ON THE RIVER · LISBON RIVER CRUISES
The Tagus is wide enough to feel like a bay, which is why half these boats are sailing yachts. These 14 compare the sightseeing runs and the sunset sails on price, group size and drinks aboard.
Cruise the Tagus from Praça do Comércio toward Belém and Christ the King on a spacious Blue Cruises boat. You get one drink, onboard seating, and audio commentary through the Blue Cruises app. Bring headphones and arrive early for a sundeck seat, since only the first 52 people can use it.
“Really welcoming, the staff were lovely! I went as a solo guest and it was a lovely trip”
Cruise from Estação Ferroviária do Sul e Sueste past Praça do Comércio, the 25 April Bridge, Belém Tower, and Christ the King. Your $35 ticket includes a welcome drink, snacks, music, WiFi, restrooms, and a digital audio guide. Choose the open-air upper deck or a covered seat with broad river views.
“Good selection of welcome drinks. Smooth boarding and ride. Lovely boat ride and amazing views / sunset.”
Set out from Lisbon’s Sul e Sueste terminal with a French-, English-, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Cruise past Belém, Trafaria, Caxias, and the Atlantic coast while searching for wild dolphins. Guides such as Anna, Barbara, and Telma add local stories, and the open bar includes wine, beer, sangria, and soft drinks.
“We had the most amazing experience with Anna on the speedboat. There were so many bottlenose dolphins with their beautiful babies. The dolphins came so close to the boat, it was surreal to say the least. We would 100% recommend. Wow!”
Board the FRS Portugal boat beside Praça do Comércio for a 90-minute round trip along the Tagus. Choose indoor or open-air seating, use the onboard Wi-Fi and audio guide, and buy drinks, ice cream, or local snacks as you pass the 25th of April Bridge, MAAT, the Discoveries Monument, Belém Tower, and Christ the King.
“really pleased experience, nice way to arive to the west side of the city”
Board MagicSail at Belém’s Bom Sucesso marina for a two-hour guided sail along Lisbon’s waterfront. You’ll see Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, Praça do Comércio, Alfama, Cristo Rei, and more while guides such as Tiago, Miguel, Paulo, and Isaac share local stories. Choose a shared or private trip, with music and one drink included.
“Miguel was very knowledgeable and friendly. He made for a great evening, even with the overcast weather.”
Sail from Belém on a 1 or 2-hour yacht or catamaran cruise along the Tagus. You’ll see Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, the 25th April Bridge, and Christ the King from the water, with a skipper, soft drink, and safety equipment included. Choose a morning, daytime, or sunset departure.
“It's was lovely! The skippers were nice to chat to and showed us the important landmarks. I definitely recommend this activity!”
Set out from Commerce Square on a 1947 hand-painted cargo boat with a friendly multilingual guide and skipper. You’ll pass Alfama, São Jorge Castle, the National Pantheon, and Santa Apolónia, then cross the Tagus for broad views toward the 25 de Abril Bridge and Christ the King. The short cruise suits a busy Lisbon day.
“Great staff. Make the trip worth it and great views also”
Sail for two hours from Belém beneath the 25 de Abril Bridge and past Praça do Comércio, São Jorge Castle, and Cristo-Rei. Your skipper and crew provide live commentary in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, with a welcome drink included. The private yacht suits couples, families, and groups of up to 10.
“It was a fabulous experience. Bought it as a birthday gift and it was amazing. Our host were fantastic, told us a lot of stories about the city. They were very positive and made our experience very special. Thank you.”
Sail from Doca do Bom Sucesso in Belém along both sides of the Tagus. You’ll see Belém Tower, MAAT, Jerónimos, Commerce Square, Alfama, Cristo Rei, and more, with a welcome drink and snacks. Guides including Pedro, Ricardo, João, Carlos, and Tomas are known for friendly commentary and smooth sailing.
“Booked out the entire boat for me and four friends and family. It was wonderful! One of the highlights of the trip. The captain was knowledgeable and friendly, and gave us some local lore. And they were able to accommodate us last minute for a sunset cruise. Only thing was they used the motor as well as the sail the whole time, but you won’t be able to see many of the landmarks if you don’t (the river is huge!)”
Use one ticket for Lisbon’s Belém and Modern Lisbon bus routes, a vintage tram ride through the old quarters, and a Tagus River cruise. You’ll get recorded commentary, a city map, public tram access, and discounts. The 72-hour ticket suits a short break, while 96 hours gives you more breathing room.
“We have a 72 hr ticket. Have been on the tram and both bus routes so far, and it’s been really good so far. The quality of commentary has been excellent and informative. Looking forward to the boat ride”
Sail the Tagus River for two hours aboard a 39-foot boat with skipper Miguel and his family team. You’ll pass Belém Tower, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Christ the King, Alfama, and more while hearing local stories. The small group, sunset timing, and two included drinks make this a relaxed alternative to a large river cruise.
“We had such a lovely time on this river cruise! Miguel and his son were great hosts, and had lots of information about the city. They provided a very comfortable experience and the views are unreal - you won't be able to get views like this anywhere else. This is way more intimate than one of the big tour cruises, I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Lisbon.”
Spend about two hours on a spacious catamaran from Doca do Bom Sucesso, passing Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, 25 April Bridge, Christ the King, and Lisbon’s main square. Your skipper may share local history, but this is mainly a relaxed sightseeing sail rather than a formal guided tour. One beer or soft drink and bottled water are included.
“Beautiful side seeing and sunset! Friendly and caring guide, liked it a lot👍 I would recommend it to everyone”
Set out from Doca do Bom Sucesso in Belém for a two-hour private sunset cruise with a crew, welcome drink, snacks, and views of Lisbon’s riverfront landmarks. You can listen to your own music, request catering in advance, and ask for commentary in English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese.
“The cruise was an amazing experience. The views are incredible and the crew was extremely friendly and welcoming. Since we were a couple, they asked us whether we wanted to have them tell us about all the monuments or not. They have a little selection of drinks on board you can buy. They offer a speaker so you can play your music as well as blankets ! Great experience!!!”
Cruise the Tagus from Doca de Santo Amaro on a comfortable glass-enclosed boat. For about two hours, you’ll pass Lisbon landmarks including Belém Tower, the 25 de Abril Bridge, MAAT, and Cristo Rei, with Vinho Verde, sangria, beer, soft drinks, snacks, and pizza included. Dolphins are possible, but never guaranteed.
“Se quiser ver Lisboa de uma perspetiva diferente, esta experiência é necessária. E certamente com este barco especial, que oferece uma vista soberba. Equipado com WC e mesmo que chova lá fora, está fechado e tem todas as condições para desfrutar do momento. durante o passeio, pode desfrutar de um copo de vinho ou de qualquer outra coisa, pois tem acesso ao bar aberto.”
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