Private tours are available at various times: 1) Day times (morning & afternoon tours) 2) A golden hour tour (next-to-last departure time before the sunset tour) 3) A sunset tour (last tour of the day that includes sunset and the magic/blue hour time) Tour description: Experience the beauty of Porto in a whole new way on this 2-hour private sailing cruise aboard the Argonauta, a 32-foot, charming and classic motor sailor, built by the reputed Swedish boatyard Hallberg-Rassy. Sailing through Douro River allows you to take in the famous Ribeira (old town) and view the typical Porto houses and the cellars as they were meant to be seen, from the water. Plus, you'll enjoy spectacular views of Arrábida bridge, and Dom Luís I bridge and the beautiful sights of bird’s sanctuary and the Douro River mouth flowing into the Atlantic Ocean.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 3:45 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:38 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
On this 2-hour Douro river private sailing cruise you’ll experience a different Porto on the water. The meeting point is at Douro Marina in front Deck C and then you’ll board on the Argonauta. Once sailing on the water, you’ll enjoy the most breathtaking views of Douro river estuary and Porto city, whilst getting a running commentary of famous sites (Arrábida bridge, Dom Luís I bridge, Ribeira, cellars etc). Your 2-hour cruise concludes at Douro Marina situated in the picturesque fishing community called St. Peter of Afurada, here, you can continue visiting this parish at your leisure and own expense. Bring your camera, your sunglasses, some sunscreen, and don't forget to bring a Bluetooth device loaded with your favourite music. You're welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy along the way! • Enjoy a relaxing private sailing cruise along Porto's beautiful Douro river • Captain services included • Fuel and insurance includedPlease note: Private sailing cruise means that the boat is booked only for you
pass by Arrábida Bridge
The church started to be built in 1776 and belonged to the "Confraternity of the Souls of the Holy Body of Massarelos" founded in 1394. The Portuguese Infante D. Henrique (the driver of the Portuguese discoveries) was one of the confreres of this institution.
Porto Customs House (Alfândega do Porto). The French architect Jean Colson built the former customs house in 1869 (first stage).
Famous for its port wine lodges, the ancient town of Vila Nova de Gaia lies directly opposite the great city of Porto on the steep south bank of the River Douro.
pass by Dom Luís I Bridge
The Ribeira district spreads alongside the Douro river and used to be a centre of intense commercial and manufacturing activity since the Middle Ages. Also since that time the Ribeira Square was the site of many shops that sold fish, bread, meat and other goods.
It is an urban parish in the city of Gaia. Afurada is located near the mouth of the Douro river, where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is a traditional fishing village and was created as such. Its patron saint is Saint Peter, hence the name São Pedro, the equivalent in Portuguese.
The Douro estuary is located in the parish of São Pedro da Afurada, it has an area of 62 hectares, it is a resting, feeding and sheltering place for many species of migratory birds.
The Felgueiras Lighthouse is situated at the edge of the Douro's river mouth and the Atlantic coastline of Foz do Douro.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Douro River Sailing Cruise (Sunset Available) lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
Prices start at $200 per person for this Porto experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 22 departures a day between 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Douro Marina (Afurada). Rua da Praia, 430 - Deck/Gate C. 4400-554 Vila Nova de Gaia. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in PT, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 105 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Mar Douro.
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I booked a private cruise for my wife and I during our honeymoon. This was definitely the highlight of our trip. Porto and the Douro river are beautiful, and our guide Raúl made it a great and fun experience. 10/10, don’t hesitate. Raúl also took great photographs of us during our cruise.
A splendid way of combining the 6 bridges cruise ( 7 bridges one day) with the sunset out in the Atlantic. There are loads of tours to choose from, but only one tour has Raul as skipper and guide. He is Porto through and through, and his knowledge of the river is second to none. Everyone on board had a memorable time, helped by liberal helpings of various bottles of port!. You've looked through the rest, now go with the best......Go Raul!!
We booked this boat tour to celebrate our 5-year anniversary, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip to Portugal. Raul was absolutely amazing! He showed us so many hidden gems around the city and shared fascinating local stories that we would have never discovered on our own. He also recommended a restaurant for our anniversary dinner, and it was honestly a 100/100 recommendation—we couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate. The wine tasting was fantastic as well. One of the highlights was getting to try white Port, which we hadn’t found anywhere else during our trip. It made the experience feel even more unique. If you’re looking for something truly special and personal, Raul is the person to book with. It was worth every penny, and we’d do it again in a heartbeat!
We thoroughly enjoyed the tour with Raul and Maria!
We sail with Mar Douro for both our company tours and family & friends’ visits and it is always a wonderful experience! Raul is a great captain, informative and very professional, as is his crew. His boats are beautiful and perfect for experiencing the beauty of the Douro River. This is the perfect addition when spending time in Porto; relaxing, captivating and witnessing the beauty of Porto’s cityscape and bridges from the famous Douro River!
Raul and his first mate Alexander were superb! Made our sunset cruise down the Duoro River spectacular. Filled with history, laughter, excellent English and yummy snacks. We had an excellent time! He even brought treats for all of the kids. Without a doubt a must do in Porto and so much nicer than the big touristy boats. Raul’s teak boat is beautiful too.
Fantastic trip. Raul took myself and 11 friends on the sunset trip. Perfect evening, Raul was the most excellent host. Entertained us with local knowledge and interesting facts. His boat was pristine and had blankets, snacks and wine for the trip. We would all recommend this trip.
We enjoyed a wonderful sunset private cruise on the Lady Moon. The boat was very comfortable and Raul and his team were so welcoming. Raul gave us lots of interesting information about Porto and we had some delicious wine and snacks. Blankets were provided and we were able to play music. Would highly recommend this trip.
My family of five enjoyed a fabulous leisurely 3 hour private Douro cruise, away from the hustle and bustle of the city streets onboard the Lady Moon. It was very straightforward to plan over WhatsApp and meet Raul at the marina. The Lady Moon is a beautiful boat. Raul was a fabulous captain and tour guide, friendly, interesting and engaging. Nothing was too much trouble and we enjoyed tasting a delicious wine and port. He was abley assisted by the equally charming Diogo as first mate. Would highly highly recommend!
Wonderful tour with thoughtful and knowledgeable host Captain Raúl. Great views of the cities, bridges and sunset. Very comfortable with blankets when it got chilly.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Douro River Sailing Cruise (Sunset Available) | 2 hours | 4.9 (105) | $200 | |
 Porto: Sunset or Daytime, Charming Sailboat Cruise on the Douro River | 2 hours | 5.0 (517) | $45 | View |
 Porto: Private Douro River Sailing Cruise with Port Wine | 2 hours | 5.0 (276) | $331 | View |
 Porto just for you! Sailing cruise with Port wine & sunset option | 2 hours | 5.0 (29) | $297 | View |
 Porto Sunset River Cruise: Douro Magic at Dusk | 2h 10min | 4.9 (80) | $45 | View |
 Porto, sailing cruise with Porto wine and magical sunset. | 2 hours | 5.0 (29) | $51 | View |
 Private Porto Sailing Yacht Sunset Sightseeing Tour | 2 hours | 5.0 (17) | $617 | View |