Boat rental in Porto

Compare boats in Porto, Portugal — with or without a skipper, by the day or the week.

10 boatsfrom €175 / day

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Boating in Porto

In Porto, boating mostly means the Douro River: past the terraced old town and under the city's bridges, then down to Foz, where the river meets the Atlantic. Upstream the river winds into the Douro Valley, known for its vineyard-covered slopes.

Where to go by boat

  • Ribeira

    The colourful riverside old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • Dom Luís I Bridge

    Two-level iron arch bridge linking Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.

  • Afurada

    Traditional fishing village on the Gaia bank near the river mouth.

  • Foz do Douro

    Where the river meets the ocean, with lighthouses and breakwaters.

Tip: The bar at the Douro mouth can be dangerous in Atlantic swell, so stay on the river unless the sea is calm and you are experienced.

Porto at a glance

Boats

10

Price from

€175

Typical price

€750

With skippered trips

5

Boat prices in Porto

Boat typeBoatsFromTypical
Motorboats7€175€400
Motor yachts1€1,500€1,500
Sailboats1€1,400€1,400
Catamarans1€1,985€1,985

When to go boating in Porto

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Harbours and towns in Porto

  • Vila Nova de Gaia · 3
  • Crestuma · 1

Boat rental in Porto: questions and answers

How much does it cost to rent a boat in Porto?+

Boats in Porto start from €175 per day; the typical price is €750 per day. The most affordable boat type here: Motorboats, from €175 per day.

Can I rent a boat without a licence in Porto?+

There are no licence-free boats listed in Porto at the moment. Many owners offer a skipper as an option; check the listing on Click&Boat.

When is the best time to rent a boat in Porto?+

The boating season in Porto runs from May to October. The busiest months are July – August, so book early for those dates.

How many boats can I rent in Porto?+

Merboat currently lists 10 boats in Porto: Motorboats (7), Motor yachts (1), Sailboats (1), and Catamarans (1).

How does booking work?+

Merboat compares boats; you book on Click&Boat. Choose a boat, press “View on Click&Boat” and check the dates, price and conditions there. Booking through Merboat costs you nothing extra.

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How Merboat works

  1. 1

    Compare

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  2. 2

    Book on Click&Boat

    Check the dates and conditions and pay on the rental platform. The price is the same.

  3. 3

    Set sail

    Meet the owner at the marina and enjoy your day at sea.