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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Portugal

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Almost everything good in Portugal is easier from the water. These 15 boat trips cover the Algarve sea caves, the six bridges at Porto, sunset sailings off Lisbon and the whale boats out of Funchal and Ponta Delgada, with prices, durations and the sea conditions each one needs.

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

From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch - Régua Stop: Cooperative Wine Tour, Port Tasting, and Photo Time

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19,061 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $82Start here

From Porto, cruise the Douro River, visit two wine estates with Port tastings, and enjoy a cellar lunch plus N222 views.

“Our day tour was fantastic! Our guide, “Jesus,” was incredibly engaging and enjoyable. Each winery offered a unique experience and the knowledgeable staff provided a wealth of information about port wine. We also learned fascinating details about the wine regions and their distinct characteristics and some historical insights from our guide. The cancelled boat tour due to the weather was perfectly compensated with extra wine. Overall, it was a wonderful way to conclude our trip in Porto.”

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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 - Sabrosa winery stop, tastings before the full meal

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,920 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $101Best rated

Full-day Douro Valley tour from Porto with two winery tastings, traditional lunch, and a 50-minute Rabelo river cruise by Pinhão.

“Leo and Bruno were great guides for us. A nice tour for getting out of Porto and seeing some smaller towns (and the river of course) in addition to tasting some great wine along the way”

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Lisbon: Sunset Boat Party Cruise with DJ and Open Bar

Lisbon: Sunset Boat Party Cruise with DJ and Open Bar - Price and What Your Ticket Really Buys

Portimão: Benagil Caves Speed Boat Tour with Sunset Option

Portimão: Benagil Caves Speed Boat Tour with Sunset Option - Getting to the meeting point near San Francisco Convent Ruins

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,329 reviews · from $23

1.5-hour RIB speed boat from Portimão to Benagil Caves, dolphin spotting and a sunset return option, from $23.

“We arrived and it was raining and the sea was very choppy with a lot of waves. I said to my partner it will def be cancelled. The staff said it was too dangerous to go in the caves and we can get a refund or reschedule. Everyone who turned up left. However we were crazy and thought it would be an experience. The staff were amazing and still agreed to go out. Wow it was mental my head was spinning by the end of it and we got to see the coastline. The female guide was also funny and I don’t know how she was loving the jumping of…”

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Porto: 6 Bridges Douro River Cruise

Porto: 6 Bridges Douro River Cruise - Where you board at Cais da Estiva, and how check-in works

6.Porto: 6 Bridges Douro River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6,472 reviews · 50 min · from $23

A 50-minute Douro river cruise through Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, sailing under six bridges on a former wine-boat.

“Lovely river cruise with commentary, lasts about 50min sat outside at front of boat. The bridges are stunning and you have a guide briefing you on each bridges details. Great way to see the city. Really enjoyed, Would recommend selecting an evening cruise for greater ambience.”

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Albufeira: Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour

Albufeira: Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour - The 18 km coastal cruise, what to watch for on the way

Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise

Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise - Amarante stop: coffee, São Gonçalo, and quick pastry time

8.Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,081 reviews · from $113

Full-day Douro trip from Porto with Amarante pastries, two wine estates tastings, lunch pairings, and a 1-hour Pinhão cruise.

“Miguel and Bruno were our giides, they made the whole tour fun. Miguel gave us some information while he was entertaining as well. The first wine tasting was good and fun. We had a 3 course lunch with a lot of wine, boat trip was ok. Second winery was more formal, but still okay. I can recommend them.”

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

Porto: Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk & Optional Douro River Cruise - Sao Bento Station, Porto Cathedral, and Clerigos Tower: the sights you can actually manage

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching - How the spotting works from land to sea

10.From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,771 reviews · from $40

Eco-catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal with silent hybrid engines, Cabo Girão cliff views, and a refreshing swim stop.

“Great crew. Friendly, knowledgeable and communicative. They did a good job finding some Sperm whales and Atlantic Spotted dolphins. Boat was comfortable and it was a pleasant 3 hours on the water.”

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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise - Getting Onboard the Seaborn Catamaran, Without the Stress

11.Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,697 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

3-hour Seaborn catamaran cruise from Funchal, Madeira, searching for dolphins, whales, turtles, plus a swim under Cabo Girão.

“We loved our morning out on the boat and we’re lucky enough to see a pod of short finned pilot whales right up close to the boat ! There was plenty of space on the boat to move around and for everyone to take photos. It was a beautiful and memory-making experience. We enjoyed the swim stop - the sea was lovely and warm and some of the guests had fun diving off the boat . I used the steps which were very easy to use. All in all a lovely trip and great value for money.”

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

Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise - São Leonardo de Galafura: 640 meters up for a Douro view lesson

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,133 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $107

Douro Valley highlights from Porto, with Amarante sights, scenic viewpoints, traditional lunch, a Rabelo boat cruise, and 3-wine tasting.

“Our day was very full. The size and scale of the Douro Valley wineries was beyond anything that I imagined. The driver handled some very challenging roads with ease. Our guide kept us informed and smiling with his relaxed narrative. The boat ride, the meal, all aspects of the day were well organized, informative, and fun. Two thumbs up 👍”

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Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise

Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise - Peso da Régua: a quick historical reset and photo break

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,775 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $133

Porto to Douro Valley small-group day trip with 2 winery tastings, Pinhão lunch, and a Rabelo river cruise, plus N222 views.

“The small-group tour provided a wonderful experience of the breathtaking Douro Valley. Our guide, Cheila, was very pleasant and took us to small family owned wineries that provided intimate experience of wine making. A great tour overall and highly recommended.”

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Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise - Porto vs Gaia departure: pick the start that helps you

14.Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,168 reviews · 1 day · from $17

See Porto and Gaia from the Douro on a classic 6 Bridges cruise, sailing the Rabelo route to Foz do Douro, with hourly departures.

“Nice relaxing river cruise. Couldn't really hear the commentary from outside but was worth it to be in the sunshine!”

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Albufeira: Coastline and Benagil Caves Tour by Catamaran

Albufeira: Coastline and Benagil Caves Tour by Catamaran - Meet at SeaAlgarve Marina, Then Settle Into the Catamaran

15.Albufeira: Coastline and Benagil Caves Tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,077 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $35

2.5-hour Albufeira to Benagil catamaran cruise with cave views, a quick Atlantic swim, friendly guides, and snacks onboard.

“We went along with our 3 year old and were a bit unsure how the boat ride would be. But it was excellent & really had a great time. The views are amazing and shouldn’t be missed. Our guide had good stories to tell and had a good sense of humour! Recommend 👍🏼”

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