Are you ready for a tour on a private traditional boat in Lisbon?
Onboard of a spacious and charming traditional boat in Lisbon, your event will be unforgettable. We have two traditional boats available in Lisbon. These boats are typical from the Tagus estuary and are one of the most important cultural heritages of its coastal communities. The traditional boats of the Tagus River are known for their incredible typological diversity. Among the various types of vessels, some Of the most popular are: Fragatas, Varinos, Botes, Canoas and Catraios.
With the introduction of road bridges over the Tagus River in the late ’60s, these vessels entered into disuse leading to their abandonment. Two of the thousands of boats from those times are now used for boat tours on the Tagus river, both shared and on a private basis:
- Sejas Feliz (“Be Happy”), typology: Bote de Fragata; built in 1947; 15m and up to 55 pax. This boat has a large open deck of 19m², with removable seats;
- Sou do Tejo (“I’m from the Tagus”), typology: Varino; built in the late 19th century; 19m and up to 40 pax. This boat has an interior room with a long table for meals.
- Álvaro Velho (“Old Álvaro”), typology: Muleta do Barreiro; built in 2019; 14,6m and up to 27 pax. This boat is a replica of a typical fishing boat that no longer existed since the end of the 19th century.
All three of these unique traditional boats in Lisbon were fully refurbished in 2014. According to your preference, pick your boat and we will take you for a sightseeing tour in Lisboa. While enjoying your time on board, we’ll show you the city from a unique perspective! Join us with your family and friends and explore the city in the most enjoyable way!
This private boat experience in Lisbon is ideal to celebrate special occasions like birthdays, bachelor parties. For groups up to 56 people, we’ve organized many successful networking and other events aboard. And even the fanciest sunset boat parties! These boats are also very popular for corporate events in Lisbon like team-buildings and even lunch or dinner on board. How about a business meeting on board?
There’s plenty of space to network and dance! Talking about dancing… You can bring your own music and tune into the sound system via a mini-jack cable or we can put on our playlist, according to the mood of the event.
Regarding the itinerary of this boat trip in Lisbon, you can choose what you prefer. The friendly local skippers always have their preferred tour along the main attractions of the city like the 25 de Abril bridge, Torre de Belém (Belém Tower), Praça do Comércio, Cais do Sodré, Cristo Rei and Lisbon Cathedral in Alfama. You’ll get the best views of Lisbon, that’s for sure!
Fees for traditional boat rentals in Lisbon:
- Sejas Feliz & Sou do Tejo from 360€/hour and 600€/2 hours
- Álvaro Velho from 250€/hour and 420€/2 hours
- Prices for morning tours. Afternoon and sunset tours are more expensive, please contact us for a quote.
Details about the private traditional boats in Lisbon:
- Capacidad máxima: 56 / 40
- Length: 15m / 19m
- Model: Bote de Fragata / Varino
- Crew: 2 pax
- Number of WC’s: 1 / 2
- Boarding: Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste (Next to Praça do Comércio).
Catering on this traditional boat in Lisbon:
- You can bring your own at no additional cost;
- Portuguese Snacks: fried finger food, mixed cheese platter and bread from 12,50€ per person;
- Open bar: red and white wine, beer, soft drinks and water from 15€ per person.
Entertainment services for this traditional boat rental in Lisbon:
- Live Fado: 2 guitarists and 1 singer from 650€ for two hours and 190€ extra per hour;
- Guitarist: from 450€ for two hours and 125€ extra per hour;
- DJ: from 450€ for two hours and 125€ extra per hour.
