1. Is this boat trip available all year round?
Yes, Bolhas Tours runs boat tours to Sesimbra's secret beaches and bays all year round.
2. What's the sea like in Sesimbra and along the Arrábida coast?
With more than 300 days a year of calm sea and little wind, the sea of Sesimbra is protected by the Serra da Arrábida thus the ideal place for coastal boat tours.
3. Is there parking near the Bolhas Tours Nautical Center?
Yes, the area of Porto de Abrigo (harbour area) where the Bolhas Tours center is located is a free parking area.
4. I'm on vacation and I don't have a car. How do I get to Sesimbra from the center of Lisbon?
You can contact Bolhas Tours for transportation - available for groups of more than 6 participants and under budget, or by Uber-like apps, with an average cost per journey of €29 for up to 4/6 (XL) people between Lisbon and the Bolhas Tours nautical center in Sesimbra.
5. If the tour is canceled due to adverse sea conditions, what happens to the amount already paid, is it refunded?
Yes, whenever sea conditions prevent the tour from taking place to visit the beaches and bays, a full refund will be made to the customer within a maximum of 48 hours, without any penalty or cancellation fee.
6. There are stops during the boat trip for bathing and swimming in bays, but I don't know how to swim, can I take part in this tour?
Yes, you don't need to know how to swim to take part in Bolhas Tours boat trips; swimming is optional for participants.
If you still don't want to miss this opportunity to take a dip in a stunning bay under the supervision of the crew, you need to request a buoyancy aid when you check in.
7. The program description states that the tour is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. in the morning. Can I arrive at the Bolhas Tours nautical center at that time to check in?
The departure time shown in the program is the time of embarkation for departure to the sea. You must check in at the nautical center at least 30 minutes beforehand (at 09.30 a.m.) in order to make payments, briefing, put on vests for the little ones and use the toilet, if necessary, before the tour.
8. I'm taking the tour on the last day of my stay in Sesimbra, can I leave the hotel and store my luggage at the Bolhas Tours center while I'm in the tour?
Yes, you can leave your bags and luggage at our nautical center.
9. What type of boat is most used on this tour?
The boats used for this tour are semi-rigid boats that allow you to cruise along the coast and beaches in total safety and comfort. With individual seats for up to 18 participants, ladders to access the water, a sound system and a shaded area in the back seats, they are the ideal boats for this activity. The crew is made up of a guide and a skipper, both of whom hold a license to operate touristic boats.
