Top Northern Portugal Boat Rentals

This private experience begins and ends at Douro Marina. Everything else is up to you! It is the perfect opportunity to get to know the landscape that only the Douro has to offer. Passing a lock, stopping for lunch on board or in a local restaurante, sunbathing, going for a swim … all of this and more, while enjoying the comfort that the boat provides. This is the cruise on the Douro made especially for you! Carefully designed according to your wishes, so you can have what you are looking for and have the best possible experience with your family, friends or romantic getway.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and explore Porto's surroundings on this adventure tour. Meet your dedicated tour guide and hop into your open buggy for a ride over rugged terrain. Stop at some points of interest, including the ancient ruins of Castro de Monte Mozinho and a typical Portuguese village.

Discover the Douro River with a family-run and truly authentic experience. This is a family project, managed by two siblings who grew up along the riverbanks and now share their passion for the city of Porto with you. It all began with the restoration of our first boat, the Sunseeker “Soul Silver”, carried out in our family’s backyard. What started as a dream turned into a business that now welcomes visitors from all over the world. Today, in addition to the stylish Miami Vice-inspired Sunseeker, we also offer a 50-foot Cranchi with a flybridge — perfect for those seeking more space and comfort. The tour covers 20 km, starting at Marina do Freixo, passing under the 6 bridges and the iconic Ribeiras of Porto, all the way to the river’s mouth and back. During the tour, we serve local wine and a selection of cheeses and cured ham, as you enjoy the stunning views of this historic city. Perfect for families, groups of friends, or a special moment for two. Come discover the Douro with us — you’ll be welcomed with heartfelt hospitality.

Learn to surf in a scenic location on your Porto vacation, and head to Praia de Matosinhos, where soft sand and professional surfers await you. Bookable for a private group, the surf lesson is run by a well-established local operator, who limits groups to just eight people to ensure personal attention in the water.

Porto’s hilly streets can make a walking or pushbike tour more challenging. Explore the city with ease aboard an electric bike that does all the hard work for you. Join your guide and group for a journey around Porto’s highlights including the Clerigos Tower, Lello Book Store, Sao Bento train station, and the Dom Luis I Bridge.

See the Douro River intimately aboard a boat just for your small group of up to four people. Providing an air of tranquil glamour, the boat offers a special alternative to a standard river cruise with a professional skipper and a carefully planned route around Porto's historic bridges and Gaia's caves. A welcome drink and fragrant almond snacks are among the perks.

Escape Porto for a full-day adventure in Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal’s only national park. Travel with a local guide beyond the typical tourist routes to discover mountain viewpoints, hike scenic trails, swim beneath a refreshing waterfall, and enjoy a picnic in a secluded natural setting. Hotel pickup and drop-off make it easy to experience one of Portugal’s most spectacular landscapes.

Give your feet a break from walking and embark on a relaxing tour of the Douro River with stunning views of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia on this boat cruise. Catch sights of landmarks such as the old customs house, the port wine cellars, and the iconic Dom Luis I Bridge. Enjoy a complimentary glass of port and feel the sea breeze as you head towards the confluence of the river and the Atlantic Ocean.

Get out of the city and enjoy a day in the countryside during this small-group excursion from Porto. You will travel to local places in the countryside where you will taste local drinks. At the Serras do Porto Park you'll have the chance to explore ancient Roman mines dating back 2,000 years. You’ll also stop at the River Sousa, home to rock formations between 250 million and 500 million years old.

Take a break from the bustle of Porto and slow down in the nature of the Serras do Porto Park with this guided hiking tour. Hiking in the nature park you’ll cross suspended bridges, follow rivers, and stop at tiny villages. Sample a range of regional produce including cheese, fruit, meats, and wine during your picnic lunch. Places on this small-group tour are limited to ten participants.

Gerês is Portugal’s only national park and boasts some of the country’s most stunning mountain landscapes. Join a small group and spend a day hiking through the park with a guide, who helps you navigate the unmarked trails. Follow a back-country hiking route with a 2,300-foot (700-meter) elevation gain—which is somewhere in between a medium and difficult intensity level.

Rafting activity on the most radical river in Portugal, the Rio Paiva! It is a wild river, with white water, which provides sections for different levels of difficulty and experience, between classes II and V. Thanks to routine monitors, you don't need to have previous experience in the sport. This includes the descent of rapids in an inflatable boat, jumps into the water, contact with white waters, among other group interaction dynamics.