Lisbon Sunset Sailing Tour: 2-Hour Yacht Cruise with Drinks

Two hours on the water: monuments, a crew that knows them, drinks at the golden hour

A 2-hour sunset sailing tour on a 50–58 foot yacht in Lisbon where you pass the Monument to the Discoveries, Belém Tower, the 25th of April Bridge, Christ the King, Commerce Square and the National Pantheon while a bilingual crew of two offers guided commentary. Two drinks per person and Portuguese cheese appetizers are served halfway through, timed for the sunset. The yacht holds small groups and operates year-round.

Step-by-step itinerary

Lisbon sunset sailing tour

• Board luxury sailing yacht
• Receive safety briefing from crew
• Sail past Discoveries Monument
• View Belém Tower
• Pass under 25th April Bridge
• See Christ the King statue
• Explore Bairro Alto and Chiado
• View St Jorge Castle and Cathedral
• Pass Commerce Square and Old Shipyards
• See National Pantheon
• Enjoy drinks and Portuguese appetizers
• Watch sunset over the water

The experience

The boat leaves the dock and you're moving through Lisbon's waterfront within minutes. A captain and host brief you on safety and the yacht itself, then sail toward the major landmarks: the Discoveries Monument, Belém Tower, the 25th of April Bridge spanning the river, Christ the King on the far bank, the Cathedral, St. Jorge Castle, Alfama, Commerce Square, and the National Pantheon. The crew of two gives personalized guided information about each one as you pass, speaking English, French, Spanish or Portuguese depending on the group.

Halfway through, drinks arrive (Portuguese wine, beer, juice, soda or water) along with Portuguese cheese cubes and chouriço. You're eating and drinking on deck while the light turns gold and the monuments catch the last sun before it drops. The timing is built around the sunset, so the best light and the food come together.

The whole thing runs two hours. Infants can come in a stroller or on an adult's lap. The boat suits all fitness levels. Public transport reaches the dock, and the crew handles the sailing and the talk. You show up and step aboard.

What’s included

• Two drinks per person.
• personalized guided commentary in English, French, Spanish or Portuguese.
• a crew of two: captain and host.
• Portuguese cheese cubes and chouriço.
• a 50–58 foot sailing yacht.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 15:15, the last at 17:00Last departure this season: 31 Dec

Book up to1h before

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Lisbon By Boat

Is this one for you?Choose this for a small-group sailing experience where the crew navigates and narrates while you watch the sunset and sip drinks. The yacht's size means the guide can speak directly to everyone aboard.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What monuments will I see on the Lisbon sunset sailing tour?

The tour passes the Monument to the Discoveries, Belém Tower, the 25th of April Bridge, Christ the King, Commerce Square, the National Pantheon, St. Jorge Castle, the Cathedral and the Alfama district. The crew points out each one and explains what you're looking at as the boat moves past.

How long is the sunset sailing tour in Lisbon?

The tour runs two hours from start to finish, with the drinks and cheese served halfway through, timed so you're eating while the sun sets over the water.

What drinks and food are included on the yacht?

Two drinks per person (you choose from Portuguese wines, beer, juice, soda or water), and Portuguese cheese cubes with chouriço are served during the sail.

Is the tour guide multilingual?

Yes. The crew of two speaks English, French, Spanish and Portuguese, so they can guide in whichever language your group needs.

Can I bring small children or infants on the sunset sailing tour?

Infants and small children are welcome. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a pram or stroller, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

What size is the yacht?

The boat is a 50–58 foot sailing yacht, which keeps groups small and gives everyone a view of the water and the monuments.