Spartel Private Boat Charter
Cap Spartel, the Caves of Hercules and the point where two seas meet
The experience
Spartel is the charter for people who came to Tangier for the view. She runs west along the cliffs to the lighthouse, past the mouth of the Caves of Hercules, out to the invisible seam where the Atlantic pushes into the Mediterranean and the water changes colour in front of you.
The coastline here is theatre: caves at the waterline, pine forest on the ridge, empty crescents of sand between headlands that no road reaches. Your skipper knows exactly where to hold the boat so the light is behind you and the lighthouse is over your shoulder.
Swim off the back, float in water so clear you can count the stones on the bottom, then dry off with tea on deck while the boat drifts home into a Tangier sunset.
Perfect for
What's included
- Private boat — no strangers, just your group
- Professional local skipper
- Fuel included
- Safety equipment & life jackets
- Swimming stops in sheltered water
- Snorkelling equipment
- Floating mat & giant inflatable
- Drinking water, soft drinks, tea & coffee
- Seasonal fruit & dried fruit
How the day unfolds
- 1
Meet your skipper
You are welcomed on the pontoon 15 minutes before departure, introduced to your skipper and shown around the boat.
- 2
Board your private boat
Store your bags, settle onto the sun deck and let the crew run through safety in plain English, French or Arabic.
- 3
Leave the marina
Slip past the breakwater and watch the white city rise behind you as the open water opens up ahead.
- 4
Cruise the coastline
Follow the cliffs west toward Cap Spartel, with the Atlantic on one side and the Strait of Gibraltar on the other.
- 5
Photo stops
The skipper holds position at the best angles — the lighthouse, the caves, the point where two seas meet.
- 6
Hidden beaches
Anchor off coves that can only be reached from the water, far from the crowds on the city beaches.
- 7
Swimming stop
Ladder down into clear, calm water. Take as long as you like — the boat is yours.
- 8
Snorkelling & floating
Masks, the floating mat and the inflatable come out. This is the part children never forget.
- 9
Relax on deck
Dry off in the sun, put your music on and enjoy refreshments while the coastline drifts past.
- 10
Return to the marina
A slow golden cruise home, back alongside with time to spare for dinner in town.
Gallery
Specification
- Boat length
- 8 metres
- Maximum guests
- Up to 8
- Charter type
- Private — your group only
- Skipper
- Professional local skipper included
- Swimming ladder
- Yes
- Sun deck
- Yes
- Shade area
- Yes
- Music system
- Bluetooth
- Storage
- Dry storage for bags
- Seating
- Cushioned comfort seating
- Safety equipment
- Full kit, all sizes of life jacket
Activities on board
Optional extras
Private return transport
Hotel, Airbnb or airport pickup and drop-off anywhere in Tangier — +600 MAD
Extra hour on the water
Add time on the day if the sea is perfect and nobody wants to go home
Birthday decoration package
Balloons, banner and a cake set up on deck before you board
Proposal package
Flowers, champagne-style toast and a discreet skipper who knows the plan
Professional photographer
A photographer on board for the full trip, edited gallery delivered after
Drone photography
Aerial film and stills of your boat against the coastline
Luxury picnic
Chilled mezze, pastries and fresh fruit served on deck
Restaurant lunch
Reserved table at a seafood restaurant on your return
Celebration package
Decoration, photography and a lunch reservation bundled together
Extra paddle boards
Additional boards so the whole group can be on the water at once
Extra kayaks
Additional kayaks for larger groups
Children's inflatables
Rings, armbands and pool toys sized for younger guests
Extras are arranged with us directly and paid on the day — just mention them when you book.
Meeting point
Tanja Marina Bay, Tangier
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Camera
- Passport or ID
- Flip-flops
- Sunglasses
- Light jacket
Good to know
- Children are welcome — life jackets provided in all sizes
- Fully private: only your group is on board
- Suitable for complete beginners and non-swimmers
- Professional skipper included in every charter
- Weather dependent — we move your date free of charge if the sea is unsafe
- Sea conditions and the exact route may vary on the day
- Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed
- Please arrive 15 minutes before departure
Frequently asked questions
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