Stern Wind party boat Lisbon: Sunset DJ Cruise With Open Bar
Quick answer
The Stern Wind party boat is a sunset DJ cruise on the Tagus from $26 (about 23 EUR) that lasts 2 to 4 hours, depending on the option.
It includes an open bar, a DJ and a bathroom, adds a 1.30 EUR boarding tax at check-in, and scores 4.5/5 from 14,214+ reviews on GetYourGuide.
Stern Wind Cruises Lda
Sunset Boat Party Cruise with DJ and Open Bar
4.5 (14,214) · from $26
The Stern Wind party boat is the cheapest and most reviewed boat party in Lisbon: a sunset DJ cruise on the Tagus sold by Stern Wind Cruises Lda on GetYourGuide from $26 per person.
The detail that changes the decision is the add-ons. The listing says a boarding tax of 1.30 EUR is collected at check-in, and a rebooking after the free-change window costs 15 EUR per ticket, so the real price is a little higher than the headline.
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| Operator | Stern Wind Cruises Lda, sold on GetYourGuide |
|---|---|
| Boat type | Party boat with a DJ and a dance floor on the lower deck; capacity not stated in the listing |
| Price | from $26 per person (about 23.10 EUR at 1 USD = 0.88865 EUR), plus 1.30 EUR boarding tax at check-in |
| Duration | 2 to 4 hours, depending on the option selected |
| Departure times | Not stated in the listing; the booking page shows the slots for your date |
| Start point | The listing shows 2 start locations and says yours depends on the option you select; read the voucher |
| Route (named stops) | Praça do Comércio, 25 de Abril Bridge, Belém Tower, Padrão dos Descobrimentos |
| Food and drink | Open bar with white wine, beer, sangria and soft drinks; no food listed |
| Languages | English |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund |
| Rating | 4.5/5 from 14,214+ reviews on GetYourGuide (guide 4.3, transportation 4.5, value 4.4) |
What is the Stern Wind party boat and what do you get?
It is a shared party cruise: the boat sails the Tagus at sunset while a DJ plays, and an open bar serves white wine, beer, sangria and soft drinks throughout.
Stern Wind lists a bathroom, a life jacket and a DJ as included, and the listing names four sights on the route: Praça do Comércio, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Belém Tower and the Padrão dos Descobrimentos. Each is a pass-by with scenic views, about 10 minutes according to the itinerary.
- Open bar - white wine, beer, sangria and soft drinks, free during the cruise
- DJ and dance floor - a reviewer describes the trip as calm during sunset and a dance party downstairs by the end
- Safety and comfort - life jacket and bathroom are both in the included list
- Pickup - the listing includes hotel pickup and drop-off, but its start and drop-off locations depend on your option
Where does the boat leave from?
The listing does not name the pier. It says the activity has 2 start locations, 3 drop-off locations, and that yours depends on the option you select, so the voucher is the only reliable answer.
That gap matters because Stern Wind and its rivals use docks up to about 3 km apart. Check the address on your booking before you plan the walk, and read the route landmarks below as the sights you pass, not the starting point.
| Sight | Time listed | Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square) | Sunset pass-by, 10 minutes | Praça do Comércio |
| 25 de Abril Bridge | Sunset pass-by, 10 minutes | Ponte 25 de Abril |
| Belém Tower | Pass-by, 10 minutes | Torre de Belém |
| Padrão dos Descobrimentos | Pass-by, 10 minutes | Padrão dos Descobrimentos |
Belém Tower and the Hieronymites Monastery next to it are a UNESCO World Heritage property, so the boat passes a UNESCO-listed monument from the water.
How long is the Stern Wind party boat, and when does it sail?
The cruise lasts 2 to 4 hours, because the duration depends on the option you pick, and the listing does not publish departure times.
Because the trip is built around the sunset, the month decides the hour. The table gives the sunset time on the 15th of every month, and a boarding time one hour earlier as my own planning rule for a sunset sailing.
| Month | Sunset (15th) | Board about 60 min before |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17:37 | 16:37 |
| Feb | 18:13 | 17:13 |
| Mar | 18:43 | 17:43 |
| Apr | 20:12 | 19:12 |
| May | 20:40 | 19:40 |
| Jun | 21:02 | 20:02 |
| Jul | 21:01 | 20:01 |
| Aug | 20:33 | 19:33 |
| Sep | 19:47 | 18:47 |
| Oct | 19:00 | 18:00 |
| Nov | 17:25 | 16:25 |
| Dec | 17:16 | 16:16 |
In midwinter the sun is down by 5:16 pm, so a sunset sailing on Stern Wind is mostly a night party. In June it sets after 9 pm, which means the first hour is still daylight. Check your date against this table, then against the slot on the booking page.
What is on board and what is not included?
This ticket pays for the cruise, the open bar, the DJ, the bathroom and the life jacket; food is not listed, and the listing bans intoxication, outside alcohol and drugs.
| Item | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Boat party cruise with DJ | Included | Shared with other travellers |
| Open bar | Included | Wine, beer, sangria, soft drinks |
| Bathroom and life jacket | Included | Listed as included |
| Hotel pickup and drop-off | Included | Locations depend on the option |
| Food | Not listed | Eat before you board |
| Boarding tax | 1.30 EUR | Collected at check-in, per the listing |
| Rebooking after the free window | 15 EUR per ticket | Paid at check-in |
| Outside alcohol and drugs | Not allowed | Also intoxication, nudity, see-through clothing |
The listing allows cigarettes and vapes only, and it says buying a ticket means you accept being photographed or filmed aboard; tell the crew if you object.
What does Stern Wind really cost?
The Stern Wind party boat headline is $26, about 23.10 EUR today, and the extras add roughly 1.30 EUR per person at check-in.
At a 3-hour midpoint that is about $8.67 per hour against a median of $17.58 for the 12 Lisbon boat trips I compare, so the boat is the cheapest of the three party boats. The rebooking fee is the trap: changing your date inside 24 hours costs 15 EUR per ticket, more than half the original fare.
How does this cruise compare with the other Lisbon boats?
Stern Wind is the cheapest of the three party boats and has far more reviews than the other two, but the others add food or a club.
| Boat | Price | Duration | Extra | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Stern Wind party | $26 | 2 to 4 hours | Open bar and DJ | 4.5 / 14,214 |
| Ondas de Angelo DJ party | $39 | 2 hours | Pizza and drinks | 4.5 / 347 |
| Lisbon Boat Party | $45 | 4 hours | Club entry | 4.6 / 243 |
My side-by-side of all three is on the party boat in Lisbon page. For a calmer sunset with a drink, the Sardinha do Tejo catamaran costs $31 for 1.5 hours.
| Tour | Operator | Price | Duration | Rating (reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tagus river cruise with welcome drink | Blue Cruises | $17 | 1.5 hours | 4.3 (6,505) |
| Sunset boat tour with music | Sardinha do Tejo | $22 | 2 hours | 4.6 (4,255) |
| This tour: Sunset party with DJ and open bar | Stern Wind | $26 | 2 to 4 hours | 4.5 (14,214) |
| Sailing tour on the Tagus | WaterScenery | $28 | 1 to 2 hours | 4.8 (2,857) |
| Catamaran sunset with welcome drink | Sardinha do Tejo | $31 | 1.5 hours | 4.7 (3,590) |
| Morning, day, sunset or night river cruise | Bloo Boat Charter | $31 | 2 to 3 hours | 4.8 (846) |
| Tagus river tour with champagne | Bubble Sea Events | $33 | 2 hours | 4.9 (28) |
| Small-group sailboat sunset | Saildreams | $38 | 2 hours | 4.9 (1,690) |
| Sunset DJ party with pizza | Ondas de Angelo | $39 | 2 hours | 4.5 (347) |
| Sunset party with club entry | Lisbon Boat Party | $45 | 4 hours | 4.6 (243) |
| Champagne sailing | Sailing with Nigel | $56 | 2 hours | 4.9 (1,392) |
| 3-hour dolphin watching | SeaEO | $73 | 3 hours | 4.9 (2,220) |
Is the Stern Wind party boat worth it versus the other boats?
For a group that wants music and a drink at the lowest price, I would book the boat, because $26 for an open bar and a DJ beats both rivals on cost per hour.
I would not book it for a quiet sunset or for food. Reviewers describe a dance party, the listing has no meal, and the Ondas de Angelo cruise at $39 puts pizza in the price. Browse the wider choice among sunset cruises in Lisbon if you want the light without the DJ.
- Book it - for the lowest open-bar price, English-speaking groups and a sociable evening
- Pass - if you need food on board, a quiet deck or a fixed start point before you pay
- Compare - the three Lisbon boat parties by what is included, not by the headline fare
89.7 million overnight stays were recorded in Portuguese tourist accommodation in 2025, 1.6% more than in 2024, so evenings on the Tagus in high season sell out earlier than the listings suggest.
When is the best time to go?
The Stern Wind party boat is at its best from June to September, with the warmest decks and the latest sunsets, while November to March are wet, cold and dark by 6 pm.
| Month | Avg high 2025 / 2015-24 | Rain days | Sunset 15th | On deck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16.0 °C / 14.6 °C | 7.4 | 17:37 | Coat and scarf; fewer departures, wind on the open deck |
| Feb | 16.3 °C / 15.9 °C | 6.7 | 18:13 | Windproof layer; showers likely |
| Mar | 16.5 °C / 17.2 °C | 8.9 | 18:43 | Layers; rain is common, check the forecast |
| Apr | 19.6 °C / 19.4 °C | 9.0 | 20:12 | Light jacket; changeable |
| May | 23.5 °C / 22.8 °C | 4.5 | 20:40 | T-shirt plus a layer for the evening |
| Jun | 28.7 °C / 24.8 °C | 4.1 | 21:02 | Warm days, cool breeze at sunset |
| Jul | 29.7 °C / 27.7 °C | 0.9 | 21:01 | Hot days; sunscreen and a hat |
| Aug | 30.6 °C / 28.3 °C | 0.6 | 20:33 | Hottest month; shade and water |
| Sep | 26.8 °C / 26.1 °C | 4.0 | 19:47 | Warm evenings, best light |
| Oct | 24.8 °C / 22.9 °C | 9.4 | 19:00 | Light jacket after sunset; some rain |
| Nov | 17.7 °C / 18.1 °C | 9.9 | 17:25 | Waterproof layer; wettest month |
| Dec | 14.8 °C / 15.8 °C | 7.5 | 17:16 | Coat; early dark |
Sea surface temperature off the Tagus mouth was 18.1 °C on 15 October, according to the Open-Meteo marine API, which is cold for swimming but irrelevant on a deck. For the forecast on your evening, check the IPMA weather service, because tours only cancel when conditions are unsafe, per the listing.
What do passengers say?
Out of the ten review snippets for this cruise, nine praise the music, the people or the sunset timing, and one mentions how few people were aboard off-season.
- Atmosphere - repeated themes are the DJ, the dance floor downstairs and meeting travellers from many countries
- Timing - one reviewer calls the sunset timing perfect; the marketplace summary notes travellers would like clearer updates on delays and start times
- Crowds - a reviewer in October counted only about 20 people aboard, so the party feel depends on the month
- Check-in - one reviewer found nobody to greet him when arriving half an hour early
The sample is five-star only, so I treat the complaints as the signal: unclear start information and a quiet boat out of season.
Who should skip Stern Wind?
Skip the boat if you want a calm, scenic sunset, a meal on board, or children in your group.
- Families - the listing gives no age rule, but an open bar and a dance floor make it an adult trip; ask Stern Wind before booking children
- Quiet sunset seekers - try a small-group sailboat or a river cruise in Lisbon
- Anyone prone to seasickness - the river is sheltered but the boat moves; the listing does not address it
- Last-minute planners - a change inside 24 hours costs 15 EUR per ticket
How do you book the Stern Wind party boat?
Book the Stern Wind party boat from $26 per person for 2 to 4 hours of DJ, open bar and sunset views, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the Stern Wind party boat in Lisbon?
It starts at $26 per person, about 23.10 EUR, plus a 1.30 EUR boarding tax at check-in. A rebooking inside the last 24 hours costs 15 EUR per ticket.
How long does this cruise last?
The listing says 2 to 4 hours, depending on the option you select. It does not publish departure times, so check the slot for your date on the booking page.
Is there really an open bar on Stern Wind?
Yes. The included list names white wine, beer, sangria and soft drinks at no extra charge. The listing bans intoxication and any alcohol you bring yourself.
Where does the boat leave from?
The listing does not say. It shows 2 start locations and 3 drop-off locations that depend on the option you pick, so read the address on your voucher.
Can I bring luggage on this cruise?
Only a small backpack. Large suitcases cannot be stored aboard, and the listing points to paid lockers at Cais do Sodré and Terreiro do Paço.
Can I cancel or change my Stern Wind booking?
Cancel free up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Free changes also end then; afterwards a rebooking costs 15 EUR per ticket, paid at check-in.
Is the boat good in winter?
It runs year-round and only cancels for unsafe weather or sea conditions, per the listing. Sunset is before 6 pm from November to January, and one October reviewer found the boat nearly empty.
Is smoking allowed on this cruise?
The listing allows cigarettes and vapes only. Any other kind of smoking is not permitted aboard.
Is Stern Wind suitable for children?
The listing states no age limit, but it is a party with an open bar. I would treat it as an adult trip and ask Stern Wind before booking for children.
What language is the boat in?
English is the only language listed. The DJ plays international music, so language matters little once the party starts.
Sources: GetYourGuide listing 469243 (Stern Wind Cruises Lda), checked 2026-10-16; UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Belém Tower; IPMA; Statistics Portugal (INE), tourism; Open-Meteo archive and marine APIs; Frankfurter and Nager.Date APIs; NOAA solar formula.
