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From the sea.

Private charters aboard the Imperador. Sunsets, half-days, and full days along the Arrábida natural reserve.

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Four ways to read the coast

Private operation. The boat is yours, up to 10 guests, full crew on board.

Time OutSelected · 2026

Sunset

The light worth the trip

3 hours

€950

Late-afternoon departure. Coast in silhouette, wine on board, returning under a burning sky.

Wine · snacks · music · photographs

Half-day

Arrábida, unhurried

4 hours

€950

Arrábida coast and back. Time to swim, snorkel, and anchor in a quiet cove.

Snorkel · paddle · drinks · snacks

Full day

Arrábida, Espichel, caves

8 hours

€1,800

The full programme. Lunch on board, anchoring in a private cove, sea caves at the cape.

Lunch · wine · snorkel · paddle · caves

Private & corporate

Events, retreats, milestones

Custom

On request

Bachelor/ette parties, birthdays, weddings, corporate off-sites, productive days at sea.

Bespoke catering · DJ · photography

From Sesimbra to Cape Espichel

Thirty-five kilometres of coast you only see whole from the water.

00:00

Sesimbra harbour

Coffee at the dock, briefing, lines off.

00:30

Arrábida coast

Natural reserve, cliffs falling sheer into the Atlantic.

02:00

Cape Espichel

Lighthouse, sanctuary, a thousand years of pilgrimage.

07:30

Return

Setúbal to the west, sky burning.

Recognition · Time Out 2026

One of the year's 20 great experiences.

For 2026 Time Out picked twenty experiences across Portugal. Imperador Tours is one of them. A vote of confidence from people who've covered the country for two decades: Sesimbra is worth the trip.

“Guided tours along the coast, an invitation to explore at your own pace.”

Time Out, 2026 edition

In good company

We share the 2026 edition with names you already know. Twenty experiences, chosen by an independent newsroom.

  • Oceanário de Lisboa
    Lisbon Oceanarium
  • Quinta do Vallado
    Quinta do Vallado
  • Porto Bridge Climb
    Porto Bridge Climb
  • Imperador Tours

Imperador

Azimut 42 · full refit · owner-operated

The Imperador is our boat. Certified crew, in-house maintenance, years of coast in our eyes.

Imperador, Azimut 42 Fly Bridge ao largo do Cabo Espichel
Cabo Espichel · 2023
Length12.80 m
Capacity10 guests
Crew2 on board
Speed30 knots
Cabins2 + 1 head
Refit2023

On board

  • Bow sundeck and aft lounge
  • Shaded dining table
  • Private head with shower
  • Indoor and outdoor Bluetooth audio
  • Snorkel gear, masks, wetsuit
  • Stand-up paddle and floats
  • Fridge, ice, chilled water
  • Towels, freshwater shower

Aboard, recently

What's been happening on the water. Real charters, unedited, straight from our Instagram.

August · 2025

Sunset · Arrábida

Hopper&Copper Gin × Imperador

Copper, ice, and oysters

July · 2025

Cape Espichel

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What you need to know

  • Up to 8 guests on any private charter, with 2 crew on board. 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 or refund 100%. The captain calls it up to 12h before.

  • Free up to 48h before. 50% refund between 48h and 24h. Inside 24h is non-refundable, except for confirmed bad weather.

  • Crew, fuel, swim gear (snorkel, masks, paddle), drinks (water, soft drinks), ice, towels. Custom catering and premium alcohol are extras.

  • Fluent Portuguese, English, Spanish. Basic French.

  • Yes. Life jackets in all sizes. Half-day or sunset departures are recommended for younger kids.

  • Secure Stripe checkout: card, Multibanco, MB Way, Apple Pay, Google Pay. A partial pre-payment confirms the booking; balance on boarding.

Pick your day.

Live availability. Instant confirmation on payment.

Experience

4 guests