Vineyards In The Valley Of The River Douro Portugal
Rabelo port wine barges at Porto
Solar de Mateus
See the steep vineyards along the Douro in the spring and autumn on this short break from Porto with plenty of opportunity to visit the highlights on optional excursions
Join this cruise through the beautiful Douro Valley in the spring or autumn, following the Douro River as it winds through a landscape of vines and green rolling hills.
From Porto your ship negotiates Europe's deepest lock at Carrapatelo on the way to Regua for an optional visit to Lamego and the magnificent shrine of Nossa Senhora Dos Remedios. The next day the ship sails on to Pinhao at the centre of the wine-making region. Perhaps visit the magnificent Solar de Mateus, as pictured on the label of the famous rosé wine.
Cruise onwards to Porto Antigo and return to historic Porto for a full day to explore. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe and a World Heritage Site, with medieval streets, magnificent churches and amazing bridges. Moored near the famous Port wine shippers' warehouses are rabelos, the colourful boats once used for bringing the Port to Porto.
Full board with all meals on board ship and en suite accommodation
Unlimited complimentary house wine, beer, mineral water and soft drinks on board
On-board entertainment
Gala Evening and welcome cocktail
On-board hostess
Port Taxes
Excludes
Cruise only prices do not include flights or transfers
Optional Excursions (must be pre-booked at least 4 weeks before departure or bookable on board subject to availability)
Gratuities
Personal insurance and expenses
Special Features
CroisiEurope is the leading French river cruise company. Their ships have a distinctly French flavour, the service and the food having received much praise from Blue Water Holidays customers. Staff and passengers come from many European countries and there may be other English speaking passengers on board.
Cruise Map
Itinerary
Day 1Porto (Portugal)
Welcome on board from 5pm. Settle into your cabin before meeting the crew over a welcome cocktail followed by dinner on board. This evening, there is an optional coach tour of Porto by night.
Day 2Porto - Regua
After breakfast on board we cruise towards Regua along the Douro Valley passing wooded landscapes and Carrapatelo, the highest lock in Europe (35metres). Arrive in Regua around 2pm where the optional coach tour visits Lamego and the Nossa Senhora Dos Remedios sanctuary and the cathedral. Return to the ship for dinner around 6.30pm.
Day 3Regua - Pinhao - Porto Antigo
Today there is an optional excursion to Mateus Palace and Vila Real with its grand 16th and 17th century palaces. Enjoy a guided city tour followed by a tasting of a local pastry. Later, rejoin the ship and cruise into the heart of Porto's vineyards.
Day 4Porto
The morning is spent cruising. This afternoon, there is an an optional tour of the city with its historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is an additional optional excursion. Board a tram and enjoy a visit to the Tram Museum, before sampling some of the local specialties. Return to the ship for dinner.
Day 5Porto
Breakfast on board is followed by a free morning to explore Porto before lunch on board. In the afternoon, depart on an optional excursion to Guimaraes, an historic town with beautifully preserved medieval monuments. There is an optional hike is available which includes a visit to a wine cellar and a tasting. Return to the ship for a gala dinner and folk evening.
Day 6Porto
Breakfast on board. Disembark at 9am.
POB - Porto and the Douro River ItineraryThe Captain reserves the right to modify the itinerary if necessary
Dates and Prices
19 March 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Gil Eanes From: £983pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£983pp
23 March 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Vasco de Gama From: £623pp
Main Deck Cat C
Blue Water Price from£623pp
Main Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£646pp
Main Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£693pp
Middle Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£831pp
23 March 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Infante Don Henrique From: £863pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£863pp
26 March 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Amalia Rodrigues From: £0pp
28 March 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Vasco de Gama From: £863pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£863pp
28 March 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Fernao de Magalhaes From: £816pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£816pp
31 March 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Amalia Rodrigues From: £941pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£941pp
02 April 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Vasco de Gama From: £831pp
Main Deck Cat C
Blue Water Price from£831pp
Main Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£854pp
Main Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£901pp
Middle Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£992pp
02 April 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Infante Don Henrique From: £969pp
Middle Deck Cat C
Blue Water Price from£969pp
Middle Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£992pp
Middle Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1039pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1024pp
27 October 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Vasco de Gama From: £854pp
Main Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£854pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1024pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1071pp
27 October 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Fernao de Magalhaes From: £901pp
Main Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£901pp
Middle Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£992pp
Middle Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1039pp
Upper Deck Cat C
Blue Water Price from£1001pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1024pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1071pp
28 October 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Infante Don Henrique From: £969pp
Middle Deck Cat C
Blue Water Price from£969pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1024pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1071pp
28 October 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Amalia Rodrigues From: £968pp
Main Deck Cat C
Blue Water Price from£968pp
Main Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1002pp
Main Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1044pp
Middle Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1191pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1183pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1225pp
29 October 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Gil Eanes From: £968pp
Main Deck Cat C
Blue Water Price from£968pp
Main Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1002pp
Main Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1044pp
Middle Deck Cat C
Blue Water Price from£1115pp
Middle Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1149pp
Middle Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1191pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1183pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1225pp
29 October 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Miguel Torga From: £1115pp
Middle Deck Cat C
Blue Water Price from£1115pp
Middle Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1149pp
Middle Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1191pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1183pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1225pp
01 November 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Vasco de Gama From: £901pp
Main Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£901pp
Middle Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1039pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1024pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1071pp
02 November 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Infante Don Henrique From: £901pp
Main Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£901pp
Middle Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£992pp
Middle Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1039pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1024pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1071pp
02 November 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Amalia Rodrigues From: £968pp
Main Deck Cat C
Blue Water Price from£968pp
Main Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1002pp
Main Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1044pp
Middle Deck Cat C
Blue Water Price from£1115pp
Middle Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1149pp
Middle Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1191pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1183pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1225pp
03 November 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Gil Eanes From: £968pp
Main Deck Cat C
Blue Water Price from£968pp
Main Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1002pp
Main Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1044pp
Middle Deck Cat C
Blue Water Price from£1115pp
Middle Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1149pp
Middle Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1191pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1183pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1225pp
03 November 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Miguel Torga From: £968pp
Main Deck Cat C
Blue Water Price from£968pp
Main Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1002pp
Main Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1044pp
Middle Deck Cat C
Blue Water Price from£1115pp
Middle Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1149pp
Middle Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1191pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1183pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1225pp
06 November 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Vasco de Gama From: £1024pp
Middle Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1039pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1024pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1071pp
07 November 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Amalia Rodrigues From: £968pp
Main Deck Cat C
Blue Water Price from£968pp
Main Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1002pp
Main Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1044pp
Middle Deck Cat C
Blue Water Price from£1115pp
Middle Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1149pp
Middle Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1191pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Blue Water Price from£1183pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Blue Water Price from£1225pp
08 November 2025 - Porto and back - Sailing on : Miguel Torga From: £968pp
