Private Douro River Sailing Cruise (Sunset Available)

What you pay for

Private sailing with port tasting and bottled water; you provide your own food.

Mar Douro takes you along Porto's waterfront and estuary aboard Argonauta with port tasting and water. The private trip lasts 2 hours and costs from €85 per person in a group of 6. Meet at Gate C in Douro Marina. Daily slots run from 10:00 to 19:30. You can bring your own food and drinks onto this motor sailer; priced bookings cover groups of two to six.

The catch: The boat's capacity is 10; the priced options cover groups of 2 to 6.

Duration

2 hours

Price basis

Per person at the starting price for a group of 6

Departures

Daily slots from 10:00 to 19:30

Meeting point

Gate C at Douro Marina in Afurada

Boat

Argonauta motor sailer with a toilet

Group

Priced groups of 2 to 6; boat capacity 10

Ages

6 to 80

Main trade-off

No priced option above 6 guests

In the price

Port wine tasting; On-board WiFi; Bottled water; On-board restrooms; Captain, Fuel, Insurance

Not in the price

Food and drinks, unless specified; Lunch; Hotel pickup and drop-off; Transportation to/from attractions

Guide languages

English, Portuguese

Cancellation

free cancellation until 24 hours before

Itinerary

You sail from Douro Marina past Porto's riverfront and out towards the estuary before returning to Afurada.

1. 1
   Douro River 2 h

   Board Argonauta at Douro Marina for the waterfront circuit, with commentary as you sail between Porto and Gaia.

2. 2
   Ponte da Arrabida Pass by, no stop

   Arrábida is one of the bridges you pass beneath.

3. 3
   Igreja da Confraria das Almas do Corpo Santo de Massarelos Pass by, no stop

   The church at Massarelos is a riverside landmark you see from the boat as the cruise continues.

4. 4
   Alfandega Porto Congress Centre Pass by, no stop

   You pass the Alfândega, Porto's former customs house, while staying aboard the motor sailer.

5. 5
   Cais de Gaia Pass by, no stop

   Gaia's port wine lodges face Porto across the river.

6. 6
   Dom Luis I Bridge Pass by, no stop

   Look up as the boat passes beneath Luís I.

7. 7
   Praca da Ribeira Pass by, no stop

   Ribeira's riverside square was a trading place; you see the district from the water as you pass.

8. 8
   São Pedro da Afurada Pass by, no stop

   Afurada is the fishing neighbourhood beside the river mouth, on the Gaia bank close to your departure marina.

9. 9
   Reserva Natural Estuario do Douro Pass by, no stop

   The estuary reserve provides shelter for migrating birds.

10. 10
    Molhe e Farolim de Felgueiras Pass by, no stop

    Felgueiras lighthouse stands where the Douro meets the Atlantic, at the seaward end of Foz.

The 2 hours cover the whole sailing circuit, with the riverside sights passed along the way. The trip ends at your starting marina in Afurada.

What is included

Options and departures

The single option offers private sailing with port tasting at daily slots from 10:00 to 19:30. Sunset uses the last departure available for your date.

Means: Take 10:00 for a morning trip; use the last departure for your date if sunset matters.

Meeting point and pickup

Douro Marina gate

Use Gate C at Douro Marina on Rua da Praia, 430 in Vila Nova de Gaia.

Marina transport

You organise transport to the marina; hotel collection and the journey back to your hotel are separate.

Clothing for sailing

Wear sports shoes and clothing suited to the season. High heels are not allowed on the boat.

Who it is for

Argonauta suits groups of 2 to 6 who want to bring their own picnic on a private motor sailer. Port tasting and water come with the booking. Everyone must fall within the booking age range of 6 to 80. Arrange your own journey to Douro Marina.

Pick DouroBoatman's Smile for food already aboard; the yacht costs from €259 per boat for up to 7 with wine. The Douro Captain daytime sail costs from €290 per boat for up to 8 if you need more seats.

Means: Choose 10:00 for a morning on Argonauta and bring your own snacks if you want food during the trip.

Not for

• Travellers younger than 6 or older than 80
• Groups above 6 needing a priced option
• Travellers expecting lunch or hotel transfers

Know before you go

Cancellation and booking

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

Confirmation: instant. Ticket: show it on your phone. Up to 10 travellers per booking.

Reviews

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Counted on two sites: 80 on Tripadvisor at 5.0 and 25 on the booking page at 4.8, updated 22 October 2026. We show the numbers, not the texts.

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