boat hire in Porto · Bayliner — Ciera 24 (1994)

5 stars for the tour. It was a fantastic afternoon with Ricardo on the Douro river. We booked for 3 hours with stand-up paddling, bridge tour Porto. Ricardo was explaining a lot about Porto and the area around. We'll book Ricardo again for our next tour. What fantastic tour. Muito obrigado!

Our boat trip on the Douro river was nothing short of magical. The crew was outstanding: warm, knowledgeable, and always attentive. They shared interesting facts about the Douro Valley, and their passion for the region really made the trip special. The boat itself was comfortable and well maintained, with plenty of space to relax and take in the views. We had time to enjoy a glass of local wine, feel the breeze, and even a couple of stops for a swim in the river. Whether you're visiting Porto or exploring Northern Portugal, this boat trip is an absolute must. I would do it again in a heartbeat!

An unforgettable experience on the water! If you're thinking about exploring Porto from a different perspective, look no further. Ricardo and his team offer more than just a boat ride — they create a truly memorable experience. From the moment we stepped aboard, we felt welcome and at ease. Their patience, friendliness, and deep knowledge of the city made the day special. Whether you're into sightseeing, relaxing, or learning about Porto's history, this is the perfect way to do it. We laughed, we learned, and we left with amazing memories. Don’t hesitate — book with Ricardo. You’ll be so glad you did.

Excellent, we had a great time. Ricardo was very knowledgable and spoke good English. They allowed us to bring our own wine and snacks, for a small cleaning fee, and they served us throughout the time. We were five people and we felt it was very good value for money and one of the highlights of our trip to Porto. Would highly recommend.

Phenomenal experience!! Ricardo is very knowledgeable about the area and gave us a history lesson of Portugal as we enjoyed the ride. Great wine and music. The boat was perfect. Swimming, paddle boarding, restaurant and sight seeing recommendations. 5 star quality all around !! Thank you Ricardo!!

We reached out to Ricardo for a spontaneous afternoon boat trip on the Douro River the same day. Within a few minutes, we had agreed on the terms and met just a few hours later in the marina. We were a party of 8 which was totally fine for this boat. The trip was great fun, and Ricardo and his crew were super helpful. We did a combined swimming, stand-up paddling and sightseeing tour. In our view, that was a way better value for money than one of the standard boat tours offered e.g. at the promenade. Ricardo has a lot of knowledge about Porto, the river, great places to eat etc. which we really benefited from. We really recommend considering doing a tour with him.

Great trip, Ricardo was very friendly and helpful. The boat was lovely, plenty of room for 6. Will definitely reach back out if we are back.

Ricardo is a magnificent skipper. We had super time on Douro River. We could see all the bridges, enjoy the riverbanks. Also we had swimming time in the river :) Ricardo was very helpful and communicative. Nothing but great time. Full recommendation from our side. Thanks a lot!

Ricardo is absolutely fantastic, from communication to hospitality, you are guaranteed to have life changing moments upon his boat. My and friends and I have used Ricardo multiple times, and we wouldn't ever hire with anyone else in Porto!! Thanks again, Ricardo, and it is always a pleasure to see you. Here is until next time!!

The boat is as pictured and very clean. There is a speaker to connect your phone and you can bring your lunch and beverages for 30 euros extra. Ricardo is great, he knows the area and the history of Porto very well and doesn't hesitate to share it with you. We took the 3-hour option with a boat tour on the city side and bridges and a tour on the nature side. I'd recommend

Loved this - Ricardo and his team are super nice, so easy going and laid back. We felt really comfortable and he went above and behind to make our trip memorable. Totally recommend. I also feel like his price was really humble and we got value for our money.

We had a lovely boat ride around Porto, thanks to Ricardo. He was not only friendly but also really knowledgeable about the area. The views were stunning, and Ricardo made sure we were comfortable and entertained throughout. Highly recommend if you're looking for a relaxed and enjoyable way to see the city from a different perspective!

A fantastic trip with amazing memories. Ricardo was amazing in all aspects. Would highly recommend! Thank you!

Ricardo was a great host and looked after our group perfectly. He gave us the options of routes, stops and was happy to accommodate our requests. The boat is comfortable for up to 6 guests, a couple more will be a squeeze but doable.

Great guide, great crew, great boat. Excellent value and fantastic trip. Would definitely recommend.

Really friendly staff! :)

Unbelievable host and captain who wanted us to have the best trip he could - everyone has agreed it was the highlight of our trip to Porto and that was down to Ricardo

Great experience. Excellent communication. Exactly what we hoped for!

Everything went very well. It was a very well spent two hours. Ricardo was very helpful.

Ricardo was delightful. We rented his boat for a bachelorette party, and he was phenomenal. I'd like to point out that due to a problem, we arrived 30 minutes late, but we still stayed on the boat for the full amount of time we had originally booked. I highly recommend him for this type of event, as they let us play music without any problems, and you can even bring drinks and food as long as you discuss it with them in advance. However, they always offer a free port wine ???. We'll definitely call him next time we're in Porto! Thank you so much, Ricardo.

Optimal !!

We had a wonderful afternoon on this boat with Ricardo who was very friendly and pleasant. We were able to have a good time and see beautiful scenery. I recommend this experience ???

Traveling on Ricardo's boat was a great way to end our day in Porto. After lunch at Gaia, we arrived right on time, and we were able to change on the boat before heading up the Douro to a swimming area. Seeing how successful the experience was for the kids, we agreed to add an extra hour to the trip to explore the bridges from the boat, a detail we were especially grateful to Ricardo for. We were also especially grateful for his explanations. It was our first time on a boat trip of this kind, and it was very enjoyable.

It was a wonderful afternoon, a lovely boat with a friendly skipper and sailor. He provided lots of information about the area and shared delicious port wines. Highly recommended!

Excellent service, we had a great time.

We had a wonderful time with Ricardo! He knows how to be present while remaining discreet. We sailed for 3 hours on the Douro River in complete safety and in a friendly atmosphere. We are delighted, thank you Ricardo!!!

An unforgettable experience in Porto We were lucky enough to rent a boat in Porto with the incredible Ricardo, and we couldn't be more grateful for the experience. We were a group of seven friends and spent two wonderful hours touring the six bridges of the Douro. From the very first moment, Ricardo and company made us feel at home: a warm, family-like, and very caring atmosphere. In addition to being a great host, he is an excellent conversationalist who shared anecdotes and valuable information about the tour with great knowledge and friendliness. The ride was peaceful and beautiful, with spectacular views of the city from the river. On board, we were offered port wine and a small snack, a detail that made the experience even more special. We definitely recommend this experience 100%. It's a different and unique way to enjoy Porto, perfect for sharing with friends or family. Thank you, Ricardo and company, for your professionalism and friendliness!

We really enjoyed the ride. The owner is very friendly and makes the experience even better! The boat is a bit small for 8 people; fewer would be better!

Everything was perfect. The kindness of Ricardo, his mother, and José, the communication, the walk, the aperitif. We recommend it 200% and warmly thank these three people for their welcome. You can go there with your eyes closed.

Thank you for this great experience, Ricardo took good care of us and made us dream during the trip on the river. Pregnant at the front of the boat at the level of the mattresses, the price is very reasonable, really if I come back to Porto, I would do this activity again. I recommend ++++ Thank you Ricardo!

Great experience on the Douro. Good mood and lots of very pleasant discussion. We recommend Ricardo and his boat with our eyes closed!

Thank you Ricardo, we had a sensational afternoon. Always very pleasant and with your advice my children had an unforgettable experience bathing in the river!

Great day with a great crew on board, we loved it!! Experience to repeat, honestly I highly recommend!!

Great time spent with the family on Ricardo's boat!!! Great swimming and a great paddle time! I recommend Ricardo with my eyes closed for his friendliness, his welcome, ... in short, don't hesitate! Thanks to him and his mother for our very pleasant exchanges.

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A 10/10 experience Ricardo has an excellent command of Spanish, he was super careful and we loved it. I took the opportunity to order something for my wife and the appetizer platter was 10/10 Highly recommended

Ricardo was very helpful and friendly

A FANTASY Ricardo has been great and we have been very comfortable! I would repeat without a doubt. Thanks for everything.

We took a 2 hour tour up the river. It was great! Ricardo is very kind, we had a great time. I recommend you

Perfect, in line with our expectations! Super responsive to meet our last minute constraints, thank you very much!

Ricardo is a great skipper and would be highly recommended! Thank you for the lovely afternoon!

It was great! Ricardo and his team were super nice and we had a great day on the water. Absolute recommendation!

To repeat

We had a very good day on Ricardo's boat. Very attentive and detailed. 100% recommended

Everything was perfect, I recommend without hesitation !!

We loved everything, Ricardo was very friendly, the tour was great! I will definitely recommend and we'll be back, next time we'll have two sparkling wines ??

Great ride, the boat is great as well as the crew. I highly recommend Thank you again for this great moment

We had a great time. Nice excursion to discover Porto. We highly recommend Riccardo, his welcome and organization. THANKS !