Private Sailboat Tour Lisbon: Swim in the Tagus River

You help sail the boat and pick when to jump in the water.

A 4-hour private sailboat tour on the Tagus River departing from Doca de Santo Amaro, where you sail past Lisbon's monuments (the 25th of April Bridge, Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and others), then anchor in a secluded spot to swim and sunbathe. The crew explains the landmarks along the way, and a welcome drink is served on board. Groups stay under 15 guests.

The experience

You depart from Doca de Santo Amaro on a 42-foot sailboat and head toward Belém, where the city's most recognizable monuments line the water. The 25th of April Bridge, Jerónimos Monastery, the Monument to the Discoveries, and Belém Tower pass as you sail. Your crew (two guides who speak English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French) gives a brief explanation of what you're looking at, so you know the history without a lecture. A welcome drink arrives as soon as you're underway.

Once the boat reaches a secluded anchorage, you can swim in the Tagus River, sunbathe on deck, or stay in the shade and watch the water. If you want to be more hands-on, you can work the sails and help tune them. The crew will show you how. There's no schedule once you're anchored. You set the pace. The boat carries a Bluetooth speaker, so music plays if you want it.

The tour runs 4 hours total. You choose between a private boat for up to 14 guests or up to 12 guests at checkout. Either way, the boat and crew are yours alone. No outside food or alcohol is allowed on board, but you can arrange a barbecue cooked on the boat for an extra 25€ per person, paid when you arrive. Additional drinks are available for 3€ each.

What’s included

• Welcome drink on arrival.
• two crew members who guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French.
• Bluetooth speaker for music.
• the option to help sail and tune the sails, or to simply relax and swim at the anchorage.

Options for this experience

2 options

4-hour private boat for up to 12 guestsUp to 12 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00Boat for a maximum of 12 guests

4-hour private boat for up to 14 guestsUp to 14 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00Boat for a maximum of 14 guests

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 4h, runs every day, 6 start times, from € 449.99 per group, with a live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate10 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and PortugueseOther languages ›

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

Book up to1h before

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

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Breeze Passion

Is this one for you?Book the 14-guest option if you're bringing a larger family or group of friends and want to split the cost. Choose the 12-guest boat if your party is smaller and you prefer more space on deck. Either way, the private boat means no strangers and no fixed itinerary once you anchor. You control how long you stay in the water and when you're ready to head back.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French 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.

Can I swim in the Tagus River during the tour?

Yes. The boat anchors in a secluded spot where you can take a refreshing dip in the water, sunbathe, or simply relax on deck while the crew keeps watch.

What landmarks will I see from the sailboat?

You'll pass the 25th of April Bridge, Jerónimos Monastery, the Monument to the Discoveries, Belém Tower, and other Lisbon monuments along the Tagus as you sail toward Belém. The crew explains each one briefly.

Do I need sailing experience to join this tour?

No. If you want to help work the sails and tune them, the crew will teach you. If you prefer to relax and watch, that's fine too. The tour suits all fitness levels.

What's included in the 4-hour tour?

The private sailboat, two crew members, a welcome drink, and a Bluetooth speaker are included. You can add a barbecue cooked on board for 25€ per person, or buy extra drinks for 3€ each.

How many people can join a private tour?

You choose at checkout: either up to 14 guests or up to 12 guests. The boat and crew are private to your group either way.