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Lisbon Sailing Tours

Sunset sails, wine sails and sunset cruises from the docks along the Tagus

Lisbon tours on the water leave four docks along the Tagus for about two hours, past the Belém waterfront, under the bridge and back as the sun goes down. Each card shows your dock, your drinks and whether you may help sail, so you book the evening that suits you.

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Every boat shown here refunds in full up to 24 hours ahead, so you can book now and let the forecast decide.

From $28One hour on the river

2 hoursThe usual sail, dock to dock

17:15–21:05Sunset through the year

Hours, prices and access verified by the Lisbon Sailing Tours team — last checked 2026-09-29.

Lisbon Sailing Tours › Tours & Tickets 2026 Updated: 2026-09-29

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Top Lisbon Sailing Tours for 2026

The best Lisbon sailing tour is the one that leaves from the dock nearest you, at the hour you want. Pick yours from these three.

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Lisbon Sunset Sailing Tour on Luxury Sailing Yacht with 2 Drinks

★★★★★ 4.9 (1,183 reviews · 2 hours)

From BelémSailboatTwo drinks included

Look for the blue-and-white van at Doca de Belém, where a 50- to 58-foot sailing yacht leaves for two hours on the Tagus at sunset. Two alcoholic drinks and snacks are in the fare, served by a crew of two: a skipper-guide and a host. The commentary runs in English, French, Spanish or Portuguese as the yacht passes the Belém waterfront, goes under the bridge and runs along the old town. Up to 14 people come aboard, and you book for two or more on this Lisbon evening.

Board at Doca de Belém
Belém Tower and the Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Under the 25 de Abril Bridge
Praça do Comércio
Castle, Alfama and Mouraria from the river
Cristo Rei on the Almada bank
Back to Doca de Belém

From $69 per person (minimum 2)

Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

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Lisbon Sunset Sailing – Small Group (max 10) Wine & History

★★★★★ 4.9 (489 reviews · 2 hours)

From Santo AmaroSailboatWine in the fare

Meet at Gate 1 in Santo Amaro, in front of the tennis courts under the bridge, for two hours on a sailboat that carries ten guests at most. White wine, port or soft drinks are poured on board, with blankets, toilets, free wifi and a charging point. The route runs west to the Belém waterfront, then back east past the riverside square and the old town. Only the last departure of the day meets the sunset, so pick that slot if a Lisbon sunset is what you came for.

Board at Doca de Santo Amaro, Gate 1
Under the 25 de Abril Bridge
MAAT on the Belém waterfront
Monument to the Discoveries and Belém Tower
Praça do Comércio from the river
Alfama from the water
Back to Santo Amaro

From $34 per person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

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Lisbon Sunset Boat Tour on a Catamaran with 1 Welcome Drink

★★★★★ 4.7 (3,550 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes)

From Santo AmaroCatamaranOne drink included

Board at door 3 in Santo Amaro, near the Rui dos Pregos restaurant, for 90 minutes on a catamaran timed to the sunset. One welcome drink is included, and a bar on board sells the rest by cash or card, with music playing and two toilets. The boat heads under the bridge towards the Christ statue on the south bank, then west along the Belém waterfront and back. No guide comes aboard and late arrivals get no refund, so reach this Lisbon dock in good time for your seat.

Board at Doca de Santo Amaro, door 3
Under the 25 de Abril Bridge
Cristo Rei on the Almada bank
MAAT and the Tejo Power Station
Monument to the Discoveries and Belém Tower
Jerónimos Monastery from the water
Back to Doca de Santo Amaro

From $31 per person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

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Trusted by Thousands of Visitors

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Best Guides

Lisbon sailing tours here go out with skippers and crews who know the river, from the captain who tells the city's story over a glass of port to the crew who hand you the helm when the wind allows.

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Every boat shown here refunds in full up to 24 hours ahead, and each card prints the fare, the dock, the drinks and whether you may help sail.

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Experience of a Lifetime

Watch the sun go down beyond the estuary mouth from the deck, pass under the bridge as the city turns gold, and raise a glass to the evening on the water.

FREE CANCELLATION up to 24 hours ahead on every boat shown here, so a change of plan never costs you the fare.

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Lisbon Sunset Cruises

Lisbon sunset cruises put you on a bigger boat, with the bar, the wine or an open bar taken care of, from Santo Amaro, Alcântara or the river station downtown. Nobody promises to raise a sail, and the decks carry more people than a small sailboat.

Lisbon Sailing Catamaran Public Cruise with drinks

★★★★★ 4.8 (350 reviews · 2 hours)

From AlcântaraCatamaranDrinks included

Head to the Blue Skipper café by gate 3 of the Spanish Dock in Alcântara for two hours on a sailing catamaran that takes up to 18 people. Drinks and sightseeing from the river are in the fare, though snacks are not. The route makes a short pause off Praça do Comércio below the castle, then turns west under the bridge towards Belém. Infant seats are available, which makes this Lisbon cruise an easy choice if you travel with a baby.

From $46 per person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

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Lisbon: Sunset Cruise With Drinks on Spacious Yacht

★★★★★ 4.9 (1,034 reviews · 2 hours)

From Santo AmaroYachtOpen bar

Check in at the Oceanic Lounge in warehouse 17 at Santo Amaro, below the bridge, about 20 minutes before a two-hour sunset cruise on a spacious yacht. An open bar of white and rosé wine, beer and soft drinks is included, and the crew explain the riverside monuments. Comfortable seats, an open deck and a restroom are on board, but no meal is served. Children under 6 cannot join, so this Lisbon evening suits you best as adults or with older children who want the drinks taken care of.

From $56 per person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

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2-Hour Lisbon Traditional Boats Sunset Cruise with White Wine

★★★★★ 4.7 (2,259 reviews · 2 hours)

From downtownTraditional boatWine in the fare

Start in front of ticket office 8 at the river boat station beside Praça do Comércio, downtown. A traditional Lisbon boat carries up to 47 people for two hours, with white wine served freely all the way. The route runs from the old town and the cathedral, past the National Pantheon, under the bridge and west to the monastery and the tower at Belém. Several departures leave each day, so you choose the sunset one when you book.

From $40 per person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

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Lisbon Sunset and Wine Sailing Tours

Lisbon sunset and wine sailing tours pour the wine as part of the fare, on a small sailboat from the docks under the bridge. You get two hours on the water, and food comes with some of them.

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Lisbon: Sailing Tour with Wine and Snacks

★★★★★ 5.0 (604 reviews · 2 hours)

From AlcântaraSailboatWine in the fareHelp sail when the wind allows

Arrive 30 minutes early at Gate 1 in Alcântara, about 50 metres past the Espaço Zarco café, for two hours on a sailboat with ten guests at most. White wine, beer, water and snacks are included, with music on board and a live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese. You may take the helm and help sail when the wind allows. The route runs east to the riverside square, across towards the Christ statue and down to Belém, and red wine is not allowed aboard.

From $38 per person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

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Lisbon: Sunset Classic Sailboat Tour With Wine and Tapas

★★★★★ 5.0 (20 reviews · 2 hours)

From AlcântaraSailboatWine in the fare

Sip Portuguese wine on a classic sailboat that leaves Gate 1 at Alcântara for two hours on the Tagus. A board of local cheeses comes with it, served by an experienced crew who guide in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. The boat runs east to the riverside square, then back under the bridge past the Christ statue and on towards Belém. The last 45 minutes are given over to the sunset, so you end your Lisbon evening on the water as the light goes.

From $34 per person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

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Lisbon Day and Sunset Sailboat Tours

Lisbon sailboat tours by day or at sunset leave from Belém, Bom Sucesso and Alcântara, mostly on small boats. Some let you help sail when the wind allows, one takes your group alone, and the drinks are counted by the glass.

Lisbon Small Group 2h Sunset Sailing- Live Commentary & a Drink

★★★★★ 4.9 (694 reviews · 2 hours)

From BelémSailboatOne drink included

Gather at Gate 1 of Doca de Belém 15 minutes before a two-hour sunset sail for 12 guests at most. One welcome drink is included, a glass of wine, a beer, a soft drink or water, and fees and taxes are covered. The crew give a live commentary on board as the boat passes the Belém monuments, the old power station, the bridge and the old town. A restroom on board makes this Lisbon evening easy if you want to stay out for the full two hours.

From $55 per person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

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Lisbon: Day and Sunset Tour on the Tagus River

★★★★★ 5.0 (862 reviews · 2 hours)

From AlcântaraSailboatOne drink includedSails up when the wind allows

Choose a morning, afternoon or sunset start from Gate 2 at Alcântara for two hours on a sailboat with ten guests at most. The crew hoist the sails at the start when the wind allows, then head east along the bank to the riverside square. A welcome drink, salty snacks, blankets, wifi and a toilet come with the fare, but you may not bring your own food or drinks. The way back runs downriver past the Belém waterfront and across towards the Christ statue.

From $34 per person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

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Lisbon Sailing Tour on a Luxury Sailing Yacht with 2 Drinks

★★★★★ 4.9 (734 reviews · 2 hours)

From BelémSailboatTwo drinks included

Spend a morning or an afternoon on a sailing yacht from the Belém marina, where a blue-and-white van marks the meeting point. Two alcoholic drinks and a Portuguese cheese appetiser are included, with a skipper-guide and a host aboard. Commentary comes in English, French, Spanish or Portuguese as the yacht passes the tower, goes under the bridge and continues along the old town. Up to 14 people join, which suits you if your Lisbon evening is already booked.

From $52 per person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

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Lisbon: Sailboat Sunset Tour with a Drink

★★★★★ 4.9 (1,629 reviews · 2 hours)

From AlcântaraSailboatOne drink included

Watch for a WhatsApp message on the day with the exact berth at Gate 2 in Alcântara, where a sailboat for ten guests at most leaves at sunset. A welcome drink and snacks are included, with a toilet on board, while further food and drinks cost extra. Two hours on the Tagus take in the riverside square, the south bank and the Belém waterfront. Single bookings are welcome, so you can join alone and still share a small Lisbon boat.

From $38 per person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

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Best value

Lisbon: Sailing Tour on the Tagus River

★★★★★ 4.8 (2,846 reviews · 1 hour)

From BelémSailboatOne drink includedHelp sail when the wind allows

Take the lowest fare on the river: one hour on a sailboat from the white van with the red flag by the BP station at Bom Sucesso. One drink, spring water and a light snack are included, along with insurance and a life jacket. The crew let you help sail when the wind allows, with no experience needed, and set the route by the tide and the wind. Longer and sunset options are sold when you book, and the crew are not official guides.

From $28 per person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

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Sunset Sailing Tour On The Tagus River

★★★★★ 4.9 (396 reviews · 2 hours)

From BelémSailboatOne drink included

Find the van with the red flag between the BP station and the Vela Latina restaurant at the Bom Sucesso marina, 15 minutes before a two-hour sunset sail. One drink, bottled water, a beer or a soft drink, and light snacks are in the fare, and wine is sold on board. Catering can be ordered 24 hours ahead at extra cost, and no guide service is included. Up to 30 people head past the Belém waterfront and under the bridge, so you share a larger Lisbon boat.

From $52 per person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

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Private Sunset Sailing Boat Tour in Lisbon

★★★★★ 5.0 (16 reviews · 1 to 2 hours)

From AlcântaraPrivate sailboatOne drink included

Book the whole sailboat for your group of up to six, for one or two hours from Gate 1 of the Spanish Dock at Alcântara. A skipper and crew, fuel, wifi, a welcome drink each and snacks are in the fare. White or sparkling wine by the bottle is paid on board, and a tapas board for two costs €45 if ordered two days ahead. Bringing your own food or drinks adds a €50 fee, so plan the evening with the crew when you book.

From $289 per group (up to 6)

Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

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Sunset aboard a sailboat in Lisbon!

★★★★★ 4.8 (87 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes)

SailboatOne drink included

Settle in for two and a half hours at sunset on a sailboat for ten guests at most, the longest evening on the river here. A skipper and a sailor tell stories about the city, with one drink, music of your choice and blankets when it turns cold. Bring a passport or ID card, and check the meeting point in your confirmation, because the booking page names no dock. Cheese boards, platters and further drinks cost extra on this Lisbon sail.

From $34 per person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

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The river

About Sailing in Lisbon

Lisbon's great monuments stand along the Tagus, and the river is the one place you see them all in a single evening. From the deck you pass Belém Tower, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos, the 25 de Abril Bridge overhead and Cristo Rei on the far bank. Join us on the Lisbon sailing guided tours that show this river best, from a wine sail for ten to a sunset cruise with the bar on board. Start with the landmarks, then the docks and the light below.

The Riverfront from the Water

The Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower make up the World Heritage Site inscribed in 1983, and both face the river at Belém. The monument to the navigators stands 56 metres tall beside the marina, rebuilt in stone in 1960. Upstream, the bridge opened in 1966, and the statue of Christ, inaugurated in 1959, watches from the south bank.

Four Docks Along the River

Boats leave from four docks along the north bank. Doca de Belém and, beside it, Doca do Bom Sucesso sit by the monuments in the west; Doca de Santo Amaro and Doca de Alcântara lie close to the bridge; the Sul e Sueste station stands downtown by Praça do Comércio. No fare includes hotel pickup, and a train from Cais do Sodré brings you to Alcântara.

When the Sun Goes Down

The sun sets at about 17:15 in early December and at about 21:05 in early July, and the clocks change on the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October. May, June and September bring long, mild evenings on the water. The nortada, a north wind that often picks up in the afternoon, can make for a brisk ride, so bring a layer.

The Monument to the Discoveries seen from a boat on the river

A red bridge pier and the Christ statue above the green south bank

A traditional river boat off the arcaded riverside square downtown

What you will see

Named Highlights of the Lisbon Riverfront

What an evening on the water shows you, from the fortress at Belém to the old town on its hills.

The fortress in the riverBelém Tower, built between 1514 and 1519 on a basalt outcrop off the north bank, is half of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and opens Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 to 17:30.
The monument to the navigatorsThe Padrão dos Descobrimentos rises 56 metres beside the Belém marina, rebuilt in stone in 1960, with 32 figures along its sides.
The red bridge overheadEvery sail passes under the 25 de Abril Bridge, opened in 1966, with cars above and trains on a lower deck since 1999.
The statue on the south bankCristo Rei stands 110 metres tall above Almada, a 28-metre statue on an 82-metre pedestal, inaugurated on 17 May 1959.
The monastery behind the waterfrontThe Jerónimos Monastery faces the river at Belém, open 9:30 to 17:30 and closed on Mondays; Vasco da Gama lies inside.
The old town on its hillsAlfama climbs the hill below the castle, and the downtown stretch of most routes shows its roofs rising above the river.

The landmarks you pass

Plan your visit

Everything You Need Before You Sail

Getting to the dockWhat it costsWhen to goThe weather

No fare includes hotel pickup, so you make your own way to the dock. The boats leave from Belém, Bom Sucesso, Alcântara, Santo Amaro and the river station downtown, and most ask you to arrive 15 minutes early. One sailboat wants you there 30 minutes ahead, and another sends the exact berth by WhatsApp on the day.

The docks on the map

The river has no gate and no ticket, so the fare is the price of the trip. Shared boats run $28 to $69 a person, the wine sails $34 to $38 and the sunset cruises $31 to $56, while the whole boat for up to six costs $289. Tips are extra on several boats, so keep a few euros for the crew.

What each fare buys

The sun sets at about 17:15 in early December and at about 21:05 in early July, and the clocks change on the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October. May, June and September bring long, mild evenings, and most sunset boats move their start with the light, so check the hour on your booking.

Best time to sail

IPMA's climate normals make November the wettest month in Lisbon and July the driest. Evenings on the river turn cool, so bring a layer, and several boats carry blankets. Every boat shown here refunds in full up to 24 hours ahead, so you can let the forecast decide.

Weather by month

Straight answer

Do You Need a Tour to See Lisbon from the River?

Not to cross it. Transtejo Soflusa ferries run from Cais do Sodré to Cacilhas on the far bank, and the riverfront at Belém costs nothing to walk. What a ferry cannot give you is two hours along the monuments, under the bridge and back, with a drink in hand and a crew who explain what you pass.

Lisbon sailing tickets, in the sense of a gate ticket, do not exist: the river has no gate, and the fare on each card is the price of the trip. Lisbon sailing ticket prices run from $28 a person for one hour to $69 for a sunset yacht with two drinks, and $289 buys the whole boat for up to six. Make your Lisbon sailing booking for the evening you want; a Lisbon sailing reservation on every boat shown here refunds in full up to 24 hours ahead, and the guide to what each fare buys sets out what each fare buys.

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Book with a full refund up to 24 hours ahead on every boat shown here, and a change of plan costs you nothing.

Which one is me

Choosing the Right Evening for You

Start from what you want in your glass and who is coming with you, and the right boat follows.

A yacht, two drinks and the city's story

The Belém yacht costs $69 per person (minimum 2) for two hours at sunset, with two drinks, snacks and commentary in four languages; book for two or more.

Wine and a small group

Santo Amaro’s ten-guest evening pours white wine or port for $34 a person. The Lisbon sunset and wine sailing tours page sets it beside the helm and tapas boats.

A short, social sunset

The 90-minute catamaran costs $31 a person with one welcome drink and a bar for the rest. The Lisbon sunset cruises page sets it beside the bigger boats.

A hand on the ropes

A couple of the sailboats let you help sail when the wind allows; will the sails go up? explains what each one promises.

Children aboard

Most sailboats take children, the open-bar yacht turns away under-6s, and sailing with kids sets out the age bands.

No boat at all

The ferries, the riverfront walk and the viewpoints are set out in the guide to the river without a tour.

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Which Lisbon Sailing Tour Is Right for You?

Most of the sailing tours Lisbon offers run for two hours, so read where each one leaves and what the fare pours before the price. The sunset sailing tour Lisbon visitors review most is a 90-minute catamaran evening; every boat is listed here, most reviewed first.

Tour	Rating	Where it leaves	What the fare pours	Fare	Best for
Lisbon Sunset Boat Tour on a Catamaran with 1 Welcome Drink	4.7 (3,550)	Doca de Santo Amaro	One drink	From $31 per person	Friends and families after a short, social sunset	Book
Lisbon: Sailing Tour on the Tagus River	4.8 (2,846)	Doca do Bom Sucesso, Belém	One drink and snacks	From $28 per person	Budget travellers who want to help sail	Book
2-Hour Lisbon Traditional Boats Sunset Cruise with White Wine	4.7 (2,259)	Sul e Sueste, downtown	Wine	From $40 per person	Travellers staying downtown who want wine poured freely	Book
Lisbon: Sailboat Sunset Tour with a Drink	4.9 (1,629)	Doca de Alcântara	One drink and snacks	From $38 per person	Solo travellers happy to join a small boat	Book
Lisbon Sunset Sailing Tour on Luxury Sailing Yacht with 2 Drinks	4.9 (1,183)	Doca de Belém	Two drinks and snacks	From $69 per person (minimum 2)	Couples who want a yacht, two drinks and commentary	Book
Lisbon: Sunset Cruise With Drinks on Spacious Yacht	4.9 (1,034)	Doca de Santo Amaro	An open bar	From $56 per person	Adults who want an open bar at sunset	Book
Lisbon: Day and Sunset Tour on the Tagus River	5.0 (862)	Doca de Alcântara	One drink and snacks	From $34 per person	Early risers and afternoon sailors on a small boat	Book
Lisbon Sailing Tour on a Luxury Sailing Yacht with 2 Drinks	4.9 (734)	Doca de Belém	Two drinks and a cheese appetiser	From $52 per person	Visitors whose evenings in the city are already booked	Book
Lisbon Small Group 2h Sunset Sailing- Live Commentary & a Drink	4.9 (694)	Doca de Belém	One drink	From $55 per person	Visitors staying near Belém who want live commentary	Book
Lisbon: Sailing Tour with Wine and Snacks	5.0 (604)	Doca de Alcântara	Wine and snacks	From $38 per person	Guests who want to take the helm with wine	Book
Lisbon Sunset Sailing – Small Group (max 10) Wine & History	4.9 (489)	Doca de Santo Amaro	Wine	From $34 per person	Wine lovers who want the city's story in a group of ten	Book
Sunset Sailing Tour On The Tagus River	4.9 (396)	Doca do Bom Sucesso, Belém	One drink and snacks	From $52 per person	Groups happy to share a larger sailboat	Book
Lisbon Sailing Catamaran Public Cruise with drinks	4.8 (350)	Doca de Alcântara	Drinks	From $46 per person	Parents travelling with a baby who need infant seats	Book
Sunset aboard a sailboat in Lisbon!	4.8 (87)	Dock not named	One drink	From $34 per person	Travellers who want the longest evening on the water	Book
Lisbon: Sunset Classic Sailboat Tour With Wine and Tapas	5.0 (20)	Doca de Alcântara	Wine and tapas	From $34 per person	Couples who want wine and cheese as the sun sets	Book
Private Sunset Sailing Boat Tour in Lisbon	5.0 (16)	Doca de Alcântara	One drink and snacks	From $289 per group (up to 6)	Families or friends of up to six who want the boat	Book

The wind was too strong to sail the whole time, but the captain's history and an evening on the water still made it worth it.Rosie · Lisbon wine-and-history sunset sail

Engaging, interactive skippers, and a well-stocked fridge that the group drank dry.Carsten · Lisbon wine sail with snacks

A small group, a good boat and a crew who answered every question. The blankets on board saved them from their own clothing choices.Suzy P. · Lisbon sunset yacht sail, two drinks

What to expect

How a Lisbon Sailing Evening Runs

Pick your dock

A Lisbon sunset sailing tour starts in Belém, Bom Sucesso, Alcântara, Santo Amaro or at the river station downtown.

Choose your pour

One drink, two, wine in the fare or an open bar: each card says which.

Arrive early

Most boats ask for 15 minutes, and one sailboat asks for 30.

Bring a layer

Evenings on the river turn cool, and several boats carry blankets.

Let the wind decide

Sails go up only when the wind allows, and every boat shown here refunds in full up to 24 hours ahead.

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Traveller reviews

Lisbon Sailing Tours Reviews

Travellers' own words about the sailboats, the wine sails and the sunset cruises, with the stars each gave, four-star evenings included, because they help you choose.

★★★★★

Lisbon small-group sunset sail from Belém

A second sail for a family of six with teens and young adults. One of the crew had a biology background and wove the river's environment into the city's history.

Jill L. · Family · November 2025

★★★★★

Lisbon 90-minute sunset catamaran

Recommended by friends, and worth the money. Out towards the Christ statue first, then under the bridge into the sunset, close enough to the landmarks for photos, with a drink of your choice.

Ute · September 2026

★★★★★

Lisbon 90-minute sunset catamaran

A very stable boat at a slow pace, which suits families with small children. Drinks from the bar cost roughly €5 to €15.

Pam · Family · September 2026

★★★★★

Lisbon sailing-catamaran sunset cruise

Joined solo, and glad of it. The whole city from the water, a sunset to watch and friendly people on board.

Ezgi K. · Solo · October 2025

★★★★★

Lisbon wine-and-history sunset sail

Ideal wind, and they sailed almost the whole way. West towards Belém, then back past the old town and under the bridge at sunset, with the captain's stories, white wine and port.

Simone · September 2026

★★★★☆

Lisbon sunset sail from Bom Sucesso

A nice evening on the water, with a friendly crew and the right number of passengers. A little commentary would have been welcome.

Charles S. · May 2026

★★★★★

Lisbon daytime yacht sail, two drinks

An afternoon sail shared with a family from France, with the captain describing the sights in several languages. A large, roomy sailboat, even under an overcast sky.

Kerry F. · Couple · November 2025

★★★★★

Lisbon sailboat sunset tour with a drink

An attentive, friendly crew and a relaxing sunset. There was even a short turn at the wheel.

Raquel · September 2026

★★★★★

Lisbon classic sailboat with wine and tapas

A choice of wines from the start, topped up as needed, while the sights were explained. Cheese, ham and crackers came out about halfway, and the sunset near the end.

Neele · September 2026

★★★★★

Lisbon private sunset sail

A private booking for two adults, two children aged 7 and 9 and a friend, arranged at the last minute. Desserts, croquettes and drinks came with it.

Leslie S. · Family · June 2026

★★★★★

Lisbon two-and-a-half-hour sunset sail

A wedding anniversary on a single day between flights, with a welcome breeze after a hot day. The crew answered every question.

Kate · Couple · September 2026

★★★★★

Lisbon traditional-boat sunset cruise

A solo booking, good communication beforehand and several refills of white wine, with red on offer too. It made a fine last evening in Lisbon.

Chelsea A. · Solo · April 2026

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Lisbon sailing tour?

About two hours on the Tagus from one of four docks, passing the Belém waterfront, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Cristo Rei on the south bank and downtown from the water. You get a drink, a crew and, on most boats, a skipper who names what you pass. Most leave for the sunset.

How long is a sailing tour in Lisbon?

Most run two hours. The sunset catamaran runs 90 minutes, the cheapest sail one hour, one sailboat two and a half hours, and the private boat one to two hours.

How much does a Lisbon sunset sail cost?

From $28 a person for one hour, and $34 to $69 a person for two hours on a shared boat. The 90-minute catamaran is $31. A private sailboat for up to six costs $289 for the group.

Where do Lisbon sailing tours leave from?

Four docks: Belém (Doca de Belém and Doca do Bom Sucesso), Alcântara, Santo Amaro directly under the bridge, and the Sul e Sueste boat station downtown. Your booking names the gate, and the meeting point is often a van or a café rather than the boat.

What time do sunset sails leave in Lisbon?

The operator times the slot to the sunset, which moves from about 17:15 in early December to about 21:05 in early July. The clocks change on the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October, so an evening sail in late October leaves an hour earlier than the week before.

Do the boats sail, or motor?

On a sailboat, when the wind allows. One crew promises to hoist the sails and some let you help, but on a calm or very windy evening the skipper may motor instead. The catamarans, the yacht cruise and the traditional boat are sold as cruises, not sails.

Are drinks included?

Yes, every fare pours something: one welcome drink on most sailboats, two on the Lisbon By Boat yachts, wine through the evening on the wine sails, and an open bar on one yacht cruise. Further drinks are sold on board on some boats.

Is it cold on the river?

The return leg usually is, even in summer, once the sun has gone. Bring a warm layer; several sailboats carry blankets.

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes, free up to 24 hours before the start on every boat listed here. Inside 24 hours, and for a no-show or a late arrival, nothing is refunded.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The operator can cancel for wind or rain, and then offers you another date or a full refund. Some boats also cancel if too few people book.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. You make your own way to the dock and meet the crew at a gate, a van or a café, so allow time to find it.

Can children come?

On most boats, yes, and reviewers call the catamaran a good fit for small children. The open-bar yacht cruise is not for children under 6, and alcohol on board is for adults only.

Are the boats wheelchair accessible?

No boat listed here is, and several exclude wheelchair users or people with limited mobility. Ask the operator before you book.

Do I need sailing experience?

No. The crew sails the boat. On a couple of sailboats you may take the helm or help with the sails if you want to, when the wind allows.

Is there a toilet on board?

On many boats, yes: the catamaran lists two, and several sailboats and the open-bar yacht list one. Check the listing if it matters to you.

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Photographs

Lisbon Sailing Gallery

The suspension bridge over the Tagus at sunset, seen from the water

A sailing catamaran in silhouette against a low evening sun

Sunset from a sailboat's deck, with the fortified tower at Belém on the right

The sun setting over the estuary mouth, seen from a sailboat's bow

A traditional river boat under a gaff sail, with the bridge behind it

The bridge low on the horizon as the sun sets over the estuary

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Beyond the boat

Beyond the River

More ways to fill the rest of your day, set out with the rest in things to do near the docks.

A morning in Belém

The monastery and the tower close at 17:30 and both shut on Mondays, so a Belém morning ends in time for an evening boat; the Belém afternoon plan sets out the day.

The riverside tram

Tram 15E runs from Praça da Figueira to Algés along the river, stopping at Santo Amaro and by the monastery, so it links the docks with the old town.

The south bank

Ferries cross from Cais do Sodré to Cacilhas, and the Cristo Rei viewpoint opens 10:00 to 18:00 from October to March and until 19:00 from April.

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Lisbon Sailing Guides and Advice

Planning

How to Book a Lisbon Sail: Docks, Drinks and the Fine Print (2026)

Which dock, which slot, what the fare pours, the 24-hour refund window and the rules on board: what to settle before you pay.

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Timing

Lisbon Sunset Times by Month for an Evening on the River

From about a quarter past five in December to five past nine in July, and the two Sundays a year when the clocks move the whole evening.

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On board

Will the Sails Go Up on a Lisbon Sail? Wind, Motor and What Is Promised

What each kind of boat promises about sailing, what travellers report on a still or a gusty evening, and how to pick a boat that sails when it can.

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Where it is

Visitor Information for Lisbon Sailing

The Belém marina
Where the yachts board, beside the monument to the navigators

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Name

Lisbon By Boat (Doca de Belém), the meeting point for the sunset and day yachts.

Address

Doca de Belém, junto ao Padrão dos Descobrimentos, 1400-038 Lisboa. Phone +351 933 914 740.

Hours

Every day, 10:00 to 19:00. Departure times come with your booking, and most boats ask you to arrive 15 minutes early.

Getting there

Belém sits west of the centre on the riverside tram line, and the other docks lie between it and downtown; all of them, with every gate and meeting point, are on the Lisbon docks map.

Book Your Lisbon Sailing Tour

Choose your dock and your pour, then pick your date. Trips start at $28 a person, you book at the fare shown on each card, and every boat shown here refunds in full up to 24 hours ahead.

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