Best Private Party Charters in Portugal: Our Top 8

1.Sunset Cruise With Drinks on Spacious Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 720 reviews · 2 hours · from $47Our pick

Board at the Mercedes-Benz Oceanic Lounge for a two-hour sunset sail with a friendly English- and Portuguese-speaking crew. Enjoy open-deck seating, wine, beer, soft drinks, and river views of Belém Tower, Alfama, Praça do Comércio, and the 25 de Abril Bridge. Guides such as Manuel, Victoria, and Francisco add brief local stories.

“The experience was lovely! The meeting place was a lovely lounge where we met our guides. The catamaran was impressive and very comfortable. Pablo our guide was friendly, helpful and ensured our drinks were topped up. This trip is highly recommended”

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2.Lagos Private Boat Trip with Drinks, Snacks, Paddleboards Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Spend 3.5 hours aboard a private Cranchi Endurance yacht from Lagos Marina. Captains such as Nick, Sue, Vera, and Chris guide you past beaches and Ponta da Piedade, then anchor for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, drinks, and snacks.

“Nick and Sue were the the ultimate hosts! The boat was immaculate, the driving, snacks and drinks, and all the activities were just as described and we all had a perfect afternoon!”

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3.Sunset Cruise With Drinks on Spacious Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

Spend about two hours on a spacious catamaran with a friendly crew such as Maria and Manuel, viewing Lisbon’s landmarks from the Tagus. Enjoy beer, wine, or a soft drink with light Portuguese snacks, then pause near the 25 de Abril Bridge for sunset. Winter blankets are provided.

“This was a great experience. The catamaran is the best type of ship for a sailing adventure. You can sit inside if it is cool or out on the netting on a warm night. You get a beautiful sunset, history and great views of Lisbon from the water.”

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4.Afternoon yacht charter in lagos with drinks, tapas, paddle boards and kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend 3.5 private hours aboard Karma from Lagos Marina with a crew such as Ze, Lucas, Khaled, or Ricardo. Cruise Ponta da Piedade, stop for swimming and snorkeling, then use two paddleboards and an inflatable kayak while wine, beer, soft drinks, and Portuguese tapas are served.

“The overall experience was a 10/10! The boat was perfect for our party of four. Ze and Lucas were amazing crew/hosts. Sharing the history of the region while keeping it fun. This boat trip was a highlight of our vacation!”

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5.Classic Yacht Tour with Drinks and Pastel de Nata

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $33Best value

Spend two hours on Lisbon’s Tagus River aboard a classic yacht with wine, beer, soft drinks, and pastel de nata. Guides such as João and Miguel share local stories as you pass Commerce Square, Christ the King, Belém Tower, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and the Discoveries Monument.

“The guides João and Miguel were amazing. The whole time I felt like I was in heaven - if you have any doubt about booking a tour, just take this as your sign to do it.”

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6.Lagos: Luxury Yacht Charter with Drinks & Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3.5 hours

Charter a private yacht from Lagos Marina for up to eight people, with a captain and crew member aboard. Cruise past Ponta da Piadade and Alvor lagoon, enjoy drinks and nibbles, then swim, snorkel, kayak, or paddleboard when conditions allow.

“We had an absolutely amazing time with Ricardo and Lucas! They were so informative through the whole tour of the beaches and kept the drinks flowing! We were able to swim at multiple spots and explore with the paddle board and canoe!!! We wish we would have time to do another cruise with them while we were in Lagos.”

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7.Lagos: Luxury Private Yacht Charter with Drinks and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 - 7 hours

Cruise Lagos aboard CRISTAL, a 12-meter Cranchi motor yacht with a local skipper and crew member. Expect Algarve cliffs, caves, beaches, drinks, meat and cheese snacks, paddleboards, snorkeling gear, and time for swimming. Half-day and full-day options are available.

“One word AMAZING! The entire experience from beginning to the end which we hoped would never end. You're missing out on a magical experience if you don’t book this experience. Thank you for making our time so special.”

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8.Morning/Afternoon Luxury Yacht Cruise with Drinks and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3.5 hours

Cruise the Algarve coast aboard Pocahontas with a captain and crew, stopping near Ponta da Piedade, Alvor, and Praia do Vau. Swim, snorkel, use the paddleboard or kayak, and enjoy beer, wine, soft drinks, and water. Nick, Sue, and Chris have hosted past cruises.

“Wonderful day , absolutely fantastic experience, credit to Nick and Chris who were amazing hosts and full of all local knowledge, having been on other boats trips these two boys accompanied by a beautiful boat are the clear winners , from the beautifuls coastal views , and the added bonus of dolphin sighting (and the lads stopped the boat and gave us an extra few mins to enjoy) made our trip .Highly recommend a trip , you won’t be disappointed 😎”

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