Sardinha do Tejo catamaran: 1.5-Hour Sunset Tour With a Welcome Drink
Quick answer
The Sardinha do Tejo catamaran is a 1.5-hour sunset tour on the Tagus from $31 (about 28 EUR), with one welcome drink per person and music on board.
It meets at Doca de Santo Amaro, door 3, has no live guide, and scores 4.7/5 from 3,590+ reviews on GetYourGuide.
Sardinha do Tejo
Lisbon Sunset Boat Tour on a Catamaran with 1 Welcome Drink
4.7 (3,590) · from $31
The Sardinha do Tejo catamaran is the Lisbon sunset tour I would book first: a 1.5-hour ride on the Tagus with nets at the bow, covered seating, music and one welcome drink, from $31 per person.
The detail that changes the decision is what the listing contradicts. It lists a tour guide as not included, a reviewer confirms there is no live commentary, and the included list also shows hotel pickup even though the tour meets at a fixed dock.
To compare it with the other boats, start at the Harbour Advisor home page or the guide to boat tours in Lisbon.
| Operator | Sardinha do Tejo (Eventos Náuticos), sold on GetYourGuide |
|---|---|
| Boat type | Catamaran with front nets, covered areas, two toilets and a bar; capacity not stated |
| Price | from $31 per person (about 27.55 EUR at 1 USD = 0.88865 EUR); extra drinks are paid on board |
| Duration | 1.5 hours |
| Departure times | Not stated in the listing; the crew times the sunset moment, so slots follow the season |
| Start point | Doca de Santo Amaro, door 3, near the Rui dos Pregos restaurant; 6 minutes from Alcântara-Mar station |
| Route (named stops) | Cristo Rei, 25 de Abril Bridge, Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery |
| Food and drink | One welcome drink per person; a bar sells more by cash or card |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish and Portuguese |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before departure; no refund for no-shows or delays |
| Rating | 4.7/5 from 3,590+ reviews on GetYourGuide (guide 4.6, transportation 4.8, value 4.6) |
What is the Sardinha do Tejo catamaran and what do you see?
It is a shared 1.5-hour catamaran sail from Doca de Santo Amaro along the Tagus, timed so the sunset falls in the middle of the ride, with music playing and a bar open.
The operator says the crew knows the sunset times and steers so the best light arrives as the sun drops. You can sit on the nets at the front or in the covered areas, and the listing counts two toilets, life jackets and a crew.
| Stop | What you see | Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rei, Almada | The statue on the south bank | Cristo Rei |
| 25 de Abril Bridge | The red suspension bridge you sail under | Ponte 25 de Abril |
| Champalimaud Foundation | Waterfront centre at Belém | Fundação Champalimaud |
| Belém Tower | The riverside tower at Belém | Torre de Belém |
| Padrão dos Descobrimentos | The explorers monument | Padrão dos Descobrimentos |
| Jerónimos Monastery | Seen from the water | Mosteiro dos Jerónimos |
| MAAT museum | The curved art and technology museum | MAAT |
| Tejo Power Station | Brick power station next to MAAT | Central Tejo |
The listing starts and ends at the operator's base, listed as Sardinha do Tejo - Eventos Náuticos, so the loop returns to the same place. Belém Tower and the monastery beside it are on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Where does the boat leave from?
It leaves from door 3 of Doca de Santo Amaro, beside the Rui dos Pregos restaurant, under the 25 de Abril Bridge on the Alcântara side of the waterfront.
The nearest station I could route from is Alcântara-Mar, which is 6 minutes on foot (452 m) from the dock by the OSRM foot router. From Cais do Sodré the same dock is 43 minutes on foot (3,254 m) away, so take public transport for that leg.
A Carris/Metro single ticket costs 1.90 EUR and the 24-hour ticket 7.25 EUR, according to the Metro de Lisboa 2026 tariffs.
How long is this sail, and when does it sail?
The Sardinha do Tejo catamaran lasts 1.5 hours, and the listing does not publish departure times, so the slot depends on the date and the sunset.
Sunset moves by more than four hours across the year. This table gives the sunset on the 15th of each month and a boarding time one hour earlier, which is my planning rule and not a published timetable.
| 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 |
Because the Sardinha do Tejo ride is only 1.5 hours, an hour-early boarding keeps the sunset inside the trip in every month. In June that means boarding around 8 pm, and in December around 4:15 pm.
What is on board and what is included?
This ticket covers the cruise, one welcome drink, music, two toilets, life jackets and the crew; a live guide and swimming stops are listed as not included.
| Item | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Catamaran sunset sail | Included | 1.5 hours |
| Welcome drink | Included | One per person |
| Music and two toilets | Included | One reviewer mentions a DJ |
| More drinks | Pay on board | Cash or card; a reviewer saw 5 to 15 EUR for mostly alcoholic drinks |
| Tour guide | Not included | Reviewers say the trip has a route but no live guide |
| Swimming stops | Not included | Listed in the not-included group |
| Hotel pickup and drop-off | Unclear | Listed as included, yet the tour meets at a fixed dock; ask first |
The marketplace review summary says some travellers would like brief commentary naming the landmarks, so save a landmark map on your phone before you board.
What does Sardinha do Tejo really cost?
The Sardinha do Tejo catamaran ticket is $31, about 27.55 EUR today, and the only extras are drinks beyond the welcome drink.
At 1.5 hours that is about $20.67 per hour against a median of $17.58 for the 12 Lisbon boat trips. The cost to watch is a missed boat: the listing says no-shows and delays get no refund, only a reschedule to another date.
How does the boat compare with the other sunset boats?
It is the shortest of the Lisbon sunset tours, and it costs $9 more than the longer boat from the same operator.
| Boat | Price | Duration | Extra | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This sail | $31 | 1.5 hours | Welcome drink, music | 4.7 / 3,590 |
| Sardinha do Tejo longer boat | $22 | 2 hours | Welcome drink, music | 4.6 / 4,255 |
| Saildreams sailboat | $38 | 2 hours | 10 people, drink, snacks | 4.9 / 1,690 |
| Stern Wind party | $26 | 2 to 4 hours | DJ and open bar | 4.5 / 14,214 |
My full ranking of the evening options is on the sunset cruise in Lisbon page, with a sunset time for every month.
| 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) |
| 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) |
| This tour: 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 Sardinha do Tejo catamaran worth it versus the other boats?
For a first evening on the water, I would book Sardinha do Tejo, because its 4.7 rating comes from 3,590 reviews and travellers describe the ride as relaxed.
The longer Sardinha do Tejo boat costs $9 less and runs 30 minutes longer, so the catamaran earns its premium only if you want the nets, the covered seating and a boat that reviewers call stable. If you want a small group, the Saildreams sailboat at $38 is limited to 10 people.
- Book it - for couples, families and friends who want a calm sunset with a drink and no party
- Pass - if you want commentary on the sights, a DJ, or the cheapest ticket
- Ask first - about hotel pickup, because the listing lists it but also gives a fixed meeting dock
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 boat is at its best from May to September, with warm decks and sunsets after 8:30 pm, while November to March bring rain and an early dark.
| 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 |
The listing says the tour may be rescheduled or cancelled in bad weather, so check the IPMA forecast the day before. A reviewer advises a warm sweater even on sunny days.
What do passengers say?
Of the ten snippets I read for the Sardinha do Tejo catamaran, six praise the relaxed atmosphere, and three say the boat felt uncrowded or stable.
- Atmosphere - relaxed music, friendly crew and a drink in hand are the repeated themes
- Stability - a reviewer calls the boat very stable and says the captain sailed slowly, suiting small children
- Commentary - two travellers note there is no live guide, just the route
- Getting there - one family warns that Google Maps walking directions to the dock are wrong
The sample is five-star only, so the complaints in the summary and the walking-route warning are the useful signal.
Who should skip this sail?
Skip Sardinha do Tejo if you want a guide, a dance floor or a very cheap ticket.
- Party seekers - try the party boat in Lisbon options instead
- Commentary fans - the Blue Cruises river cruise has an audio guide in an app; see the river cruise in Lisbon page
- Budget travellers - the longer Sardinha do Tejo boat is $22
- Late arrivals - delays and no-shows get no refund
How do you book the Sardinha do Tejo catamaran?
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the Sardinha do Tejo catamaran in Lisbon?
It starts at $31 per person, about 27.55 EUR. The ticket includes one welcome drink, and additional drinks are paid on board by cash or card.
How long is the boat?
The tour lasts 1.5 hours. The listing does not publish departure times, so check the slots for your date and compare them with the sunset table above.
Where does this sail leave from?
Look for door 3 of Doca de Santo Amaro, beside the Rui dos Pregos restaurant. Alcântara-Mar station is about 450 m from the dock, a 6-minute walk by the OSRM router.
Is there a guide on Sardinha do Tejo?
No live guide, according to reviewers, and the listing lists the tour guide as not included. The tour follows a route with music rather than commentary.
Does the boat include hotel pickup?
The included list says so, but the tour also meets at a fixed dock. I would treat pickup as unconfirmed and ask the operator before relying on it.
Can I bring children on this sail?
Reviewers describe it as suitable for families, even with small children, because the boat is stable and sails slowly. The listing states no age limit, so confirm for babies.
What happens if I am late for Sardinha do Tejo?
The listing says no refund is given for no-shows or delays, only a reschedule to another date. Arrive early and keep a working phone number on your booking.
What happens in bad weather?
The tour may be rescheduled or cancelled for bad weather or if too few passengers book, according to the listing. Cancelling yourself is free up to 24 hours before.
Which languages does the boat offer?
English, French, Spanish and Portuguese are listed. There is no live commentary, so the language matters mostly for the crew and bar.
Sources: GetYourGuide listing 433303 (Sardinha do Tejo), checked 2026-10-16; UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Belém Tower; Metro de Lisboa 2026 tariffs; IPMA; Statistics Portugal (INE), tourism; Open-Meteo archive and marine APIs; Frankfurter API; NOAA solar formula; OSRM walking routes.
