On the water · LISBON BOAT TOURS
The 15 best lisbon boat tours you can book today, with the per-person price, how long you are aboard and who each one suits. Start at the top and work down.
Join a 2 to 2.5-hour sunset party on Lisbon’s Tagus River for about $27. Dance to a DJ while beer, wine, sangria, and soft drinks flow. You’ll pass Commerce Square, the 25th of April Bridge, Christ the King, Belém Tower, and the Monument to the Discoveries. Check-in points vary by booking.
“It was the best time! The DJ was amazing and the views were breathtaking! Highly recommend this cruise.”
Set sail from Rocha Conde de Óbidos for a two-hour cruise past Lisbon’s waterfront, Christ the King, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Belém Tower, and MAAT. You get one welcome drink, music, a bar, and room to dance or sit indoors. This is a sightseeing party boat, not a guided history tour.
“We had a blast! Good drinks, views, music and staff! And we were lucky to see dolphins! We danced non stop!”
Board at Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste for a 90-minute Tagus cruise with a complimentary drink, onboard bar, and Blue Cruises audio app. You’ll pass Alfama, Commerce Square, the 25th of April Bridge, Belém Tower, the Discoveries monument, and Christ the King. Bring headphones and arrive early for one of the 52 sundeck seats.
“The boat was lovely - well set up with chairs, couches and views of the water. The staff were prompt with handing out the free beverages and polite and helpful. The route was great - close up views of the sights such as the Belem Tower and the Monument of Discoveries - spectacular from the water. Going under the 25 April bridge was also a highlight.”
Join a small group of up to 10 people for a two-hour sail from Belém. Your crew, often including guides such as Benny, Miguel, Telma, or João, shares Lisbon history while you pass Belém Tower, Cristo-Rei, Commerce Square, and MAAT. Choose daytime, sunset, or night sailing, with one drink and water included.
“We actually sailed some. The skipper/guide was knowledgeable and fun, and the crew member was good. The views were good. I recommend the trip”
Join FRS Portugal at Sul e Sueste Station for a 1.5-hour sunset cruise past Praça do Comércio, the 25 April Bridge, Belém Tower, and Christ the King. You get a welcome drink, light snacks, music, WiFi, restrooms, and indoor or open-air seating. The digital audio guide is available in five languages.
“Beautiful sunset 🌞 would definitely recommend doing the sunset cruise was lovely and relaxing”
Cruise from Lisbon’s Sul e Sueste terminal along the Tagus and out to the Atlantic, with guides speaking English, French, or Portuguese. Look for dolphins near Bugio and the coast, hear stories about Lisbon landmarks, and enjoy wine, beer, sangria, and soft drinks. Guides such as Anna and Barbara have earned warm praise for their friendly commentary.
“everything was well organised. the meeting point and the whole experience in general. the beer and sangria was EXCELLENT!! The staff were friendly and professional (max 2 people outside at the front of the boat for example) would have been great to see dolphins but again we know they are wild animals so there is no guarantee. we appreciate the effort that the crew made to try and find them for us. overall, it's an activity that we would do again.”
Spend 90 minutes on the Tagus aboard a catamaran from Doca de Santo Amaro. Choose the open nets or covered deck, enjoy one welcome drink, listen to music, and watch the sunset near Belém Tower, Cristo Rei, and the 25th of April Bridge. This is a scenic, unguided cruise, not a history tour.
“Very relaxing trio and stunning views of the sunset.”
Cruise the Tagus from Praça do Comércio to Belém and back aboard a modern FRS Portugal boat. Choose indoor or open-air seating, use the included audio guide, and buy drinks, ice cream, and local snacks at the onboard café. The 90-minute ride gives you clear views of the 25 de Abril Bridge, MAAT, the Discoveries Monument, Belém Tower, and Christ the King.
“really pleased experience, nice way to arive to the west side of the city”
Join a small group of up to 12 at Lisbon’s Alcântara marina for a two-hour sunset sail. Your skipper handles the boat while you enjoy Portuguese wine, views of Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and commentary from hosts such as Joe, Henry, JP, or Marta.
“The guide (JP) was very knowledgeable, and the tour was very relaxing. This was such a nice evening getting to know the other riders, and enjoying the atmosphere.”
Join a small sailboat or catamaran at Belém’s Doca do Bom Sucesso for a relaxed Tagus cruise. You can help steer with the crew or stretch out on deck. Expect a safety briefing, city views, one drink, water, a light snack, and about 105 minutes on the river. Sunset departures add Lisbon’s skyline in warm evening light.
“I really enjoyed the sailboat tour—the guides were very friendly, and it was a great value for the money.”
Use one ticket for Lisbon’s Belém and Modern bus routes, Hills Tramcar tour, Yellow Boat cruise, and public Carris trams during its 72 or 96-hour validity. Audio commentary comes in 11 languages. You’ll reach Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Alfama, Oriente, and the Tagus, but check schedules and route coverage before booking.
“Hop on hop off are always great! This one in particular included a ferry which was really cool to get out on the water.”
Join Nigel and his crew aboard the 15-meter yacht Mara for a relaxed two-hour sail from Doca de Santo Amaro. You’ll pass Belém Tower, Christ the King, Alfama, and the 25 de Abril Bridge, with Portuguese champagne, wine, beer, soft drinks, and homemade sweet and savory snacks included. Small groups keep the mood personal.
“On top of amazing views and fun guide, food was my absolute highlight!”
Join Eduardo, Carlotta, Angelo, or another Furanai host for a two-hour vintage sail from Santo Amaro Dock. You’ll pass Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Praça do Comércio, São Jorge Castle, Christ the King, and the 25 de Abril Bridge while enjoying Portuguese snacks and white or rosé wine. Sunset departures add the best light, but daytime sails offer clearer monument views.
“Glad we chose this tour! Not too crowded, plenty of space to lounge and enjoy the views. Loved our tour guide, he was very accommodating with drinks, a mini charcuterie spread, and even blankets when it started to get cooler. He explained monuments and history of Lisbon to us, too. Relaxing music all the way through the ride. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience and would recommend to anyone!”
Use the Yellow Bus 48-hour combo to explore historic Belém, modern Parque das Nações, and Lisbon’s hills, then cruise the Tagus past the 25th April Bridge, Cathedral, and Saint George’s Castle. Audio guides are available in 11 languages, and your ticket also covers Carris trams and the Carris Museum.
“a nice gentle 2hr round trip to belem and back. Very enjoyable and a good opportunity to get some nice photos of the city”
Sail from Belém past Lisbon’s great riverfront sights, including Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, Praça do Comércio, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and Christ the King. Your crew provides live commentary in English, Portuguese, or Spanish, plus music and one drink. Choose a shared or private cruise, with sunset departures especially appealing.
“We took the sailboat cruise on the last day of our trip to Lisbon and it was the perfect end to our vacation. Our tour guides were Mr Miguel and Mr Tiago, both of them were extremely jovial, humorous and kept us all engaged during the cruise. It was a great experience all thanks to our guides. We loved every bit of it and would absolutely recommend everyone to take the cruise- it is one of a kind experience.”
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