This is not about ticking landmarks off a list or spending two hours listening to standard sightseeing explanations.
This is about a feeling.
The music starts. The glasses are served. Cascais Marina slowly disappears behind you. The Atlantic opens in front of you. Suddenly, everything feels lighter.
Welcome aboard The Dopamine Cruise! A private floating aperitivo designed for people who want more than a view. They want a moment worth remembering.
Important Note: The Dopamine Cruise is a private skippered yacht experience. Your Ocean 45 professional skipper will navigate the yacht throughout the entire cruise, allowing you to simply relax and enjoy every moment on the water. No boating experience or licence is required, and guests do not drive the boat. This is a two-hour private cruise created for those who want to disconnect, unwind and experience the beauty of Cascais from the sea in complete comfort.
Inspired by the effortless ritual of the Italian aperitivo and reimagined on the Atlantic coast of Portugal, this experience combines music, drinks, sea, sun, swimming and total freedom in one unforgettable private cruise.
Instead of sitting on a crowded terrace, you will enjoy your drinks aboard a private boat while the coastline of Cascais drifts by. No crowds. No rush. No strangers. Just your group, your soundtrack and the ocean around you.
During the cruise, your skipper will guide you along the beautiful Cascais coastline, with the possibility of stopping in a calm and sheltered bay for a swim, snorkeling or simply relaxing on board with a drink in hand.
This is the perfect experience for couples, friends, celebrations, pre-dinner plans, golden-hour escapes or anyone who wants to turn an ordinary afternoon in Portugal into the highlight of the trip.
Choose the late afternoon departure and the experience becomes even more special. The light softens, the coastline glows, the sea reflects the sky and every photo looks like a memory you will want to keep.
Bring your favourite playlist or enjoy the mood on board. Laugh, swim, dance, toast, take photos or do absolutely nothing.
For two hours, the only plan is to feel good.
Some journeys take you somewhere. This one stays with you forever.
What’s Included:
Private boat experience in Cascais
Professional skipper and crew
Fuel and insurance
Welcome drink
Ice box on board
Swimming stop, depending on sea conditions
Snorkeling equipment
Life jackets
Sound system for your music
Departure Times:
10:30 am
1:00 pm
3:30 pm
6:00pm
For the most atmospheric experience, we highly recommend the late afternoon departure.
Our private yacht - Meet Filicudi!
Every unforgettable experience deserves an exceptional setting.
Your cruise takes place aboard Filicudi, an elegant Italian-crafted day yacht where contemporary design, comfort and the timeless lifestyle of the Mediterranean come together on Portugal's Atlantic coast.
Designed and built in Italy, Filicudi offers the feeling of a much larger yacht while preserving the intimacy and freedom of a private day cruise. Her spacious open layout invites conversation, relaxation and effortless movement, with generous sunbathing areas, comfortable seating and easy access to the sea whenever it's time for a swim.
Whether you're sharing a glass of wine with friends, celebrating a special occasion or simply escaping everyday life for a couple of hours, every space on board has been designed to help you slow down and savour the moment.
Smooth, stable and remarkably comfortable, this elegant Italian day yacht transforms every cruise into a refined experience where the journey is just as memorable as the destination.
Because choosing Filicudi isn't simply choosing a private yacht. It's choosing the atmosphere, the comfort and the feeling that only a beautifully designed Italian-crafted yacht can offer.
Important Note
This is a private experience, so the rhythm of the cruise can be adapted to your group and to the sea conditions on the day.
The route, swimming stop and time at anchor may vary depending on weather, safety and the best conditions available.
No prescription required. Only two hours at sea.
Specs
Type
Yacht
Year
2025
Length
26 ft (8 m)
Capacity
8 guests
Berths
8
Trip options
Prices by duration. Final price depends on date and season.
Per hour
1 hour
US$97
ClubUS$92with Club Card
Half day
1 day
US$338
ClubUS$321with Club Card
Most booked
Day charter
1 day
US$483
ClubUS$459with Club Card
Week charter
7 days
US$2,898
ClubUS$2,753with Club Card
Club Card members pay 5% less on every charter. Learn more
What's included
Captain and crew on captained charters
Standard safety gear and insurance
Taxes and port fees at the home marina
Final cleaning
Not included
iFood and alcohol (can be arranged on request)
iMarina fees outside the home marina
iFuel for long custom routes unless stated in the offer
iGratuity for the crew
Exact inclusions are confirmed in your offer before you pay.
Safety equipment
Life jackets for all guests
First aid kit
VHF radio & GPS
Fire extinguishers
Lifebuoy and flares
Onboard rules
✓No smoking inside cabins
✓Shoes off on deck
✓Pets allowed on request
✓Music until 22:00
Departure location
Marina
Cascais, Portugal
Pontoon and slip number are shared after your booking is confirmed.