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Douro Luxury Cruise - Spirit of Chartwell (4 Days)

4 days
From Vila Nova da Gaia to Porto
4.7
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Portugal Travel Center

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Portuguese
Group Size 1 - 8
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Porto

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail
    • Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Cais de Gaia
    Cais da Ribeira
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    Porto to Pinhão

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Dinner (Dinner at local winery producing Douro wines)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board
    • Culinary Delight presentation and tasting
    • Dinner at local winery
    Landmarks
    Cais do Pinhão
  3. Day 3

    Leverinho

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Dinner (Portuguese Night dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board
    • Tour of Lamego with tasting of local products
    • Presentation 'Douro - River and Region'
    • Portuguese Night dinner on board
    • Folklore show
    Landmarks
    Lamego
    Cais de Leverinho
  4. Day 4

    Leverinho to Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board
    Landmarks
    Cais da Ribeira

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  • Transport

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  • Flights
  • Optional
  • Additional Services
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Rating
4.8(235 reviews)
Response time
11 hours
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

Portugal Travel Center Ship

  • MV Spirit of Chartwell
    MV Spirit of Chartwell
    The Spirit of Chartwell defines luxury Douro River barge cruising and sets the standard for service and quality. Very recently designed and… Read more
    Capacity
    30
    Built
    1997 / Age: 27
    Guests
    Crew
    14
    Length
    64 m / 210 ft
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    485 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    15
    Deck
    3
    Deck with Cabins

Traveler Moments

Traveler Reviews

4.7
Overall rating based on 7 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.2
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
    4.6
  • 4.8

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  • Douro Luxury Cruise - Spirit of Chartwell (4 Days) reviewer 1
    May 5th, 2026
    Delightful trip on the Douro. Great to have a happy crew who assisted queries efficiently and with a smile. Food...
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    Traveled in April 2026
    Reply from: Portugal Travel Center
    Dear Jocelyn, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time on the Douro and that the atmosphere on board made such a positive impression. It’s always our goal to have a friendly, attentive crew, so we’re glad their smiles and efficiency stood out throughout your journey. What a fantastic way to end the trip, with music, laughter, and a bit of spontaneous karaoke! It sounds like a truly memorable evening, especially with the Fado performance and the beautiful mix of live music and guest participation. We’re also delighted you enjoyed the food and the chance to connect with fellow travellers along the way. The spirit of camaraderie really does make these journeys special. It’s wonderful to hear you’d sail again on the Spirit of Chartwell in a heartbeat. The beauty of the Douro River and the warmth of experiences like these are exactly what we hope every guest takes home. Thank you once again for sharing your memories. We’d be delighted to welcome you back on board in the future! Kind regards, Portugal Travel Center team
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  • Douro Luxury Cruise - Spirit of Chartwell (4 Days) reviewer 2
    April 12th, 2026
    Didn’t know what to expect, but we were happy with everything. Above all the great food, wine and endless...
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    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: Portugal Travel Center
    Dear Eilenn, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really glad to hear that the tour exceeded your expectations, especially when you weren’t quite sure what to expect at the start. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the food, wine, and those unforgettable landscapes. What truly means the most to us is your recognition of our team. We’re very proud of them, and your comments will certainly make their day. Thank you as well for recommending the experience, it means a great deal. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another journey soon! Kind regards, Portugal Travel Center team
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  • D
    September 13th, 2025
    Ship and cabin cleanliness was exceptional, staff entertaining and professional, scenery was stunning at every turn.
    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: Portugal Travel Center
    Dear Duane, we're glad you enjoyed your tour aboard the luxurious Spirit of Chartwell! We make every effort to work with the best partners and offer unforgettable experiences. Kind regards, Portugal Travel Center team
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  • Douro Luxury Cruise - Spirit of Chartwell (4 Days) reviewer 4
    September 5th, 2025
    We had 4 days of laid back and relaxing vacation. Very friendly staff,good food, a wonderful landscape and a clean...
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    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: Portugal Travel Center
    Dear Ansbert, we are delighted that you enjoyed your tour of the Douro, aboard the charming Spirit of Chartwell. It was a great pleasure to help you plan this trip, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards, Portugal Travel Center team
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  • Douro Luxury Cruise - Spirit of Chartwell (4 Days) reviewer 5
    July 16th, 2025
    I just returned from a 4-day trip aboard the Spirit of Chartwell, and it exceeded all my expectations. The ship is...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Portugal Travel Center
    Dear Cristiano, thank you for booking with us! We are so happy that you enjoyed your tour aboard the Spirit of Chartwell. It was a pleasure to organize this tour for you. Warm regards, Portugal Travel Center team
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  • C
    July 12th, 2025
    Overall we had an enjoyable experience. Very good accommodation and food and beverages first class. Negatives which...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Portugal Travel Center
    Dear Chris, We just received your review about your journey on board the Spirit of Chartwell. Thank you very much for your feedback and for recognising the quality of our accommodation, food, beverages, and crew — we’re delighted you enjoyed those aspects of your experience. We do apologize for the unforeseen engine problem that led to the alternative transport arrangement. We fully understand that the ferry transfer was not up to the standard you rightly expected. We are also concerned to hear that children were present on board despite our policy clearly stating that the trip is not suitable for children. We hope we have the opportunity to compensate you in the near future, and please never hesitate to bring any detail to our attention during the trip, since we always do our best to resolve any issue on the spot or shortly thereafter to improve the guest experience Once again, thank you for your comments — they help us improve — and we hope to have the chance to welcome you again under better circumstances. Portugal Travel Center Team
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  • Douro Luxury Cruise - Spirit of Chartwell (4 Days) reviewer 7
    June 17th, 2025
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    Anita

    Asked on December 29th, 2025

    we are looking for dates in may 13 2026. Is it possible??

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    • Portugal Travel CenterOperatorWritten December 2025

      These are the available dates for the 4-day/3-night cruises: April 3 to 6, April 17 to 20, July 3 to 6, July 10 to 13, July 24 to 27, July 31 to August 3, August 7 to 10, August 14 to 17, August 21 to 24, October 30 to November 2

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    Justin

    Asked on November 2nd, 2025

    My sister and I would like to bring our mother on this cruise for her 85th birthday. Her mobility is slightly reduced - she walks with a stick and can walk for about half an hour before needing a rest. Would she be able to manage the excursions? Also how steep are the stair between decks and the gangplank to the Spirit of Chartwell?

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    • Portugal Travel CenterOperatorWritten November 2025

      Regarding your mother's mobility, the cruise excursion includes a sightseeing component and short walks, so she should not have any issues. The Ship has steep stairs to access the sundeck, to access the cabins we have spiral stairs on this ship.

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    Sophia

    Asked on October 25th, 2025

    When do the 2026 departure dates get confirmed?

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    • Portugal Travel CenterOperatorWritten October 2025

      Unfortunately, the dates for 2026 have not yet been released. I believe we will have more news next month. Please contact us again at that time.

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    Debbie

    Asked on October 18th, 2025

    Interested in the Douro cruise and would like to know 2026 dates available

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    • Portugal Travel CenterOperatorWritten October 2025

      The dates for the Spirit of Chartwell Cruise in 2026 are not available yet. We expect to have the dates available in the next week, and if you'd like us to, we can contact you when they get online.

    • Portugal Travel CenterOperatorWritten October 2025

      Dates for 2026 are now available

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    Stephen

    Asked on October 6th, 2025

    We have contacted you previously re the departure dates for this cruise in MAY 2026. The last reply told us the dates would be available by the end of Sept and you would let us know. We have not heard anything and note that there are no dates yet available. Please advise

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    • Portugal Travel CenterOperatorWritten October 2025

      For May we will not have any date available. We are waiting the final details and dates, but I can inform that the dates available will be on July, August and October.

  • K

    Kenneth

    Asked on September 28th, 2025

    We wish to book this 4 day trip in MAY 2026. What are the sailing dates please?

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    • Portugal Travel CenterOperatorWritten September 2025

      Unfortunately, the dates for 2026 are not yet available. I believe we will have more news towards the end of the month. We advise you to contact us again around that time.

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    Gail

    Asked on September 23rd, 2025

    I am aware that you haven't decided on dates for mid 2026 yet but my husband and I are in Portugal in that area for 5 days around 18th 19th June and would be very interested undoing the 4 day trip round those dates if there was enough interest? When do you think you would be releasing June 2026 information? thankyou and also how much per person?

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    • Portugal Travel CenterOperatorWritten September 2025

      We expect to know the dates of the Spirit of Chartwell departure dates and prices by the end of October. I do think there will be dates in June as those are the first to sell out. I will take note of your request and inform you when we have the dates available.

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      Gail

      TravelerWritten September 2025

      We would be interested in day boat trips along the Douro during that time if the 4day doesn't work for us.

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    Josh

    Asked on August 6th, 2025

    what dates do you have tours from 26th September onwards?

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    Luke

    Asked on July 26th, 2025

    What dresscode is required oh the boat? Are the cabins big enough to bring two suitcases? Where exactly is the starting point - I cant find the street adress.

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    • Portugal Travel CenterOperatorWritten July 2025

      The dress code can be relaxed and comfortable for day activities and smart casual for evenings. The cabins aren't very big, but they have some storage places. The meeting point is Cais de Gaia at 6 pm. It's by the river, that's why there isn't a street name.

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    Ronald

    Asked on May 29th, 2025

    Will there be October tours

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    • Portugal Travel CenterOperatorWritten May 2025

      Yes, there will be tours in October.

    • Portugal Travel CenterOperatorWritten May 2025

      However, they are subject to availability at the time of booking.

    • R

      Ronald

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      I am interested in the 4 day Spirit of Chartwell tour if the date is 3 October

    • Portugal Travel CenterOperatorWritten May 2025

      Unfortunately that date is fully booked.

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