Our team

Sérgio Eduardo Lucena was born in Oporto, starting to row boats at the age of 13 and ever since has participated in many national championships and national and international regattas. The river has been his travel companion for 28 years, and he loves guiding groups along the Portuguese rivers, Madeira and Azores Islands and sharing everything related to their history, culture, nature and wildlife. Sergio is fluent in English and Portuguese and has First Aid Certified.

Isabel Lucena, born in July 1974 and married to Sérgio Lucena, is the inspiration behind the KAYAK PORTUGAL TOURS project. Her friendliness is contagious to everyone, she is one of our female guides and responsible for the logistics of each expedition. She organises each tour with the utmost detail and care. She has First Aid Certified.

Marcos Garcia Norris has paddled in several places around the World (England, Spain, Portugal, Guatemala) and has his base in the Great Lakes (Lake Michigan, Superior, Erie) where he runs the Kayak Training Division for a popular sailing club. Marcos combines his kayaking time as a Crisis Management Underwriter, and worked as a Marine Lawyer. He has American Canoe Association (ACA) Level 3 Coastal Kayak Instructor, ACA Kayak Rolling Endorsed, CPR / First Aid Certified. Marcos is a passionate kayaking trip leader ensuring that both safety and fun are present at all times in any voyage. Marcos is fluent in English and Spanish, and has lived and worked for many years in Madrid, London, Paris, and Chicago.

Nuno Lucena, was born in 1974, connected to the artistic world, but from a young age through family influence he had contact with oar and canoeing, participating in expeditions on the Douro River. The experience of years of practice and teaching make him one of our experienced guides.

Diogo Lucena, was born in May 1977, connected to the health sciences where he graduated from the University of Minho. However, by familiar influence the contact with the river has always been a constant. He is the youngest of the Lucena brothers who is the guide in our expeditions.

Miguel Esmeriz is one of our oldest and most experienced guides. As well as being our guide, he is our driver, taking our kayaks in our trailer with the utmost care. Always in a good mood and hard-working, always concerned about everyone's wellbeing and safety.