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Indochina

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 1 reviews
water
2.5h
outdoor

Indochina is a water activity in Portugal rated 5.0/5 by 1 TripAdvisor reviewers; from about $75 per person; lasts 2.5 hours.

About

Indochina is a Portuguese sailing outfit operating out of the Rocha Conde d'Óbidos docks in Lisbon, right where the working harbor meets the old warehouses along the Tagus. They run private charters and group sails on a traditional vessel, with routes that typically head west toward Belém or out under the 25 de Abril Bridge depending on conditions and itinerary. The single review scores them 5/5, but with only one data point there's not much pattern to read. What's clear is they're booked through the usual activity platforms and they operate out of a historic port district that's seen recent revival—more craft studios and event spaces than cargo now. If you're shopping for a sailing charter in Lisbon, you're likely comparing them against bigger operators with more established review bases, so it's worth asking about departure times, what's included, and whether the boat matches what you're after. Private charters give you flexibility on route and timing that group tours don't.

At a glance

Category
water
Duration
2.5 hours
Price
$75
Minimum age
None
Intensity
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Setting
outdoor
Booking partner
direct
Product ID
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