The 15 Best VIP Experiences in Portugal

1.Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,684 reviews · 3 hours · from $47Our pick

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!”

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2.All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,573 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Madeira luxury catamaran from Funchal to Cabo Girão for whale and dolphin spotting, unlimited drinks, snacks, and a cliffside swim.

“Tour was fantastic. Crew was very kind and told a lot of interesting facts about dolphins and whales. We had a lot of snacks and drinks. It was right decision to pay more. It was a definitely VIP tour. Thank you so much!”

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3.VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,709 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95Top rated

VIP catamaran whale and dolphin watching from Funchal, with snacks, drinks, and a Cabo Girao swim stop for about 3 hours.

“Enjoyable trip. Super friendly and knowledgable staff. Where Abel to quickly get to a sort to see a bunch of whales/ dolphins. Didn’t have a ton of li o after that but what we saw was super cool.”

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4.Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,709 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

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”

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5.Pub Crawl with 6 Drinks and VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,414 reviews · 4 hours · from $19Best value

Porto pub crawl with 6 drinks, bar hopping in the Galerias area, and VIP nightclub entry, all in a 4-hour night out.

“Great guides, reasonable price, great locations. Would do again”

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6.Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,280 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $24

Lisbon pub crawl with open bar beer and sangria, welcome shots, and VIP club entry. Meet new people on a 5-hour night out.

“The quality of the cocktails was disappointing compared to Purple and Wild Pub Crawl. However, the staff were supportive and it was a large group — great if that’s your preference.”

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

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

Sail Lisbon’s Tagus at sunset on a 50-foot luxury yacht, with two drinks and Portuguese cheese and chouriço, plus guided sights.

“My wife, my best friend, his wife, and I went on the Lisbon Sunset Sailing Tour, and it was absolutely incredible! The yacht was beautiful, the views were stunning, and the whole experience was super relaxing. Our guides made the trip even better — they were so funny, friendly, and shared really interesting stories about Portugal’s history and landmarks. We learned a lot while having a great time laughing and enjoying the sunset. It was the perfect way to end the day in Lisbon.”

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8.Luxury 6 Bridges Yacht Cruise with Wine & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 708 reviews · 2 hours · from $64

Luxury Douro yacht cruise past Porto's 6 bridges with green or rosé wine, snacks, and views of Ribeira and Gaia. 2 hours.

“Guys you were amazing Thanks for a lovely couple of hours”

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

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

Lisbon by boat on a luxury 50-foot yacht, with a 2-hour guided cruise, 2 drinks, and Portuguese cheese and chouriço.

“Sebastian and Paolo were both exceptional. Very knowledgeable and experienced and made the whole experience special and fun.”

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10.Luxury Yacht Tour of the 6 Bridges and Douro Estuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 521 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Luxury yacht cruise from Vila Nova de Gaia to see Porto’s 6 bridges, then glide into the Douro Estuary for stunning views.

“The guide was very nice and flexible. They even offered to stay longer to see completely the sunset past the two hours scheduled. Some could not because they had other commitments so they drop them off and returned to see the sunset with the other clients. The sangria they served was delicious. I often have motion sickness but it was very calm. I would definitely recommend.”

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11.Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 486 reviews · 5 hours · from $23

Lisbon pub crawl with open bar, welcome shots and VIP club entry. Bairro Alto, Pink Street, Cais do Sodré in 5 hours.

“The tour was great! Phelipe is so funny and a very good guide. We had so much fun.”

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12.Sunset on a Luxury Sailing Yacht from Vilamoura (Max 12 Guests)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Sunset sailing yacht from Vilamoura for up to 12 guests, welcome drinks, Portuguese snacks, and a slow sail past Falésia and secret coves.

“its a lovely slow sail following the sun until it sets, really wonderful - Our Kids are young and they really loved it, this is not a party its an experience.”

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13.LUXURY Catamaran Sunset and Wine cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 355 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

Luxury sunset catamaran cruise in Lisbon with Portuguese wine, blankets, and night views of top Tagus landmarks, for about 2 hours.

“The crew were kind, pampering, and knowledgeable ! We felt like we were almost on our own boat because we had the upper deck all to ourselves most of the trip. We highly recommend this sunset cruise! Donna & Charles”

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14.Madeira Private 4-Seater Mercedes VIP

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 308 reviews · 8 hours · from $176

Private Madeira VIP tour in a 4-seat Mercedes with a tailored guide, cruise pickup, and flexible stops for up to 3 people.

“Lucy was an excellent guide. She tailored the trip for us and included everything we wanted to see and added her own recommendations. The day was fabulous and everything we hoped for. Thank you Lucy!”

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15.Sunset Tour on a Luxury Sailing Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 249 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58

Sunset cruise from Vilamoura on a luxury sailing yacht with aperitifs, coastline views of Albufeira and Falésia cliffs, music, and a swim stop.

“Gorgeous view! Can sit out the front of the boat or inside, whatever is preferred. They stop the boat so you can go in for a swim before the sun sets then they drive home with the sunsetting in the background, absolutely beautiful. Would recommend 10/10.”

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