Sesimbra harbour
Briefing at the dock, lines off.
From the sea.
Private charters aboard the Imperador. Sunsets, half-days, and full days along the Arrábida natural reserve.
Imperador
Azimut 42 Fly · 42 feet bow to stern · yours for the day
Forty-two feet of deck, breeze, and horizon. A 360° flybridge, bow sundeck, sound throughout, and everything you need for a day at sea without a single worry.
Length42 ft
Capacity10 guests
Crew2 on board
Speed15 knots (cruising)
Cabins2 cabins, 2 heads
Refit2023
On board
Sundeck and fly bridge
Open bow sundeck and upper deck with a 360° view.
Shaded dining table
Lunch, snacks, or games without leaving the water.
Private head
Full bathroom with indoor shower and mirror.
Bluetooth audio
Indoor and outdoor — bring your own playlist.
Snorkel gear
Full set with masks and a wetsuit included.
Stand-up paddle
Board and floats for exploring at your own pace.
Fridge and ice
Cold drinks, chilled water, ice always available.
Towels and shower
Freshwater stern shower and towels on board.
From Sesimbra to Cape Espichel
Arrábida coast
Natural reserve, cliffs falling sheer into the Atlantic.
Cape Espichel
Lighthouse, sanctuary, a thousand years of pilgrimage.
Return
Setúbal to the west, sky burning.
Getting here
Forty minutes from Lisbon.
Sesimbra sits about 40 km from central Lisbon. Forty kilometres of motorway and the hills open onto the Atlantic. It is the closest charter to the capital that is not on the Tejo.
- By car
- 40 km on the A2 and A33, 35 to 50 minutes depending on traffic. Take the Sesimbra exit, then the descent into the bay.
- Parking
- Free, right beside the pontoon. No need to arrive early hunting for a space.
- Meeting point
- Sesimbra Marina, pontoon D. We send the exact location and the skipper's direct number with your confirmation.
Public transport is possible but it is a long trip with changes. For a charter with a fixed departure time, we recommend driving or a transfer.
Map: Google
Four ways to read the coast
Time OutSelected · 2026
Sunset
The light worth the trip
3.5 hours
from €95/guest
Half-day
Arrábida, unhurried
3.5 hours
from €95/guest
Full day
Arrábida, Espichel, caves
8 hours
from €180/guest
Private & corporate
Events, retreats, milestones
Custom
On request
TimeOut
DOIS
POR UM
POR UM
DELUXE
20
GRANDES
EXPERIÊNCIAS
EXPERIÊNCIAS
2026
This box is worth 20 experiences
One of the year's 20 great experiences.
Time Out picked twenty experiences across Portugal. Imperador Tours is one of them.
“Guided tours along the coast, an invitation to explore at your own pace.”
- Lisbon Oceanarium
- Quinta do Vallado
- Porto Bridge Climb
- Imperador Tours
The coast, in full.
What they're saying
Imperador Tours was featured in Ambitur, a Portuguese tourism trade publication running since 1990.
AmbiturÀ Descoberta
June 2025
Sinta-se Imperador por um dia
“Na Imperador Tours, cada momento no mar é vivido com requinte, conforto e uma pitada de aventura.”
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Up to 10 guests on any private charter, with 2 crew on board. There is no minimum group size, since the price is per boat. Larger groups arranged on request.
Sesimbra Marina, pontoon D. Exact directions and the captain's direct contact are sent right after booking.
If conditions don't allow a safe departure, we rebook with no fee. The captain calls it up to 12h before.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before. After that, the fee is retained, with the option to rebook for a new date. Exception: confirmed bad weather.
Crew and fuel. Drinks, swim gear, ice and towels subject to arrangement or on request.
Fluent Portuguese, English, Spanish. Basic French.
Yes, they're welcome. Life jackets in all sizes.
Requesting a booking is free and without commitment. You receive a tailored quote and payment is arranged directly with us: card, MB Way or on board.
The sunset and half-day charters are €950 per boat, 3.5 hours on the water. The full day is €1,800 for 8 hours. The price covers the whole boat, up to 10 guests, and includes crew and fuel. In a group of 10, the sunset works out at €95 each.
By car it is about 40 km, 35 to 50 minutes on the A2 and A33. The marina has free parking next to the pontoon. Public transport is possible but slow and involves changes, so we recommend driving or a transfer.
No. The Imperador always sails with certified crew, two professionals on board. You just show up.
The sunset and half-day last 3.5 hours. The full day lasts 8 hours and reaches Cape Espichel and the caves. Bespoke charters run for as long as we agree.
Summer is the busiest season, with calm seas and long days. But spring and early autumn give some of the best days of the year, with fewer boats around and the same light. Common dolphins are here all year.
Yes, bring whatever you like. There is a fridge and ice on board. If you prefer, we handle the catering, snacks, wine or lunch, and arrange it with your booking.