PORTUGAL
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 coastal sailing tours in Portugal worth the money, each with its price, what the crew serves and the one thing to know before you pay.
Review of Vilamoura’s 3-hour schooner cruise, with Algarve cliffs, caves, swimming, sailing, crew tips, value, and practical advice.
“Ship was beautiful, well maintained and good selection of drinks and snacks. All the staff were excellent, telling us about the coast line, informative,taking us to see the caves. Just the best way to spend 3 hours . Very relaxing”
Sail from Lagos to Ponta da Piedade for cave views, Portuguese tapas, swimming, and a relaxed 2.5-hour coastal outing.
“Friendly guides. Small-ish group. Simple and easy going activity for a couple hours. We even slowed down to watch some dolphins for a few minutes. Highly recommend.”
Cruise Algarve’s cliffs and Benagil from Portimão on a spacious catamaran with swimming, SUP boards, sea views, and onboard restrooms.
“The tour guides were wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable. We had great views of the caves! It was relaxing and fun!”
Review of the 3-hour Golden Coast catamaran tour from Lagos, with cliff views, swimming, paddleboards, front nets, pricing, and practical tips.
“The crew was great, so friendly and helpful. This activity was a great mix of relaxing and fun!”
Review of Santa Bernarda’s afternoon Benagil cave cruise from Portimão, with sailing views, small-boat cave visits, swim stop, and practical tips.
“One of the best boat tours I’ve ever been on! beautiful views, lovely staff and a very unique exploration of the caves. I cannot recommend this trip enough!”
Review of Portimão’s 3.5-hour yacht cruise to the Benagil Caves, with swimming, paddleboards, coastal views, prices, tips, and drawbacks.
“Esperienza molto consigliata, la barca è molto bella e l’equipaggio è molto carino e disponibile. L’esperienza è molto rilassante e ti permette di vedere scorci della costa impossibile da ammirare altrimenti. Noi eravamo da soli quindi abbiamo potuto scegliere dove andare. Mario e Tiago sono stati molto competenti e ci hanno spiegato cosa stavamo ammirando e hanno selezionato una bella caletta per fare un bagno.”
Sail from Portimão to Lagos and Ponta da Piedade, visit sea caves, swim from a pirate ship, and enjoy true wind-powered sailing.
“I was happy when they got the boat engine started again after breaking down”
Review of Lagos’s 3-hour Golden Coast catamaran cruise, with Ponta da Piedade views, swimming, paddleboarding, music, and practical tips.
“It was fantastic! So fun, highly recommend! Great staff, great boat, loads of fun. Would definitely go again. Easy process and ran on time.”
Review of Lisbon’s private sunset sailboat tour on the Tagus, with major sights, wine, Portuguese appetizers, practical tips, and value advice.
“The sailbout sunset tour was spectacular! Melissa and her father (the captain) were very hospitable, knowledgeable, and easy going. It was a beautiful sailboat. We booked it just for us and definitely recommend them. Got some beautiful sunset pictures and the small bites + wine was a nice touch”
Sail Peniche’s Silver Coast for three hours, with cliff views, snacks, and a choice of relaxed cruising or beginner sailing lessons.
“Wir haben spontan einen Segeltrip gebucht. Und was sollen wir sagen? Es war alles mehr als perfekt. Bernardo und Luis haben uns für diese 3 Stunden behandelt und aufgenommen, als seien wir Familie. Man fühlte sich sicher, es wurde viel gelacht und man hat interessante Dinge übers Segeln erfahren. Vielen Dank für diese unfassbare Erfahrung. Wenn ihr einen Segeltrip buchen solltet, dann nur dort!!!❤️💪🏼”
Pick a rig, a coast or an afternoon.
