The question, asked at sea

There are few settings as quietly perfect as the Algarve coast at sunset. On a private proposal or anniversary yacht charter, it is just the two of you, a calm sea, the cliffs turning gold and a crew who know when to step out of sight. No audience, no rush and no one else on deck.

Most couples choose a two-hour sunset cruise from Vilamoura Marina. You leave in the early evening, cruise west towards the cliffs of Falésia and stop at anchor as the light softens. That is the moment for the ring, the toast or the anniversary surprise. A three-hour charter gives you a little more time for a swim before the sun goes down.

Our smaller yachts are ideal for two: the Sunseeker Majestic has a wide bow sun pad that makes a beautiful stage, while NOON, our flagship, adds a saloon with panoramic windows if the evening turns cool. Doris of Rock, a Princess V42, and YOLO 1, a Sunseeker Portofino 46, are intimate alternatives in Vilamoura, and Diamond, a Sunseeker Predator 60, is a stylish choice from €950. In the west, Lagos yachts take you to the sea stacks of Ponta da Piedade, one of the most photographed stretches of the coast.

Every price is for the whole yacht, not per couple, with VAT, skipper and crew, fuel, drinks and snacks included. If you have a special place in mind, a beach where you first met or a view you have both admired from the shore, tell us and we will see whether it can be part of the route. Tell us your plan in confidence and we will help you shape every minute of it, from the moment you step aboard at the marina to the last glass on the way home under a darkening sky.