LA HERRADURA BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Four Hours of Coastal Luxury Aboard the 38ft Rodman in La Herradura
A relaxed half-day cruise from Puerto Deportivo Marina del Este offering sheltered-bay anchorages for swimming, snorkeling and paddleboarding, plus complimentary drinks and a generous buffet—this guide explains what to expect and how the itinerary changes in winter.
Four Hours of Coastal Luxury Aboard the 38ft Rodman in La Herradura.
The Luxury Motor Yacht Charlie Ruggle Cruise is a curated, half-day outing off La Herradura’s coast aboard a super-luxurious 38ft Rodman. Typically a four-hour experience (three hours in winter), the trip combines slow coastal cruising with up to two sheltered-bay anchorages where guests can swim, snorkel, paddleboard or simply stretch out on wide, shaded decks while crew provide a generous buffet and complimentary drinks.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Complimentary drinks and a substantial buffet
Guests are welcomed aboard with a glass of cava and a fruit platter; throughout the cruise cava, white and rosé wines, soft drinks, beer and a selection of spirits with mixers are complimentary, and a buffet (breakfast, lunch or dinner depending on the sailing time) features fish, shellfish, meats, salads, cheeses, pizza, quiche and vegetarian choices.
Up to two sheltered anchorages for swimming and snorkeling
The cruise includes stops in sheltered bays—up to two anchorages—where passengers can enter the water to swim, snorkel or use paddle boards, or simply relax at anchor on the boat’s decks.
A roomy 38ft Rodman with hands-on sailing options and full safety gear
The Charter runs on a spacious 38ft Rodman with wide decks and a shaded aft canopy; guests may try the helm under skipper supervision, and the vessel carries full safety equipment including lifejackets for all ages.
What the day feels like
What the cruise feels like
Expect a gently paced, sociable half-day at sea: a safety briefing after boarding, a welcome glass of cava and fruit, then a coastal run with time at one or two sheltered anchorages for water activity or lounging. The crew keeps drinks flowing while a buffet is served, and there’s room to move around the decks or find shade under the canopy—on winter sailings the operator runs a shorter, three-hour version.
THE PROVISIONS
Complimentary drinks and a substantial buffet
Guests are welcomed aboard with a glass of cava and a fruit platter; throughout the cruise cava, white and rosé wines, soft drinks, beer and a selection of spirits with mixers are complimentary, and a buffet (breakfast, lunch or dinner depending on the sailing time) features fish, shellfish, meats, salads, cheeses, pizza, quiche and vegetarian choices.
THE WATER
Up to two sheltered anchorages for swimming and snorkeling
The cruise includes stops in sheltered bays—up to two anchorages—where passengers can enter the water to swim, snorkel or use paddle boards, or simply relax at anchor on the boat’s decks.
THE BOAT & CREW
A roomy 38ft Rodman with hands-on sailing options and full safety gear
The Charter runs on a spacious 38ft Rodman with wide decks and a shaded aft canopy; guests may try the helm under skipper supervision, and the vessel carries full safety equipment including lifejackets for all ages.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Standard sailings are four hours; from November through March the itinerary varies and the cruise runs three hours.
Guests are welcomed with cava and a fruit platter; cava, white and rosé wines, soft drinks, beer and a range of spirits (with mixers) are complimentary, and a buffet is served (breakfast, lunch or dinner depending on departure time).
The operator carries full safety equipment and provides lifejackets for all ages; the skipper conducts a full safety briefing before departure.
Boarding takes place at Puerto Deportivo Marina del Este.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the cruise?
The standard cruise is four hours; in winter (November to March) the itinerary varies and the duration is three hours.
Where do we meet the boat?
Boarding and departure are from Puerto Deportivo Marina del Este.
What is included in the price?
Guests receive a welcome glass of cava and a fresh fruit platter, complimentary cava, wines, soft drinks, beer and spirits with mixers throughout the trip, plus a buffet meal (served as breakfast, lunch or dinner depending on time of day).
Can we swim and snorkel?
Yes—the cruise includes up to two sheltered-bay anchorages where passengers can swim, snorkel or use paddle boards.
Is the boat suitable for children?
Yes—the operator carries full safety equipment including lifejackets for all ages and provides a skipper-led safety briefing on departure.
Can I try steering the boat?
Guests may take the helm and learn some sailing under the supervision of the skipper.