Sailing Trips in Lisbon: Our 12 Best

1.Daytime/Sunset/Night City Sailboat Tour with Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,114 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Our pick

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”

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2.2 Hour Lisbon Sunset and Wine Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,680 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66Top rated

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.”

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3.Sailing Tour on the Tagus River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,632 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $23Best value

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.”

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4.Champagne Sailing Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,366 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

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!”

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5.Daylight or Sunset on a Vintage Sailboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,265 reviews · 2 hours · from $64

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!”

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6.Tagus River Sailboat City Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,212 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

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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7.Sunset Sailing Cruise with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 800 reviews · 2 hours · from $64

Spend two hours sailing the Tagus at sunset, with a welcome glass of Portuguese wine and wide views of Lisbon’s waterfront. The crew explains sights such as Belém Tower, the Ponte bridge, and the Cristo Rei statue without filling every quiet moment. Boats may be private or shared, and meeting points vary by booking option.

“Amazing service! The crew were very nice, explained the turistics places we were passing through and kept our wine glass always full! The sunset was fabulous and we were able to see even the full moon rising! It was perfect! Thank you for this experience!”

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8.Sailboat Tour w/ Local Guide and Open Bar Green Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 625 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend two hours on a 33-foot sailboat with up to eight people, local guides such as Andre, Mariana, Francisco, and Felipe, and an open bar of Portuguese Vinho Verde. You’ll pass Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, Almada, Alfama, and Commerce Square. Sunset departures offer the best light, but bring warm layers.

“the setting was very chill and intimate. my cup was never empty, it was always filled with wine. Our Guide, Andrei and Marina were so accomodating. 10/10 experience. highly recommend this tour.”

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9.City Skyline Sailboat Cruise with Drink and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 503 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Spend two hours on a small sailboat from Santo Amaro Dock, cruising past Praça do Comércio, Cacilhas, Cristo Rei, Belém Tower, and the MAAT museum. Your welcome drink may be wine, beer, or water, with simple snacks. Guides such as Teresa and Manuel offer commentary in several languages, and sunset departures add warm evening light.

“Me and my family loved it!! Thank you so so much to the team!”

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10.Enjoy a Sunset or Night Tagus River Sailboat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 306 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Spend two hours sailing Lisbon’s Tagus River in a small boat of up to 16 people. Choose sunset or night, sip a welcome drink, and hear English commentary as you pass Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, Terreiro do Paço, and the 25 April Bridge. Blankets may be available when the river breeze turns cool.

“Paulo and Daniela were fantastic! There were few of us enough that they fully opened up the sails on the way back and let the boat lean which was really cool to experience. The drinks and blankets were a nice extra touch!”

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11.Sailing Tour with Wine and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Join a small-group two-hour sail with guides such as Valter, Tiago, and Guilherme. Help steer or handle the sails, hear stories about Lisbon, and enjoy white wine, beer, water, snacks, music, and sunset views from a 12-meter boat.

“An amazing boat tour! The two guides were great, lots of drinks available, friendly people and saw a beautiful sunset at the end! Would recommend. Thanks!”

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12.Sunset Sailing with Portuguese Wine and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Join a two-person crew on a 12-meter sailboat from Doca de Santo Amaro. Pedro, David, Beatriz, and other guides share Portuguese history as you sail past Belém Tower, Cristo Rei, Commerce Square, and the 25 de Abril Bridge. Vinho Verde, blankets, music, and a small-group feel make this a relaxed way to see Lisbon from the Tagus.

“Pedro and Pedro were awesome! Friendly funny and informative! The sailing was beautiful and the sunset was perfect!! Definitely recommend this excursion!!”

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