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Yacht Charter in Vilamoura
The Algarve's biggest marina — browse private yachts and charters
Browse Yachts on Click&BoatA yacht charter in Vilamoura is priced per boat, so the numbers look steep until you split them: a €850 half-day between ten friends is €85 a head — with your own skipper, route and swim stops. Here is what each trip type costs in 2026 and how to pick the right boat.
Vilamoura yacht charters, ranked by trip type
Half-day private yacht
The sweet spot. Three to four hours west along the cliff coast with swim and cave stops, drinks usually included. From roughly €850 per boat in season.
Sunset charter
The golden hour, privately. Around two hours as the cliffs turn amber — the classic celebration and proposal trip. From roughly €650 per boat.
Full-day coast cruise
The whole coastline. Seven to eight hours — time to reach Benagil, anchor for a long lunch and still swim twice. From roughly €1,900 per boat for the larger yachts.
What a Vilamoura yacht charter costs (2026)
| Charter type | Typical length | From (per boat) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset charter | ~2h | ~€650 | Couples, celebrations |
| Half-day yacht | 3–4h | ~€850–1,100 | Groups up to ~12 |
| Full-day yacht | 7–8h | ~€1,900–3,500 | Whole-coast days, big occasions |
| Sailing yacht | 3h+ | ~€650+ | Quieter, romantic, under sail |
Motor yacht, sailing yacht or catamaran?
Motor yachts cover the most coast per hour and dominate the Vilamoura fleet. Sailing yachts trade speed for calm — better for a slow afternoon than a cave run. Catamarans carry the biggest groups with the most deck space; if that’s your party size, see our luxury catamaran charter guide.
Where the boat goes
Most charters head west: past Falésia’s red cliffs towards Albufeira’s grottoes, with the long full-day runs reaching the Benagil cave coast. Dolphins turn up on any of these routes — skippers will divert when a pod appears. Agree the route when you book and adjust it on the day.
When to book
The season runs April to October. For July and August book a few weeks ahead — Vilamoura has the most boats in the Algarve, but it also has the most demand, and the best skippers go first. Shoulder months (May, June, September) get near-identical weather at noticeably lower per-boat prices.
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Last checked: July 2026