Lisbon Sailing Tour: Explore Stunning Coastline

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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: 24 hours

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Highlights

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.
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”)
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.
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
2 drinks: White wine or Beer
Apple Juice

What's Not Included

Food
Gratuities

Additional Information

Welcome to Lisbon, where the ocean meets the city! If you’re looking for an unforgettable adventure, Sailing with Sal is the perfect way to explore the stunning coastline of Lisbon.
As you set sail on our comfortable 12-meter sailboat, you’ll be greeted by the welcoming crew and after making sure you feel at home, we will take you on a trip with breathtaking views of the city’s famous landmarks, such as the Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries, or Comércio Square. Feel the salty breeze in your hair as you cruise along the Tagus River and enjoy the stunning scenery of Lisbon from a unique perspective.

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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Annamaria_g

Sep 26, 2024

The sailing tour was a... - The sailing tour was a wonderful experience with fantastic views of the city and surroundings. I really appreciated the detailed explanations provided, as well as the care and attention of the great crew who ensured every comfort. Thank you!

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Jenny

Sep 22, 2024

Sunset sailing - A really enjoyable way to see a different view of Lisbon relaxing on a yacht and watching the sunset. Miguel is the perfect host, looking after us and explaining what we were seeing. We loved it.

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Christina_d

Sep 20, 2024

We are sailing - The trip was great. So lovely to be on a sailing boat again. Sal is an experienced sailor and very friendly. I enjoyed seeing the sights of Lisbon from a completely different viewpoint

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923jacquelinm

Sep 20, 2024

A ‘must do’ in Lisbon - Superb experience! We all enjoyed seeing and learning about Lisbon from the water. Very attentive crew and so friendly.

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X9056pusarahj

Sep 7, 2024

A perfect relaxing sailing trip up the Tagus - Miguel looked after us brilliantly. It was a great trip which I would definitely recommend. So relaxing sailing past all the beautiful sights of Lisbon!

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Heiket842

Sep 7, 2024

A beautiful tour on the Tagus - The tour with Miguel was beautiful. We have seen and experienced a lot. From the water the sight was quite different and just great. The hospitality was excellent and we felt very well taken care of on the boat :-) We would always "set sail" again with Miguel and his daughter.

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V7602yunatashab

Sep 7, 2024

Sunset on the Tagus - We went on the sunset trip with Miguel and Marco. There were only two couples on our trip. The boat was beautiful and Miguel was extremely knowledgeable about everything on or off the Tagus river. He had a great passion for sailing and seemed very at ease on the water when manoeuvring the boat and sails. Marco was supporting him and he couldn’t do any more for us, making sure we were warm with blankets and a cold refreshment. We absolutely loved the sunset tour. It was beautiful. We could have stayed on the boat all night, seeing the sights and listening to Miguel tell us about everything. Definitely recommend this as something to do whilst you visit Lisbon. For the price point it is amazing value. Thanks Miguel and Marco for a great end to our trip!!!

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Kelsey_v

Aug 29, 2024

You need to book! - 10/10 experience! Really enjoyed this sailing experience. We needed up booking the same day and lucky to find Sailing with Sal had availability! This was one of our favorite experiences and the best way to end our trip in lisbon

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Alexundolaf

Aug 25, 2024

Great trip - We had a great trip with Captain Sal and his daughter, who gave us a pleasant two hours with a lot of information. A good opportunity to see the city from a different perspective. The views were great. The sailboat is fantastic and the two were also very nice. Thanks for the good time.

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