Cascais Coastal Cruise: 90 minutes with unlimited wine and beer
Watch the cliffs and sea caves from the water, glass in hand
A 90-minute boat cruise along the Cascais and Estoril coastline with unlimited cold beer, sangria and white wine included. The tour passes Boca do Inferno, the Santa Marta and Guia Lighthouses, and the fortresses of Nossa Senhora da Luz and Santo António da Barra, with a live guide speaking English or Portuguese. Infants must sit on an adult's lap; the boat is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.
Step-by-step itinerary
Cascais Coastal 90 Minute Cruise
- Board boat in Cascais
- Cruise along Cascais Bay
- View Santa Marta Lighthouse
- See Boca do Inferno sea cave
- Pass Guia Lighthouse cliffs
- Admire Fort of Santo António da Barra
- Enjoy unlimited wine and beer
- Return to Cascais harbor
The Experience
The boat leaves Cascais Bay and runs the shoreline for 90 minutes, moving past the landmarks that made this coast a retreat for kings and navigators. You'll see the Santa Marta Lighthouse — a 19th-century white-and-blue tower at the bay entrance — and then head west toward Boca do Inferno, the dramatic sea cave carved into the cliffs by centuries of Atlantic waves. From the water, the jagged rock and deep chasm are far more striking than from the shore. The guide points out the stories behind what you're passing: the fortresses built to defend Lisbon, the royal palaces, the maritime history written into the stone.
Unlimited drinks come cold and on tap — beer, sangria or white wine — so you're toasting the moment without ordering rounds or watching the bill climb. Travelers 18 and older get the alcoholic menu; younger passengers get non-alcoholic drinks. The pace is slow enough to stand and look, to move around the boat, to talk. Families and groups of friends book this one as much as couples do, and the boat handles all three without feeling cramped.
Guia Lighthouse marks one of the most scenic points on the coast, standing on the cliffs west of Cascais and guiding ships since the 18th century. Fort Santo António da Barra, built in the late 16th century to defend the Tagus River entrance, sits across the water in Estoril with its robust walls still commanding the view. By the end of the 90 minutes, you've covered the major landmarks and the stories that shaped them — enough to understand why this coastline mattered, without the day feeling rushed.
What’s included
- Unlimited cold beer, sangria and white wine on tap.
- 90-minute guided cruise along the Cascais and Estoril coastline.
- views of Boca do Inferno, Santa Marta Lighthouse, Guia Lighthouse, and the fortresses of Nossa Senhora da Luz and Santo António da Barra.
- live guide in English or Portuguese.
Operated by Tesouros do Tejo
Is this one for you?The 90 minutes fit neatly into a morning or afternoon without consuming the whole day, leaving room to explore Cascais town, the lighthouse museums, or a seaside lunch before or after. If you want a full-day itinerary or a longer inland excursion, this cruise works best as one part of a bigger plan.
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What is Boca do Inferno and why is it worth seeing from the boat?
Boca do Inferno (Hell's Mouth) is a sea cave carved into the cliffs west of Cascais by centuries of Atlantic waves. From the water, its jagged cliffs and deep chasm are far more impressive than from the shore, and you'll see the powerful blowhole and understand why it's one of Portugal's most striking coastal views.
Does the 90-minute cruise leave me time for other things in Cascais the same day?
Yes. The cruise runs 90 minutes, so you can fit it into a morning or afternoon and still have time to walk the old town, visit a lighthouse museum, or eat lunch without the whole day being consumed by the boat.
Are the drinks really unlimited, and what if I don't drink alcohol?
Cold beer, sangria and white wine are all included and unlimited for travelers 18 and older. Younger passengers get non-alcoholic drinks included instead, so everyone has something to toast with.
Which lighthouses and forts will I see on this cruise?
You'll see the Santa Marta Lighthouse at the entrance to Cascais Bay, the Guia Lighthouse standing on the cliffs west of Cascais, and the fortresses of Nossa Senhora da Luz and Santo António da Barra across the water in Estoril — all built between the 16th and 19th centuries.
Is this boat trip suitable for families with young children?
Yes, families book this cruise regularly. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The boat is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy, and you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
What language does the guide speak?
The guide speaks English or Portuguese, so you'll hear the stories and history in whichever language you prefer.
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