Afrikat catamaran cruise from Puerto Rico

The day starts with a coach pickup from one of the collection points in the south, followed by a safety briefing in Puerto Rico before you board the Afrikat catamaran. From there you sail along the south-west coastline, past beaches, cliffs and coves, with about an hour of cruising each way.

The boat anchors near Mogán for around two and a half hours. That is when you can swim, use the snorkelling gear that comes with the trip, and eat the meal the crew prepare: a chicken wrap with optional bacon bits, salad and sauces, plus pasta salad. The bar keeps going throughout with beer, sangria, soft drinks, juice, coffee and water at no extra cost.

If you want more than a swim, the stop is also where the water sports happen. Jet skis, the doughnut ride, parasailing and a speedboat ride with the captain are all paid for separately on the day, so bring a card or some cash. On Friday mornings there is live music on board.

• The trip lasts 4 hours 30 minutes, including roughly an hour on the coach each way and an hour of sailing in each direction.
• Pickup and drop-off are included from centralised points, with 47 collection locations across the south; the service does not run from Las Palmas, Salobre, Puerto Rico or Mogán.
• Included: the catamaran cruise, unlimited beer, sangria, soft drinks, juice, coffee and water, snorkelling equipment, a meal served by the crew and a reusable drinking glass souvenir.
• Not included: cocktails, wine and spirits, pickup outside the designated areas, and the water sports, which are jet ski at 35 euros per vehicle, parasailing at 35 euros per person, doughnut at 10 euros per person and a speedboat ride with the captain at 5 euros per person.
• Bring swimwear, a towel (required), sun cream, sunglasses, a sun hat, a camera, and extra cash or a bank card for water sports, photos and souvenirs.
• Special dietary requirements need to be arranged in advance with the operator.
• The activity is suitable for all ages and is wheelchair accessible; tell the provider about any mobility impairments when you book.
• Hosts speak English and Spanish.
• Cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund.