Ocean Bliss: Full Day Arrábida Private Yacht tour from Lisbon for Dolphin Watching and Water Sports
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Embark on a full-day private yacht tour from Lisbon to Arrábida Natural Park. Watch dolphins, explore the estuary, and enjoy water sports in this ocean bliss experience.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Spend your day in a 8-person Yacht, cruising along the waters of the Arrábida, which locals call the Portuguese Riviera for its resemblance to the Mediterranean Sea. Protected by the mountain to the north, the waters are known for their stillness and transparent blue color.

The day will be very full, as your private skipper can arrange for sunbathing, snorkeling, dolphin and bird watching, or even kayaking or Stand-Up Paddle, in specific chosen areas. Cruise into areas only accessible by boat, only an hour ride from Lisbon.

Head ashore for lunch to explore the fishing port of Portinho da Arrábida, where you can find fresh fish caught by local fishermen and admire beautiful Tróia. Alternatively, bring your own lunch and picnic on the beach.

Points of Interest

  • Lisbon
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Use of snorkel equipment, Stand-Up Paddle or Kayak
  • WiFi available throughout the day
  • Transport from your local Lisbon accommodation
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day private yacht tour, Ocean Bliss, from Lisbon, traversing the Atlantic. The skipper will navigate you through the tranquil waters stretching between Sesimbra and Arrábida Natural Park. Spot dolphins, exotic birds, and other fauna in the estuary, in addition to savoring activities like diving off the yacht, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, Stand-Up Paddle, or just soaking sun in the stunning natural park.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The activity may also be cancelled during the day, if weather or safety conditions worsen unexpectly
Location
Parque Natural da Arrabida
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Stuartmitch99
Aug 23, 2023
Just perfect, book it now! - I rarely write reviews but had to give a 5* recommendation for this trip with Luis and Gil. Everything was perfect. Luis picked up from our hotel right on time and after a quick drive down to Sesimbra we boarded the boat and set out for the best day ever. It wasn't long before dolphins came out to play, then we dropped anchor for some paddle boarding and swimming (ask Luis about his patented snorkelling method - not to be missed) and then headed over to the east to see more of the Arrábida national park. Luis and Gil are just the loveliest guys and made our family feel completely welcome from beginning to end. Book this trip - you won't regret it.
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Matthew_g
Aug 19, 2023
Best part of our Europe trip. - The guides Louis and Gil were very knowledgeable of Portugal and the history of each location we visited. They have a great sense of humor and are expert navigators. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking to get out on the water with friends, go on a date, take a family trip or just get in the ocean. Shout out to the lads!
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Stay44549250400
Aug 10, 2023
Enjoy the amazing Portugal coastline and Atlantic Ocean from a comfortable yacht! - MUST DO! This is an amazing day in the Atlantic Ocean on a great yacht! Learning to paddle board was so much fun! Exploring the caves along the coast and snorkeling was phenomenal! Jumping into the ocean from the back platform was fun and completed a bucket-list trip! The crew was exceptional - friendly, informative, and courteous- we enjoyed our trip with them. The yacht was spacious and comfortable for us. Highly recommend this as a great way to enjoy time in Portugal with natural sites, adventure, and comfort!!!!!
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755cheryls
Jun 25, 2023
Best excursion in Lisbon (10 stars!!) - Out of all the things we did in Lisbon this was the very best! The guides were amazing, the boat was beautiful and the coast was gorgeous. There were very few waves and it was very smooth sailing. We saw about 20 dolphins that played and put on a spectacular show around the boat. Then we went for a great ride to a Arrabida where we paddle boarded into caves and around the stunning cliffs and rock formations. We then paddled to the beach and played in the water for about an hour. Back on the boat for another scenic ride where a tinder picked us up and took us to shore for lunch. The yacht was super nice and had bathroom, kitchenette, fridge, etc. Totally worth every cent! Luis and Gil made sure our every need was met. They even let my two boys drive the boat. We were a family of 6, we took our two teens, 7yo and my 65 yo mom. Everyone agreed it was the best excursion of the trip!
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Sha
Jun 16, 2023
Making memories mother-daughter trip - My daughter and I went on this cruise and we had a fantastic fun filled day! The Captain and his two assistants made us feel at home and made our day very enjoyable! They were extremely personable and all together nice people!! We had a history lesson on the sites we cruised and got to Paddle board as well! I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting a truly remarkable time. They are the best!
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Kelly
Oct 1, 2022
Best boat day ever! - Our group had the best time! The guys were so friendly. They went above and beyond, they even found my friend’s sunglasses in the ocean when she lost them! We saw dolphins on our trip! The boat was clean and had many amenities to make our trip just so fun. Highly recommend this, this day made our trip.
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David_e
Sep 5, 2022
Incredible experience - All I can say is WOW. An absolutely incredible experience and real treat to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Gill and luis were impeccable hosts and could not have done more for us. Luis collected us from our hotel and was so friendly and explained and pointed out interesting facts about Lisbon as we drove. He then drove us to the harbour and showed us where the fisherman sought their fish and equipment . I had never seen that before so I found it really interesting. Once on board we were told to make use of the boat as if it was our own. We bought food and drinks aboard which was great. Gill explained to us about the natural park we would be seeing and areas we would be sailing to. I had read the reviews that some people were lucky enough to see dolphins but we not only saw them we saw 6-8 of them playing under the boat for about 15 solid minutes!! Only a meter away. It was absolutely incredible and a experience I will never ever forget. Our first stop we took the boards out and explored the caves and then had lunch. After sailing some more we stopped for another swim. Through out we chatted with luis and Gill who were so friendly and interesting but they also gave us space to enjoy our time as well. I can not recommend this experience more.
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Thomas_j
Jul 22, 2022
I can't praise Gil and... - I can't praise Gil and Luis enough, they really went above and beyond to make our day special. Thanks guys
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Erinleahbrown
Jun 26, 2022
Amazing experience! - We had an incredible day with Gil and Luis - they were so welcoming and knowledgeable about the area. The boat was beautiful and perfect for relaxing in the sun as well swimming in the ocean and paddling about on the SUPs. Can't recommend highly enough!
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Ranrotx
Jun 21, 2022
If you’re looking to do something while you’re in Lisbon that isn’t the typical tourist experience, this is it! - The crew was amazing and made us feel right at home! Everything was well organized, from the pick-up to where we stopped for lunch. This exceeded my expectations. We were picked up from our place in Lisbon and taken to a marina that is about 40 minutes away. This was perfect as it was away from the city and allowed us to see more nature than if we would have left from a marina in Lisbon.
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