Signature Cruise · Fully bespoke
Designed Around You – bespoke yacht charters from Vilamoura
A blank chart, and a crew ready to fill it with you
Our Signature Cruises are tried and tested routes, but some days deserve something entirely your own. Designed Around You starts not with a map but with a conversation: who is coming, what you are celebrating, how you like to spend a day on the water, and what time of day feels right.
From there we shape the charter around you. You might want an early start for flat water and an empty cove, a long lunch at anchor off the cliffs, or an evening that ends with the sun going down behind the yacht. You might combine the arches of Benagil with the chapel at Senhora da Rocha, or spend the whole day swimming off the islands of the Ria Formosa.
Food is up to you. Drinks and snacks are always included, and catering can be arranged on request, from a simple platter to a more generous lunch. We can also help with the details that make an occasion – a cake, flowers, a bottle of something special, a quiet moment for a proposal or a surprise for a birthday, a family reunion or a milestone anniversary.
Bespoke charters run on our fleet at Vilamoura Marina, from a two-hour sunset cruise to an extended day of ten hours. The price is for the whole yacht, VAT included, with skipper and crew, fuel, drinks and snacks. Tell us your idea by WhatsApp or email, and we will come back with a suggested plan and a clear price.
Choose your yacht
NOON, Majestic, São Lourenço and Atlantis can all be booked for a bespoke charter, and larger Vilamoura yachts are available on request. Prices start with a 2-hour sunset cruise; 3, 4, 7 and 10-hour charters are also available.
2 hours from €1,000NOON
- Up to 11 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Flagship for up to 11 guests
- 4 hours €1,650 · 10 hours €3,650
2 hours from €800Majestic
- Up to 8 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Stylish choice for couples and 8 guests
- 4 hours €1,600 · 10 hours €3,150
2 hours from €700São Lourenço
- Up to 10 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Cockpit dining for up to 10
- 4 hours €1,350 · 10 hours €3,000
2 hours from €700Atlantis
- Up to 10 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Generous sun deck for 10
- 4 hours €1,200 · 10 hours €2,500
Prices are per yacht, not per person, and include VAT. Skipper, crew, fuel, drinks and snacks are included. Yachts with online booking (NOON, Majestic, São Lourenço and Atlantis) save 10%.
How we plan it with you
- Tell us your idea – the date, group size, occasion and anything you would love to see or do.
- We suggest a plan – a route, timing and the right yacht, with a clear price for the whole charter.
- Book and confirm – online with a 50% deposit or full payment by card; booking online saves 10%.
- Fine-tune the details – catering, decorations, music and any surprises, agreed a few days before.
On the day, your captain checks the forecast and adjusts the route if needed, so the plan always fits the sea. Weather cancellations by the captain can be moved to a new date or fully refunded, and you will meet your crew at Gate A3, in front of Il Lamparo restaurant.
Food and drink on board
Every charter includes cava, wine, beer, soft drinks, water and snacks. For a longer day, or simply a more indulgent one, catering can be arranged on request: fresh fruit and pastries for a morning start, sharing platters for lunch at anchor, or canapés for an evening cruise. Fresh, local and simple tends to suit a day at sea best.
Let us know about any dietary needs or allergies when you book, and give us a few days’ notice for catering. You are also welcome to bring your own food, a favourite bottle or a birthday cake – the crew will serve it for you.
On a full day, lunch at anchor in a quiet cove is often the moment guests remember most, so it is worth planning.
Celebrations and special occasions
A private yacht is a wonderful setting for a moment you want to remember, with no strangers around and the coast as your backdrop. We are happy to help plan:
- Proposals and anniversaries – a quiet cove, flowers and a toast at sunset.
- Birthdays – a cake, decorations, balloons and your own playlist.
- Hen and stag days – music, sun pads, a swim stop and plenty of photographs.
- Corporate and golf groups – a relaxed day at sea between rounds or meetings.
Tell us what you have in mind and we will help you make it happen, discreetly, warmly and entirely at your pace. For surprises, we can keep the plan between you and the crew until the moment arrives.
Ideas to start with
If you are not sure where to begin, here are a few combinations that work beautifully on our yachts from Vilamoura:
- Morning cliffs and lunch – The Golden Cliffs with a long lunch at anchor, about seven hours.
- Afternoon into sunset – the coves of Albufeira, then a slow return as the light turns gold.
- Islands and cliffs – an extended day east to the Ria Formosa, then west to Falésia.
- Just the two of you – a short sunset cruise and a toast as the sun goes down.
None of these is fixed. Mix them, shorten them or replace them entirely; your captain will tell you honestly what fits the hours, the yacht and the sea on the day.
How to book
Frequently asked questions
How far ahead should I plan a bespoke charter?
As early as you can, especially for July and August. For catering or decorations, please give us a few days’ notice.
Can I choose any route?
Within the time available and the day’s conditions, yes. Your captain will advise what is realistic, for example Lagos needs an extended day.
Do you arrange catering?
Yes, on request. Drinks and snacks are always included, and we can arrange platters, lunch or canapés. You are also welcome to bring your own food.
Can you help with a proposal?
Of course. We can suggest the right time, place and yacht, and help with flowers and champagne. See proposals and anniversaries.
Is the price different for a bespoke charter?
The charter rate is the same as our standard prices for the yacht and duration. Catering and extras are quoted separately. See the price list.
How many guests can come?
NOON takes up to 11 guests, São Lourenço and Atlantis up to 10, and Majestic up to 8. For larger groups, we can plan your cruise on one of our bigger Vilamoura yachts, such as the Azimut 80 for up to 18.
What if the weather changes?
The captain adjusts the route to the conditions. If the charter is cancelled for weather, you can move your date or receive a full refund.
Your day on the Algarve coast
Choose from our fleet of luxury yachts along the whole Algarve coast, with an expert skipper and crew on hand to make every moment unforgettable.
Find your yachtContact us
Tell us your date and group size and we will reply with the best boats available.
- Emailinfo@elitechartersalgarve.com
- Mobile / WhatsApp+351 965 656 675
- DeparturesGate A3, in front of Il Lamparo restaurant, Vilamoura Marina
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