The catamaran slows into a turquoise cove, the anchor goes down and the crew opens the gate at the top of the slide. One by one, people who were strangers an hour ago are shrieking their way into the sea. You don’t need to own a boat to have that moment: a boat tour with a water slide gives you the slide, the cove and the crew for an afternoon. This guide lists excursions and charter yachts with slides that we could document, with the dates and details their operators publish, plus what to ask before you book.
Run a charter or excursion boat yourself? Our page on slides for charter and excursion boats covers what operators need.
In short: slides show up on two kinds of trips. Shared excursion catamarans, such as the Coral I in Roses on Spain’s Costa Brava and the Bay of Cádiz catamaran, run seasonal tours with a slide for around €24 to $45 a person. Private charter yachts with big inflatable slides are booked through brokers like Fraser and Northrop & Johnson, by the week. Seasons, prices and slide availability change, so check with the operator before you go.
Catamaran with slide: documented excursions
These are tours where the operator’s or seller’s own page says there’s a slide on board. We checked every listing on October 9, 2026; the season shown is the one the page gave.
| Where | Boat and slide | Length | Season listed | Price listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roses, Costa Brava, Spain | Coral I “Aqua Splash Adventure” catamaran, 6 m (about 20 ft) slide on the upper deck | About 1.5 hours, with a one-hour swim stop in a cove | Easter to October | From €24 |
| Bay of Cádiz, Spain | Motor and sailing catamaran with giant inflatables and a water slide; provider Cruceros Sancti Petri (Albarco) | 2 hours 30 minutes | 2026 dates on one listing: June 22 to 30, daily in July and August, September 1 to 15 (not the 4th), 12:00 to 14:30 | About £33 or $45, depending on the booking site |
| Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | Glass-bottom catamaran with a water slide; booking through Viator | Not stated | Not stated; three departures a day | From $65 a person |
| Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | Private boat trips with a slide, BBQ included, up to 15 passengers | Not stated | Not stated | Varies by listing |
Roses: Coral I, Costa Brava
The Coral I leaves from Roses in Girona province, with Santa Margarita as an alternative boarding point on request. Its listing describes a 6 m slide on the upper deck, an underwater viewing area, an audio guide in up to eight languages and a sunset cocktail. The tour runs from Easter to October, from €24. Children up to 3 travel free (two per family), and minors must be with a responsible adult. Boarding is 15 minutes before departure, and the boat carries up to 100 people.
Bay of Cádiz catamaran
This 2.5-hour trip circles the waters around Cádiz, past the city walls and forts, with a swim stop, giant inflatables and a water slide, sailing “whenever conditions permit.” The Musement listing names the provider as Cruceros Sancti Petri (Albarco), with a meeting point at the office on Avenida del Puerto (Trocadero building) 30 minutes before departure. Children 0 to 3 go free, there’s a bar on board and small pets are allowed. One note on access: the catamaran is adapted for wheelchairs, but on some tides the boarding ramp can be too steep. A resort listing for the same trip gives the 2026 schedule shown in the table.
Punta Cana
Several Punta Cana boat trips advertise a slide. One guide to a glass-bottom catamaran with a slide lists hotel pickup, life jackets for children and adults, three daily departures and prices from $65, booked through Viator. Private boat listings with a slide and a BBQ cap groups at 15. Both say the trips are not recommended for people with back problems or for pregnant travelers. Neither publishes the slide’s size.
Charter yachts with water slides
At the other end of the scale are crewed superyachts carrying custom inflatable slides that run from the upper deck straight into the sea. Brokers treat a slide as a reason to book: Fraser and Northrop & Johnson both have a “waterslides” category for charter yachts. Fraser says the slide is deployed when the yacht anchors in calm, protected waters, the crew supervises, some slides exceed 13 m (about 43 ft), and peak-season bookings need “six months minimum” notice. Yachts we found named with slides:
- Pink Shadow: 191 ft Damen (2023), listed from $585,000 a week.
- Utopia: 62 m, with a 10 m slide.
- Slipstream: 60 m, which took delivery of a custom slide in 2016.
- Hospitality: 50 m Westport, chartering in the Bahamas.
- Loon: 54.86 m.
Toy lists change between seasons and yachts change hands, so ask the broker to confirm the slide is aboard for your dates. The slides on these yachts come from makers such as FunAir, FreeStyle Slides and Superyacht Tenders & Toys; FunAir even sells a Self-Lifting model it aims at “busy charter yachts.” Read about the slides themselves in best yacht slides.
What to ask before you book a boat tour with a slide
- Is the slide guaranteed? Slides go out at anchor in calm water. Ask what happens if the sea is rough on your day.
- Rules for kids. Operators set their own; Coral I says minors must be with a responsible adult. No slide maker publishes a minimum age, so the crew’s rules are the ones that count. More in kids and boat slides.
- Life jackets. Ask whether they’re provided in children’s sizes (the Punta Cana catamaran says yes).
- Health limits. The Punta Cana listings advise against the trip with back problems or in pregnancy; ask if anything applies to you.
- Access. Boarding steps and ramps vary; Coral I takes folding wheelchairs, and Cádiz warns about steep ramps at some tides.
- Cancellation. The Cádiz listing refunds 100% up to 72 hours before and 80% up to 25 hours before.
On board: how the slide works
The routine is the same whether it’s a 6 m catamaran slide or a 10 m superyacht slide: the boat anchors, engines stop, the crew wets the slide and checks the water below, and riders go one at a time, feet first, once the landing area is clear. Those are the same rules slide makers print in their manuals for private boats. Wait for the crew’s signal, swim clear of the landing zone straight away, and climb back aboard using the boat’s ladder, not the slide.
For tour operators and charter crews
Adding a slide to a passenger boat is a commercial decision with its own approvals, insurance and crew training, and the consumer slides sold for pontoons are rated by their makers for one rider of up to 200 lb. Commercial and charter slides are custom built and sold by quote; see our pages on commercial water slides and custom boat slides, browse the makers, or use Request more information and tell us about your boat. If you also need a floating area for guests to land on, InflatablePlatforms covers platforms for rental and tour operators.
For the boats themselves, see boats with slides; for sizing a yacht slide, measure rail-to-waterline.
Boat tour with slide questions
Where can I take a catamaran tour with a slide?
We documented catamaran tours with slides in Roses on the Costa Brava (Easter to October), the Bay of Cádiz (summer 2026 dates listed) and Punta Cana. Many other destinations may have them; check the operator’s own page for a slide before booking.
How much does a boat tour with a water slide cost?
Shared excursions we found were listed from €24 (Roses), about £33 to $45 (Cádiz) and from $65 (Punta Cana) per person. Superyacht charters with slides are priced by the week; Pink Shadow was listed from $585,000.
Can children use the slide on a boat tour?
Usually yes, under the operator’s rules. Coral I says it suits all ages and minors must be with a responsible adult. No slide maker publishes an age limit, so ask the crew.
Will the slide run if it’s windy?
That’s the crew’s call on the day. Fraser says charter slides are deployed in calm, protected waters. No slide maker publishes a wind limit, so there’s no fixed number to quote.
How far ahead should I book a charter yacht with a slide?
Fraser advises at least six months for peak season. Ask the broker to confirm the slide is on board for your charter dates.