River trips · LISBON
A city break has one free evening too few. These 12 lisbon river cruises earn it, priced and timed so you can choose in minutes and get back to the river.
You’ll cruise the Tagus from Praça do Comércio toward Belém and Christ the King, passing Alfama, Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, and the 25 de Abril Bridge. The boat has indoor and outdoor seating, a bar, and a Blue Cruises audio app. Bring headphones and board early for a sundeck seat.
“Good value. Pleasant boat trip up and down the river”
Set out from Sul e Sueste Station on a 1.5-hour FRS Portugal cruise past Praça do Comércio, the 25 April Bridge, Belém Tower, and Christ the King. You get a welcome drink, small snacks, lounge music, WiFi, restrooms, and panoramic views from open or covered decks. The audio guide works through a separate app.
“We were a group of 4 middle aged ladies and did the tour on our 2nd day in Lisbon. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed a beautiful sunset. The drink included was nice and we even enjoyed a second glass of sangria ! The snacks however were so so soft crackers and dried olives! We reached the turnaround point quite quickly and enjoyed the views over the city from both side of the river. We hoped to go further towards the Vasca di Gama bridge but only came back to the city center. Comments were delivered via an app which you need to download once on board. We listened…”
Cruise from Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste along the Tagus and out to the Atlantic Ocean for 2.5 hours. Guides such as Anna, Barbara, and Telma share Lisbon stories and dolphin facts in English, French, or Portuguese. Wine, beer, sangria, and soft drinks are included, but dolphin sightings are never guaranteed.
“saw loads of dolphins! was beautiful, It's via speedboat FYI”
Take a 90-minute round trip along Lisbon’s Tagus River from Commerce Square to Belém and back. You’ll see the 25th of April Bridge, MAAT, the Discoveries Monument, Belém Tower, and Christ the King. Choose indoor or open-air seating, use the multilingual audio guide, and buy snacks or drinks onboard.
“Would recommend, very relaxing and nice view of the city”
Board MagicSail at Belém for a two-hour Tagus River cruise with live guiding in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. You’ll pass Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, Praça do Comércio, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Alfama, and Christ the King. Guides such as Tiago, Miguel, Paulo, and Isaac add history and humor, while your included drink and the sunset keep things relaxed.
“Made to feel welcome from the moment you boarded. Thiago (Jack Sparrow) was fun but also very knowledgeable. It was a lovely atmosphere, friendly and personal. You could stay seated and listen to the guide or sunbathe up front on deck. A great couple of hours. Would highly recommend.”
Set out from Doca do Bom Sucesso in Belém for a 1 or 2-hour cruise on the Tagus. You’ll pass Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, the 25th of April Bridge, and Christ the King statue from the water. Skippers such as João, Iris, Manuel, and Bernardo have added friendly stories, music, blankets, and a drink to the relaxed sailing experience.
“A wonderful day of sailing!! Highly recommend this and a great price as well. We had an amazing afternoon sailing in Lisbon harbor. Thanks so much!!”
Join a 45-minute Tagus River cruise from Commerce Square aboard a hand-painted 1947 cargo boat. Your skipper and guide point out Alfama, São Jorge Castle, the National Pantheon, and more in English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Guides such as Marta, Joana, and Daniel are known for friendly, personal service, with wine or water sometimes offered onboard.
“Great view of the city from the boat, very friendly staff. Daniel made a especial effort to come and talk to alone traveler. Very much appreciated. X”
Set out from Belém on a private yacht for a two-hour sunset cruise along the Tagus. Your skipper and crew share live commentary in English, Spanish, or Portuguese as you pass the 25 de Abril Bridge, Praça do Comércio, São Jorge Castle, Cristo-Rei, and more. A welcome wine, beer, soft drink, or water is included.
“Great view of Lisboa. We we're lucky to see some dolphins and crew were good guides too. It lastest a bit longer than 2 hours just to make sure we can see the sunset”
Join Sailing with Sal for a two-hour sunset cruise on the Tagus aboard a comfortable 12-meter sailboat. Miguel and his family team share stories about Lisbon as you pass Belém Tower, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Christ the King, and other landmarks. The small group is limited to 10 people, with two drinks included.
“This was a great activity and Miguel was a fabulous captain. I got some great sunset pictures! There were ten people on our outing. Plenty of seating in the back and front of the boat. Wine and beer were served. Miguel and his mate expertly navigated the sailboat around a huge cruise ship that was in the channel when it should not have been. I would definitely do this again and highly recommend!”
Spend about two hours on the Tagus aboard a spacious catamaran, sailing past Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, the 25 April Bridge, Christ the King, and Lisbon’s main square. Your skipper shares local history, and you receive bottled water plus one beer or soft drink. Bring a warm layer, since the river breeze turns cool after sunset.
“Great trip, good value for money. Staff amazing. Totally recommend! Would do it again. Sunset is fab. Free drink included and drinks to purchase if wanted which was reasonable priced.”
Set out from Belém for a two-hour private cruise with a crew, welcome drink, salty snacks, and views of Torre de Belém, Jerónimos Monastery, Terreiro do Paço, Alfama, and Cristo Rei. You can listen to your own music, request catering in advance, and hear about Lisbon in English, Portuguese, Spanish, or French.
“It was great. The staff was very nice and we had great welcome drinks. The boat was very nice and comfortable for a small group. There is an inside of the boat and a nice couch area at the back in addition to the bow. 10/10 would recommend.”
Spend about two hours on the Tagus aboard a covered luxury boat from Doca de Santo Amaro. You’ll pass the 25 de Abril Bridge, Belém Tower, MAAT, Cristo Rei, and more while enjoying Casal Garcia Vinho Verde, sangria, beer, soft drinks, snacks, and pizza. The boat holds up to 40 people and returns to the starting dock.
“Se quiser ver Lisboa de uma perspetiva diferente, esta experiência é necessária. E certamente com este barco especial, que oferece uma vista soberba. Equipado com WC e mesmo que chova lá fora, está fechado e tem todas as condições para desfrutar do momento. durante o passeio, pode desfrutar de um copo de vinho ou de qualquer outra coisa, pois tem acesso ao bar aberto.”
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