Lisbon guide · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
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The Tagus gives Lisbon its cleanest skyline: Belém, the bridge and the seven hills in one sweep. These cruises range from intimate sails to livelier boats, with departure points, duration and the best fit for daylight or sunset.
Lisbon Tagus River sunset boat party with DJ and unlimited beer, wine, sangria, and soft drinks. 2 hours of views and dancing.
“The boat ride was LIT! This was one of the best sunset cruises I’ve been on. Beautiful ride and great DJ. Everyone on board was dancing at the end”
Small-group Tagus sail with live commentary and one drink, passing Belém Tower and 25 de Abril Bridge, plus sunset or night options.
“Highly recommend!! What a way to see such a beautiful city 😍 would do this again in a heartbeat! Our Captain was fantastic, played great music & had great knowledge with a detection of humour 😉”
Lisbon sunset cruise on the Tagus with welcome drink, snacks, WiFi, and audio guide views of 25 de Abril Bridge and Belém.
“Nice calm river cruise with a welcome drink and snacks. Both covered and open areas with tables and wait staff. They even angled the boat for an excellent view of sunset. Bathrooms on board too. Highly recommend this activity!”
2.5-hour Tagus-to-Atlantic dolphin cruise with an open bar, live guide commentary, and big Lisbon views from the water.
“everything went Well. Guide was very friendly and told us a lot about lisbon history also. we saw dolphins, which can't Be guaranteed in trips like These, but we were lucky. would reccommend!”
Lisbon sunset boat tour on the Tagus: Evora cruise with music, a welcome drink, and views of Alfama, Belém Tower, and the 25 de Abril Bridge.
“It was great!! Someone took pictures of us on the boat are we able to get these picture 🙏”
90 minutes on the Tagus catamaran at sunset, nets, blankets, music, and a welcome drink. See Belem and the 25 de Abril Bridge.
“What a fun time with music as the sun went down. It was beautiful to see Lisbon from the water.”
Lisbon sunset sailing from Belém with a small crew, Portuguese wine on board, and skipper-led stories of landmarks like Belém Tower and 25 de Abril Bridge.
“We had a wonderful time. Both Henry and Marta are amazing people who were very accommodating and engaging to talk with. They were a complete joy to be around. Very professional.”
Tagus River sailing from Belem, under the 25 de Abril Bridge. Help the crew or relax, with a drink and optional sunset views.
“The entire sail journey was amazing with great views to see. The crew were really friendly too. In addition they were really skillful and knowledgeable about their seamanship.”
Hop-on hop-off buses plus a Tagus River boat and tram ride. See Belém, Alfama and modern Lisbon with audio and tram access.
“Excellent decision for a good overview before exploring on your own.”
2-hour Tagus sunset cruise from central Lisbon on a traditional boat, with free-flowing white wine and views of Belém and the bridge.
“Great tour! Felipe was very friendly, lively and knowledgeable and he made the tour so interesting and fun! Felipe was very thoughtful and accommodating to all of our requests. He was concerned about our safety and comfort, the tour could not have been better! Highly recommend!”
Tagus River boat tour in Lisbon with audio guide and one drink included, cruising past Alfama, Belém Tower, and the 25 de Abril Bridge.
“Really great activity, we weren’t fussed about having a tour guide so we didn’t use the audio guide, but we thoroughly enjoyed relaxing and watching the city go by with a drink.”
1.5-hour Tejo River cruise from Praça do Comércio for $19, with great views of Belém Tower, 25 de Abril Bridge, and more.
“If you have a couple of hours to spare whilst in Lisbon this river trip is a great way to chill out and take a break from the busy streets and see some of Lisbon’s other sights and landmarks from the water . Well worth the money”
Two hours of sailing on the Tagus with free Portuguese champagne and snacks, passing the 25 de Abril Bridge and Belém landmarks.
“This was such an amazing activity. We were a 7 person hen party and Nigel was so great and knowledgeable with us. We were also joined by an amazing couple who made the whole thing more enjoyable as well. Can not recommend this enough.”
Use a 48-hour Lisbon pass for two hop-on hop-off bus routes and a Tagus Yellow Boat cruise, plus trams and museum perks.
“The second trip out of town was not so interesting. Your boat wasn't as smart as the competition 's BUT, actually was better as it was open. So thumbs up to the boat!”
2-hour Tagus sail from Belém with monument stories, ambient music, one included drink, and a sunset view over the Atlantic.
“Our afternoon on the river was spectacular! Tiago and Paulo kept us entertained with wonderful history of the area and the views of the city from the other side of the shore were incredible! A great value and we're so glad we took this relaxing and beautiful tour of the Lisbon shoreline. Thanks!”
