Private Boat Tour along Ribeira do Porto: Explore Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia Riversides
4.9
30 Ratings
Vila Nova de Gaia

(PRIVATE EXCURSION, COST PER GROUP, CAPACITY UP TO 6 PERSONS) Departing from Douro Marina, the journey from the Douro River outlet to the D. Luís I Bridge offers a chance to view the waterfront regions of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.

Enjoy an hour and a half spent marvelling at the sights visible from our boat.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Douro River - The journey, which lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes, runs between the mouth of the Douro River and the Infante D. Henrique Bridge. Departing from Douro Marina, this route allows you to observe the riverside areas of the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.
    A tour that will stay in your memory forever.
What's Included
  • Drink provided on board
  • Fuel included
  • Skipper and sailor on board
  • Exclusive boat for up to 6 guests
Location
Marina da Afurada
Rua da Praia
Go to Douro Marina and get in touch with us, using the contact provided.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jmi1979
Jun 24, 2024
Amazing! - This was by far the highlight of my Porto trip! Beautiful ride, very nice staff, and a clean new boat! Highly recommend to anyone visiting Porto.
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M9716dbneilc
Jun 11, 2024
Perfect, private river cruise. - It was a perfect way to see Porto from the river without the crush of other tourists! Sara was delightful and knowledgeable and the sparkling wine was a pleasant surprise. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Vikramjit_d
Jun 3, 2024
Family trip - Excellent and highly recommend for touring Porto. Trip covered all the bridges in the Duro river. Crew was extremely helpful and friendly.
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356kellyk
May 24, 2024
Perfect. - Wonderful service on the perfect boat cruise to see the river. Peaceful and lovely evening. Highly recommend this tour.
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Anamtrindade
May 13, 2024
It's very worth it - It was a thousand times better than I imagined. They take incredible care to ensure that everything is romantic, and they are super practical with everything I asked for when booking, always making sure it was perfect for both of us specifically. I will highly recommend it!
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Fuyuko
Mar 25, 2024
Hooray! to Sara and Joao! - The hosts, Sara and Joao ( I’m sorry if I spelled name wrong..) were excellent!! They won’t overwhelm you with guiding, however if you have some questions they are really welcome to answer them and they are knowledgeable. We enjoyed sitting at front top of boat! I could tell Joao tried to sail boat calm as possible and I really appreciate that because I get sea sick easily. Sara and Joao both have kind smiles and make us comfortable. My mother loved their snack baskets and Sara even shared product infos with us through WhatsApp. Also, of course we enjoyed champagne they provided<3 They took all the way to boarder of Porto, went through all 6 bridges. The sunset was gorgeous!!! We had some great pictures too. Towards to end of cruise, it got colder but as soon as they saw it, there were blankets! Everything was perfect! Thank you for making our first time in Porto memories so special, Sara and Joao! We never forget this experience:)
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Gonalo_b
Jan 27, 2024
Wonderful Sunset - Great experience, would recommend! Good communication, easy access to the pier and the ship. Great staff that went the extra mile to provide a unique afternoon. Me and my girlfriend enjoyed the scenery, the sunset, the sparkling wine, the whole experience.
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Stellabuni
Oct 4, 2023
Honest Review - Spectacular - My husband and I decided to book this cruise on a whim and thank the STARS we did! After spending a few weeks traveling the EU, a sunset cruise on the Ribeira do Porto was the perfect end to our trip. Key highlights: 1. Immaculate and comfortable, cruising boat. Once we were out of the marina, we were allowed to sit on the bow, which was an experience in itself. Once situated, Sara (our lovely hostess) provided a little basket with snacks and a bottle of champagne. Delightful. 2. Although not advertised, you pass by the six bridges, which is the selling point for most of the other tours, so you’re seeing all there is to see, but in an intimate, private setting, with a seasoned skipper who easily navigates the often bumpy waters. 3. (and the main reason for this review) our hosts: Sara and Joao. Guides/hosts can make or break an excursion. Fortunately for us, Sara and Joao are the definition of exceptional hosts; kind, attentive, knowledgeable, and TRULY invested in your experience. And as an introvert who is not one for small talk, I was nervous that I was in for 1.5 hrs of awkwardness given it was just the four of us, but there was ZERO awkwardness from the get-go. Sara and Joao leave you to do your own thing but are always at the ready if you have a question. In fact, I’m sure I went full-extrovert for most of the cruise because they were such a pleasure to talk to. All in all, we couldn’t have been more pleased with this experience and would recommend it to anyone in a heartbeat.
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A5612viharrym
Sep 8, 2023
Cruise along the Douro river in Porto at Sunset - Fabulous Trip, Fabulous Boat Team, very attentative, informative and great music too! Definitely to be Repeated!!
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Gabrielle_s
Jun 4, 2024
Easy boat - This is a nice relaxing boat trip, but definitely be prepared for a slow boat. The two people that drove the boat were lovely and very nice. I would say it was a little too relaxing/slow for me, but I was hoping for more of an adventure. Good for a nap though!
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