Personalized Catamaran Tour on the Sil River
Private catamaran tour on the Sil River – Experience the Ribeira Sacra at your own pace-
Looking for an exclusive tour of the Sil Canyons? You've come to the right place.
We organize private catamaran routes for couples, families, or groups who want to discover the Ribeira Sacra at their own pace, with no strangers around and total freedom.
Here you can see the itinerary options, duration, extras, and how to book your personalized experience.
What can I customize?
- You can choose the route and duration of the catamaran tour.
- You can add extra services to the route, such as a meal, a winery visit, or a ride on the tourist train.
- You can customize the catamaran route with themed performances, concerts, recitals, and more.
- If you have an idea in mind, don't hesitate to let us know.
Custom routes on the Sil River:
These are our most popular routes, but they can always be adapted to your group or type of event.
Upriver toward A Cubela
Reservoir conditions permitting, we can sail north as far as A Cubela, a wilder, less-traveled stretch. This area, prized for its scenic value, served as a refuge for makis (anti-Francoist guerrillas) during the post-war years. Ideal if you're interested in history or looking for a more intimate encounter with the landscape.
Downriver: viewpoints, rock formations, and Santa Cristina.
Heading south, the route passes through some of the Sil's most iconic stretches: unique rock formations, canyon viewpoints, and privileged views of the Santa Cristina de Ribas de Sil Monastery, a hidden gem tucked among centuries-old chestnut trees. A one-way route between Abeleda and Santo Estevo.
One-way tour to Santo Estevo.
A different kind of option: sailing one-way from Abeleda to the Santo Estevo pier. It's a quiet, contemplative journey, perfect for those seeking calm, disconnection, and unhurried enjoyment of the landscape. Ideal for photographers, zen groups, or nature retreats.
A full day: catamaran, food, wine and a walk.
Thanks to our direct collaboration with other local projects, we can put together complete day experiences:
Catamaran tour on the Sil
Guided visit and tasting at Adega Cruceiro
Traditional meal at A Cantina de Doade
Ride on the Aba Sacra tourist train
All in a single day, perfectly coordinated, with the option to adjust timings to match your group's pace.
Ideal for organized groups, agencies, events, or travelers looking for a complete Ribeira Sacra experience.
Catamaran tour
+ Winery visit
+ Tourist train
+ Meal
Turn the tour into a show
The catamaran is also the perfect setting to celebrate. We organize all kinds of private events on board, tailored to your needs, with everything from decoration to itinerary fully customizable.
Each event can include extras like music, onboard snacks, themed guides, custom decoration, or transport services.
Group Tourism
Associations, travel agencies, collectives, or organized groups, with a specialized guide.
Family Gatherings
Birthdays, anniversaries, multigenerational reunions, or group getaways.
Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
Unique celebrations in a spectacular setting, with optional entertainment or an onboard picnic.
Proposals and Intimate Celebrations
Marriage proposals, couple anniversaries, photo shoots, symbolic weddings.
Educational Activities
Tours with an educational focus for schools or universities.
Corporate Trips:
Incentives, team-building activities, or disconnection days for small teams.
Themed tours: one route, one story
Not every group is looking for the same thing. That's why we offer the option to design a route with a specific theme, ideal for those who want to dive deeper into a particular aspect of the Ribeira
Our guide — a true expert on the area and a passionate storyteller — tailors the tour's content to the group's interests, blending scenery, history, and local knowledge.
Available themes:
Vineyards and heroic viticulture: how vines are grown on impossibly steep terraces, and what makes Ribeira Sacra wine unique.
Geology and formation of the Sil Canyon: learn about the processes that carved out this unique landscape.
Local flora and fauna: ideal for school groups, nature lovers, or environmentally-minded travelers.
Hidden heritage: Traditions, legends, and traditional trades.
We can also combine two themes into a single route, or create a fully custom proposal based on your group's profile (cultural, technical, educational, or recreational).