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The 15 most popular sailing tours across Portugal. What each day includes, who runs it, and the price you'll pay.
3-hour eco catamaran from Funchal with silent hybrid-electric dolphin and whale watching, onboard nets, two decks, and bar snacks.
“Great tour, saw some whales and the crew was great. Just like described.”
3-hour Seaborn catamaran from Funchal to Cabo Girão for dolphin, whale and turtle spotting, plus swim time and sea views.
“Loved it. spotted Dolphins and Whales despite the rough sea and winds in the winter time. Was a nice relaxing experience. Smooth ride, and excellent and courteous crew onboard!”
Cruise from Albufeira to Benagil Caves by catamaran with a swim stop, multilingual guides, and tons of Algarve coastline views.
“The crew was fantastic and the sights were amazing. Thank you for a wonderful day.”
2-hour Tagus sail with live commentary, a welcome drink, and classic Lisbon waterfront views. Choose daytime, sunset, or night.
“Incredible experience. The guides Joao and Antonio were excellent- kind, hospitable and knowledgeable. Definitely a must do when visiting Lisboa.”
Lisbon sunset catamaran on the Tagus with music, blankets, and a welcome drink, plus unbeatable views of the 25 de Abril Bridge.
“It was the perfect sunset. The skipper and the team was great. Highly recommended.”
Luxury catamaran from Funchal with dolphin and whale spotting, plus snorkeling at Cabo Girão’s cliffs. Drinks extra.
“We had a fantastic time on this excursion! The catamaran was very comfortable, and the whole experience felt relaxing and well-organized. The captain and his assistant were incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure everyone felt welcome and safe throughout the trip. We were lucky enough to see pilot whales and even got to swim in…”
A small-group sunset sail in Lisbon with Portuguese wine, skipper stories, and postcard views of Belém landmarks and the 25 de Abril Bridge.
“Very easy going. The boat was extremely clean and well kept. Our two guides were excellent- very knowledgeable, very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We had great chats with the other guests and overall it was wonderful. You get fantastic views of the Lisbon ‘coastline’ as well as the 25th April bridge and…”
Sail Lisbon’s Tagus for $23. Cruise past Belém landmarks, under the 25 de Abril Bridge, and choose help-sailing or a romantic sunset.
“It was a lovely one hour sailing trip across the Tagus to the bridge and back It was slightly windy so on a hot day I’m sure it would be even better. Free beer water and the young skipper and his mate were very good Worth the money and definitely recommend”
A relaxed 3-hour Funchal sunset sailing trip with an open bar, snorkeling at Cabo Girão, and a real shot at dolphins and whales.
“Amazing Trip fabulous Guide and Captain, Joe was amazing such a lovely man. Only thing to make it perfect would be dolphins 🐬 but that's nature. Sunset Fabulous”
Kayak Ponta da Piedade caves from Lagos Marina: catamaran ride, slide into kayaks, swim time, and onboard plunge. 2 hrs.
“Great kayak trip with Ricardo. The check in process was very smooth once we arrived at the marina and we were quickly taken to our boat with our group of 12 people. The boat was very quick to depart and we were briefed on what we would be doing during the tour. Ricardo was very…”
Porto sunset sail on the Douro with port wine and great bridge views. Small-group cruise with stories, music, and possible dolphins.
“We did this sailboat cruise during our team retreat, and it was one of the highlights of our trip! The guides went above and beyond and were incredibly kind, appreciative, knowledgeable, and genuinely great to spend time with. They offered drinks, cookies and blankets, and even let us play our own music. We’d recommend it…”
Madeira whale and dolphin watching on an eco catamaran from Funchal, with land spotters and hybrid-electric engines for quieter wildlife viewing.
“Highly recommended! Excellent value for money. Experienced and professional tour guides. Special thanks to Salvador, a truly pleasant and knowledgeable member of staff! The boat wasn't overcrowded. Everything was extremely well organized. We received a lot of information and even saw dolphins and whales several times.”
Luxury catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal to Cabo Girão, with an expert crew, comfort onboard, and a summer swim stop.
“It was amazing! We saw a lot of small dolphins and a monk seal! The crew was fantastic! We really recommend this experience!”
150-minute Algarve catamaran from Lagos for Ponta da Piedade caves, Praia da Luz swim stop, and paddle boards at sea.
“We had a great time. The captain was super nice, the facilities in great maintained. Would definitely do it again! ☺️ It might get cold on the way back but they even had blankets for us, really great Team on the boat.”
Sail from Lagos on a modern catamaran for dolphin watching with a marine biologist, then swim in a secluded bay with a water slide.
“It was an unforgettable experience! We were taken out in a fantastic, comfortable boat and the trip was explained by our guide. When we reached a point further out, we immediately began to see dolphins and were treated to about 40 mins of watching many of the beautiful created swimming and leaping about, with the…”
