Where to Book: the 14 Best Lisbon Yacht Cruises

1.Lisbon Sunset Sailing Tour on Luxury Sailing Yacht with 2 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,109 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $61 a seat Our pick

Sail Lisbon’s Tagus River aboard a 50 to 58-foot yacht with Captain Sebastian, Tiago, or another multilingual guide. Expect a safety briefing, landmark commentary, two drinks, Portuguese cheese and chouriço, and sunset views of Belém Tower, the 25th April Bridge, Alfama, and more. Bring a jacket, since the river gets cool after sunset.

“A must do when visiting Lisbon. We had a fantastic time. The boat was very nice, and our captain and guide were very knowledgeable and a pleasure to speak with touring our tour. Highly recommend!”

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2.Sunset Cruise With Drinks on Spacious Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 720 reviews · 2 hours · from $47 a seat

Board at Mercedes-Benz Oceanic Lounge beneath the 25 de Abril Bridge for a relaxed two-hour sunset cruise. You’ll pass Belém Tower, Praça do Comércio, Christ the King, and more while Manuel, Victoria, or another friendly crew member shares short stories. White and rosé wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee, water, and pastel de nata are served onboard.

“Amazing trip! The boat was spacious and there was only 10 of us so it felt really luxurious. The drinks were good with a choice of white or rose wine or beer and soft drinks. We got pastel de nata too. Victoria was looking after us and she was so sweet and attentive to anything we needed and gave us information about the monuments we passed on the cruise. We did the cruise for my partners birthday and Victoria arranged a pastel de nata with ‘candles’ and everyone sang happy birthday to him which was so special and just the perfect extra touch to our evening. If I’m in Lisbon…”

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3.Lisbon Sailing Tour on a Luxury Sailing Yacht with 2 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 703 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $46 a seat

Spend about two hours sailing from Belém with a captain and host aboard a comfortable 50-foot yacht. You’ll pass Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, the 25th of April Bridge, Alfama, and more while guides such as Sebastian, Tiago, José, and Chris share Lisbon stories in several languages. Two drinks and Portuguese cheese are included.

“Great trip on a yacht along the river. Small group x 2 hours. Sebastian the Captain was most welcoming. Very safe ! Wine and nibbles as well!”

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4.2-Hour Sunset Sailing Tour on Luxury Sailing Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 171 reviews · 2 hours · from $70 a seat

Spend two hours on the Tagus with Lisbon ByBoat, sailing from Belém past Belém Tower, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Praça do Comércio, Alfama, and São Jorge Castle. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese, and you’ll toast the sunset with sparkling wine aboard a handsome yacht.

“i colori di Lisbona visti dal fiume sono spettacolari... aveva ragiobe Pessoa... non si può venire a Lisbona e non fare questa esperienza... e poi un equipaggio così affabile”

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5.Sunset Cruise With Drinks on Spacious Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50 a seat

Set sail from Doca de Santo Amaro for two relaxed hours on a spacious catamaran with crew members such as Maria and Manuel. See MAAT, Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, Cristo Rei, and Praça do Comércio, with beer, wine, soft drinks, Portuguese snacks, and blankets in winter.

“Super moment passé au coucher du soleil. Conforme au descriptif . Les personnes étaient super. Accueil, explications ect .. Boisson et nourriture au RDV.”

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6.2-Hour Sailing Yacht Cruise & Guided Tour w/2 drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 2 hours · from $53 a seat

Join Lisbon ByBoat near the Discoveries Monument for a two-hour yacht cruise with a live guide in English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish. You’ll pass Belém Tower, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Praça do Comércio, Alfama, São Jorge Castle, and the Vasco da Gama Bridge, with two drinks served aboard. Sebastian, Jose, and Cris have all hosted recent departures.

“Sebastian, Captain, was extremely helpful, communicated very well, and was a great host.”

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7.Ocean Bliss: Full Day Arrábida Private Yacht Tour from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $464 a seat

Join skipper Gil or Luis and your private group of up to eight for an eight-hour yacht trip from Lisbon to Arrábida Natural Park. Cruise past Sesimbra and Tróia, stop at Portinho da Arrábida and Ribeira do Cavalo, and use the included snorkeling gear, kayaks, or SUP boards. Bring lunch, swimwear, and a good-weather plan.

“Do yourself a favor and get out of Lisbon for a day on this boat (it will give your legs a rest). The crew was super sweet and planned everything perfectly for us, always communicating to make sure we were happy with the plans. There is a loRead more”

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8.Private Lisbon Sailing Cruise on Sailing Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · whole boat $354, up to 1

Set out from Doca de Belém on a private sailing yacht with a captain and host. Over two hours, you’ll see Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, the 25th of April Bridge, Alfama, and more while enjoying Portuguese wine, beer, or soft drinks with cheese and chouriço. Guides can speak English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“Went initially on a private cruise for a work function earlier in the week and really enjoyed it so I suggested my husband and I do it again when he joined me later in the week. We booked a private cruise for just the 2 of us. It was the same boat both times but different tour guides. In truth I didn’t pay much attention the first time because I was with a larger group and there were al lot of separate conversations happening (part of why I wanted to do it again privately) but the second time couldn’t have been better. Our guide was Tiego and the “captain” was…”

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9.Arrábida Full-Day Yacht Tour from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $171 a seat

Leave Lisbon for an 8-hour private or small-group yacht trip around Arrábida Natural Park. With a skipper, local guide, snorkel gear, kayaks, and SUPs, you can swim in calm Atlantic water, watch for dolphins and birds, and stop at Portinho da Arrábida for fresh fish or a picnic. Gil and Luis may be part of the friendly crew.

“It was so perfect !!! The best boat trip I’ve ever did. The crew was so niiiceeee and friendly We had the chance to see dolphins 🐬 and we enjoyed the beach ! Thank you so much for this wonderful experience ! I strongly recommend 🥰🥰🥰”

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10.Classic Yacht Tour with Drinks and Pastel de Nata

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $33 a seat

Spend two hours on Lisbon’s Tagus River aboard a classic yacht with Portuguese wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and a pastel de nata. The crew, including guides such as João and Miguel, shares stories as you pass Commerce Square, the 25th of April Bridge, Belém Tower, and the Discoveries Monument.

“It’s a really nice way to see Lisbon’s landmarks. You pass by the Discoveries Monument, the Tower of Belém, and the bridge — all from a unique angle. The boat isn’t crowded and the crew gave just the right amount of info. Richard had so many funny stories about the city. Wine was included too, which made it extra relaxing!”

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11.Classic Yacht Experience in Lisbon with portuguese wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $32 a seat Best value

Spend about two hours aboard a small group sailboat on Lisbon’s Tagus River, with Portuguese wine and sunset views of MAAT, Belém Tower, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Cristo Rei, and downtown. The tour is relaxed rather than formally guided, and boat seating can vary, so check the setup if comfort matters.

“Navegando con un maravilloso atardecer . Gracias a Ricardo por tu atencion y acompañamiento . Muy recomendable la excursion . Saludos ...”

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12.Sunset Cruise Lisbon | VIP Yacht Lisbon Party

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · whole boat $964, up to 15

Enjoy a private two-hour yacht cruise from Doca de Alcântara, with views of old Lisbon, a monument linked to Portugal’s discoveries, and the MAAT area. The outing is offered in English for groups of up to 15, with music, food, and drinks highlighted as part of the experience.

“Fantastic staff, helpful and accommodating. Great tour!!! Amazing views! Music food and drink 5 star”

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13.Yacht Sailing Tour With Portuguese Wine and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · whole boat $235, up to 6

Spend two hours on a private 12-meter sailboat from Doca de Santo Amaro to Belém and back. Your two-person crew speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French, sharing Lisbon history, sailing tips, and a glass of wine. You will see the bridge, Christ the King, Praça do Comércio, MAAT, and Belém Tower from the river.

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14.Private Luxury Yacht Tour in Lisbon with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · whole boat $918, up to 10

Take over an Invictus GT370 for a private two-hour cruise from beneath the 25 de Abril Bridge. A Portuguese, English, or Spanish-speaking guide shares Lisbon stories as you pass Belém Tower, Commerce Square, Alfama, and Almada, with champagne, wine, appetizers, music, and time to relax.

“A perfect way to celebrate a birthday or any other event 🪩✨ And really nice tour guide ♥️”

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