Lisbon Sailing Excursion: Explore Tagus River at Sunset
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Lisbon
Embark on a Lisbon sailing excursion and explore the Tagus River at sunset. Sail along the stunning coastline, admire famous landmarks, and enjoy breathtaking views of the city from a unique perspective.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Docas de Santo Amaro - Our meeting and starting dock.
From here we will board our 12-meter sailing yacht for an unforgettable trip. -
Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco) - Facing the Tagus (Tejo) to the South, the plaza is still commonly known in Portuguese as Terreiro do Paço as it hosted the Royal Palace of Ribeira until the latter was destroyed by the great 1755 Lisbon earthquake.
After the earthquake, the plaza was completely remodeled as part of the rebuilding of the Pombaline Downtown (Baixa), ordered by Marquis of Pombal, who was a Minister of Portugal from 1750 to 1777, during the reign of the Portuguese King D. José I. - Almada - We will enjoy the views of Almada on the South shore of the river with the Cacilhas LightHouse and the old docks and shipyards.
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Farol de Cacilhas - The lighthouse started operating on 31 December 1885 for the purpose of indicating the southern limit of the anchorage area on the River Tagus, an area where fog is common. It emitted an oil-fuelled, fixed white light over 342 degrees, with a fifth-order lens giving a nominal range of 11.5 nautical miles. In May 1886 a bell, controlled by clockwork, was added. In 1905 a device was installed to cover the light for five seconds every minute to distinguish it from the fixed lights of vessels on the river.
As with other lighthouses in Portugal, the Cacilhas Lighthouse was shut down from March 1916 to the end of 1918, during the First World War. In 1927 it started to use acetylene gas for lighting, a fourth-order lens was installed and blue panels were added to give it a green light, to comply with international regulations for port lights. - Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei - The Sanctuary of Christ the King (Portuguese: Santuário de Cristo Rei) is a Catholic monument and shrine dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ overlooking the city of Lisbon situated in Almada, in Portugal. It was inspired by the Christ the Redeemer statue of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, after the Cardinal Patriarch of Lisbon visited that monument. The project was inaugurated on 17 May 1959. The giant statue was erected to express gratitude because the Portuguese were spared the direct destructive effects of World War II.
- 25 de Abril Bridge - From its inauguration on 6 August 1966 up to 1974, the bridge was named Salazar Bridge (Ponte Salazar), after Portuguese Prime Minister António de Oliveira Salazar, who ordered its construction. After the Carnation Revolution, which overthrew the remnants of Salazar’s regime, the bridge was renamed for April 25, the date of the revolution. It is also commonly called the Tagus River Bridge (in Portuguese: Ponte sobre o Tejo = “bridge over the Tagus”)
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Belem Lighthouse - This tower is a false lighthouse that never worked. It was built for the Portuguese World Exhibition in 1940 as part of the stories of the discoveries, being only a tourist element located between the Tower of Belém and the Monument to the Discoveries.
In its structure, there is everything that is part of a lighthouse, tower, balcony, lantern, and dome, except for the lighting system. - Torre de Belem - Belém Tower, officially the Tower of Saint Vincent is a 16th-century fortification located in Lisbon that served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. It was built during the height of the Portuguese Renaissance and is a prominent example of the Portuguese Manueline style, but it also incorporates hints of other architectural styles.
- Padrao dos Descobrimentos - Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument of the Discoveries) is a monument located along the river where ships departed to explore and trade with India and the Orient, the monument celebrates the Portuguese Age of Discovery (or “Age of Exploration”) during the 15th and 16th centuries.
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MAAT - Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology - Launched in October 2016 as part of EDP Foundation’s long-lasting commitment to cultural patronage, the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (maat) is an international institution dedicated to fostering critical discourse and creative practice that inspire new understandings of the historical present and an empowering engagement with the common future.
Located on the riverfront of the historic district of Belém, in Lisbon, the EDP Foundation campus covers an area of 38,000 square meters and comprises a repurposed power station — the Central Tejo, an iconic example of industrial architecture originally built in 1908 — and a newly built complex designed by the London-based architecture studio AL_A (Amanda Levete Architects). Both buildings house exhibitions and events programmed by the museum and are connected by a landscape project by Lebanese architect Vladimir Djurovic.
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Complimentary Snacks
- Choice of 2 drinks: White wine or Beer
- Apple Juice provided
What's Not Included
- Food
Additional Information
Embark on a memorable journey in Lisbon, where the city embraces the sea! A sailboat tour promises an extraordinary exploration of Lisbon’s beautiful coastline. As you begin your voyage on our cozy 12-meter sailboat, jaw-dropping views of the city’s iconic sights like the Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, or Comércio Square will leave you in awe. Experience the invigorating sea wind as you sail through the Tagus River, witnessing the captivating landscapes of Lisbon from an exclusive vantage point.
- Smoking is not allowed onboard.
Location
Doca de Santo Amaro
Please, meet us at Gate 1 (closest to the 25 April Bridge) on the West side of the marina.
Google Sailing with Sal for the correct placement of our boat and Gate 1 location.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Jeremy_d
Feb 29, 2024
Great experience ! - One of the best tours I’ve ever been on. Our boat was very nice and the sunset was great! Highly reccomend going with this tour!
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Davidet6408aw
Oct 4, 2023
Great evening sailing excursion in Lisbon! - We really enjoyed seeing Lisbon from the river in the evening! Miguel and his son Lawerence are great hosts and made us feel at home. We enjoyed some local wine and snacks and relaxed while learning about Lisbon. Thank you for a great tour!
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Juliekchristie
Sep 29, 2023
Perfect last night in Lisbon - We took this cruise on our last night is Lisbon and it was perfect! Miguel is great and we loved just relaxing and cruising around. Highly recommend.
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Clifford_c
Sep 28, 2023
Sunset at its best! - A wonderful experience with Miquel & his crew. I would highly recommend! You will be impressed with his knowledge, personality, & service. A great trip!
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L1054qwtimh
Sep 28, 2023
Just a brill evening all round. - Wonderful relaxed evening with friendly crew, sitting on front of boat with a beer & a wine, enjoying the views and local monuments, finishing with s gorgeous sunset, and finally a local cherry liquor to finish it all off. Brill!
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Amalia_d
Sep 24, 2023
Beautiful views and tons of information. - I cannot think of a better way to spend a sunset! For 2 hours I sailed the river while, Miguel gave us information about portugal. I am a solo traveller and found the other passengers friendly and welcoming. This is definitely a do again tour on my next trip to lisbon.
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O9297wskarinm
Sep 15, 2023
A perfect evening sailing on tejo-river - Hello Miguel,
the sunset-trip on your boat was the beautifullest thing we did in lisabon.
We enjoyed staying with you. We are so happy to do this trip with you and your wife. The Boat, the river and the Explanations from you are perfect for somebody who visit lisabon.
We will come again someday to do the same, perfect trip with you.
Thank you Frank and Karin
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Aditya_a
May 17, 2023
Beautiful sunset sail with great captain - My wife and I had a wonderful sunset sail with Miguel and his daughter, Bea, aboard Sal. Our sail was a small group with just one other pair of friends (not with us). The entire time felt like we were sailing with family. Miguel is a great host and happily engaged us in the sailing adventure. The boat itself is very comfortable and easy to access even for my pregnant wife. We stayed on the main back seats but the front of the boat had amazing views from what we’re told as well. We’ll very happily sail again if we find ourselves in Portugal again!
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