Portugal · BOAT TRIPS IN LISBON
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 boat trips in Lisbon worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Lisbon sunset boat party on the Tagus River with a DJ and open bar, passing Commerce Square, 25 de Abril Bridge, and Belém Tower.
“We discovered this event by chance and it was a very pleasant experience at an almost negligible price.”
Two-hour Lisbon Tagus sunset cruise with DJ music, a welcome drink, and landmark views. $18 per person, great vibes.
“Everyone was there to have a lovely time old or young, the drinks given were very generous too, there was a good choice! Music was mixed and there was a good vibe. Amazing sunsets and views to Christ the Redeemer. Thank you for the fun❤️”
A 90-minute Tagus River cruise in Lisbon with a welcome drink, self-guided audio via the Blue Cruises app, and up-close views of Belém and 25 de Abril.
“Great bout tour and amazing views. Easy to collect tickets and find the location, lots of space to sit in different spots on the boat and overall amazing views. Highly recommend”
2-hour sail on the Tagus with live crew commentary, a welcome drink, and iconic Lisbon waterfront views by day, sunset, or night.
“Guides Vasco and Luiz were fantastic. Really informative and welcoming. They made the activity feel really special and we thoroughly enjoyed the morning. Would highly recommend!”
1.5-hour Tagus sunset cruise in Lisbon with welcome drink and snacks, chill music, and panoramic views of the 25 April Bridge.
“Very nice cruise on the Tago river in Lisbon base-touching all monuments and spots along the river in the Belem area. Really worth it !”
Tagus to Atlantic dolphin cruise in Lisbon. 2.5 hours, expert guide, landmark views, and an open bar. Dolphins not guaranteed.
“Really fun - so gorgeous and beautiful. Maybe could interact with the tour guides more? But I was happy to look at the view and hear about what we were passing”
Lisbon sunset catamaran on the Tagus with music, a welcome drink, blankets, and skyline views of 25 de Abril Bridge and Belém.
“Really nice chill sunset ride. Music was lovely and the welcome drink includes cocktails as well as wine! Would 100% recommend, if you do go bring a jumper as it gets chilly once the sun sets”
A 90-minute Tejo River sightseeing cruise from Praça do Comércio, with photo stops for Belém, bridges, Christ the King, plus onboard snacks and Wi-Fi.
“cruise was nice. boat is well maintained and clean. and spacious. I wish they had stopped play music while giving the intros to the sights that were intended for sightseeing cruise. duration could be shorter too . 1 hour is enough. the boat come to the starting point at 1 hour and did another 30 min loop”
2-hour Lisbon sunset sail from Belém with Portuguese wine and skipper stories, passing Belém Tower and April 25 Bridge.
“Very easy going. The boat was extremely clean and well kept. Our two guides were excellent- very knowledgeable, very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We had great chats with the other guests and overall it was wonderful. You get fantastic views of the Lisbon ‘coastline’ as well as the 25th April bridge and Sanctuary of Christ the King. I should have tipped them more on departure as it was such a lovely experience”
Sail Lisbon’s Tagus River from Belém, pass iconic monuments, choose to help or relax, and catch sunset views when offered.
“A great, relaxing trip on a lovely boat with friendly crew. We were even asked if we wanted to have a go at steering the boat.”
Double-decker bus routes plus Hills tram and a Tagus river boat trip, all with audio guidance and hop-on hop-off access for 3 to 4 days.
“we bought the 96hr pass and were able to do almost everything. Two different bus routes (with excellent English commentary), a trolley bus ride, a boat trip, and 3 funicular. Probably could have done it in 72 hours but a good buy nevertheless.”
A 2-hour Lisbon Tagus sunset cruise on a historic traditional boat with free-flowing white wine and top sights from the water.
“Nice way to end a busy week. The boat ride was great and the sunset was fabulous. The crew were very friendly and informative.”
Two hours on a 15-meter sail from Doca de Santo Amaro with free Portuguese champagne, snacks, and top Lisbon views under the 25 de Abril Bridge.
“This was an amazing tour, enjoyed every minute. Nigel and his assistant were brilliant and so attentive, and made sure our glasses were always topped up. Food/snack were very nice too. We would definitely do this again. Thanks for an amazing time! Liam and Lewis.”
Sail the Tagus on a vintage boat at sunset, with petiscos, wine, and standout views of Belém, the bridge, and Lisbon’s hills.
“We had a great time!!! We were a group of 7 girls and in the end we had the boat all to ourselves 🙃. The tapas and cava is a very nice touch! It was certainly a highlight of our Lissabon trio! Captain Eduardo is a really friendly and nice person. Would definetly recommend the trip!”
48 hours of hop-on hop-off buses and a Tagus cruise, free Carris trams, audio guides, and Belém plus Modern Lisbon stops.
“Henrique was excellent and very knowledgeable about all the history and sites. The palace was beautiful and he explained all the different rooms. We neglected to purchase tickets to the Regeilia which we highly regret. I recommend getting the tickets.”
Pick the coast, the wine, the water or the walk.
