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Private sailing charter in Porto, the Douro and Atlantic, the whole boat yours, Port Sailors
Porto, Portugal · Daytime & Sunset · The Whole Boat Yours

Private Sailing Charter in Porto
The Douro and Atlantic, exclusively yours

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Your Own Boat, Your Own Story

Picture this: you step aboard and the whole boat is yours. No strangers, no fixed script, no rushing anyone along, just your favourite people, a crew who make you feel like old friends, and the Douro opening ahead towards the Atlantic. It is the most personal way to see Porto: from the water, at your own pace, with nothing between you and the view.

Glide beneath the bridges past Ribeira and Gaia, drift by the Serra do Pilar and, when the ocean is kind, slip out to the open Atlantic at Foz. Choose the warm gold of a sunset charter or the bright calm of a daytime sail. A welcome drink is waiting, the bar is open, there is a Tawny Port and chocolate toast, soft blankets and your own playlist, and always space to breathe on deck.

A birthday, a proposal, an anniversary, a day with family or a team you want to spoil, tell us the occasion and we shape the route, the timing and the little surprises around it. This is not a seat you share with forty strangers. It is your afternoon on the Douro, made to measure. Reserve your date below, sunny weeks fill fast.

Up to 10 Guests
~2–2.5h Day 2h · Sunset 2.5h
Bluetooth Music Box
Tawny Port + Chocolate
Sailboat at sunset on the Douro 1A ▲
Sunset over the ocean 2A ▲
The sun setting over the Atlantic horizon on a Porto sunset sailing cruise 3A ▲
Young person on board at sunset 4A ▲
Dramatic sunset on the horizon 5A ▲
Soft sunset over the sea 6A ▲
Azimuth sailboat at sunset 7A ▲
Captain at the helm at sunset 8A ▲
Couple watching the sunset on board 9A ▲
Captain at the helm beside a laid table on a private Porto sunset cruise on the Douro 10A ▲
Smiling captain in a captain's hat at a charcuterie table on board at sunset in Porto 11A ▲
Port Sailors gourmet charcuterie board with cured meats, cheese and fruit on a Porto sailboat 12A ▲
Two guests toasting rose wine as the sun sets over the Atlantic on a Porto sailing cruise 13A ▲
Wide Atlantic sunset with a lighthouse seen from a Porto sailing cruise 14A ▲
Couple embracing under the white sail on a romantic Porto sailing cruise 15A ▲
Guest and a white Samoyed dog on a dog-friendly sailboat in front of Porto Ribeira and the Douro 16A ▲
Picnic table with sparkling wine and Port Sailors napkin set for a Porto sailing celebration 17A ▲
Dramatic Atlantic sunset seen from the bow of a sailboat off Porto 18A ▲
Glass of rose wine held up under the Arrabida Bridge at sunset in Porto 19A ▲
Rosé wine and a seafood appetiser served on deck beside the Portuguese flag at sunset 20A ▲
Couple kissing on deck by the Foz lighthouse during a sunset cruise in Porto 21A ▲
Golden-hour sunset through the rigging from the bow of a Porto sailboat 22A ▲
Two friends celebrating with drinks on deck during a sunset sail in Porto 23A ▲
Glass of rose and tapas on deck as the sun sets over Foz do Douro 24A ▲
Couple enjoying lunch on deck as the sailboat passes under the Arrabida Bridge in Porto 25A ▲
Guest enjoying a picnic spread on deck with the Porto coastline behind on a daytime cruise 26A ▲
Sailboat helm and cockpit bathed in golden sunset light on a Porto cruise 27A ▲

What's Included

Included

  • Private use of the boat, exclusively your group
  • Professional skipper and crew throughout
  • Welcome drink and a bar on board
  • Tawny Port and chocolate toast
  • Blankets and lounge music (bring your own playlist)
  • A route tailored to your group, Douro and Atlantic
  • Safety equipment and life jackets for all guests

Not Included

  • Transport to/from the meeting point
  • Food pairings, catering or decorations (on request)
  • Tips (optional but appreciated)

What to Bring

  • Comfortable, non-slip footwear
  • Light jacket or windbreaker
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Camera or phone for photos

Additional Information

Suitable for all ages
Subject to weather and river conditions
Advance booking strongly recommended
Free cancellation (see policy)

Itinerary

Departure

Douro Marina

São Pedro da Afurada

Arrábida Bridge

Crystal Palace Gardens

Porto Customs House

Serra do Pilar Monastery

Dom Luís Bridge

Porto Ribeira

Porto Cathedral

Clérigos Church

Douro Ecological Reserve

Foz do Douro

Atlantic Ocean

Return to

Douro Marina

Charter Pricing

One price for the whole boat, not per person, so bring the people who matter and make it count. Pick a bright daytime sail or the golden hour of sunset.

1–2 guests

Single or Romantic

Daytime €290
Sunset €350
3–10 guests

Group Charter

Daytime €450
Sunset €550

Prefer to share? Small-group shared seats from €45 daytime / €60 at sunset, see the Sunset Cruise.

Made for Your Occasion

Celebrations Birthdays & anniversaries
Proposals The moment, on the water
Corporate Team & client events
Multi-day Atlantic coast passages

What Our Guests Say

5.0 on Google, 209 reviews and counting

“Fantastic private tour, the hosts were super friendly. We enjoyed every moment and nothing was missing. Thank you so much, Rui Silva and Patricia.”

Sabine

“Rui and Patrícia were great hosts, super easy to communicate with and just really welcoming, friendly, entertaining and lovely. If we are ever back in Porto, we’ll definitely visit again.”

Jasmin

“Amazing experience, I recommend 100%. From how we were received to the last moment. It will be well recorded among our memories!”

TripAdvisor guest

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