and the private boats at 300 € to 350 € per boat for up to 7 people.

How long is the catamaran tour?

1 hour 15 minutes for the daytime tour without swimming, 2.5 hours with swimming, and 90 minutes for the sunset tour. The private trips last 3 hours.

Is there a live guide on the catamarans?

No. Both catamarans carry recorded commentary in English. The private boats have an English-speaking skipper; the listing does not mention commentary.

Can I cancel a boat tour in Cádiz?

Yes, free up to 24 hours before on the catamarans and up to 48 hours before on the private boats. On the private boats, between 48 and 24 hours before you get 50% back.

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