RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
Reviewed, compared and ranked by the people aboard.
The 12 most popular lisbon cruises, compared side by side. What you see from the water, how long you are aboard, what it costs and which operator to book, so you can pick your boat in a couple of minutes.
90-minute Tagus River cruise from Lisbon with a welcome drink, audio app, and top views of Belém Tower and the 25 de Abril Bridge.
Most Popular“It was a fantastic experience , everyone should do this if you want to see the glimpse of Lisbon. Freindly staff , refreshing welcome Drink , overall a wonderful experience.”
Tagus River to Atlantic dolphin watching from Lisbon. Open bar, guided landmark views, and a 2.5-hour cruise with expert crews.
“could not have been better we lived the dream seeing the dolphins in the wild,a brilliant day”
Relax on a 90-minute Tagus cruise past Lisbon’s icons, with audio guide, Wi‑Fi, and bistro snacks for about $21.
“Excellent sightseeing cruise can not fault it Really relaxing way to see the sights Not rushed really well organised with courteous stafff Highly recommended for any visit to Lisbon”
90-minute Tejo River cruise from Praça do Comércio to Belem and the 25 de Abril Bridge. Clean boat, snack bar, audio guide included.
“Was a great relaxing experience. Very nice and relaxing. Can buy food, drinks and ice cream which we did and we just relaxed and took everything in. Was a fortuitous need for this activity and we absolutely enjoyed it. Highly recommend!!”
Sail the Tagus on a luxury yacht and see Lisbon’s big monuments and hillside neighborhoods from the water for about $25.
“Thank you so much it was a great experience and the guide was very interesting. Thanks for the very nice crew members!”
Lisbon hop-on bus plus vintage tram and Tagus river cruise on 72/96-hour tickets with audio guides and Belém-to-Oriente views.
“This is always how I live to start my trips to new cities! Such a great way to get a big picture of the city and select when and where you want to spend a little more time.”
Two days of Lisbon by **hop-on hop-off bus** plus a Tagus river cruise, with audio, maps, tram access, and discount book.
“While the bus tours where as expected, the boat cruise was by far the highlight. The boat ride was the ideal way to see all the Lisbon Tejo/Tagus highlights, get great photos, and beat the heat in the summer.”
2-hour Tagus sail with an English guide, welcome drink, and big views of Belém, 25 de Abril and Cristo Rei.
“This river cruise was fantastic! We got to sit at the front of the sailboat with a great view. Our skipper, Isaac, was so funny and knowledgeable about the area. We really enjoyed our two hours with him! The description says that the ticket comes with a free welcome drink, but our group received free…”
Cruise the Tagus with brunch onboard, see Alfama and Belém, pass the 25 de Abril Bridge, and follow sights on an audio app.
“Pas de guide .. audioguide défaillant … le brunch … bof bof En bref ballade sur le Tage . Point”
Explore Belém’s top sights with skip-the-line Jerónimos access, Pastéis de Belém, and a relaxing river boat back to Lisbon.
“We had an absolutely fantastic introduction to Lisbon! Our guide was super friendly and passionate about Portugal and its history and provided us with helpful information. She expertly answered all of our questions and ensured the tour procRead more”
Lisbon New Year’s Eve Tagus River cruise from Alcântara with open bar, sparkling wine at midnight, and fireworks viewing.
“Absolutely fantastic experience. Boat”
Tuk-tuk to Cristo Rei and a Tagus ferry ride, with 25 April Bridge views. Private, English pickup in Lisbon, about 2–3 hours.
“In the beginning I was a bit skeptical due to the fact that I’ve done tuktuks before in Thailand and well the price was a bit intimidating but we took a chance and oh if it was worth it! Andre was impeccable. We had a blast.”
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