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Catamaran paella and hidden sands: a five‑hour escape to La Graciosa from Arrecife
A five‑hour cruise that combines a town stop in Caleta de Sebo, a catamaran sail with a welcome mojito, paella and barra libre, and an anchored beach stop at Playa Francesa — this guide lays out the itinerary, pick‑up logistics and what to expect.
Catamaran paella and hidden sands: a five‑hour escape to La Graciosa from Arrecife.
Navega desde Lanzarote hasta La Graciosa a bordo de un lujoso catamarán: un traslado en autocar hasta Órzola, un breve ferry a Caleta de Sebo, tiempo para recorrer el pueblo y luego embarque para una travesía por la costa sur con fondeo en la Playa Francesa, paella recién hecha y actividades acuáticas en aguas cristalinas.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Caleta de Sebo: a short, livable island stop
After a 25‑minute ferry to La Graciosa you have about an hour in Caleta de Sebo to walk the main settlement with a guide or explore independently before boarding the catamaran.
Catamaran hospitality: mojito, tapa and paella at sea
Boarding includes a welcome mojito and papas arrugadas with mojo; during the cruise the operator serves a freshly made paella and a barra libre of beer, sangría, water and soft drinks.
Playa Francesa: anchored beach time and marine life
The catamaran follows La Graciosa’s southern coast and anchors at Playa Francesa, where you can go ashore to swim or use kayaks and explore the marine life of one of Europe’s protected reserves.
What the day feels like
What the five hours feel like
The outing unfolds as a chain of short, well‑timed segments: bus transfer from your island pickup point to Puerto de Órzola, a quick ferry hop to Caleta de Sebo with time ashore, then the comfort of a catamaran cruise along La Graciosa’s southern flank — a welcome drink, tapas and paella onboard, an anchored stop at a sheltered beach for water activities, and a return loop to Órzola and your pickup zone.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and where to be cautious.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Total outing time is five hours.
An autocar collects participants at the nearest scheduled pickup point on Lanzarote (zones include Playa Blanca, Costa Teguise, Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen and Puerto Calero) for transfer to Puerto de Órzola.
The trip includes a ferry crossing to Caleta de Sebo, boarding a catamaran, a coastal sail and a fondeo at Playa Francesa where guests can go ashore for water activities such as kayaking or swimming.
Guides operate in Spanish, English, French, German and Italian.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the excursion?
The total duration of the outing is five hours.
Where does pickup occur?
An autocar will pick you up at the nearest scheduled pickup point on Lanzarote; listed pickup zones include Playa Blanca, Costa Teguise, Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen and Puerto Calero.
Are children allowed and is there a child policy?
The outing is suitable for all ages; babies under 2 years old travel free.
What food and drinks are included?
A welcome mojito and a tapa are offered at boarding; onboard you will be served freshly made paella and there is a barra libre of beer, sangría, water and soft drinks.
Can I swim or kayak during the trip?
Yes — the catamaran anchors at Playa Francesa where you can go ashore to swim or use kayaks and explore the marine life.
How do we reach La Graciosa from Lanzarote?
After the bus transfer to Puerto de Órzola you take a regular line ferry to Caleta de Sebo; the ferry crossing takes approximately 25 minutes.