What happens when I request a quote?

Once we receive your request, we will confirm the availability of the boat, as well as check for alternative ones. To ensure your experience is the best it can be, we may contact you to discuss your request in detail. Let us do the research for you - free of charge.

When can I get in touch with the captain/skipper?

The timing depends on your charter type. For crewed charters, we can provide the captain's contact details upon request. For bareboat charters with a hired skipper, you can request the contact information 1-3 weeks before departure.

What is the Charter Fee?

The Charter Fee is an additional, obligatory cost, which typically includes the end cleaning of the boat, home port fees, and linen & towels. The details of the charter fee differ depending on the boat, location and charter partner.

Are there any other costs I should be aware of?

There are marina fees and fuel costs which vary depending on the type, duration and location of your sailing holiday. Marina fees need to be paid at each marina you choose to dock overnight - the amount varies but you may be able to find this information in advance by contacting the marinas directly. Fuel costs depend on whether you’re sailing a motorboat or a sailboat. You can estimate fuel costs by double-checking your chosen boat’s engine, and the expected distance you aim to sail.

Hire a Houseboat in Portel, Portugal

Hire a Houseboat in Portel

Portel sits on the Alentejo stretch of the Douro River, where slow-moving water and riverside villages make it a natural base for houseboat holidays. A houseboat in Portel gives you mooring in a working Portuguese town and direct access to 200km of navigable river upstream to the Spanish border and downstream towards the Atlantic. Moor overnight in Portel itself, or cruise to smaller settlements like Rodão and Muge, where the river narrows and vineyards rise from the banks.