Captain

Ben Sousa

Nationality: Portugal
Languages: Portuguese; English; Spanish
Experience: 5 years

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Captain
Ben Sousa

Member since April 2026 Porto, Portugal

Background: Born and raised on the margins of Porto, the river has always been part of my life. What started as simple childhood curiosity slowly became a passion, and today I'm lucky enough to share that passion with every guest who steps on board. Sailing the Douro isn't just a job; it's showing you the city the way we locals feel it: its rhythm, its light, its stories carried by the water. Every tour is personal, every moment on the river a reminder of why I fell in love with this place in the first place.

Hey, I'm Captain Ben Sousa

Porto, Portugal

Background: Born and raised on the margins of Porto, the river has always been part of my life. What started as simple childhood curiosity slowly became a passion, and today I'm lucky enough to share that passion with every guest who steps on board. Sailing the Douro isn't just a job; it's showing you the city the way we locals feel it: its rhythm, its light, its stories carried by the water. Every tour is personal, every moment on the river a reminder of why I fell in love with this place in the first place.

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My Listing

2 Hours - Your Porto Private Boat Tour!

5.0 / 5

(3 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(3 reviews)

Porto • 22 ft • 5 persons

trips from US $253

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 3 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Appropriate for children
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Thomas N.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

A beautiful trip on the water

VERIFIED 2 Hour – The Porto Experience! - 12:30 PM on June 24, 2026

Thomas N.

5.0 / 5

Jun 24, 2026

2 Hour – The Porto Experience! - 12:30 PM

We took a 2-hour boat tour with Douro Wave through the six bridges and it was an incredible experience. The boat was lovely, and the hosts were even better—warm, attentive, and welcoming throughout the trip. Ben also shared interesting facts about the city and its landmarks, which added a really engaging and informative touch to the journey. We were treated to port wine and snacks along the way, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The views of Porto from the river were absolutely... More

We took a 2-hour boat tour with Douro Wave through the six bridges and it was an incredible experience. The boat was lovely,...

Thomas N. recommends 2 Hours - Your Porto Private Boat Tour!

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Ben Sousa (The Captain)

Replied on June 24, 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It truly means a lot to us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Douro Wave, as our goal is always to provide our guests with the very best experience possible while showcasing the beauty of Porto and the Douro River. You were absolutely fantastic guests, and we would happily recommend you to any host. You are always welcome aboard with us anytime your travels bring you back to Porto. We hope to see you again soon! More

Ben Sousa (The Captain)

Replied on June 24, 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It truly means a lot to us.
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Douro Wave, as our goal is always to provide our guests with the very best experience possible while showcasing the beauty of Porto and the Douro River.
You were absolutely fantastic guests, and we would happily recommend you to any host. You are always welcome aboard with us anytime your travels bring you back to Porto.
We hope to see you again soon!
Warm regards,
The Douro Wave Crew 🌊

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Herbie R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Brilliant trip

VERIFIED NEW 2 Hour – The Porto Experience! - 12:30 PM on September 7, 2026

Herbie R.

5.0 / 5

Sep 7, 2026

2 Hour – The Porto Experience! - 12:30 PM

Brilliant trip

VERIFIED NEW

Ben and his crew of Pedro and Pedro gave us a fantastic experience. We had some slightly unusual requests to do some filming and Ben and his team were very accommodating. They adapted their schedule at late notice to help us and Ben had brilliant communication throughout. The boat was perfect and the views were spectacular. Would recommend the trip to anyone!

Ben and his crew of Pedro and Pedro gave us a fantastic experience. We had some slightly unusual requests to do some filming...

Herbie R. recommends 2 Hours - Your Porto Private Boat Tour!

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Michal M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Awesome

VERIFIED NEW 2 Hour – The Porto Experience! - 7:00 PM on August 28, 2026

Michal M.

5.0 / 5

Aug 28, 2026

2 Hour – The Porto Experience! - 7:00 PM

Awesome

VERIFIED NEW

great crew, great wine and great trip

Michal M. recommends 2 Hours - Your Porto Private Boat Tour!

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Ben Sousa (The Captain)

Replied on August 30, 2026

Thank you so much Michal for your review. It was a pleasure to host you aboard. Always very welcome, wonderful guests. Douro Wave crew!

Ben Sousa (The Captain)

Replied on August 30, 2026

Thank you so much Michal for your review. It was a pleasure to host you aboard. Always very welcome, wonderful guests.
Douro Wave crew!

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