Private Douro River Sailing Cruise (Sunset Available)

On this 2-hour Douro river private sailing cruise you’ll experience a different Porto on the water. The meeting point is at Douro Marina in front Deck C and then you’ll board on the Argonauta. Once sailing on the water, you’ll enjoy the most breathtaking views of Douro river estuary and Porto city, whilst getting a running commentary of famous sites (Arrábida bridge, Dom Luís I bridge, Ribeira, cellars etc). Your 2-hour cruise concludes at Douro Marina situated in the picturesque fishing community called St. Peter of Afurada, here, you can continue visiting this parish at your leisure and own expense.

Bring your camera, your sunglasses, some sunscreen, and don't forget to bring a Bluetooth device loaded with your favourite music. You're welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy along the way!

• Enjoy a relaxing private sailing cruise along Porto's beautiful Douro river
• Captain services included
• Fuel and insurance includedPlease note: Private sailing cruise means that the boat is booked only for you

pass by Arrábida Bridge

The church started to be built in 1776 and belonged to the "Confraternity of the Souls of the Holy Body of Massarelos" founded in 1394. The Portuguese Infante D. Henrique (the driver of the Portuguese discoveries) was one of the confreres of this institution.

Porto Customs House (Alfândega do Porto). The French architect Jean Colson built the former customs house in 1869 (first stage).

Famous for its port wine lodges, the ancient town of Vila Nova de Gaia lies directly opposite the great city of Porto on the steep south bank of the River Douro.

pass by Dom Luís I Bridge

The Ribeira district spreads alongside the Douro river and used to be a centre of intense commercial and manufacturing activity since the Middle Ages. Also since that time the Ribeira Square was the site of many shops that sold fish, bread, meat and other goods.

It is an urban parish in the city of Gaia. Afurada is located near the mouth of the Douro river, where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is a traditional fishing village and was created as such. Its patron saint is Saint Peter, hence the name São Pedro, the equivalent in Portuguese.

The Douro estuary is located in the parish of São Pedro da Afurada, it has an area of 62 hectares, it is a resting, feeding and sheltering place for many species of migratory birds.

The Felgueiras Lighthouse is situated at the edge of the Douro's river mouth and the Atlantic coastline of Foz do Douro.