The 15 Sailing Tours with Lunch in Portugal We Would Step Aboard

1.Lisbon Sunset Sailing Tour with White or Rosé Wine and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 976 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50Our pick

Join BYX Best Yacht Xperience for a two-hour sunset sail from Doca de Santo Amaro. A certified crew, Portuguese wine, cheese, chouriço, music, and views of Belém, Cristo Rei, and the 25 de Abril Bridge set the tone. Guides such as Manuel, Vasco, Fernando, Anna, and Sergio have added local stories and humor to the ride.

“We had an excellent time. Can't thank enough for the operator who gave such a wonderful time! They are so professional and curious people! Book your next boat trip with them without any hesitation! Keep up the good work guys!”

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2.City Skyline Sailboat Cruise with Drink and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 503 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Set out from Santo Amaro Dock on a small sailboat with a drink, snacks, and a multilingual crew. You’ll pass Praça do Comércio, Cacilhas, Cristo Rei, Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, and MAAT. Theresa and other crew members add friendly commentary, while sunset departures bring the best light and cooler temperatures.

“Great trip to see Lisbon from the river. Very enjoyable indeed!”

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3.Ponta Piedade Sail & Caves Cruise w/Portuguese Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 360 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $38Best value

Sail from Lagos Marina on a traditional Portuguese boat, then switch to a small craft for a close look at Ponta da Piedade’s caves and arches. English- and Portuguese-speaking guides, including crew members such as Luis, Mariana, and Mauricio, explain the coast. Portuguese tapas, swimming time, and sunbathing are included.

“Great experience. Sailing, speedboating, jumping in the sea and magnificent caves. A lot of fun, and great value for money. The crew were just so nice.”

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4.Sailing Tour with Wine and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Join Go Sailing Lisboa for a relaxed two-hour trip on a 12-meter sailboat. Guides such as Valter, Tiago, Guilherme, and Nuno mix Lisbon stories with basic sailing, letting you steer or simply enjoy white wine, beer, snacks, music, and views of Belém Tower, Praça do Comércio, and the 25 de Abril Bridge.

“If you are reading reviews to choose what sunset boat tour you should book I'll save you some time. This is the one. Cold drinks, fun crew who prefer to sail without motor if the wind is ok, option to sail yourself, and a nice Polaroid for memories. Loved it”

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5.Half-Day Sailing Tour in Baia de Lagos with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 277 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $75

Spend about four relaxed hours sailing from Lagos Marina along the Algarve coast. The crew, including Daniel, Maria, and Captain Helio, serves lunch, wine, and water before taking you by smaller boat into Ponta da Piedade’s caves. You’ll also have time to swim, sunbathe, and buy cold drinks from the onboard bar.

“The tour was absolutely amazing. Food was delicious, the vegan option was great. The crew was super nice and interested in sharing stories, they were open and engaged and enabled a thoroughly enjoyable experience I’ll never forget! Can only recommend this!”

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6.Sail, Swim & Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Set out from Lagos Marina aboard a traditional Portuguese sailing ship, then transfer to a smaller boat for a close look at Ponta da Piedade’s caves. Your multilingual crew explains the coast, serves Portuguese tapas, and allows time for swimming. The tour lasts about 2 hours and 30 minutes, with drinks sold separately.

“Lovely day on the water. The guides were so nice. My husband and I really enjoyed it! Price was great!”

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7.West Bays Sailing Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 75 reviews · 5 hours · from $82

Sail from Funchal along Madeira’s west coast with a live guide in Portuguese or English. Look for dolphins, whales, and sea turtles, then stop near the cliffs for swimming, snorkeling, lunch, and drinks. Guide Bruno is praised for his warm, attentive style. Expect about 18 to 20 people and mostly motor-powered cruising.

“Sortie en mer absolument géniale ! L’équipage était très accueillant, jovial, le repas était très bon et de bonne quantité On a pu naviguer au large de l’île puis revenir en longeant la côte ouest de plus prêt, la baignade dans les eaux claires au pied de la falaise a bouclé le tout ! Je recommande à 100%, le prix est vraiment plus que bien pour la qualité de l’évènement”

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8.Lisbon Sunset Sensations on a Private Sailing Boat with wine&snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Meet Manuel, Joao, or another BYX skipper at Doca Alcântara for a two-hour private sunset sail on the Tagus. You’ll pass the 25 de Abril Bridge, Cristo Rei, Belém Tower, Padrão dos Descobrimentos, MAAT, and riverside palaces while enjoying wine and snacks. Expect a personal outing, but confirm the boat, bathroom, and food details before booking.

“An enjoyable trip. The crew made us feel very safe and made the trip very special. The communication and organisation was excellent.”

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9.Sailing Boat Cruise BBQ & Open Bar on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 51 reviews · from $108

Sail west from Albufeira Marina with guides including Miguel and Brazil, passing Galé, Benagil, and Carvoeiro. You’ll see the caves from the water, take a small dinghy to nearby caves, eat a beach-cooked BBQ, swim, and toast the return with champagne. The six-hour trip suits active visitors comfortable getting wet.

“We were warmly received by Miguel and Brazil. We had an amazing barbeque on an exclusive beach. A little bit of history lesson and an amazing time on and off the boat! Definitely would recommend it!”

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10.Ponta Delgada: Private Sailboat Cruise with Drinks & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 4 hours · from $506 whole boat, up to 6

Spend four hours aboard a 12-meter sailboat with a private crew, sailing along São Miguel’s south coast from Ponta Delgada to Caloura. You can try the helm, swim or snorkel at anchor, and enjoy Azorean snacks and welcome drinks. Crews have included Miguel, Karina, Vasco, and Ramona.

“We had a lovely time and would recommend to anyone who wants to spend a day sailing!”

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11.Charms of Lisbon: Alfama Tapas Tour & Sunset Sailing with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $108

Meet your English-speaking guide in central Lisbon for a two-hour walk through Alfama, with Portuguese tapas and drinks at a local tavern. Then watch the sunset from a sailboat on the Tagus with a glass of local wine. Pedro has been praised as an excellent guide, though the food stop is one tavern, not a full tapas crawl.

“Pedro was an excellent tour guide. But be advised, you’ll only visit one tapas place at the end of the tour, that was excellent!”

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12.Lisbon Sailing Day Cruise with wine & snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $46

Join a small sailing group of up to 10 people for a relaxed two-hour cruise from Doca de Santo Amaro. Guides such as Manuel, Beatriz, Mariana, and Martin may share local stories while you enjoy sparkling wine, Portuguese snacks, and views of Belém Tower, Cristo Rei, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and Lisbon’s waterfront.

“A very good experience ! The wine was really good :) Manuel explained everything to us, and was really nice ! I would totally recommend!”

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13.2 Hours Private Sailing Tour with Wine and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $168

You’ll sail the Tagus from Doca Alcântara on a private modern boat for up to 10 people. Expect views of Belém Tower, the monastery and discovery monument, plus Portuguese white wine, cheese, chouriço, water, Wi-Fi, and a restroom. The relaxed pace suits couples, families, and small groups.

“Excellent experience! Two very friendly and well informed guides. Couldn’t do enough to make it a special occasion. The wine was lovely and flowing, and the snacks of wine and cheese were delicious and well presented. We were celebrating our 10 year anniversary and they gave us the perfect balance of talking to us about the sights and letting us have time to ourselves to take in the views and the sunset. I would highly recommend this company for a memorable sunset sail experience.”

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14.2,5h Lisbon Sunset Sail with Drinks and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $47

Join Leonardo, also called Leo, for a 2.5-hour sunset sail from Parque das Nações. This small-group trip, limited to 10 people, combines Lisbon views with drinks, snacks, sailing instruction, and chances to help raise the sails or take the wheel.

“Loved this experience from start to finish. The thrill of being able to be captain even for a short period and sail this beautiful yacht with the Lisbon skyline in the background and the setting sun I’ll remember for many years. Leo and his helRead more”

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15.Porto, a cruise with open sails, drinks&snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Join a certified local crew aboard the eight-passenger Hunter 356 at Douro Marina. Liliana and the team guide you past Porto, Gaia, Ribeira, the Louis I Bridge, and Foz do Douro, with wine, port, beer, soft drinks, snacks, Wi-Fi, and a bathroom on board. Ocean sailing depends on conditions.

“We can only recommend to book your journey with this team! My wife and I married on their boat - and the team made it so very very special. They were in close contact with us the weeks before and hosted us so wonderfully, that our most important day in life became truly special and wonderful. The boat is amazing, has a lot of space, and is very well taken care of. The crew is highly attentive, friendly, and warm. The drink and snacks are superb, with a wonderful selection of cheese, meat, and fruits. It was an unforgettable sail and you can be sure to be very very well…”

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