Porto Douro River Sightseeing Sailing Cruise at Sunset or Daytime
Embark on a relaxing at sunset cruise along the Douro River with the most breathtaking views of the banks of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.
Over two hours, you will have the opportunity to pass by several monuments and landmarks of both cities, aboard one of our 15-meter sailboats or catamarans (with capacity for 12, 16 or 18 people).
Note: The distribution of clients on the boats is done in random order, and no preference can be specified at the time of booking. We will not split groups.
For shared tours it is not allowed to bring any food/drinks from the outside. The crew will not permit your access to the tour. In case you book a private experience we will charge a fee for external catering.
Options
Day Tour
What's included in Porto Douro River Sightseeing Sailing Cruise at Sunset or Daytime
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Douro River
During the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the most emblematic areas of both cities, from the sea. Some of the iconic elements you will view are the Wine Caves, the Ouro Street, Clerics Church, the Rabelo Boats (used to carry the wine barrels from the north of the river) and also the Douro Estuary, a protected area with a lot of wildlife.
Douro Marina
Douro Marina opened to public in February 2012. Altogether, the work corresponded to an investment of 8.5 million euros, 2.5 million of which were allocated to floating equipment. The dock has the capacity to accommodate 300 vessels, up to 20 meters. The port has an area for boat repair and maintenance, shops, restaurants and some companies related to water sports.
Centro Interpretativo do Patrimonio da Afurada
Afurada is situated on the edge of the river Douro, almost next to the mouth and has an area of 6.500 inhabitants. Its first inhabitants were dedicated to fishing, being the same the almost and only economic activity.
Inclusions
- Boat Tour
- Wi-fi
- Glass of Port Wine
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For shared tours it is not allowed to bring any food/drinks from the outside. The crew will not permit your access to the tour.
- The distribution of clients on the boats is done in random order, and no preference can be specified at the time of booking. We will not split groups.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- MEETING POINT When arriving at Douro Marina, wait at pier D gate for one of the skippers, identified with BBDouro equipment, to make your check-in and accompany you to the boat.