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15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In Portugal

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The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours across Portugal. What each day includes, who runs it, and the price you'll pay.

15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In Portugal

From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch - Port tastings at two different stops, and what you should notice

1.From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

Most Popular★ 4.7

Douro Valley day trip from Porto with two wine stops, Port tastings, a 1-hour river cruise, plus lunch in a wine cellar.

“Brilliant trip and Miguel was a fantastic guide! It was great fun, we never got to the boat tour which is a shame due to flooding and high river but it got substituted for extra wine! Learnt so much about port and wine and overall just a fantastic trip and the best day of our…”

19,061 reviews6 - 10 hoursFrom $82by CMTOUR

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Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise - Where the day starts in Porto (and how pickup works)

2.Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

★ 5.0

A full Porto to Douro Valley day with two estates, lunch with wine, tastings, a Rebelo river cruise, and big UNESCO-level scenery.

“I sadly had much higher expectations for this trip than the experience provided. This was by FAR the least-personable tour guide I've yet to experience anywhere - never once asked anyone's names, tried to talk to anyone, had any liveliness or enthusiasm for the tour. One other person on the tour phrased it as he…”

12,920 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $101.76by Living Tours

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Porto: Six Bridges Cruise

Porto: Six Bridges Cruise - Six Bridges in 50 Minutes: What You’ll See From the River

3.Porto: Six Bridges Cruise

★ 4.2

A 50-minute rabelo boat cruise in Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia to see six iconic bridges on the Douro River, with multilingual audio.

“The cruise was a wonderful experience and truly one of the highlights of visiting Porto. The guide explained the history in a clear and engaging way, especially how the Douro River has shaped the city’s culture and trade over centuries. Sailing under the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge and seeing all the other bridges while…”

11,680 reviews50 minFrom $21by Manos do Douro

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Portimão: Benagil Caves Speed Boat Tour with Sunset Option

Portimão: Benagil Caves Speed Boat Tour with Sunset Option - What You’ll See on the 90-Minute RIB Route Along the Algarve Coast

4.Portimão: Benagil Caves Speed Boat Tour with Sunset Option

★ 4.8

Portimão RIB speed boat to Benagil Caves with a sunset option. 90 minutes, live guide, Fort Santa Catarina views, Algarve cliffs.

“We booked the sunset tour (16:30) which was perfect. We had daylight during the tour and saw loads of different caves and lighthouses. And experienced the sunset on our journey back to the port. Both the tour guide and the guy driving that were great, they were funny, informative and great with the kids. Would…”

11,663 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $20by ATLANTIS TOURS

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Lisbon: Sunset Boat Party Cruise with DJ and Open Bar

Lisbon: Sunset Boat Party Cruise with DJ and Open Bar - The 150 Minutes: How the Sunset Timing Typically Feels

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching - Hybrid-Electric and Silent Cruising: What It Means for Your Experience

6.From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

★ 4.5

3-hour eco catamaran from Funchal with silent hybrid-electric dolphin and whale watching, onboard nets, two decks, and bar snacks.

“Fantastic trip. A must for everyone. Brilliant crew and boat. We saw Pilot Whales, Bottleneck Dolphins and a large school of rare Stripe Dolphins. Only the 2nd sitting of the Stripe Dolphins this. Am amazing trip.”

8,204 reviews3 hoursFrom $41by Magic Dolphin Atividades Maritimas

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Porto: Douro Valley with Winery Lunch, Tastings & Cruise

Porto: Douro Valley with Winery Lunch, Tastings & Cruise - Morning drive and Amarante’s coffee stop

7.Porto: Douro Valley with Winery Lunch, Tastings & Cruise

★ 4.7

A 10-hour Douro Valley day from Porto with UNESCO views, two wine estates, 6 tastings, a vineyard lunch, and a scenic river cruise.

“Was amazing! Slimmy and Pedro made our trip better. They have energy, are friendly, patient, and passionate about doing. We were scared before, but after that it was incredible. Was 2 official wines with one lunch and another to complete the travel. Thank Slimmy and Pedro (Driver).”

7,002 reviews10 hoursFrom $99by LIVING TOURS

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Albufeira: Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour

Albufeira: Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour - Benagil Caves Inside: Quick Access, Big Photo Results

Porto: Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk & Optional Douro River Cruise

Porto: Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk & Optional Douro River Cruise - The city loop: Sao Bento, Porto Cathedral, and Clerigos Tower

10.Porto: Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk & Optional Douro River Cruise

★ 4.5

Electric tuk-tuk tour of Porto plus optional Douro cruise. Ride past Sao Bento, Clerigos, Lello, and the Six Bridges.

“The meeting point was just across the road from the Sao Bento metro which was a bonus. Checked in and waited outside. We thought the tuk tuk would come to us but we had to walk a little way to get it. The vehicle was clean and seated us comfortably and we could not believe…”

5,980 reviews50 - 105 minutesFrom $20by LIVING TUK TUK

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From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat

From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat - Morning in Vinho Verde: Brunch or Lunch with Regional Flavor

11.From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat

★ 4.9

Porto-to-Douro day trip with 10 wine tastings, farm-to-table meal, Vintage Port fire ritual, and a private Douro boat cruise.

“What a fabulous day. Everything exceeded expectations. It didn’t feel like a tour more like a family day out meeting favourite uncles and aunts who happened to own a vineyard or restaurant. Pedro our guide was a joy. Very informative and genuinely felt like he enjoyed his time with us explaining passionately all the places…”

5,724 reviews9 - 10 hoursFrom $94by aDayinDouro

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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise - Why Cabo Girão Makes This Cruise Feel Worth It

12.Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

★ 4.5

3-hour Seaborn catamaran from Funchal to Cabo Girão for dolphin, whale and turtle spotting, plus swim time and sea views.

“The whole trip was fabulous from ease of booking onlinr, checking in to get boarding cards. The weather was lovely, watm and sunny, but there was a place the shelter in the shade if and when needed. The crew were really friendly and helpful. We got to see dolphins and turtles, but sadly no whales,…”

5,697 reviews3 hoursFrom $41by Catamaran Seaborn

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Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise

Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise - Lunch in the Douro: what included really means (and what to request)

13.Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise

★ 5.0

Douro Valley day trip from Porto: Amarante, viewpoints, Rabelo cruise, lunch with wine, and a Pinhão vineyard tasting.

“We were really looking forward to this day - unfortunately the weather wasn't very good however our tour guide RITA made the day - she was our sunshine, and we really enjoyed her company and the way she looked after us. Thank you Rita.. !!”

5,133 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $107.63by Living Tours

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Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise

Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise - Quinta do Tedo and Quinta do Beijo: Two Tastings, Two Personalities

14.Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise

★ 5.0

Small-group Douro wine day from Porto with two quintas tastings, a lunch in Pinhão, and a 1-hour Rabelo river cruise.

“Toured two wineries, one hour boat ride on the Douro. Great driver and guide. We had six people and thought we were booking a private tour. There were two other people in the van when we got picked up, which was fine. Great day.”

4,775 reviews9 to 10 hours (approx.)From $133.02by Oporto Road Trips

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Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave Boat Cruise

Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave Boat Cruise - From Albufeira Marina Out Along the Algarve Coast

15.Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave Boat Cruise

★ 4.8

2.5-hour Albufeira RIB cruise for wild dolphins, sea caves, and possible Benagil access, with an onboard marine biologist and swim stop.

“Amazing boat trip. Unfortunately did not see dolphins but travelled a huge distance and went out very far, so maybe just unlucky. Amazing tour through caves. Speed boat was really really good fun. Easily best boat trip we have done for an amazing price (€26). 100% recommend!”

4,226 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $35by Seacret Tours

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