Private yacht charter · Vilamoura to Lagos
Yacht charter in the Algarve
Private yacht hire across the whole Algarve coast
A yacht charter in the Algarve gives you the coast the way it was meant to be seen: golden cliffs, sea stacks and quiet coves from the deck of a yacht that belongs to your group alone. Every charter on this page is private, priced per yacht rather than per person, with VAT, skipper and crew, fuel, drinks and snacks included.
At Vilamoura Marina you will find 22 of our yachts, from the flagship NOON, a Sunseeker San Remo 485, and the Sunseeker Portofino 53 Majestic to the Azimut 80, the Sunseeker Manhattan 74 and the 18-guest catamaran Morningstar. From Vilamoura you can head west to the caves of Benagil or east to the islands of the Ria Formosa, all in one day.
For a luxury yacht charter closer to where you are staying, our fleet also departs from Albufeira, Portimão and Lagos. That means a 60-foot Sunseeker Predator for a celebration, a sailing yacht for a quiet afternoon under canvas, or a spacious catamaran for 16 to 18 guests.
Choose the route first or the yacht first, it is entirely up to you. A two-hour sunset cruise suits a dinner reservation afterwards; a half day reaches the Benagil caves from Vilamoura or Portimão; a full-day charter gives you time for swimming, paddleboarding and a long, unhurried lunch at anchor. Every price is listed openly in our yacht charter price guide, so you can compare yachts before you send a single message.
Our private yacht fleet in the Algarve
Our yachts in Vilamoura come first, followed by our fleet in Albufeira, Portimão and Lagos. Every price is for the whole yacht, VAT included.
Sunset 2 h from €1,000NOON
- Up to 11 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Our flagship Sunseeker, 2 en-suite cabins
- 3 hours €1,300 · full day €2,450
Sunset 2 h from €800Majestic
- Up to 8 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Sleek Sunseeker sports yacht
- 3 hours €1,200 · full day €2,150
Sunset 2 h from €700São Lourenço
- Up to 10 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Fairline Targa 47, refitted 2025
- 3 hours €1,000 · full day €2,100
Sunset 2 h from €700Atlantis
- Up to 10 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Generous sun deck for up to 10
- 3 hours €900 · full day €1,900
Sunset 2 h from €2,700Albatroz
- Up to 18 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Azimut 80 superyacht for up to 18
- 3 hours €3,925 · full day €8,325
Sunset 2 h from €2,300Manhattan 74
- Up to 16 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Sunseeker Manhattan 74 for up to 16
- Morning 3 hours €3,500 · full day €6,500
Sunset 2 h from €1,100Manhattan 64
- Up to 16 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Sunseeker Manhattan 64 for up to 16
- Price set by group size
Sunset 2 h from €2,590BACO
- Up to 12 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Sunseeker Predator 72 for up to 12
- 4 hours €4,350 · full day €6,500
3 hours from €1,750Crystal
- Up to 12 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- 20 m Princess V65 for up to 12
- 4 hours €2,350 · full day €3,600
Sunset 2 h from €1,750A Mar
- Up to 16 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- 19.7 m flybridge yacht for up to 16
- 3 hours €2,050 · full day €4,500
Sunset 2 h from €750Johnson 58
- Up to 16 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Johnson 58 flybridge for up to 16
- Price set by group size
Sunset 3 h from €1,500Morningstar
- Up to 18 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- 200 m² luxury catamaran
- Full day 7 hours €2,450
Sunset 3 h from €1,300Kerry
- Up to 12 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Azimut 58 Flybridge for up to 12
- 4 hours €1,950 · full day €2,205
Sunset 2 h from €950Diamond
- Up to 10 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Sunseeker Predator 60 for up to 10
- 3 hours €1,350 · full day €2,500
Sunset 2 h from €1,000Colombia
- Up to 12 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Sunseeker Portofino 53 for up to 12
- 3 hours €1,350 · full day €2,650
3 hours from €1,200Just For You
- Up to 8 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Sunseeker Portofino 53 for up to 8
- 5 hours €1,850 · full day €2,550
Sunset 2 h from €1,000UNIQ
- Up to 11 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Sunseeker 53 for up to 11
- 3 hours €1,350 · full day €2,650
Sunset 2 h from €1,000Dream
- Up to 11 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Princess V55 for up to 11
- 3 hours €1,350 · full day €2,650
Sunset 2 h from €1,000Fountaine Pajot 40
- Up to 10 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Power catamaran for up to 10
- 3 hours €1,350 · full day €2,650
3 hours from €945Just For Us
- Up to 11 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Atlantis 47 for up to 11, SUP and seascooter
- 5 hours €1,575 · full day €2,205
Sunset 2 h from €700Doris of Rock
- Up to 8 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Princess V42 for up to 8
- 3 hours €1,000 · full day €2,100
Sunset 3 h from €750YOLO 1
- Up to 8 guests
- Departs Vilamoura Marina
- Sunseeker Portofino 46 for up to 8
- 3 hours €900 · full day €1,995
Morning 4 h from €2,200Serenity
- Up to 12 guests
- Departs Albufeira Marina
- Sunseeker Predator 60, 3 cabins
- Seakeep stabiliser for a calmer ride
Sunset 2 h from €1,200Infinity
- Up to 12 guests
- Departs Albufeira Marina
- Sunseeker Portofino 53
- Sunset, half-day and full-day options
Morning 4 h from €1,400Unwind
- Up to 18 guests
- Departs Albufeira Marina
- Sailing catamaran for larger groups
- Paddleboards and snorkelling masks
3 hours from €1,000Andreza
- Up to 12 guests
- Departs Albufeira Marina
- Private motor yacht for up to 12
- Paddleboards and snorkelling gear
3 hours from €1,115Xclusive
- Up to 10 guests
- Departs Albufeira Marina
- Private motor yacht for up to 10
- Morning, afternoon or sunset
Sunset 2 h 30 from €1,300Jeanneau DB/43
- Up to 10 guests
- Departs Portimão Marina
- Modern day cruiser with a large sun deck
- Half day 3 h 30 €1,450
Sunset 2 h 30 from €1,300Swift Trawler 48
- Up to 12 guests
- Departs Portimão Marina
- Flybridge motor yacht, 3 cabins
- Full day 7 hours €2,800
Sunset sail 2 h 30 from €1,700Oceanis 55
- Up to 14 guests
- Departs Portimão Marina
- 16.8 m sailing yacht for up to 14
- Full day 7 hours €2,500
Sunset sail 2 h 30 from €850Oceanis 41.1
- Up to 10 guests
- Departs Portimão Marina
- Classic sailing yacht
- Full day 7 hours €1,350
3 hours from €1,150Fountaine Pajot 44
- Up to 18 guests
- Departs Portimão Marina
- New sailing catamaran, skipper and hostess
- 6 hours €1,650
3 hours from €610Fountaine Pajot Isla 40
- Up to 12 guests
- Departs Portimão Marina
- Sailing catamaran, skipper and hostess
- Sunset or 6 hours €850
3 hours from €1,500Princess V58
- Up to 16 guests
- Departs Lagos Marina
- Princess V58 with Moët and Chandon on board
- Price set by group size
Half day 3 h 30 from €1,175Cranchi Mediterranee 47
- Up to 12 guests
- Departs Lagos Marina
- Hardtop motor yacht with two crew
- Full day 7 hours €2,200
Afternoon 3 h 30 from €850Cranchi Endurance 41
- Up to 8 guests
- Departs Lagos Marina
- Italian sports yacht with two crew
- Full day 7 hours €1,500
2 hours from €600Pocahontas
- Up to 8 guests
- Departs Lagos Marina
- Ponta da Piedade or evening cruise
- Benagil morning 3 h 30 €1,150
3 hours from €800Fountaine Pajot Helia 44
- Up to 16 guests
- Departs Lagos Marina
- Sailing catamaran for up to 16
- Price set by group size
3 hours from €970Nautitech 46 Open
- Up to 16 guests
- Departs Lagos Marina
- Luxury catamaran with a tender
- Full day 6 hours €1,380
Half day 3 h 30 from €625Oceanis 45
- Up to 10 guests
- Departs Lagos Marina
- Sailing yacht with two crew
- Full day 7 hours €1,200
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 to choose the right yacht
- Size and group: couples and small families are comfortable on any yacht; for 12 to 18 guests, look at the Azimut 80, the Sunseeker Manhattan 74 or A Mar in Vilamoura, the Princess V58 in Lagos, or one of our catamarans.
- Type: a Sunseeker or Fairline motor yacht covers more coastline in less time; a sailing yacht is quieter and slower; a catamaran gives you stability, shade and a huge deck.
- Route: the departure port matters more than most people expect. Benagil is about 45 to 60 minutes from Vilamoura, but Lagos and Ponta da Piedade are a full-day trip from there.
- Occasion: for a birthday, hen party or proposal, tell us when you enquire and we will suggest the yacht with the right layout and atmosphere.
Departure ports compared
Vilamoura is the most central marina, with 22 of our yachts, from sports yachts for eight to the Azimut 80 for 18. Head west for Falésia, the Albufeira coves and Benagil, or east for the Ria Formosa islands.
Albufeira puts the sea stacks of São Rafael and Arrifes on your doorstep, with Benagil a short cruise to the west and the Sunseeker Predator 60 Serenity in the marina.
Portimão sits between Ferragudo, Carvoeiro and Alvor, with sailing yachts and catamarans as well as motor yachts, and Benagil about 40 minutes away.
Lagos is the gateway to Ponta da Piedade and the wilder coast towards Sagres. For the lagoon and islands near Faro and Olhão, see Olhão and the Ria Formosa.
What is included in every charter
- The whole yacht: no shared tables or strangers on deck. The price is per yacht, not per person, and includes VAT.
- Skipper and crew: experienced professionals who choose the best anchorages for the day’s wind and swell.
- Fuel: for the route you agree with us before you sail.
- Drinks and snacks: on NOON, Majestic, São Lourenço and Atlantis that means cava, wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks; the exact selection on each yacht is listed on its own page.
- Water toys: most yachts carry paddleboards and snorkelling gear for swim stops in clear water.
Extras such as catering, a cake, flowers or a longer route can be arranged and are always quoted before you pay.
Booking your Algarve yacht charter
NOON, Majestic, São Lourenço and Atlantis in Vilamoura can be booked online in a few minutes. You choose the date and time, then pay a 50% deposit or the full amount by card, and booking online saves 10%.
For every other yacht, send us your date, time and group size by WhatsApp or email. We confirm availability, usually the same day, and send a secure link to pay the deposit shown on each yacht’s page. Morningstar is booked directly on WhatsApp.
If the captain cancels because of the weather or sea conditions, you can move your date or receive a full refund. In July and August the best yachts and sunset slots go early, so it pays to book as soon as your dates are fixed.
How to book
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in the Algarve cost?
Private charters start at €600 for two hours on the Cranchi Pocahontas in Lagos and €700 for a two-hour sunset on São Lourenço, Atlantis or Doris of Rock in Vilamoura. Our flagship NOON starts at €1,000 for a sunset and €2,450 for a full day, and the Azimut 80 at €2,700 for a two-hour sunset. See every price in our price guide.
Is the price per person or per yacht?
Per yacht. The whole yacht is reserved for your group, and the price includes VAT, skipper and crew, fuel, drinks and snacks.
Which marina should we sail from?
Choose the marina closest to where you are staying or to the coastline you most want to see. Vilamoura is the most central and suits both Benagil and the Ria Formosa; Lagos is best for Ponta da Piedade.
How many guests can a yacht take?
Our yachts take from 8 to 18 guests, depending on the yacht. For groups of 16 to 18, look at the Azimut 80, the Sunseeker Manhattan 74 or A Mar in Vilamoura, or a catamaran charter.
Can we go inside the Benagil cave?
The cave is protected, so yachts stay outside and swimming into or landing inside the cave is not permitted. The cave is viewed from the yacht, along with the cliffs and arches around it. Read more about our Benagil yacht charters.
Will we see dolphins?
Dolphins are often seen along the Algarve coast, especially on longer charters, but sightings depend on nature and can never be promised. Our dolphin and coastline trips give you the best chance.
How far in advance should we book?
For July, August and bank holidays, book several weeks ahead, particularly for sunset charters and the larger yachts. Outside peak season a few days is often enough.
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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