Lisbon · TAGUS RIVER CRUISES
From the water you get Belém, the bridge, the Christ statue and the old docks in one pass. These 15 cruises are compared on length, what they include and whether they push out towards the ocean and the dolphins.
Cruise from Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste along the Tagus and out to the Atlantic in search of wild dolphins. Guides such as Anna, Barbara, and Telma have led memorable trips, with Lisbon landmarks, marine-life stories, and an open bar of wine, beer, sangria, and soft drinks.
“Amazing food and amazing guide. Telma had great stories to share!”
Join a small sailing boat or catamaran from Belém’s Doca do Bom Sucesso for a calm cruise beneath the 25 de Abril Bridge. Help steer with the crew or relax with a drink, snacks, and views of Lisbon’s monuments. Sunset departures add a romantic finish.
“What a great way to see Lisbon. The crew and staff could not have been better. Do this trip !”
Spend two hours aboard a comfortable Blue Cruises ship, sailing from central Lisbon toward Belém and back as the sun sets. Your ticket includes wine, beer, juice, or water plus a small Portuguese-style snack plate. An audio guide is available by download, but the cruise is mainly about views and quiet river time.
“The sunset cruise was perfect in so many ways. Getting our tickets was easy and it was a short walk to where the ship was moored. Getting onto the boat was easy and our party of 4 were able to get seats on the top deck at the rear ok. We left on time and we were served with a small plate of nibbles and a drink which was all fine. Crew were all very polite. We were lucky as we had the most glorious sunset which offered countless photo opportunities. We took in all the sights and arrived back on time. Highly recommended.”
Cruise the Tagus from Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste to Belém and back, with views of Alfama, Commerce Square, the April 25 Bridge, Christ the King, and Belém Tower. You get an audio guide and one drink, with wine offered on afternoon departures and juice, coffee, or tea earlier.
“Really great activity, we weren’t fussed about having a tour guide so we didn’t use the audio guide, but we thoroughly enjoyed relaxing and watching the city go by with a drink.”
Cruise the Tagus from Commerce Square for 90 minutes, with open-air and covered seating, onboard snacks, WiFi, restrooms, and an audio guide in seven languages. You will pass Belém Tower, MAAT, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and Christ the King before returning to central Lisbon.
“Great value for money, the tboat trip lasted 90mins like advertised. Plenty time to take amazing photos of all of the parts you’re promised to see. The only downfall is there was nobody actually telling us what we’re looking at etc or what the history is behind it, but I would definitely recommend! You can buy refreshments ok the boat also, which was amazing!”
Board MagicSail at Belém for a relaxed two-hour cruise with commentary in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Guides such as Tiago, Miguel, Paulo, and Isaac point out Lisbon’s monuments while you enjoy music, one included drink, open-water views, and a possible sunset.
“Paulo and Leo were so friendly and extremely helpful. From the moment I stepped up to the dock they were both very calm and welcoming. Paulo explained a lot about all of the Monuments, buildings, and even helped with local recommendations. They helped everyone take pictures. The ride was smooth and seats in front of the boat were comfortable. Would definitely recommend, a must do in Lisbon!!”
Join a 1 or 2-hour cruise from Doca do Bom Sucesso near Belém Tower. You will sail toward Terreiro do Paço on a small yacht, sailing boat, or catamaran, with water or soft drinks included. Choose a morning, daytime, or sunset departure, and bring a jacket.
“It was absolutely beautiful! We were to see a lot of the sites from the boat like Christ the Redeemer, the red bridge similar to San Francisco, Belem Tower and Discoveries Monument. The boat was a nice size and in all was about 13 people on the boat, so enough to social distance. The staff was accommodating and very nice! Lovely tour and would do it all over again!”
Join Nosso Tejo for a 45-minute cruise from Terreiro do Paço in a lovingly restored 1947 cargo boat. Your skipper and guide share Lisbon’s story in English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French as you pass Alfama, São Jorge Castle, and the 25 de Abril Bridge. Some sailings include wine, blankets, and a chance to help raise the sail.
“One should start a Lisbon vidit with this tour as it gives the main ingormagion anout the city. Great opportunity for excellent pictures of many city highlights. The wine offered was a great addition.”
Spend two hours on a private yacht from Belém, with a skipper, crew, live commentary, and one welcome drink. You will sail beneath the 25 de Abril Bridge, view Lisbon’s historic waterfront and São Jorge Castle, then return with Cristo-Rei glowing across the river. English, Spanish, and Portuguese are offered.
“Alex and Francisco absolutely made the experience! They were so good at telling us a lot of history and making sure we were super comfortable and taken care of the whole time. The water was beautiful and the sunset was amazing. I would 100 percent recommend this tour with Alex and Francisco.”
Cruise from Belém aboard a comfortable sailboat with a crew such as Pedro, Ricardo, João, or Tomas. You’ll pass Lisbon’s key monuments, cross beneath the 25 de Abril Bridge, and enjoy a welcome drink, light snacks, and views from both sides of the Tagus.
“I can highly recommend this trip! It was amazing and the guides were also super super friendly and told a lot of interresting and nice things about the the city. Thanks for everything! Oh and the green wine was delicious👌🏼”
Join River Sailing for a two-hour sail from Alcântara with guides such as Mary, Hélder, Miguel, or André. You’ll pass Lisbon’s key riverfront sights, cross toward Almada and Christ the King, and enjoy a drink, salty snacks, blankets, Wi-Fi, and an onboard toilet.
“Marie and the captain are so great and the boat ride was amazing it really a nice way to spend the evening !”
Spend about two hours aboard a Taguscruises sailboat, leaving from Belém with a drink, light snacks, and captain’s commentary. You’ll pass Belém Tower, sail beneath the 25th of April Bridge, view the Discoveries monument, Christ the King, and Lisbon’s hilltop castle as evening settles in.
“We took the sunset cruise upon arriving to Lisbon. Our skipper was fantastic. It was so enjoyable and we got a great introduction to Lisbon. We highly recommend this tour.”
Join Miguel and his family aboard a comfortable 12-meter sailboat for two relaxed hours on the Tagus. With no more than 10 people, you’ll pass Belém Tower, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Christ the King, and other Lisbon landmarks while enjoying two drinks and local commentary in English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish.
“It was great! we didn’t found the gate at first and the attention was excellent, the music the explanations and the views such a great experience, obrigado!!”
Set out from Belém for a two-hour English-language sail on the Tagus. Sip a welcome drink while passing Belém Tower, Terreiro do Paço, the 25 April Bridge, and Christ the King. The boats hold up to 16 people, and blankets are available when the river breeze turns cool.
“Enjoyed everything about our sunset cruise. Pedro and crew were very friendly and informative.”
Spend 105 minutes on a hand-painted 1947 cargo boat, one of only seven of its size recorded by Portugal’s Navy Museum. Your guide explains Lisbon’s waterfront, Praça do Comércio, Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, and Christ the King in English, Portuguese, Spanish, or French.
“This is a nice way to see several sights of the city from the river. The guide spoke several languages fluently. It was brisk and windy, which affected enjoyment somewhat, but they offered blankets if anyone needed them for extra warmth.”
Pick a hill, a palace, a deck or a table.
