Sail to Spain's only inhabited fortified island — a UNESCO marine reserve — aboard a premium catamaran, snorkel the crystalline waters of the Costa Blanca's richest reef, and lunch on freshly caught fish in a harbourside restaurant.
What to expect
Step aboard the catamaran just steps from the cruise pier and skim across impossibly clear water to Tabarca in under an hour. Snorkel straight off the boat over the protected reef — sea bream, octopus and starfish are abundant. Ashore, stroll the car-free cobblestone streets of the tiny walled town, peer into the 18th-century church of San Pedro y San Pablo, then settle into a harbour restaurant for the island's signature caldero (rice in rich fish broth) paired with local Alicante white wine.
Good to know
Catamaran departs Alicante port — a 5-min walk from the cruise terminal. Round-trip journey approx. 1.5 hrs total; plan 4–5 hrs on island. Book the catamaran online in advance on busy summer port days. Check all-aboard time carefully — last afternoon catamaran typically departs Tabarca by 17:30.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Alicante — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
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- Castillo de Santa Bárbara: Private Guided Summit & Old Town
- Guadalest Valley & Algar Waterfalls: Private Full-Day Escape
- Alicante Secrets: Small-Group Historic & Tapas Tasting Tour
- MARQ Archaeological Museum: Expert Private After-Hours Visit
- Novelda Modernista & Vinalopó Wine Estate: Private Tasting Journey