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Where to Book Portugal Dinner Cruises: Our 15 Favourites

22 tours  ·  from $60 a head

The 15 best portugal dinner cruises you can book today, with the fare, the sailing time and what actually arrives at the table. Number one fills its tables for a reason; start there.

Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch - Leaving Porto and crossing into wine country
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Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch

1.Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,714 reviews · 9.5 - 10 hours · from $76Our pick

Spend a full day in the Douro Valley with guides such as Ricardo, Milena, or Manuela. Visit two wine estates, taste ports and regional wines, eat a Portuguese lunch, and cruise for an hour from Pinhão. Expect beautiful scenery, winding roads, and a lively group atmosphere.

“We had a wonderful time thanks to our guide Manuela. She is so welcoming and very passionate about her job and it shows. I want to thank also our driver Luis . He brought us everywhere with a smile on his face. So overall thank you for the amazing experience. We’re gonna take all these memories back home and cherish them forever. Oh before I forget I met also amazing people during the journey especially Katerine.”

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Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto - Port tasting in the Douro wine country
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Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto

2.Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,645 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Spend about 10.5 hours traveling from Porto into the Douro Valley with a guide such as Ricardo, Milena, Lucas, or Manuela. Visit two port-wine stops, cross Peso da Régua’s footbridge, eat a Portuguese lunch, and cruise the Douro River. Expect winding roads, changing scenery, and a group of up to 40.

“We had a wonderful time! The valley was beautiful & we got to taste several different wines. Ricardo was a great guide”

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Douro Valley and Régua Panoramic Cruise with Lunch from Porto - Starting at São Bento Station in Porto
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Douro Valley and Régua Panoramic Cruise with Lunch from Porto

3.Douro Valley and Régua Panoramic Cruise with Lunch from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 541 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $92

Travel by coach from Porto to Peso da Régua, then cruise back along the Douro for about six hours. You’ll pass through two major locks, eat a generous onboard lunch, and finish near Porto’s historic center. This is a scenic day out, not a heavily guided wine tour.

“It was really easy to meet the guide at the train station, she was very pleasant and helpful. Expresso coffee was available, so nice. Lunch was just perfect your staff was professional, nice We loved the music toward the end which kept us awake after the great lunch. We are glad we did it, great day to spend the day Thanks”

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From Porto: Régua to Porto River Cruise with Lunch on Board - The bus ride from Porto to Régua
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From Porto: Régua to Porto River Cruise with Lunch on Board

4.Régua to Porto River Cruise with Lunch on Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 445 reviews · 10 hours · from $84

Travel by bus from Porto to Régua, then spend six peaceful hours aboard a riverboat bound for Porto. You will pass terraced vineyards, cross the Carrapatelo and Crestuma-Lever dams, and eat an all-inclusive lunch on board. Guides speak English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.

“The experience and the food was amazing. The cruise itself was in a very good condition and the ability to have the view of the landscape was lovely! Only unfortunate thing was that it was not possible to go in the front of the boat to have a full view of the Douro River.”

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Porto: Douro Valley History & Wine Tour with Cruise & Lunch - São Leonardo da Galafura and the Douro’s steep terraces
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Porto: Douro Valley History & Wine Tour with Cruise & Lunch

5.Douro Valley History & Wine Tour with Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 433 reviews · 10 hours · from $104

Spend 10 hours touring the Douro Valley from Porto with guides such as João, Orlando, and Maria. Visit Amarante, stop at São Leonardo da Galafura, eat a three-course lunch, cruise from Pinhão on a Rabelo boat, and taste three port wines at a local estate.

“Alexander and Lucas were the best! It's totally worth the price, i had so much fun”

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Lagos Half-Day Catamaran Cruise with Lunch - Camilo Beach and its sandstone formations
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Lagos Half-Day Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

6.Lagos Half-Day Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96Top rated

Spend about four hours on a spacious catamaran from Lagos, sailing past Praia da Luz, Camilo Beach, and Canavial Beach. Your multilingual crew provides commentary, a light lunch, and one drink. You’ll also have time for swimming, paddling, and the inflatable water park, weather permitting.

“This is a great water adventure for all age groups. Perfect amount of time, good quality lunch, fun music and fun water activities.”

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Ponta da Piedade: Half-Day Cruise with Lunch from Lagos - Meeting the boat at Lagos Marina
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Ponta da Piedade: Half-Day Cruise with Lunch from Lagos

7.Ponta da Piedade: Half-Day Cruise with Lunch from Lagos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 276 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $60Best value

Sail from Lagos Marina along Ponta da Piedade with an English or Portuguese-speaking crew. You’ll see cliffs, caves, arches, and beaches, then stop for a swim and a traditional lunch with drinks. Crew members such as Arthur, George, Helder, and Beatrice have been praised for warm service.

“Absolutely fantastic value for money. Boat was lovely, food was great with constantly flowing drinks and the guide and captain were so lovely and friendly. Was a wonderful experience and will definitely be booking this trip again. Also got to paddle board which I’ve never done before.”

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Albufeira: 6-Hour Sunset Dinner Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar - What dinner is really like
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Albufeira: 6-Hour Sunset Dinner Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar

8.Albufeira: 6-Hour Sunset Dinner Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · from $85

From Albufeira Marina, you cruise along the Algarve coast toward Benagil Cave, then head to a beach for a BBQ dinner, unlimited beer, wine, sangria, and soft drinks. Live music, a fire performance, and sunset views turn this into a lively evening out, not a quiet sightseeing cruise.

“We had a great time. The staff was amazing! Beach party was fun. BRING TOWELS. We had a great experience on the beach because I texted staff prior asking what to bring. Towels and sweaters. Fire dancer was amazing. Great experience. Thank you!”

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Madeira: Sunset Dinner Cruise - Pickup from Funchal hotels and meeting points
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Madeira: Sunset Dinner Cruise

9.Madeira: Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 165 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Spend four hours cruising Madeira’s south coast, swim or snorkel at Calhau da Lapa, eat a traditional buffet, and watch the sun set near Cabo Girão. Hotel pickup and return are included, with English, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking guides, drinks, and snorkeling equipment provided.

“Amazing experience with amazing guides. We saw dolphins, a whale, and a seal! It’s a family business and they are so accommodating. The food is amazing, and they make it themselves! Could not recommend this more!”

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Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting River Cruise and Lunch from Porto - Amarante brings history before the vineyards
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Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting River Cruise and Lunch from Porto

10.Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting River Cruise and Lunch from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $137

Travel from Porto to Amarante and the Douro Valley with a professional guide such as Nelson, Paulo, Hugo, or Pedro. You’ll visit a wine farm, taste wine, olive oil, and honey, eat lunch, and cruise the Douro River for one hour.

“Very enjoyable full day, great guide! Very knowledge, went out of his way to. He showed and explained history to us, was patient and kind. Highly recommend him. We had a very enjoyable day with him.”

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Half Day Madeira Island Cruise with Lunch - Swimming at Calhau da Lapa
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Half Day Madeira Island Cruise with Lunch

11.Half Day Madeira Island Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $83

Set out from Funchal at 9:30 am for a relaxed five-hour cruise along Madeira’s coast. Swim at Calhau da Lapa, enjoy a buffet lunch and drinks, and watch for dolphins, whales, turtles, and flying fish. The family-run Living Sea crew provides pickup by arrangement.

“Amazing experience, very helpfull and friendly crew, superb views of the island and doplhins. strongly recomend”

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Porto: Cruise with Dinner & Live Music - The 20:30 aperitif starts the meal gently
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Porto: Cruise with Dinner & Live Music

12.Cruise with Dinner & Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 42 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

You’ll board at Porto’s Ribeira quay at 20:00 for a three-hour Douro River cruise. An aperitif arrives at 20:30, followed by Portuguese dishes, Douro wine, and live music. Expect skyline views, multilingual hosting, and a relaxed evening, with dinner drinks included but digestives and extra drinks excluded.

“Foi um passeio excepcionarl. Tive a sorte e a felicidade de sentar com um casal maravilhoso com que conversei todo o percurso. O cantor foi incrível! Cantou em vários idiomas como se fosse nativo em cada língua. Tudo impecável. Todos os que nos atendiam muito gentis. Ambiente perfeito. As entradas não apenas bonitas, quentinhas e saborosas. Jantar muito bom. Super recomendo!!”

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Portimao: Brunch and Benagil Caves - The beaches and cliffs between Portimao and Benagil
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Portimao: Brunch and Benagil Caves

13.Portimao: Brunch and Benagil Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $70

Spend about four hours on a catamaran from Portimao, cruising past Algarve beaches, cliffs, lighthouses, and Benagil Cave. Enjoy lunch, fruit, pastel de nata, and a drink, then swim, use paddle boards, or relax on the sun nets. Guide Bruno provides coastal commentary.

“An excellent experience! The crew is very friendly! The boat is spectacular! The Algarve Coast is stunning!Auto-translated”

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Porto: Premium Douro Valley Small-Group Tour, Cruise & Lunch - The drive from Porto to Sabrosa
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Porto: Premium Douro Valley Small-Group Tour, Cruise & Lunch

14.Premium Douro Valley Small-Group Tour, Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 10 hours · from $159

Travel from Porto in a small group of up to eight with guides such as Luis, Felipe, or Joao. Visit two family wineries, taste DOC and Port wines, enjoy a fire-cooked lunch, stop at Douro viewpoints, and cruise for one hour from Pinhão.

“Wonderful day trip with our guide Luis (who is Portuguese and speaks English natively having spent half his life in Scotland). The small group setting, farm-to-table lunch and winery visits were great! The boat ride was a beautiful ending, complete with drinks and nice meat/cheeses/snacks. Luis made some extra stops to get the best views too. This was a real highlight of our trip to Portugal, and he sent us on our way with other recommendations on how to avoid the tourist crowds and make the most of our time. 11/10! -Clark & Becca from Pennsylvania”

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Sunset Cruise with Dinner on Board - Seeing Madeira from the southern coast
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Sunset Cruise with Dinner on Board

15.Sunset Cruise with Dinner on Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Cruise Madeira’s southern coast from Funchal at 6:30 pm, swim at Calhau da Lapa, watch the sunset over Funchal Bay, and enjoy dinner, drinks, and music aboard a comfortable boat. Hotel pickup may be arranged, and the boat carries up to 55 people.

“This was such a beautiful trip, only thing about the food was there was no vegan choice . But my husband loved his dinner, choice of three dishes and plenty more if you wish . Dessert and coffee was delicious . The staff were very attentive and topped up our drinks when we wished .”

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