12 Sailing Trips with an Open Bar in Portugal 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.Champagne Sailing Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,366 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Join Nigel and his crew aboard the 15-meter yacht Mara for a relaxed two-hour sail from Doca de Santo Amaro. With up to 12 people aboard, you’ll pass Belém Tower, Christ the King, Alfama, and the 25 de Abril Bridge while enjoying Portuguese champagne, wine, beer, soft drinks, and homemade snacks.

“It was such an amazing experience and the highlight of our trip to Lisbon. Would highly recommend doing this tour with Nigel. He knows so much about the city and gave us great recommendations. The food and drinks he served were excellent. Thank you very much!”

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

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

Sail the Tagus for two hours aboard a 50-foot yacht with Captain Sebastian, Tiago, or another multilingual crew member. See Belém Tower, the 25th of April Bridge, Alfama, and more while enjoying two drinks, Portuguese cheese, and sunset views.

“This was my second time and I love it. The guides are so knowledgeable and the views are amazing!!!!!”

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4.Sailboat Tour in Lisbon with drinks included | Morning and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 867 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Board near the 25th of April Bridge for a two-hour Tagus River sail with up to 12 people. Your crew handles the boat while you enjoy wine, beer, soda, or water and views of MAAT, Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, the Discoveries Monument, Cristo Rei, and Terreiro do Paço.

“It was amazing! Guide and captain at the highest level, we will return again and again!! You are guaranteed a sense of humor and a great atmosphere.”

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5.Sunset Cruise With Drinks on Spacious Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 720 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Meet at the Mercedes-Benz Oceanic Lounge for a two-hour yacht cruise along the Tagus. Guides such as Manuel, Victoria, and Francisco share brief stories as you pass Belém Tower and the 25 de Abril Bridge. Expect an open bar, comfortable seating, an onboard restroom, and a light jacket-worthy breeze.

“The experience was great, Very relaxing yet informative. We lived it and would recommend. Inez was a great hostess.”

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

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

Set out from Doca de Belém on a 50-foot sailing yacht with a captain and host. You’ll see Belém Tower, the 25th of April Bridge, Alfama, and more from the Tagus, with guided commentary in several languages, two drinks, and Portuguese cheese and chouriço.

“Very fun tour with Tiago and captain. Very informative, friendly. Excellent experience! Would highly recommend!”

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7.Catamaran Cruise with BBQ & Open Bar on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 685 reviews · from $76

Spend six hours aboard a catamaran from Albufeira Marina, sailing past Benagil, Galé, and Carvoeiro. The crew takes you close to sea caves, then transfers you by dinghy to a beach for a BBQ, open bar, swimming, and sunbathing. Bring a towel and expect to get wet.

“The boat trip was just so wonderful that I had just booked the same tour again… only two days later. It was all perfectly organized, the catamaran was well equipped, clean and comfortable. The landscapes we passed by were amazing, the beach we stayed on for BBQ as well. The best thing was the crew! Such nice, funny and helpful guys! They created a cozy and safe environment all the time! I also liked the Reggae music when we returned! Just nice and relaxing! Update: We now did the second tour. There were two things that were just amazing: The crew was the same and they recognised me immediately. They…”

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8.Sailboat Tour w/ Local Guide and Open Bar Green Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 625 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend two hours on a relaxed Tagus River sailboat tour with up to eight people, local guides such as Andre, Mariana, Felipe, and Francisco, and Portuguese Vinho Verde. You’ll see Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, Almada, Alfama, and Commerce Square from the water.

“It was our second time in Lisbon and we enjoyed this trip so much the first time we had to do it again. Excellent value and very friendly people. Would highly recommend.”

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9.Sunset Catamaran Boat Tour with Music and Drinks

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

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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10.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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11.6-Hour Sunset Dinner Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · from $85

Sail from Albufeira across Armação de Pêra Bay, pass Algarve beaches and sea caves, and pause at Benagil Cave before heading ashore by small boat for a BBQ dinner. Beer, wine, sangria, and soft drinks are included with the meal, followed by live entertainment and a sunset party at the beach.

“The beach looked beautiful. Chinese lanterns that were collected at the end of the night. The DJs lights lit up the rocks. The food was amazing, the boat trips were lively. Be prepared for a bit of drunkeness but they were grand. The entertainRead more”

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12.Private Sailing Cruise in Lisbon with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend two hours on a private Tagus River cruise from Doca de Alcântara. Your crew sails past Cristo Rei, Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, and Jerónimos Monastery while the sun drops behind Lisbon. Crew members such as Rodrigo, Pedro, and João have provided friendly commentary, though English is the stated language.

“Una experiencia inolvidable. El crucero ha sido mejor de lo que esperábamos y el trato de Felipe inmejorable. Muy recomendable.”

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