9 Catamaran Cruises in Lisbon to Build a Day Around

1.Sunset Catamaran Boat Tour with Music and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,834 reviews · 1h 30m · from $26Our pick

Meet Sardinha do Tejo at Doca de Santo Amaro for a 90-minute sunset sail past Christ the King, the 25th of April Bridge, Belém Tower, and more. Choose the open nets or covered deck, enjoy one welcome drink, and buy cocktails aboard. This is a scenic, music-led cruise, not a guided sightseeing tour.

“Beautiful evening for a boat ride. All the hosts were very nice and helpful. They frequently came around for drink refills. I was super lucky and the boat only had 6 other guests that night so had plenty of room. Blankets were provided when it got chilly.”

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2.Sunset Catamaran Boat Tour with Music and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 442 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27Top rated

Sail for about 90 minutes from Santo Amaro Dock on the Tagus, with a welcome drink, music, crew, lifeguards, blankets, and onboard bathrooms. You’ll pass Cristo Rei, the April 25 Bridge, Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, and MAAT. Expect a social party-boat mood, not a guided sightseeing cruise.

“Great trip. Beautiful sunset. Saw dolphins (porpoises?) which was a bonus. Great views. Friendly staff.”

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3.LUXURY Catamaran Sunset and Wine cruise

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

Join a shared catamaran cruise from Alcântara for about two hours of sunset views, Portuguese wine, and city landmarks. The crew, including hosts such as Francisco, Bruno, Joe, Henry, João, and Agnes, points out sights from Belém to Cacilhas. The boat holds up to 18 people.

“It was a wonderful evening! The boat is beautiful and the crew fantastic. I highly recommend this trip. The sunset was gorgeous!”

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4.Lisbon Sailing Catamaran Public Cruise with drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $32

Join a small catamaran group at Gate 3 in Alcântara for a two-hour Tagus River cruise. Expect drinks, city views, and commentary from crew members such as Ricardo, Bruno, Miguel, Carlos, Rodrigo, or Philippe, with sunset views of Belém Tower, Christ the King, and Lisbon’s waterfront.

“We were so glad that we chose this alternative for a two hour sunset cruise on the Targus River during our short visit to Lisbon. The experiece and the service on the catamaran was outstanding, plus there was a restroom for anyone who needed it! You have your choice where to sit on the boat and the experienced is limited to a small group, so you are not overwhelmed by the large numbers, poor service or inferior accomodations on the alternatives. Make sure you know where the meeting point is and how you want to return after sunset from the dock. We would highly recommend this experience and this particular…”

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5.Catamaran Cruise with Drinks & Pastel de Nata

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 153 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Join Marlin Tours for a two-hour Tagus River sail from Alcântara. Your small group enjoys Portuguese wine, beer, soft drinks, water, mini pastéis de nata, and savory snacks while the crew explains Lisbon’s monuments in Portuguese, English, French, or Spanish.

“Really nice sail, great crew, and great views. Boat was very nice.”

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6.Catamaran Boat Party with Music, Open Bar & Dives

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 109 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Spend three hours on Sardinha do Tejo’s catamaran from Doca de Santo Amaro. You’ll cruise past Belém Tower and the 25 de Abril Bridge, dance to music, enjoy an open bar for the first hour, and use the boat’s ladder for a swim.

“It was honestly the best thing we did the whole weekend. Perfect if you’re with a larger group. 10/10 experience. DJ was also incredible!”

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7.Private Luxury Catamaran Tour with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 2 - 4 hours

Cruise the Tagus from Belém on a private catamaran for up to 14 people. Your crew guides you past Lisbon landmarks, serves a welcome bottle of wine, and can arrange drinks, food, music, sunset timing, and swimming on trips of three or four hours.

“We had the best time ever on our tour. There were 14 of us on a girls holiday and this was the highlight of our trip. The crew were so accommodating and couldn’t do enough for you. Would highly recommend!!”

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8.2H Tour on a Private Sailing Catamaran “Scarlett” up to 16 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Set out from Doca do Bom Sucesso on the private catamaran Scarlett for two hours along Lisbon’s waterfront. Your skipper handles the sailing and may explain the city’s main monuments. Bring food, wear sun protection, and note the €50 sunset supplement.

“Great crew and well stocked bar. We had a great time, even in the rain. The wine was nice and the catamaran was very comfortable.”

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9.Sunset and Wine Luxury Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $80

Cruise Lisbon’s Tagus River at sunset aboard a luxury catamaran with an English or Portuguese-speaking crew. You’ll pass waterfront monuments, palaces, churches, bridges, gardens, and warehouses before a photo stop near Belem Tower. A welcome glass of wine is included, but food and a formal wine tasting are not.

“Amazing boat ride. The boat was a luxurious catamaran. More than what I had expected. The staff was friendly and took great care of us making sure we were comfortable. I would highly recommend this.”

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