Porto: Small-Group Douro River Sailing Cruise
Overview
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2 hours
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Experience the beauty of Porto in a whole new way on this 2-hour sailing cruise aboard the Argonauta, a 31-foot, charming and classic motor sailor, built by the reputed Swedish boatyard Hallberg-Rassy. Sailing through Porto 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.
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. You're welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy along the way!
• Local guide
• Port Wine
• Captain services included
• Fuel and insurance
• Bottled water
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wear clothes appropriate for the season as well as sport shoes (no high-heeled shoes allowed on the boat)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Fuel
Insurance
Captain
Port Wine
What To Expect
Douro River
On this 2-hour Douro river sailing cruise you’ll experience a different Porto on the water
Ponte da Arrabida
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Options
Argonauta
Duration: 2 hours
Port Wine
Sailing yacht : Halberg-Rassy 94 Kutter
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Raúl was amazing!
Alexa D,
Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We booked this trip last minute in March and initially hoped for a late afternoon ride. Raúl was incredibly attentive, keeping us informed about the weather and ensuring we went out at the best and safest time. His communication was excellent throughout. Once on board, Raúl shared fascinating insights about Porto's history, making the tour both informative and enjoyable. He even treated us to a selection of different port wines, which was a wonderful touch! After the tour, Raúl recommended a fantastic restaurant that we absolutely loved. Overall, an amazing experience!
Best day in Porto!
Jeremy G,
Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Raul and his team gave a great experience! The boat was beautiful and the wine and treats were delicious. We enjoyed the spectacular view and the warm hospitality. It was great for the kids and they even lowered the sail and allowed the children to captain the boat! I cannot recommend this tour enough!! Thank you, Raul and George!
Romantic and personal river cruse
Sarah A,
Nov 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was AMaZING!! A very special experience for me and my husband! Raul is very kind and personable. He chatted with us about Porto's history and took some amazing pictures! The boat was nice and perfect for a romantic cruise up and down the river. Much more intimate that the large mass tourist boats you see. Highly reccomended.
Incredible Sunset Cruise!
ssvoelzke1,
Sep 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Raul was the best tour guide. So knowledgeable about Porto, wine, the sailing. We had such an amazing sunset cruise with him- highly recommend!!
Great experience and informative friendly guide
richardsO5002FA,
Sep 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was great , we chose to go on the motor boat rather than the sailboat when we realized sailing in the river was less practical and the seats on the motor boat were very comfortable. The captain Raoul and crew are very friendly and informative. Views from the boat of the city were great and we got a chance to go out to the ocean to get a nice perspective. We also got a chance to taste different port wines on the boat. We were given a great recommendation for a seafood resterant a few blocks from the Marina where we had a wonderful meal and great service. I highly recommend this small group trip.
Wonderful river cruise!
Riley P,
Jun 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This small group cruise was such a delight! Raul was so fun and kind and took us to some really beautiful spots. The boat was clean and comfortable. And the port we tasted was great! Absolutely recommend this trip!
Brilliant Sunset Experience in Porto
BER43,
Jun 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family had the opportunity to take the Six Bridges Sunset tour with Captain Raul. It was a beautiful evening and we had 10 of us gathered to enjoy the excursion. Raul and his crew made sure we learned about all the major points of interest along the river in Porto, and we were treated to some delicious local refreshments and enjoyed every minute of our intimate relaxing boating adventure. This is the way to see Porto is a sunset!
Excellent sunset sail
T6798ADaprilm,
Jun 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an excellent way to end our vacation. The weather was perfect for a sunset sail. Raul and Jorge were awesome hosts. The port was delicious! Thanks Raul for the suggestion of restaurants. This was so good😍
Beautiful sunset cruise
Lauren W,
May 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We did the sunset cruise and had so much fun! Raul and George were so kind and informative, and shared cookies and three different kinds of port wine with us. We saw gorgeous views of the city from the river and also learned a lot about the history of Porto/Gaia. Raul also gave us some great recommendations for dinner and things to do around the city. It was definitely a highlight of our trip!
A fantastic small boat trip on the Douro river with great views, port tasting and host!
JuliaH961,
May 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you fancy a trip on the Douro river out to the Atlantic (weather permitting) on a smaller boat this is the one to go for. Raúl is a very considerate and highly knowledgeable host, we were lucky enough to be just our party of three on our trip and also the weather was good enough for the small sail to go up on the way back to the Marina. The port tasting was lovely and not from one of the « household » names, context and origin of all 3 varieties all explained by Raúl. The history of various areas and buildings was also explained and Raúl was happy to answer our questions. The marina is further out (and calmer) than the pickup points for the bigger boats and easily accessible by Uber which is very (extremely) reasonably priced in Porto. White wine by the glass outside the cafe opposite deck C is good and also very reasonable, and the marina itself is modern and a nice place to be. There are restaurants around the marina that are definitely worth checking out, ranging from family cafes to smarter fish restaurants. We did the 16H30 trip so had an early dinner afterwards, the sunset trip that day would no doubt also have been magnificent! I haven’t included photos simply because there are already many beautiful photos in the other reviews, ours were identical! Thank you Raúl and George (apologies for the spelling if wrong) for a great trip!
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