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The 2-day cruises on the Douro allow you to navigate the river from its mouth in Porto to Barca d’Alva, covering the entire course of the river in Portugal. More often at weekends, but also with weekly options, various programs are available, several of which include accommodation in Douro estates.

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Douro Total – Porto / Régua / Barca d’Alva / Porto (2 days)

Visit to Wine Estate and wine tasting

299€ / person

Douro & Winery – Porto / Régua / Porto (2 days)

Accommodation in Wine Estate

from 340€ / person

Douro Getaway – Porto / Régua / Porto (2 days)

Cruise, Accommodation, Train

from 165€ / person

Douro Getaway and Historic Train (2 days)

Cruise, Train and Accommodation

245€ / person

Vintage Douro – Porto / Pinhão / Porto (2 days)

Cruise and 5-star Hotel

380€ / person

Living the Douro – Porto / Régua / Pinhão / Porto (2 days)

390€ / person

Wonderful Douro – Porto / Régua / Pinhão / Porto (3 days)

Accommodation at Wine Estate, Cruise and Tour

from 650€ / person

Douro Historical Journey – Porto / Régua / Tua / Porto (3 days)

435€ / person

Enchanted Douro – Porto / Régua / Lamego / Pinhão / Porto (3 days)

Cruise, Visit to Lamego, Accommodation in 4-star Hotel

449€ / person

Secrets of Douro and Tâmega – Porto / Régua / Pinhão / Amarante / Porto (3 days)

Cruise, Visit to Amarante, Accommodation in 4-star Hotel

499€ / person

Douro Light – Porto / Régua / Porto (2 days)

2* Hotel accommodation

from 114€ / person

Douro Intense – Porto / Régua / Barca d’Alva / Porto (2 days)

4* Hotel accommodation

from 315€ / person

Heart of Douro – Porto / Pinhão / Porto (2 days)

from 343€ / person

Douro Scenery – Porto / Régua / Pinhão / Porto (2 days)

Accommodation at Régua

from 156€ / person

Heading for Douro – Porto / Régua / Porto (2 days)

Downstream by boat

from 205€ / person

Vineyards and River – Régua / Barca d’Alva / Régua (2 days)

Accommodation at Casa do Rio, Foz Côa

from 399€ / person

Rural Douro – Porto / Régua / Porto (2 days)

Accommodation in Rural Tourism

from 339€ / person

Douro Wine Lover – Porto / Pinhão / Porto (2 days)

Accommodation at Wine Estate and Picnic

from 415€ / person

Douro Glamour (2 days)

Accommodation at Wine Estate and Classic Car Tour

from 675€ / person

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Douro Experience 2024 (9 destinations)

"The tour was a unique experience, with us being the only English-first speakers." Rosemary, traveled in September 2023

Gems of the Douro (Port to Port Cruise)

"The ship is quite good, although it is not 5 stars. The food too." Michael, traveled in August 2023

Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley (2024) (Porto to Lisbon, 2024)

"Ship was beautiful. Excellent service and food. Excursons were excellent. Would recommend highly." Linda, traveled in May 2023

Douro River Valley (2024) (Porto to Porto, 2024)

"Cruises are very social and meeting new people is always a pleasure. Name tags would have been so very helpful." Robert, traveled in May 2024

Porto, the Douro valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise)

"Really appreciated the combination of cruising and hiking, plus excursions for non-hikers." Richard, traveled in April 2024

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The Douro River, the spirit of Portugal (port-to-port cruise)

"The saving grace of the trip was the great quality of the staff." John, traveled in March 2019

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A very pleasant 8 day experience but really more like a five day cruise. The cruise information was incomplete, leaving out interesting opportunities along the way (Port museums and prehistoric rock art,) most particularly an excursion to Salamanca, which turned out to be a highlight for us. The food was good but not as interesting as Portuguese restaurants in Porto or even at home in Canada.

Ship was beautiful. Excellent service and food. Cruise director was always available and made everyone feel welcome. Excursons were excellent. Would recommend highly.

Really appreciated the combination of cruising and hiking, plus excursions for non-hikers so they weren't neglected. Accommodated food needs creatively, although the gluten-free option - while better than previous experience with CroisiEurope - could still be improved. More gluten-free chocolate croissants! Nice selection of evening entertainment. Never a dull moment; but one was able just to sit and read or watch the scenery go by if wanted. Although we choose CroisiEurope partly for the French immersion experience, being paired with other English speakers at meals worked very well. Our American compatriots were grateful to have English-speaking companions, and for us it relieved the intensity that would have been entailed by full French immersion. Thanks for organizing perfect weather! ;-)

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"A very pleasant 8 day experience but really more like a five day cruise. The cruise information was incomplete, leaving out interesting opportunities along the way (Port museums and prehistoric rock art,) most particularly an excursion to Salamanca, which turned out to be a highlight for us. The food was good but not as interesting as Portuguese restaurants in Porto or even at home in Canada.

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"A very affordable cruise on a lovely ship. The food was excellent and the cabins were clean and comfortable. There were a few negatives, we were advised that is was better not to drink water from the cabin taps, but we were charged 4 Euros a day for bottled water in the cabin. Also no water was provided for the tours. Our travel agent TourRader said that we could not book excursions until we were on the ship.. Consequently there was no English speaking guide as no excursions had been booked. Only German, who presumably booked through another company. They did however manage to recruit a Spanish cruise coordinator, who although wasn't a guide, did speak English and helped tremendously with arrangong trips for the 6 English speaking guests.

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"The only negative I have is that Uniworld did not provide name tags for each individual. Cruises are very social and meeting new people is always a pleasure. Name tags would have been so very helpful in getting to know fellow passengers and to recall names. If certain people don'tvwant to wear them then that's ok too.

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We are a travel agency and tour operator specializing in tourism in the Douro, with an emphasis on Cruises on the Douro River and Tours of the Douro. Our team, made up of young and dynamic professionals, has extensive experience in organizing trips. We combine this experience with the careful selection of our partners, guaranteeing the quality of the various services we offer.

We are honored to present one of Portugal's most acclaimed regions: the Douro. This region offers ideal conditions for a high-quality tourist experience.

Through our Cruises and Tours, our clients have the unique opportunity to discover the riches of the Douro Region, from the breathtaking landscapes to the vineyards and terraces that characterize them. In addition, we highlight exclusive activities such as wine tastings in historic Wine Estates, picturesque boat trips on the Douro River and other experiences that highlight local authenticity and culture.

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Cruise Porto Régua Barca D`Alva Porto - Douro Total

2 Days cruise in Douro Valley. Saturdays and Sundays.

Price: 312€

Cruise Porto Régua Porto - Douro Singular A

2 Days Cruise. Ascent and Descent of the Crestuma-Lever and Carrapatelo dams, with lunch on board.

Price: 249€

Cruise Porto Régua Porto - Douro Singular B

2 Days Cruise. Ascent Crestuma-Lever and Carrapatelo dams and return by train. Lunch on board.

Price: 229€

Cruise Porto Régua Porto - Douro Ruby

2 Days program. Weekdays. Upstream by Boat and downstream by train. Overnight at the Hotel ****

Price: 172€

Cruise Porto/Pinhão/Porto - "Escapadinha do Douro"

A 2 days program heading to Pinhão. Enjoy this Douro getaway.

Price: 299€

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Our Portugal cruises uncover one of Europe’s oldest and most renowned wine regions. Cruise the Douro River through ancient wine estates, passing barcos rabelos laden with casks en route to Porto and Lisbon. A sublimely scenic corner of Europe, with equally sublime food and wine.

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Portugal famously prospered during its Age of Discovery and you will find monuments to this vibrant era everywhere. Port wine, too, put the nation on the maps of travelers and oenophiles. A Douro cruise with Viking brings it all into sharp focus for you, providing rich insight into fascinating highlights such as these:

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Have you ever slept aboard a boat? No? This is the opportunity! We recommend sleeping on board to relax and enjoy an evening lulled by the waters of the Douro River. Live a unique experience and enjoy the breakfast served in the morning.

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On a night aboard it is important to mention that it is possible to have some waves or small noises that are determined by weather conditions.

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Enjoy a boat trip on the Douro river and celebrate a party, a romantic ride or a bachelor party aboard Sailing 360, and get incredible views of the city of Porto, such as the D. Luís Bridge and Ribeira. This Porto river cruise is the ideal program for groups and families. Enjoy the view of the riverside area of the city of Porto and Foz do Douro, as well as the city of Vila Nova de Gaia, where the Port Wine Cellars and the Famous Cable Car are located.

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Is there anything better than enjoying the sunset and listening to good music with friends? We suggest enjoying this plan aboard one of our sailboats or yacht, enjoying the view of the riverside area of the city of Porto and Foz do Douro. All our boats are suitable for this tour, varying the choice depending on the number of people.

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Have a bachelorette party/unforgettable party aboard a boat on the Douro River. Music, fun and a sensational view of the shores of Porto are the key ingredients for a memorable day! The bachelorette party/o with Sailing 360º is an experience that can be enjoyed aboard a luxury yacht or vintage vessel.

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The most traditional 3-day cruise through the Douro Valley! Our group tour offers a unique experience: cruises, guided tours, typical delicacies and Douro Wine Tastings, visits to Wineries and a lot of activities. A dream trip through Douro River!

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The best Douro river cruises

Besides its majestic beauty, the Douro Valley region is a dream come true for wine lovers who can wander around…

Besides its majestic beauty, the Douro Valley region is a dream come true for wine lovers who can wander around some of its best vineyards . However, people who do not drink wine struggle a bit about what to do in Douro Valley besides drinking wine , which is why I am writing about the best Douro river cruises.

Quick notes:

• This article is about the short boat rides in Douro river, not about the week long ones.
• If you are looking for the short boat rides in Douro river but in Porto , read my article about the best river cruises in Porto – one of the most popular activities in the city!

No time to read a long article? Here’s a summary

• Cheapest option: The cheapest river cruises in the douro valley take place in a traditional rabelo boat (group activity). You should book the 2h Douro river cruise (25€) or the 1h Douro river cruise (12,50€) and they sell out SUPER FAST.
• Best deal: The 1-hour shared Eco Friendly Solar Boat trip is truly a great deal because it only costs 15€ / person and it includes not only the river cruise on a solar powered small boat with Wi-fi but also 2 glasses of wine. It has the capacity to 10 people.
• Private river cruises: There are also private Yacht river cruises in the douro valley, that are reasonably priced. They can last from 1h to 4h (depending on what you choose) and they have the capacity to 14 people. If you want a more picturesque experience, book a Private river cruise on a traditional rabelo boat .

Classification of Douro river cruises

There are basically two criteria to classify the best douro river cruises:

• A) Typology: Douro river cruises can be either group activities (prices ranging from 12,50€ / person to 25€ / person) or private activities (prices ranging from 45€ / person to 60€ / person, depending on the size of your group).
• B) Type of boat: you can choose between a traditional rabelo boat (they were used to transport Port wine centuries ago) or a more modern boat.

Therefore, we are going to explore different kinds of Douro river cruises, according to this Index:

Best GROUP Douro river cruises

There are some short Douro river cruises departing from Pinhão, the main city of the sub region of Cima Corgo, in Douro Valley. This is the river cruise that I enjoy the most, for several reasons:

• It’s a short Douro river cruise, and hence you can combine it with a wine tour & tasting at a vineyard and a lunch in Pinhão – this is exactly what we do on our iconic private wine tour and river cruise in Douro Valley . If you have rented a car , you can simply park it in Pinhão and walk to the deck.
• Whether you opt for a 1h river cruise (Pinhão – Romaneira – Pinhão) or for a 2h one (Pinhão – Tua – Pinhão), the views from the boat are simply stunning.

There are several tour operators organising Douro river cruises.

• Another option is to book a 1-hour shared Eco Friendly Solar Boat trip . It is truly a great deal because it only costs 15€ / person and it includes not only the river cruise on a solar powered small boat with Wi-fi but also 2 glasses of wine. It has the capacity to 10 people, so even though it is technically a group experience, it has far less people than if you book a douro river cruise on a traditional rabelo boat, that can take dozens and dozens of people onboard.

Frequently Asked Questions about the GROUP Douro river cruises

Whether you choose to go for a traditional rabelo boat or for the solar powered boat, the prices are quite similiar.

Currently, a 1h Douro river cruise on a traditional rabelo boat costs 12,50€, and the 2h Douro river cruise costs 25€. Children up to 5 years old don’t pay anything. Children from 6 to 11 years old have a 50% discount on the price of the tickets.

As for the 1-hour shared Eco Friendly Solar Boat trip , the ticket currently costs 15€ / adult and 6€ / child aged 6 to 11 years old.

Schedules of the group douro river cruises

The 1h Douro river cruise on a traditional rabelo boat departures every hour, from 10h to 18h. During winter, there are no boats at 17h nor 18h. The 2h Douro river cruise on a traditional rabelo boat departures only at 10h45 and then at 15h, so make sure to grab your seat !

As for the 1-hour shared Eco Friendly Solar Boat trip , it departures at 10h30, 12h00, 13h30, 15h00, 16h30 and 18h00.

What is the size of the boats?

That really depends if you choose to travel on a traditional rabelo boat or on the solar boat.

If you choose to travel on a traditional rabelo boat, you will be traveling with a lot more people than if you go for the solar boat.

The companies that operate the traditional rabelo boats have vessels of different sizes and capacities, which can accommodate from 24 people to 100 people in a single trip. When booking your ticket, there is no way to choose the vessel on which you will travel.

The 1-hour shared Eco Friendly Solar Boat trip , on the other hand, can only accommodate 16 people, so even though it is technically a group experience, it feels rather private.

Are there bathrooms (WC) on board?

On the traditional rabelo boats, yes. On the small solar boat, no.

What if it rains?

If it rains you cry and ask for your money back, because everyone promised you a sunny Portugal 😛 Jokes aside: I get this question MANY TIMES so I guess it a major concern of a lot of people.

If it rains, you should definitely choose the 1h Douro river cruise on a traditional rabelo boat because all the rabelo boats have a covered area with sofas, proper windows and a ceiling, creating a small room from which you can still enjoy your river cruise without getting wet.

What are you talking about Sara, I don’t see a covered area on some of the pictures! That is because both the windows and the ceiling are removable and removed on sunny days. True story. In engineers we trust.

Do they sell drinks and food on board?

You can buy some drinks on board of the 1h Douro river cruise on a traditional rabelo boat – mostly water and beer. However, no boat operator sell food onboard (so if you really need to eat, I suggest you bring some easy-to-eat snacks like dried fruits).

As for the 1-hour shared Eco Friendly Solar Boat trip , the price already includes two glasses of wine (or juice for children and people who don’t drink alcohol).

Are there audio guides available?

Yes there are but honestly, they are crap and usually don’t work well. You should see the river cruises in the douro valley as a leisure activity and not as a learning opportunity, otherwise you will be disappointed!

Best PRIVATE Douro river cruises

For those of you that dream about making a private river cruise but without breaking the piggy bank or having to eat pasta with tuna for the rest of the month, I have great news: there is a company in Douro Valley that makes affordable private river cruises !

Price of the best PRIVATE Douro river cruises

Currently, the price of the private 1h douro river cruise vary depending on the number of people that book this activity:

• If you are a group of two people, then the boat costs 120€ in total (so, 60€ / person).
• For a group of 3 to 5 people, each person pays 50€ / person.
• For groups from 6 to 14 people, each person pays 45€ / person.
• If you are traveling alone and book the boat just for yourself, the price is 100€.

Children up to 4 years old don’t pay anything.

Children from 5 to 9 years old pay 25€.

The affordable private Douro river cruise departures every hour from 9h to 19h.

There is only ONE boat doing this service, so hurry up and book your private douro river cruise !

The boat used for this private Douro river cruise is 172 meters long and it has capacity for 14 passengers.

Fun fact: the boat is called Unbelievable and it has two double cabins, a kitchen with dining room and a large room, with a control point and a set of windows that allow for a 360º visibility.

The exterior includes a large space at the bow and a raised and protected area at the stern, which accommodates a second command post.

Therefore, if it rains you have lots of space to take shelter onboard, do not worry!

I am afraid not, but you will be welcome onboard with a glass of Port wine.

I am afraid not, but the captain (A lady called Barbara) can answer any question you might have about the region.

GROUP River cruises connecting Porto to the Douro valley

This one day Douro river cruises consist of a combination of a train ride from Porto to Régua, Pinhão, Pocinho or Barca d’Alva, followed by a boat ride down the river, or the other way around (going up the river by boat and then getting back to Porto by train). Usually there are welcoming drinks and lunch being served on board of the one day Douro river cruises, and there are also some programs that include a visit to a vineyard. Therefore you need to spend some time to find the right tour operator & program that meets your expectations.

This is the Douro river cruise that I like the least, for several reasons:

• It is a very lengthy day, starting at around 7h and ending somewhere around 23h. If you are traveling with kids or with elder people they might get tired half way through.
• Because you will be taking a combination of both train and boat ride you will loose the flexibility to visit the vineyards you are truly interested in. This happens because only a handful producers have their vineyards close to the train stations in Douro Valley (Régua, Pinhão and Pocinho).

Nonetheless, the one day Douro river cruises are still a popular choice for those who are not so much into wine tastings and would rather (and quite understandingly) spend the day just enjoying the views.

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You can get your online ticket to the one day Douro river cruise Porto – Régua (the main city in the Baixo Corgo sub region) or get your online ticket to the one day Douro river cruise Porto – Pinhão (the main city in the Cima Corgo sub region).

The prices range from 67€ to 88€ depending on the tour operator, the length of the river cruise and other factors. The one day Douro river cruises that I just suggested cost 67€ (Porto – Régua – Porto) and 88€ (Porto – Pinhão – Porto), respectively. These prices may vary according to the season of the year.

Around 16h, but check the schedule of each tour operator of Douro river cruises.

Are there three days Douro river cruises?

I’ve been getting this question lately so I decided to update this article to include that information. First of all, it is important to distinguish between a three days Douro river cruise and a three day tour in Douro with a river cruise. Presumably, if you choose the first option you will be on a Douro river cruise for three days, whereas on the second option, you will be in Douro Valley for three days during which you will take a short Douro river cruise, for sure like the ones I mentioned above. These are two different value propositions. All private tours companies in Douro Valley, including myself, can arrange a short Douro river cruise as part of a day (or multi days) tour in Douro Valley. However, I don’t personally know any company arranging three days Douro river cruise. I found one when researching online (the things I do for you!), but honestly I never worked with them, never heard of them, so I cannot vouch for them. I hope I was able to cast some light!

How to get to Douro Valley

There are train connections from Porto to the major cities in Douro Valley: Peso da Régua and Pinhão. This is the best option if you just want to do a Douro river cruise and then come back by train. You can check the schedules on CP website . However, if you are want to combine a Douro river cruise with a visit to one of the vineyards in Douro Valley you definitely need a car. You can also hire a private guide like myself or, worst case scenario, use taxis from one place to another – but you will end up loosing a lot of time in the process if you choose this last option! Therefore, I recommend you to use AutoEurope to find the cheapest car rental deals.

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