★★★★★
The sunset yacht sail, two drinks
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. · July 2026
Lisbon Sailing Tour Reviews
What travellers wrote after a small-group sail, a wine sail or a sunset cruise on the Tagus. Comparing Lisbon boat trips on the Tagus before you book? The operators' own ratings and fares sit side by side below.
What travellers said afterwards
These are travellers' own accounts, paraphrased, each tagged with the trip it belongs to. Most reviews on the operators' pages are five stars, so the useful detail is in the lower scores and the asides: a boat that left without someone, a cramped cruise cut short, a boat that motored, a cold evening and a cloudy sunset.
★★★★★
The sunset yacht sail, two drinks
Two good hours of the sights and the city's history from a friendly, knowledgeable crew.
Jennifer A. · July 2026
★★★★★
The sunset yacht sail, two drinks
An unseasonably chilly, windy June evening, with blankets ready for everyone. Even a self-described non-history person enjoyed the stories.
Caryn J. · June 2026
★★★★★
The sunset yacht sail, two drinks
Wine, cheese and stories on a smooth sail into the sunset. Wear a jacket: it is cool on the water, even in May.
Patricia H. · May 2026
★★★★★
The wine-and-history sunset sail
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 · September 2026
★★★★★
The wine-and-history sunset sail
Two friendly guides, good wines and a group that got on well.
Pia · September 2026
★★★★★
The 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
★★★★★
The wine-and-history sunset sail
A captain full of stories about the city, good local wine and a warm evening: the best thing they did in Lisbon.
Iris · September 2026
★★★★★
The wine-and-history sunset sail
The captain could answer any question and wanted to hear the guests' stories too, the mate was a friendly host, and the small group got on from the start.
Michael · September 2026
★★★★★
The 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
★★★★★
The 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 · September 2026
★★★★★
The 90-minute sunset catamaran
The crew waited a few minutes for a family running late. The walking route from a map app was wrong and unsafe, so check the way before you set off on foot.
Millard · September 2026
★★★★★
The 90-minute sunset catamaran
Plenty of places to sit, a friendly crowd, quick bartenders, decent wine and good music the whole way.
Madeline · September 2026
★★★★★
The 90-minute sunset catamaran
Relaxing, with no commentary to sit through: a catamaran ride to a clear view of the sunset, and nothing more was wanted.
Triboulet · September 2026
★★★★★
The 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. · November 2025
★★★★★
The small-group sunset sail from Belém
A clean, well-kept 36-foot boat and a captain who narrated the statues and buildings along the riverfront. Blankets came out after sunset, when it turned chilly.
Blandyna W. · October 2025
★☆☆☆☆
The small-group sunset sail from Belém
Waited at the meeting point expecting a call, but nobody rang and the boat left without them. Be at the gate early and in sight of the crew.
Shashank K. · September 2025
★★★★★
The sailing-catamaran sunset cruise
Clear narration of the riverside sights, and a crew who helped a friend with limited mobility on and off. You return in the dark to a quiet spot where the check-in café is closed, so charge your phone and know the address.
Vicki M. · October 2025
★★★★★
The 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. · October 2025
★★★★☆
The sailing-catamaran sunset cruise
A rickety ramp down to the dock, a small glass of wine and very little food.
Sue C. · April 2026
★★★★☆
The sailing-catamaran sunset cruise
A very cold, cloudy day on the water, and the crew handed out blankets.
Taylor M. · March 2026
★★★★☆
The sailing-catamaran sunset cruise
Helpful staff and an enjoyable trip, though the boat could have gone closer to the shore for photographs.
Margarita F. · September 2025
★★★★☆
The 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
★★★★☆
The sunset sail from Bom Sucesso
Cloud hid the sunset, but seeing the city from the water still made it worthwhile.
Robert M. · June 2024
★★★★★
The sunset sail from Bom Sucesso
A smooth ride on the river. Clouds rolled in before sunset, and the crew timed and placed the boat to catch what light there was.
Travis E. · August 2024
★★★★★
The day or sunset sail from Alcântara
A skipper-and-captain pair who were kind, informative, entertaining and bilingual.
Martin · September 2026
★★★★★
The day or sunset sail from Alcântara
A smooth trip and a crew ready for every question. Only the cloud spoiled the sunset.
Joana · September 2026
★★★★★
The 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. · November 2025
★★★★★
The 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
★★★★★
The sailboat sunset tour with a drink
Very windy conditions, handled with ease by a guide who clearly loved the city.
John · September 2026
★★★★★
The one-hour sail from Bom Sucesso
A family trip with a crew member who shared history, geography and everyday life in Portugal without pushing it. They plan to go again.
Riham · September 2026
★★★★★
The one-hour sail from Bom Sucesso
The sunset was timed just right for the view.
Dan · September 2026
★★★★★
The wine sail with snacks
The skipper let guests take the helm now and then, and there were only eight aboard.
Rouge · September 2026
★★★★★
The wine sail with snacks
Engaging, interactive skippers, and a well-stocked fridge that the group drank dry.
Carsten · September 2026
★★★★★
The wine sail with snacks
Light wind, yet still a free sail; you could help out a little or simply relax with a drink.
Sascha · September 2026
★★★★★
The wine sail with snacks
Clear arrival instructions, a safety talk, and wine and beer that kept coming for more than two hours.
Terri · September 2026
★★★★★
The 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
★★★★★
The open-bar sunset cruise
About 16 to 18 aboard, and a jacket was a good idea even on a warm day.
Ana · September 2026
★★★★★
The open-bar sunset cruise
A spacious, clean yacht and easy booking. Only the music did not suit the mood.
Omar · September 2026
★★★★★
The 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. · June 2026
★★★★★
The private sunset sail
Very windy, and the crew still looked after the family. One of them stayed behind to see a phone dropped at the dock brought up by a diver.
Joel W. · August 2024
★★★★★
The 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. · April 2026
★☆☆☆☆
The traditional-boat sunset cruise
Left 30 minutes late, was back after about 70 minutes of a promised two hours, and the wine ran out at 50 minutes.
Ingrid S. · June 2026
★★☆☆☆
The traditional-boat sunset cruise
A 42-seat boat that felt cramped, a microphone that did not work and music too loud to hear over.
Terence S. · June 2026
★★☆☆☆
The traditional-boat sunset cruise
Sold with a photo of a traditional boat under sail, but it motored the whole way while other boats around it were sailing.
Robwoodsie · September 2026
★★★★★
The 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 · September 2026
★★★★★
The two-and-a-half-hour sunset sail
A relaxed pace and friendly guides. A speaker would help when the wind carries voices away.
Mathieu · September 2026
What travellers keep saying
The crew makes the evening
The skippers and hosts who tell the city's story come up in review after review. Where a boat lists no guide, you may miss that, and one traveller said so.
It gets cold
June, September or March, travellers say the way back is chilly once the sun has gone. The boats with blankets are thanked for them; a jacket of your own is better.
The wind decides the sails
A good breeze means sailing almost the whole way. Too much, or none, and the skipper motors. One traditional boat was sold with a photo under sail and motored the whole evening.
Find your dock in time
A missed call and a boat gone, a map app that sent walkers onto a fast road, a dark and empty dock on the way back: know the gate and the address before you set out.
Operator ratings and review counts
These figures are the operators' own, published on their booking pages and shown as they stand. They belong to the operators, not to us.
| Trip | Dock | What it is | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Sunset Boat Tour on a Catamaran with 1 Welcome Drink | Doca de Santo Amaro | Sunset cruise | 4.7 | 3,550 | From $31 per person |
| Lisbon: Sailing Tour on the Tagus River | Doca do Bom Sucesso, Belém | One-hour sail | 4.8 | 2,846 | From $28 per person |
| 2-Hour Lisbon Traditional Boats Sunset Cruise with White Wine | Sul e Sueste, downtown | Sunset cruise | 4.7 | 2,259 | From $40 per person |
| Lisbon: Sailboat Sunset Tour with a Drink | Doca de Alcântara | Sunset sail | 4.9 | 1,629 | From $38 per person |
| Lisbon Sunset Sailing Tour on Luxury Sailing Yacht with 2 Drinks | Doca de Belém | Sunset sail | 4.9 | 1,183 | From $69 per person (minimum 2) |
| Lisbon: Sunset Cruise With Drinks on Spacious Yacht | Doca de Santo Amaro | Sunset cruise | 4.9 | 1,034 | From $56 per person |
| Lisbon: Day and Sunset Tour on the Tagus River | Doca de Alcântara | Day or sunset sail | 5.0 | 862 | From $34 per person |
| Lisbon Sailing Tour on a Luxury Sailing Yacht with 2 Drinks | Doca de Belém | Day sail | 4.9 | 734 | From $52 per person |
| Lisbon Small Group 2h Sunset Sailing- Live Commentary & a Drink | Doca de Belém | Sunset sail | 4.9 | 694 | From $55 per person |
| Lisbon: Sailing Tour with Wine and Snacks | Doca de Alcântara | Wine sail | 5.0 | 604 | From $38 per person |
| Lisbon Sunset Sailing – Small Group (max 10) Wine & History | Doca de Santo Amaro | Wine sail | 4.9 | 489 | From $34 per person |
| Sunset Sailing Tour On The Tagus River | Doca do Bom Sucesso, Belém | Sunset sail | 4.9 | 396 | From $52 per person |
| Lisbon Sailing Catamaran Public Cruise with drinks | Doca de Alcântara | Sunset cruise | 4.8 | 350 | From $46 per person |
| Sunset aboard a sailboat in Lisbon! | Dock not named | Sunset sail | 4.8 | 87 | From $34 per person |
| Lisbon: Sunset Classic Sailboat Tour With Wine and Tapas | Doca de Alcântara | Wine sail | 5.0 | 20 | From $34 per person |
| Private Sunset Sailing Boat Tour in Lisbon | Doca de Alcântara | Private sunset sail | 5.0 | 16 | From $289 per group (up to 6) |
A trip with thousands of reviews and one with a few dozen are not a verdict on each other. The gap is mostly how many people each boat carries and how long it has been sold. A 47-seat cruise collects reviews far faster than a ten-guest sailboat.
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