About us
Portuguese, and in love with the Tagus
Behind Lusitana Boat is a team that knows the river, loves Lisbon and lives to make every trip unforgettable.
Our story
Lusitana Boat was born from a simple idea: to show Lisbon the way it deserves to be seen — from the river, unhurried and with a Portuguese soul. We named a Bali 5.4 catamaran Lusitana and filled it with all that is ours: the Fado, the flavours, the hospitality.
Today we are one of the references for charters on the Tagus, with more than 200 trips a year and consistently 5-star reviews.
The founders
Paulo Alexandrino
Co-founder
His experience in business consulting prepared him to invest in his own venture. He started with a single vocational training centre — Do It Better, in Alverca — and expanded it to more than 15 locations across Portugal, making it a reference in the sector. His love for the sea then led him to buy a boat and found Lusitana Boat, bringing the same entrepreneurial spirit to the Tagus river. He grew up in Alverca, lived and studied in Tomar, went to university in Santarém and lives on the south bank (Almada).
Yara Nunez
Co-founder
With a degree in Psychology and a specialisation in Human Resources, Yara has always been a natural leader. Her dynamic, creative approach drove the diversification and growth of Do It Better. Originally from São João del-Rei (Minas Gerais, Brazil), she is a partner in Do It Better and co-founder of Lusitana Boat with her husband, Paulo — together they turned a passion for the Tagus into a project that unites two countries.
What drives us
Portuguese hospitality
We treat every group like guests in our own home.
Care for detail
From the first message to the last toast.
Authenticity
Real Portugal: Fado, cuisine, scenery.
Professionalism
Experienced crew, safety and reliability.
The crew
Three experienced crew members on every trip, always available and attentive — as our guests keep saying. They are what makes the difference between a trip and a memory.
⭐ 5.0 on Google · 169 reviews · +200 trips/year
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