Boat Tours in Nazaré: 6 Picks, Priced and Timed

1.Berlengas Roundtrip and Glass-Bottom Boat Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 825 reviews · 4 hours · from $41Our pick

Travel from Peniche to the protected Berlengas archipelago, cruise for 30 minutes in a glass-bottom boat past caves and cliffs, then enjoy about two hours on the island. Guides speak English and Portuguese, with small-group departures available. Expect steep paths, uneven steps, a mandatory tourist tax, and free time that can feel short.

“If you’re in the area you HAVE to check out this national reserve. There was some confusion at the pick up spot because there are so many tour companies at that spot but once we got to the right place everything from there was smooth sailing. It was an ‘easy’ tour to take - definitely worth the money!”

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3.Boat tours in the Óbidos Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Join guide Miguel from Intertidal for a relaxed two-hour boat trip on Óbidos Lagoon. Depart from Foz do Arelho or Covão dos Musaranhos by appointment, with stories about local traditions, wildlife, and plant life. The small boat takes up to 10 people, and some outings may include swimming or lunch.

“What a wonderful time. Our host Miguel was so knowledgeable on the history and marine life in the area. The lunch was fantastic. Highly recommend.”

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4.Dolphin Route Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 98 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Meet Atlantis Water Fun at Peniche Marina for a one to two-hour boat ride along the west coast. A Portuguese, Spanish, or English-speaking guide, including captain-guide Fernando on some departures, shares local stories while you look for bottlenose dolphins, seabirds, and other sea life.

“Fernando was de perfecte gids en kapitein. Hij bespeelt de golven en zee zodanig dat de boot snel genoeg blijft gaan, maar het steeds aangenaam en comfortabel blijft. We hebben er enorm van genoten en echt veel dolfijnen gespot die tot naast de boot kwamen en rond ons bleven zwemmen en springen. Fantastische ervaring voor ons allen”

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5.Escaroupim: 1 hour boat trip, guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 72 reviews · 1 hour · from $15Best value

Spend one hour on the Tagus with a live guide in Portuguese or English. Look for herons, ibises, ospreys, bee-eaters, fish, and free horses, then pass Palhota, tied to writer Alves Redol. Your ticket also includes access to the Rio Museum and Avieira house, plus the Royal Falconry when open.

“Promenade instructive et très agréable, guide compétent et très sympathique, avec de jolis points de vue. Ce n'est pas la saison optimale pour ça, mais on a quand même pu apercevoir quelques oiseaux, dont un aigle ("aguia pesqueira").”

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6.Berlengas Island Catamaran Tour + Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 60 reviews · 4 hours · from $40

Sail from Peniche to Berlenga Island with Odisseia Viva Lda on a self-guided half-day trip. The boat ride takes about 40 minutes, and you get snorkeling gear, free time for trails and the São João Baptista Fortress, and possible dolphin sightings. Bring beachwear, a towel, sturdy shoes, and a wetsuit if you dislike cold water.

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