15 VIP Experiences in Portugal Worth Booking

Boat Tours in Madeira, Catamaran Cruises in Madeira, Catamaran Trips, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Dolphin Watching in Madeira, Madeira Tours & Activities, Sailing, Tour Reviews, VIP, Whale Watching

Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

/ August 12, 2026

1.Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,684 reviews · 3 hours · from $47Our pick

Luxury catamaran cruise from Funchal Bay in Madeira with snorkeling at Cabo Girão and chances to see dolphins and whales.

“Very nice boat. On the smaller side which is why I booked it. Friendly, helpful staff. We saw some dolphins which was nice. Each boat can only stay 10 minutes when there’s a sighting so it seems a lot of boats go to the same spot. There’s a bathroom on the boat that I did not use and drinks available to purchase. I thought the trip was worth the money.”

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All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour

/ August 12, 2026

2.All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,573 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Luxury catamaran in Madeira for whales, dolphins, turtles and a swim at Cabo Girão, with unlimited drinks and snacks.

“It was such a lovely tour! The staf was amazing😊, funny, kind, and told a lot of interesting facts. The catamaran is a really comfortable boat, big, fast and there's enough space, you can easily change seats/places for the view. I really liked it that they don't let go a lot of people on the boat. The captain was so respectfull too the animals and did his ultimate best to fix the best spo Service was excellent! Drinks and delicatesses were served as much as you want and where brought to you. We did see a lot of short vinned pilot whales and a small group of bottled nose dolphins.…”

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VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching

/ August 12, 2026

3.VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,709 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95Top rated

Luxury whale watching from Funchal on a small catamaran with champagne-style drinks, snacks, and a swim at Cabo Girão.

“It was really easy to find the meeting point in the marina. The check-in was quick and easy. Amazing experience, very friendly staff, well organised. There were not too many people on the catamaran as the group size is limited, which makes it a lot more pleasant.”

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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran

/ August 12, 2026

4.Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,709 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Luxury catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal to Cabo Girão, with comfort, expert ocean talks, and possible swims.

“The most amazing experience! We were very lucky to see many bottlenose dolphins. And we were very near to killer whales and the crew done their best for us to get a sighting, I managed to see a glimpse of their fins from afar! Thank you!”

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Drinking Tours, Nightlife, Porto Tours & Activities, Pub Crawls, Tour Reviews, VIP

Porto: Pub Crawl with 6 Drinks and VIP Club Entry

/ August 12, 2026

5.Pub Crawl with 6 Drinks and VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,414 reviews · 4 hours · from $19Best value

Porto pub crawl with 6 drinks, local bar stops, and VIP skip-the-line club entry, guided by a fun crew and new friends.

“This was such a fun tour! Alysson and Patricia were amazing guides and they danced with us all night long. 10/10 would recommend this tour!”

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Lisbon: Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry

/ August 12, 2026

6.Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,280 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $24

Join a Lisbon pub crawl with open bar beer and sangria, welcome shots, and VIP club entry, guided across Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodre.

“Bars were very low quality, tacky vibes with dirty bathrooms. The “shots” offered at bars 1 and 3 were actually just mixed drinks the bouncers/guides pour in your mouth while you tilt your head back just before you enter. Also, if you’re older than 23 or so, know that the clientele of each bar is quite young, seemingly newly minted drinking age.”

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Lisbon Sunset Sailing Tour on Luxury Sailing Yacht with 2 Drinks

/ August 12, 2026

7.Lisbon Sunset Sailing Tour on Luxury Sailing Yacht with 2 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,109 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $61

Sail past Lisbon’s landmarks on a luxury 50-foot yacht, enjoy two included drinks and Portuguese bites, and catch the sunset on the Tagus.

“The sunset cruise was spectacular. Sebastian was a friendly, full of knowledge of Lisbon, welcoming and a funny guide. A lovely way to see the skyline of Lisbon. Highly recommend Lisbon by Boat for your sunset cruise.”

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Porto: Luxury 6 Bridges Yacht Cruise with Wine & Snacks

/ August 12, 2026

8.Luxury 6 Bridges Yacht Cruise with Wine & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 708 reviews · 2 hours · from $64

See Porto’s 6 bridges from a luxury yacht on the Douro. Enjoy green wine, rosé, and a big regional snack board for 2 hours.

“Beautiful cruise along the Douro—smooth ride, stunning bridges, and golden-hour perfection.”

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Lisbon Sailing Tour on a Luxury Sailing Yacht with 2 Drinks

/ August 12, 2026

9.Lisbon Sailing Tour on a Luxury Sailing Yacht with 2 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 703 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $46

Lisbon By Boat 2-hour luxury sailing cruise from Belém with two drinks and Portuguese bites, passing Belem Tower, Alfama, and more.

“Awesome sail! Tiago and the captain were great! Small group setting was perfect! THIS is a must do tour!”

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Porto: Luxury Yacht Tour of the 6 Bridges and Douro Estuary

/ September 21, 2026

10.Luxury Yacht Tour of the 6 Bridges and Douro Estuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 521 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Luxury 2-hour yacht cruise from Vila Nova de Gaia to see Porto’s 6 bridges and the Douro Estuary, with sangria, music, and photo stops.

“Very enjoyable , would highly recommend, very scenic and relaxing. Host was very warm and friendly and informative on the surrounding area.”

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Lisbon: Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry

/ September 8, 2026

11.Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 486 reviews · 5 hours · from $23

5 hour Lisbon pub crawl with 1 hour open bar, shots, and VIP skip the line club entry through Bairro Alto, Pink Street, and Cais do Sodré.

“Perfect activity to discover Lisboa by night and with amazing people”

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Sunset on a Luxury Sailing Yacht from Vilamoura (Max 12 Guests)

/ August 12, 2026

12.Sunset on a Luxury Sailing Yacht from Vilamoura (Max 12 Guests)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Small-group luxury sailing yacht sunset from Vilamoura. Slow sail past Falésia cliffs, snacks, welcome drinks, and skipper highlights.

“An amazing experience; the guys there were so friendly and funny. The boat trip itself was stunning!”

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LUXURY Catamaran Sunset and Wine cruise

/ August 12, 2026

13.LUXURY Catamaran Sunset and Wine cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 355 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

A 2-hour luxury catamaran sunset cruise from Lisbon with Portuguese wine, blankets, and night-lit landmarks like the 25 de Abril Bridge.

“Views were breathtaking and the crew was so informative and attentive, highly recommend this experience”

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Madeira Private 4-Seater Mercedes VIP

/ September 12, 2026

14.Madeira Private 4-Seater Mercedes VIP

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 308 reviews · 8 hours · from $176

Private Madeira VIP day in a 4-seat Mercedes with a dedicated guide, flexible itinerary, and cruise-hotel pickup for up to 3.

“This tour exceeded, by far, all of our expectations! There were four of us, each coming with different expectations. Victor,, our guide, was exceptional! He’s very knowledgeable about the island (history, activities, landmarks, etc) and tailored our tour- the island is amazingly beautiful! He went above and beyond! We highly recommend this tour and Victor as a guide! Excellent!!! Highly recommend!”

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