Sailboat Tour in Porto from the Douro Marina
Enjoy a 2-hour daytime sailboat or catamaran tour on the Douro River from Porto’s Douro Marina, with a glass of wine and a digital guide to the city!
Practical information
Enjoy a 2-hour boat tour on the Douro River aboard a sailboat or catamaran, taking in Porto’s landmarks and riverside scenery under the bright daylight.
Course of events
- Arrival at the BBDouro Sailing School, Douro Marina, 15 minutes before departure.
- Boarding and safety briefing.
- 2-hour daytime cruise on the Douro River, with a glass of Port wine and access to a digital guide to Porto’s monuments.
- Admire iconic landmarks, including Dom Luís I Bridge, Foz do Douro or Palácio de Cristal.
- Return to the Douro Marina and disembarkation.
Activity requirements
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.
Please inform your instructor of any medical conditions when booking.
Special terms
The boat is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Please note that you will be allocated to boats at random and it is not possible to specify your preferences at the time of booking, but the team will try not to split groups.
Spoken languages:
Portuguese, English, SpanishIncluded
- Skipper
- Digital guide (QR code)
- Tea
- 1 glass of Port wine
- On-board bar (drinks at own expense)
Excluded
- Transfer
Do not forget to bring
- Comfortable clothes adapted to the weather and the season
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
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Discover Porto's iconic landmarks by boat! Step aboard a sailboat or catamaran in Porto for a relaxing 2-hour boat tour on the Douro River, starting from the Douro Marina. This daytime sailing experience is the perfect way to discover the city from the water, comfortably seated on deck with a glass of Port wine in hand.
As your sailboat departs the Douro Marina, you will glide along the river towards the Ribeira district, passing some of Porto’s most iconic landmarks. Depending on weather conditions, the crew may also take you out for a short trip to the Atlantic Ocean before returning to the calm waters of the Douro River.
To enrich your sailing tour in Porto, a QR code gives you access to a digital guide with information on the monuments and points of interest you’ll see along the way: Afurada, Arrabida Bridge, the Tram Museum, Palácio de Cristal, the Old Custom House, Vila Nova de Gaia’s riverside, the colourful Rabelo boats, Ribeira, the towers of Porto’s churches, the emblematic Dom Luís I Bridge, and finally the mouth of the Douro River at Foz.
Every sailboat and catamaran in the BBDouro fleet is equipped for your comfort, with Wi-Fi, benches, interior and deck seating, toilets and attentive crew members who will take care of everything during your boat tour in Porto.
Whether you come as a couple, a family or with friends, this daytime sailing cruise on the Douro River will let you experience Porto from a new perspective. Between the charm of the river, the beauty of the city’s monuments and the calm rhythm of sailing, this boat tour promises two unforgettable hours on the water.