Lisbon’s booze cruises and party boats are a great way to have fun and see the city with old friends, or make some new ones! These boat captains guarantee you will see some of Lisbon’s best sites from the water, and have a chance at seeing a beautiful sunset. You have options to party on a boat in Lisbon on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or all of the above! Let the professionals pilot the boat while you drink, dance, and socialize.
Do not attempt to smuggle alcohol on board. They will throw you overboard. Just kidding. All of these operators provide two free drinks, then you can buy more. None of these companies allow you to bring food or alcohol on board.
Panchotours, Thursday night
Panchotours, every Thursday night starting at 7 and going til 11:00. A local DJ plays on board. The first two drinks are free. You will pass by the April 25th Bridge and Belém. When the boat docks, you get free admission to a local party spot.
Meet at Cais da Rocha do Conde de Óbidos. The boat is called Principe Perfeito. 39 euros. https://www.panchotours.com/party-boat
Lisbon Boat Party, Thursday night
https://lisbonboatparty.com/ offers a four-hour rave, starting at 7 pm. Two drinks, 29 euros. Come early, do not BYOB. Additional drinks are available for purchase. They may serve gourmet burgers and steaks, and have a vegetarian/vegan option. Alcohol includes beer, cider, wine, gin, whiskey, rum, and mixers. The ticket also includes admission to one of Lisbon’s nightclubs after the boat docks. They have a large boat with multiple decks.
Bachelorette, bachelor, stag, hen parties get one free pass for groups of 20. The boat leaves from Cais da Rocha do Conde de Óbidos.
Viator, Thursday night
Viator also offers a similar four-hour tour leaving from the Cais da Rocha do Conde de Óbidos at 7 pm on Thursday night. The cost is 37 euros. Viator’s boat holds up to 200 passengers. Viator does not pay for your admission to a bar for the afterparty. https://www.viator.com/tours/Lisbon/Lisbon-Boat-Party/d538-32794P10
Freedom Ltd, Friday night
Freedom Ltd, is a British outfit that has been in business since 1995. On Friday evenings they offer a four hour cruise, with a DJ. Two drinks are included. Bar service and food are available for purchase. Admission to Lisbon’s Urban Beach Club is also included. The party boat is 64 euros. These guys are also happy to do stag and hen parties, and they offer a variety of activities to keep you entertained while you are in Lisbon as well. Download their Freedom Ltd https://www.freedomltd.com/lisbon-party-activities/booze-cruise/ Event App.
Splash Boat Party Lisbon, Saturday Daylight Party
Splash Boat Party Lisbon is the only boat that offers a completely open bar. Drink as much beer or sangria as you like!
In addition to the open bar, each guest is also provided one chicken sandwich or a veggie sandwich, made fresh on board, plus chips.
They provide top international DJs playing Urban, Latino and House / Dance music. One of the highlights of your afternoon will be taking a stop for a swim.
The meeting point for the boat party is at Doca do Espanhol at 1:30 pm every Saturday, beginning July 10 and going until the end of August. Tickets are 59 euros all inclusive! https://www.splashboatpartylisbon.com
In addition to the public party on Saturday afternoons, Splash Boat Party Lisbon also holds private events year round. They organize bachelor and bachelorette parties (hen and stag parties), as well as birthday parties. For more information, contact Splash Boat Party Lisbon.
TheSpainEvent Lisbon Booze Cruise, Saturday night
Meet at Cais Ribeira das Naus (near Cais de Sodré. The boat departs at 1500. Boarding starts at 1430.
Open bar of beer and sangria until 1600. Burgers, bifanas, sandwiches, and liquor are also available to purchase.
Cruise to the beaches near Lisbon as a DJ spins for you. Feel free to use the giant shower.
Disembark at 1900 at Ribeira das Naus Pier. This boat accommodates 80 passengers. Contact for prices. https://www.thespainevent.com/stag/lisbon-stag-do/lisbon-booze-cruise/
Activities in Portugal, Saturday night Tropical Party
The least costly package is https://www.activitiesinportugal.com/product/tropical-sunset-lisbon-boat-party/ the Tropical Party. This cruise is on Saturday night, 14:30 til 18:30. Dress tropical, dress hot, or dress to impress! Be yourself, whoever you are. All are welcome. 25 euros, plus they are currently offering a 10% discount on all 2021 bookings.
Pypas Private party
Pypas seems to be a little less party boat and a bit more elegant. They offer a two-hour sunset cruise for $49. There will be a maximum of 12 passengers on the boat. A welcome drink is included, and the boat has wifi. Depart from Avenida Brasilia 202, near the Padrão dos Descobrimentos, gate 1.
Pypas will also let you charter the boat for a private sunset cruise for $381.89. In this case, you and our friends get the whole boat to yourselves
SeaBookings Private Sunset Cruise
Different prices are available for smaller groups and longer times. On cruises longer than four hours, your group can enjoy a barbecue on board. For an additional 30 euros per person, you will have cheese, chouriço, and ham as appetizers, three types of meat (veal, pork, and chicken, and dessert and fruit. Vegetarian and vegan options can be served with advance notice. A deposit is required/ https://www.seabookings.com/experience/private-boat-party-in-lisbon The boat leaves from the Marina of Belém in Lisbon.
Seabookings also allows groups of up to 12 to charter their vintage sailboat for a private sunset cruise. Groups usually go from two to six hours, and for trips longer than three hours, you will be able to dock on a beach and go for a swim. A few drinks are included, but the limit is one bottle of wine per three people. Seabookings can provide a DJ, or you can send them your own playlist ahead of time. A two-hour party for 12 starts at 250 euros.
If you are looking for a more tranquil option, SeaBookings also offers a two-hour private sunset tour for up to six people for 144 euros. You will see the Padrão dos Descobrimentos and the Jerónimos Monastery, and the Praça do Comércio. You will also be served petiscos (Portuguese appetizers) and a glass of wine. If you are not part of a group, you can also purchase single tickets for this cruise. Great option for solo travelers.
These cruises will start on time, and the operators suggest that you are on the dock 15 minutes before departure. All of these cruises reserve the right to cancel or change the itinerary depending on weather / sea conditions.
Also, the crews wear masks and are taking precautions to keep everyone safe at all times.
If cruising on the river is your kind of fun, try it a second night with a different company. Know that most of these companies are also happy to take you and your friends on a private cruise as well. I am not associated with any of these tour operators.
If you are looking for a quieter evening but still want to imbibe, see my article, A quick guide to wine bars, wine tours, and wine tastings in Lisbon
Looking for more to do in Lisbon? Check the basics at my article, 25 things to see or do in Lisbon. If you have a few extra days in Lisbon, maybe try some of the things I wrote about in this article, Unique tours and experiences in and near Lisbon.
