Costa Daurada Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Swimming Cambrils

The port of Cambrils

Cambrils is a seaside town on the Costa Daurada whose life has always revolved around its harbour. Fishing boats still unload their catch at the quay each afternoon, and the waterfront promenade is lined with seafood restaurants famous across Catalonia. Near the port stands an old stone watchtower built to defend the coast against pirates, a reminder that this was once a frontier between sea and land.

The catamaran leaves from the port at 13:00. If you are wondering how to get to the port of Cambrils, it is in the town centre, about ten minutes by taxi from Salou, and local buses run along the coast between the two towns. Arrive about 20 minutes early to check in. After the cruise, a stroll along the harbour promenade is a pleasant way to end the afternoon.

The Costa Daurada coastline

Costa Daurada means golden coast, a name earned by its long, fine-sand beaches and the warm light that bathes them in the afternoon. The coast stretches across the province of Tarragona, with shallow, calm water that makes it one of the most family-friendly shores in Spain. From the catamaran you see the beaches of Cambrils and La Pineda, the resort towns and the hills of the interior rising behind them.

A Costa Daurada boat trip is the best way to appreciate how the coast changes, from long sandy beaches to rocky headlands covered in pine trees. The crew points out the main landmarks as you sail. The best time to visit the Costa Daurada for a cruise is from June to September, when the sea is warmest, while May and early October bring calmer, quieter days on the water.

Salou and the headland of Cap de Salou

East of Cambrils the coast rises into the headland of Cap de Salou, a green promontory of pine trees, cliffs and small coves with clear turquoise water. These coves are some of the prettiest corners of the Costa Daurada, and from the sea you can see their rock formations and the modernist villas built along the shore in the early 20th century.

Salou itself is one of the busiest resort towns in Catalonia, with a long seafront promenade and wide beaches. Seeing it from a catamaran offers a calmer perspective away from the crowds. Many travellers looking for things to do in Salou choose a cruise like this one for a relaxed half-day on the water between beach and sightseeing days.

Swimming stop and lunch on board

Halfway through the cruise the catamaran stops in open water so you can swim in the Mediterranean, jump from the deck or simply float in the clear, warm sea. On a hot summer afternoon it is the highlight for many guests. Afterwards you can dry off in the sun on the deck or relax on the nets stretched between the hulls, right above the water.

Lunch is served on board: a burger meal, with a vegetarian alternative if you request it when booking. Drinks are included during the whole trip. The crew keeps the atmosphere friendly and relaxed, with music on deck. After about three hours at sea, the catamaran returns to the port of Cambrils in the late afternoon.