PORTUGAL
The 15 best sunset sailing cruises in Portugal you can book right now, with the price a head, how long each one runs and whether the sails go up. Number one is first for a reason.
See Lisbon from the Tagus on a small-group sailboat tour with commentary, a drink, historic landmarks, and daytime, sunset, or night departures.
“We had interesting conversations and learned history about Lisbon”
Review of Lisbon’s two-hour sunset sail from Belém, with Portuguese wine, landmark views, skipper commentary, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“It was a great experience. They upgraded us to a luxury boat free of cost. Excellent customer service. Loved the cruise.”
Review of Funchal’s sunset sailing tour, with Cabo Girão swimming, open-bar drinks, wildlife chances, prices, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“amazing crew and boat, chilled vibes great company drinks flowing, highlight of the holiday a must do experience”
Cruise Porto and Gaia on a comfortable sailboat, sip port wine, see the Luis I Bridge, and watch the Douro meet the Atlantic.
“That was a once in a lifetime experience. Sipping a drink while on a sailboat watching the sunrise names better thing”
Sail Lisbon’s Tagus River aboard a vintage boat with Belém views, Portuguese snacks, wine, and a sunset for $64.
“This was our first time on a sailboat, and it was an unforgettable experience. Eduardo and Carlotta were incredibly warm and welcoming, the views were absolutely stunning, and the snacks and beverages were delicious - we highly recommend trying the green wine! The music and overall atmosphere made for a perfectly relaxing time on the water. We truly couldn’t recommend this experience more. It was a beautiful highlight of our trip to Lisboa.”
Review of Lisbon’s two-hour sunset yacht cruise, with Tagus views, wine, cheese, expert guides, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Fun sail up and down the river. Sebastian and Cristina were knowledgeable of the history of the region and gave insights into living in Lisbon today.”
Sail Lisbon’s Tagus River at sunset aboard a small sailboat with drinks, snacks, guides, and grand views of Belém and Christ the King.
“It was truly an incredible experience. I have never encountered such professionalism from such a young crew, and I felt completely safe. They were also very kind and provided us with fascinating insights into the city. It was an absolutely amazing activity, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Lisbon.”
Review of Lisbon’s small-group sunset sailing tour with Tagus views, Portuguese wine, snacks, historic sights, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Fantastic experience we had a lovely time with fab views, information, company, wine and nibbles. A great end to our trip to Lisbon”
Review of Lisbon’s two-hour sailboat cruise with drinks, small groups, sunset views, landmark commentary, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Bed two hour sailing in the Tagus River. Excellent experience, we capture stunning photos. The Crew very responsible, excellent service! Andres was awesome!”
Review of Lisbon’s two-hour sunset sail on the Tagus, with wine, skyline views, practical tips, price advice, and booking details.
“Joe was an excellent Captain. The conversation was great. Wine was plentiful. Would recommend to others.”
Review of Porto’s two-hour Douro River cruise with Port wine, bridge views, sunset sailing, practical tips, value, and meeting-point advice.
“We experienced a beautiful sunset on the Atlantic and we’re able to enjoy the many sites of Porto along the river! Great crew! Would like to have heard a little more history along the way without having to ask questions!”
See Lisbon at sunset from a small sailboat, with Vinho Verde, local history, blankets, and landmark views along the Tagus.
“The entire tour was well-paced, organized, and stress-free, which I attribute to the excellent planning and attention to detail of our guides Pedro and David The weather was perfect Tour highly recommended!”
Review of Lisbon’s small-group sunset sail, with Tagus River views, live commentary, one drink, practical tips, value, and booking advice.
“This is the second time my husband and I did the Sunset Sail with Palma Yachts via Viator. Captain Miguel and Benny took great care of our family of six on this sail. The views of Lisbon from the water are beautiful and it was a family friendly activity. Our children are teens and young adults and everyone had a great time. Benny is a biologist by background and she shared so much information about the history of Lisbon and wove in great details about the environment. This has become a favorite activity of ours when visiting Lisbon. We highly recommend!”
Review of Porto’s 2-hour Douro sunset sail, with bridge views, Porto Tónico, local stories, practical tips, value, and weather advice.
“Unbelievable. My husband and I flew into Porto and that same day found our way down to the Douro Marina to gate D for our sunset sail. We’re both visiting from Atlanta, Georgia and met a wonderful woman from Chicago. The scenery was beautiful and than you really got to see the streets come to life. Plus our guide Claudia was AMAZING! Loved her spunky persona and how much pride she has of Porto. Many tourists and locals say the best viewing spot is up on a hill by the Calem caves port winery, you’ll see cable cars to get you up there, but I gotta tell ya, seeing the…”
Cruise Porto’s Douro River by sailboat for two hours, with Port tonic, six bridges, Gaia, Foz do Douro, and sunset views.
“A bit tricky to find the exact spot where it left from. The trip started a little late and unfortunately the weather was not on our side. Moisture in the air and drizzle most of the trip. The upside was the crew were fantastic- gave us information along the way and sheltered us inside the boat with some very warming port tastings :))”
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