Bubble Sea champagne cruise: 2-Hour Sunset and Night Tour on the Tagus
Quick answer
The Bubble Sea champagne cruise is a 2-hour sunset and night tour on the Tagus from $33 (about 29 EUR), with champagne and water included.
It leaves from Doca de Belém, has a live guide, is listed as wheelchair accessible, and scores 4.9/5 from only 28 reviews on GetYourGuide.
BUBBLE Sea Events
Tagus River Boat Sunset and Night Champagne Tour
4.9 (28) · from $33
The Bubble Sea champagne cruise is the small-boat option for a champagne evening in Lisbon: a 2-hour sunset and night tour from Doca de Belém with a live guide, champagne and water in the ticket, from $33 per person.
The detail that changes the decision is the sample. The 4.9 rating comes from only 28 reviews, far fewer than any other tour I compare, so the score is encouraging but unproven, and the itinerary even lists a bike-share station as a stop.
To compare it with other boats, start at the Harbour Advisor home page or the guide to boat tours in Lisbon.
| Operator | BUBBLE Sea Events, sold on GetYourGuide; the itinerary starts at Rosa dos Ventos |
|---|---|
| Boat type | Small comfortable boat with a captain and a guide; one reviewer travelled with 5 others; capacity not stated |
| Price | from $33 per person (about 29.33 EUR at 1 USD = 0.88865 EUR) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Departure times | Sunset and night departures; exact times are not stated in the listing |
| Start point | Doca de Belém, next to the Padrão dos Descobrimentos; look for a Bubble Sea van; 24 minutes from Belém train station |
| Route (named stops) | 25 de Abril Bridge, Cristo Rei, Cacilhas, Praça do Comércio |
| Food and drink | Champagne and water included; reviewers mention unlimited sparkling wine |
| Languages | Portuguese, English, Spanish and French |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund |
| Rating | 4.9/5 from only 28 reviews on GetYourGuide (guide, transportation and value all 5.0) |
What is the Bubble Sea champagne cruise and what do you see?
It is a 2-hour sunset and night tour on a small boat from Doca de Belém, with a captain, a live guide, champagne and water, crossing to the south bank and back.
The itinerary is the longest of the 12 trips: after the 25 de Abril Bridge and Cristo Rei it names Porto Brandão, Ginjal and Cacilhas on the south bank, the frigate Dom Fernando II e Glória, the submarine Barracuda, Praça do Comércio, São Jorge Castle, the National Pantheon, MAAT, the Tejo Power Station and Belém Tower.
| Stop | What you see | Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Padrão dos Descobrimentos | The explorers monument beside the dock | Padrão dos Descobrimentos |
| 25 de Abril Bridge | You sail under it | Ponte 25 de Abril |
| Cacilhas and Ginjal | South-bank waterfront | Cacilhas |
| Submarine Barracuda | Named in the itinerary | Submarino Barracuda |
| Praça do Comércio | The riverfront square | Praça do Comércio |
| Tejo Power Station and MAAT | Brick power plant and museum | Central Tejo |
| Belém Tower | The riverside tower at Belém | Torre de Belém |
Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery are one UNESCO World Heritage property, and the dock is a short walk from both.
One itinerary line, a Gira bike-share station numbered 208, is not a sight, so I treat it as a data glitch and ignore it.
Where does the boat leave from?
The boat is moored at Doca de Belém, the marina next to the Padrão dos Descobrimentos on the north bank, and a Bubble Sea van marks the meeting spot.
The description says the tour starts at the Belém Marina beside the monument, while the itinerary names Rosa dos Ventos as the start, so look for the van. The nearest station I could route from is Belém, which is 24 minutes on foot (1,758 m) from the dock by the OSRM foot router.
A Carris/Metro single ticket costs 1.90 EUR and the 24-hour ticket 7.25 EUR, per the Metro de Lisboa 2026 tariffs.
How long is this sail, and when does it sail?
The Bubble Sea champagne cruise lasts 2 hours and sails at sunset and after dark, but the listing publishes no departure times.
The table gives 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 tour runs into the night, the 'night' part is long in winter, when the sun sets before 6 pm. In June the sky is bright until about 9 pm, and the city lights come on near the end of the trip.
What is on board and what is included?
The ticket covers the sail, champagne, water, a captain and a live guide; the listing names nothing else, so food is not included.
| Item | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2-hour sunset and night sail | Included | Small comfortable boat |
| Champagne and water | Included | Reviewers mention unlimited sparkling wine and a white wine |
| Live guide and captain | Included | Reviewers praise both; one reports recorded French commentary |
| Food | Not listed | Eat first |
| Wheelchair access | Listed | Per the listing; confirm the boarding route |
| Babies under 1 year | Not allowed | The listing excludes them |
Reviewers disagree on what is poured, mentioning sparkling wine, champagne and a white wine, so treat the drink as sparkling and ask the crew what they serve.
What does the boat really cost?
The ticket is $33, about 29.33 EUR today, and the listing names no extra fees.
At 2 hours that is about $16.50 per hour against a median of $17.58 for the 12 Lisbon boat trips, cheaper per hour than any other champagne option. The price is low for a boat that serves champagne, which is another reason to treat the 28-review score with care.
How does BUBBLE Sea compare with the other evening boats?
It costs $23 less than the Sailing with Nigel champagne sail and $2 more than the Bloo Boat Charter, but its 28 reviews are a tiny fraction of the others.
| Boat | Price | Duration | Included | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Bubble Sea champagne cruise | $33 | 2 hours | Champagne and water | 4.9 / 28 |
| Sailing with Nigel champagne sail | $56 | 2 hours | Champagne, wine, beer, snacks | 4.9 / 1,392 |
| Bloo Boat Charter cruise | $31 | 2 to 3 hours | Welcome drink and snacks | 4.8 / 846 |
| Blue Cruises river cruise | $17 | 1.5 hours | One drink, app guide | 4.3 / 6,505 |
My comparison of every river boat is on the river cruise in Lisbon page, and the evening choices are on the sunset cruise in Lisbon page.
| 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) |
| 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) |
| This tour: 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 Bubble Sea champagne cruise worth it versus the other boats?
For a champagne evening at the lowest price, I would book the boat, but I would not rank it first because 28 reviews is too few to trust a 4.9.
I would pick Sailing with Nigel at $56 for food and a crew with 1,392 reviews, and Bloo Boat Charter at $31 for a proven sailboat. The Bubble Sea boat earns its place for a small group that wants the south-bank route and the night lights.
- Book it - for couples or small groups who want champagne, a live guide and an evening route that crosses the river
- Pass - if you want a large sample of reviews, a meal or a party
- Ask first - what is served, the departure time and whether the French commentary is recorded
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?
This sail is best from May to September, when the evenings are warm and the city lights come on near the end, while winter sailings are cold, wet and fully 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 |
One reviewer notes the weather was perfect and very hot by day, so the boat felt pleasant. Check the IPMA forecast for your date, and bring a layer for the return.
What do passengers say?
Of the ten snippets I read for BUBBLE Sea, all ten are five stars, and eight praise the guide, captain or crew.
- Guides - knowledgeable, funny hosts who share stories about Lisbon are the top theme
- Drinks - unlimited sparkling wine and a champagne glass at sunset are mentioned
- Group size - reviewers travelled in groups of three and six
- Language - one reviewer reports comments recorded in French
The sample is five-star only and very small, so there is little complaint data to trust either way.
Who should skip the boat?
Skip the Bubble Sea champagne cruise if you want a big review base, a meal or a party.
- Party seekers - see the party boat in Lisbon options
- Sailing fans - compare the sailing in Lisbon trips
- Families with babies - the listing excludes babies under 1 year
- Risk-averse planners - with 28 reviews, the Bloo or Nigel boats are the safer bets
How do you book the Bubble Sea champagne cruise?
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the Bubble Sea champagne cruise in Lisbon?
It starts at $33 per person, about 29.33 EUR. The ticket includes champagne and water.
How long is this sail?
It lasts 2 hours and covers the sunset and the first part of the night. The listing does not publish departure times.
Where does BUBBLE Sea leave from?
From Doca de Belém, the marina next to the Padrão dos Descobrimentos. Look for a Bubble Sea van; Belém station is a 24-minute walk away.
Is there a guide on the boat?
Yes. Reviewers praise a live guide and a captain, although one says the commentary was recorded in French.
Is this sail wheelchair accessible?
The listing says wheelchair accessible. Confirm the boarding route at the marina with the operator before you go.
Can I bring a baby on BUBBLE Sea?
No. The listing excludes babies under 1 year.
Why does the boat have so few reviews?
It is a smaller operator. 28 reviews at 4.9 is encouraging, but I would not rank it above boats with hundreds of reviews.
Does this sail include food?
No food is listed. Champagne and water are included, so eat before you board.
Which languages does BUBBLE Sea use?
Portuguese, English, Spanish and French are listed.
Sources: GetYourGuide listing 430976 (BUBBLE Sea Events), checked 2026-10-16; UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Belém Tower; Metro de Lisboa 2026 tariffs; IPMA; Statistics Portugal (INE), tourism; Open-Meteo archive API; Frankfurter API; NOAA solar formula; OSRM walking routes.
