Boat Tour - Arrábida Coves

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Discover Arrábida like never before! Our boat tours, now lasting 2.5 hours, offer the perfect opportunity to explore wild bays and beaches and immerse yourself in local history. And the best part: you'll have time for refreshing dips in the crystal-clear waters, if you wish!

Sail through the marine reserve between Cabo Espichel and Sesimbra, a sanctuary of natural beauty and cultural richness. In the Marine Park Professor Luiz Saldanha, we'll discover coves and old fishermen's shelters, breathtaking natural landscapes, caves, magnificent cliffs and the region's fascinating stories and legends.

To make your trip even sweeter, indulge in a regional dessert served on board, an authentic touch of our local cuisine.

Don't forget your swimsuit if you want to dive into the crystal-clear waters of Arrábida!

NOTE – if you book the activity with transfer, you will have around 1h30 free before the activity and 1h30 free after the activity – we suggest a walk around the fishing port.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local guide

Driver/guide

Compulsory onboard safety equipment, boat (RIB) guide and insurance.

Live commentary on board

What To Expect

Parque Natural da Arrabida

The Prof. Luiz Saldanha Marine Park was created in 1998, and is very rich and unique, home to over 1400 species of marine animals and plants, making it the most biodiverse marine reserve in Europe. The beaches along the coastline, the caves and coves are of unique beauty and the clear waters invite you to take a dive. Make sure you bring your camera, and come discover the secrets of our coastline!

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

From Sesimbra

Meeting at Sesimbra harbour: Shop n6 - near to the diving centers

Reviews

5.00

38 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Lovely trip with friendly hosts.
Victoria C,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I forgot their names, but the guide and the captain were very sweet and did a great job. Throughout the trip they were very attentive towards everyone´s needs and always smiling. Also the lady at the reception was very helpful and provided a windbreaker for the trip free of charge. Overall a recomendable experience despite the weather.
Excellent experience!!
Guide20442647318,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A unique experience with an excellent guide. Leonor was fantastic. The Serra da Arrábida is of a wonderful beauty. I highly recommend this tour.
Excellent experience
Joaozinh0,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The guide was very friendly and familiar with the history of the sites visited and in the end gave us a pleasant surprise (a regional sweet)
Terrific experience
CC S,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We booked this boat tour through Viator who booked it with Vertente Natural who contracted a private boat because they had so many tours. Everyone involved was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, helpful & truly amazing. We wouldn’t change a thing & highly recommend spending time on the water while in Sesimbra!
Sublime
K6655KKquentinl,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Activity simply perfect, extraordinary personal all very kind, listening to your desires I recommend 1000%
To discovery
Relax724470,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The whole team that served us was very friendly, but Biologist Marta was of exceptional attention, care and professionalism.
Highly recommended!
Ildiko L,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Highly recommend it to visitors staying in Sesimbra and area! The tour guides were knowledgeable and very pleasant!
Very knowledgeable, fun...
Rania H,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very knowledgeable, fun and relaxing! It was so much fun and even did a jump in the ocean. Which was invigorating! I really liked the guides
Amazing hidden beaches and caves boat tour
Wander43418588491,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went on a beaches and caves boat trip as part of our family holiday. It was a great experience and we all enjoyed it. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful and the boat was modern and comfortable. It was great to see the 'hidden' beaches and caves of the Sesimbra coast and also to go for a swim from the boat (optional!).
Scenic and Informative Tour of the Arrábida Cliffs
sjorsb552,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience, nice and detailed tour. You get to see several bays and learn about the history of the coastline of the Arrábida cliffs.