Portugal · SAILING
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 sailing trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Eco catamaran whale and dolphin watch from Funchal with silent hybrid engines, expert guides, 3 hours, and views of Cabo Girão.
“A very pleasant morning out on the sea, with slightly rolling ocean. Fresh air and lovely views. Sighting of a few common dolphins was less relevant. Good crew. Thank you”
Funchal’s 3-hour catamaran cruise for dolphins, whales, and turtles near Cabo Girão, plus a swim stop and onboard drinks.
“We were lucky to see both dolphins and whales. Staff were great! ,they interacted with everyone, pleasant, friendly and very informative about the sea life.”
Albufeira to Benagil by catamaran: caves, hidden beaches, and a short Atlantic swim. Multilingual guides, comfy ride, about 2.5 hours.
“Was a great day out seeing the coastlines of Portugal. The tour guides were brilliant, very friendly and informative. If you are still deciding on whether to book or not, do it. And book with this company.”
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!”
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”
3-hour luxury catamaran in Funchal Bay with snorkeling at Cabo Girao and chances to spot dolphins and whales.
“Here is the revised version without the part about needing anything: ⸻ My mother and I had an absolutely amazing catamaran trip in Madeira! The skipper was incredibly friendly and made the whole experience unforgettable. He even sang along to the music, which created such a fun and relaxed atmosphere on board. His positive energy really set the tone for the entire trip. The combination of beautiful views, great music, and his fantastic mood made this one of the highlights of our stay in Madeira. It was such a special experience for both of us, and we truly enjoyed every minute. Highly recommended – we would definitely do it again!”
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.”
Funchal sunset sail in Madeira with a Cabo Girão swim stop, dolphin and whale spotting chances, unlimited drinks, and sea views. 3 hours.
“Everything was great! The guide was super nice and chatty, the experience was amazing.”
Kayak Ponta da Piedade caves from a catamaran in Lagos, with a boat slide and swim time. Fun guides, 2 hours, from $37.
“The kayaking was amazing. The guides brought great energy which elevated the whole experience. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend”
A 2-hour Porto sunset sailboat cruise with port wine on the Douro, a Luis I Bridge photo stop, and views of Ribeira and Gaia.
“Lovely cruise, great host, delicious wine and great weather. Couldn’t ask for more!”
Eco-friendly catamaran cruise from Funchal to spot Madeira dolphins and whales, guided by spotters and experts, plus scenic coastline passes.
“Excellent facilities and great guide. We encountered both whales and dolphins. Make sure to dress warm if its windy”
Luxury catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal to Cabo Girão, with marine life talks and a summer swim stop.
“Very pleasant trip. Didn't see dolphins due to sea conditions, but we were offered another trip for €10. Guides explained everything clearly. Both them and the crew were excellent. This did include a swim stop”
Lagos catamaran cruise along the Algarve coast, with Ponta da Piedade sea caves, Praia da Luz swim stop, and paddle boards for about 2.5 hours.
“This was so much fun. Th crew was so nice and professional. Amazing tour for the price we paid. It’s so much more worth. Would recommend this to everyone.”
Catamaran dolphin watching off Lagos with a marine biologist, swim and slide in a quiet bay, cliff views, and included snacks for $58.
“We had a great day on the ocean in Lagos. We saw lots of dolphins, amazing views and a great swim. The staff was excellent.”
Pick the coast, the wine, the water or the walk.
