Are meals served onboard?

Once you are onboard the cruise, all of your meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided for the whole duration of your cruise. CroisiEurope is very proud of the meals they serve to passengers and you will probably experience some of the best French and European cuisine at their tables. Depending on the excursions planned, some meals may not be provided on board however if this is the case, it will be clearly stated in the cruise programme. Breakfast is usually a self-serve buffet in the onboard restaurant, which may include pastries, coffee, tea, juice, breads, jams, a variety of sausages and cold cut meats, eggs, fresh fruit, and yoghurt. Lunch and dinner will be a 3-course sit-down meal and is served at set times and in single seating for all passengers. Both lunch and dinner meals are paired with excellent complimentary wines for you to enjoy.

Will drinks be provided on the cruise?

On all CroisiEurope cruises, you will be provided with complimentary beverages at every meal, including mineral water, fruit juice, tea, coffee, house wine and beer. Drinks served at the bar are included in the full price of selected cruises as well. Champagne, premium brand vintage wines and spirits are listed on a special wine list and are available for an additional charge on all cruises.

Are you able to cater for people with food allergies or special dietary requests?

At the time of booking please advise your specific dietary needs to our team of cruise consultants and Croisi will do their best with a menu that will meet your needs.

Is internet access accessible on board?

Complimentary wi-fi is available on all CroisiEurope ships throughout the fleet. While Wi-Fi is available in the reception area and lounge bar on most ships, on the newest ships such as Ms Gerard Schmitter, the MS Cyrano de Bergerac, MS Lafayette and the fleet of four hotel barges, Wi-Fi is available throughout. CroisiEurope is also equipping every ship in the fleet (apart from those ships on the Mekong) with a Samsung Galaxy Tablet for guests’ to use.

What dress code is expected onboard?

CroisiEurope has more of a relaxed dress code onboard compared to other cruise lines and it is recommended that you will be most comfortable during the day in smart casual clothing and casual dressy in the evening. You may wish to bring items that do not wrinkle easily, or that transport well after being ironed at home, as there are no irons provided onboard. Croisi recommends bringing a variety of clothing for the environments expected during your cruise, including light clothing and bathing suits for hot weather, a sweater or jacket for cooler weather, and of course a raincoat and/or small umbrella. For sightseeing excursions, we recommend bringing comfortable and sturdy walking shoes.

Is tipping compulsory?

Tipping onboard Croisi is at entirely at your own discretion. If you wish to leave a tip, please use the envelope found in your cabin on your last evening on board, and you can then place the envelope in the specially designated box in the reception area as you disembark the ship.

What is the main language used onboard?

The primary language onboard is French being a European cruise company, however, the majority of staff and tour guides are fluent in English, as well as the major European languages such as German, Italian and Spanish. Notices and announcements are in French and English, as well as other languages based upon the needs of the passengers on board.

Do I need to bring an adaptor plug to use the electricity on board?

The electrical service onboard is 220V. If you bring onboard any items that require electricity you must bring a two-pin plug European adaptor that will fit your item.

Do the ships have a laundry service available?

The ships do not offer a laundry service and there are no laundry facilities on board for guests to use.

Does the tour price include the airfare?

Flights before and after the cruise are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com

From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley and Salamanca (port-to-port cruise)

8 days

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Start and end in Porto

4.9

14 traveler reviews

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Croisieurope are a great organization, with dedicated staff. The food was amazing and we would have no hesitation in recommending Croisieurope to anyone.
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Platinum Operator: CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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
Group Size 30 - 142
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Porto
Meals
Dinner (Refined French cuisine)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
Optional Activities
- Tour of Porto by night (coach)
Landmarks
Porto
Day 2
Porto
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Refined French cuisine)
Included Activities
- Evening Fado entertainment
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Porto (CLASSIC package)
- Tour of Porto via tram and tram museum visit (DISCOVERY package)
- Rabelo boat transfer to city center
Landmarks
Porto
Day 3
Regua
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Refined French cuisine)
Included Activities
- Afternoon cruising
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Guimaraes (CLASSIC package)
- Hiking along the Douro River (DISCOVERY package)
- Evening dancing
- Evening stroll through Regua
Landmarks
Guimaraes
Douro River
Regua
Day 4
Vila Real
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Refined French cuisine)
Included Activities
- Flamenco entertainment
- Afternoon cruising
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Mateus Palace formal gardens and Vila Real
Landmarks
Mateus Palace
Vila Real
Day 5
Salamanca
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Refined French cuisine)
Included Activities
- Evening entertainment
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Salamanca and its cathedral (CLASSIC package)
- Old town cycling tour (DISCOVERY package)
Landmarks
Salamanca
Salamanca Cathedral
Day 6
Porto
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner with refined French cuisine)
Included Activities
- Gala dinner
- Morning cruising
Optional Activities
- Porto wines tour and tasting
Landmarks
Porto
Day 7
Lamego
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Refined French cuisine)
Included Activities
- Traditional folk entertainment
- Afternoon cruising
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lamego
Landmarks
Lamego
Day 8
Disembarkation
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Final buffet breakfast

Landmarks
Porto

Landmarks
Porto

Landmarks
Guimaraes
Douro River
Regua

Landmarks
Mateus Palace
Vila Real

Landmarks
Salamanca
Salamanca Cathedral

Landmarks
Porto

Landmarks
Lamego

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Flights
Optional
Additional Services

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CroisiEurope River Cruises

4.3

(462 reviews)

Number of tours

547

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

80%

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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

MS Infante don Henrique
MS Infante Don Henrique cruise ship deck plan has a total of 71 staterooms for 142 passengers served by 21 crew/staff. This CroisiEurope s… Read more
Built
2003 (renovated 2014)
Guests
138
Length
75m
Width
11.4m
Staterooms
71
Electricity
220v
Cruising Speed
9.0 knots
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Traveler Reviews

4.9

Overall rating based on 14 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
Transport
4.9
Guide
4.5
Accommodation
4.5
Food
4.9
Tour Operator
4.3

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John
May 28th, 2023
5.0
Was a great river cruise, loved every minute of it. Crew were outstanding.ready to book another cuuise.
Traveled in May 2023
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Dear Mr. Andreoli, thank you for your review and rating of your cruise with us. We are so glad that you had such a great time with CroisiEurope. We can't wait to welcome you again on board one of our ships. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
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Arve Erling
September 28th, 2021
5.0
Vern good, the ship and the personell was Excellent…and gave us the best service there is..
Traveled in September 2021
Evelyn
July 21st, 2021
5.0
Excellent in every aspect. Congratulations to the fabulous crew and will definitely choose CroisiEurope again.
Traveled in July 2021
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CliveDavies
September 4th, 2020
5.0
A true five star cruise in every respect. The crew were constantly in cleaning mode and cabins were cleaned twice...
A true five star cruise in every respect. The crew were constantly in cleaning mode and cabins were cleaned twice daily. Even the hull was scrubbed. The food was imaginative and plentiful as was the wine. The crew all spoke English and great care taken in seating. The Douro scenery was impressive. Great value for money.and overall a wonderful experience.Show more
Traveled in August 2020
D
Donna
September 11th, 2019
5.0
Being Canadian we found the European dinner hours a little late. We would certainly book and recommend Croisi to our...
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Traveled in August 2019
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Dear Mrs. Brox, We are glad you enjoyed your trip with us so much.Thank you for recommanding CroisiEurope. We hope we'll have the pleasure to welcome you again on board one of our ships. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
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Susan
September 8th, 2019
5.0
We were very happy with our choice. The chef was amazing.We have travelled with other smell ship cruise lines and...
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Traveled in August 2019
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Dear Mrs. Pollock, Thank you very much for your lovely review! We are glad you had such a great time with us! We hope to welcome you again soon on board one of our ships. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
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Ivan
September 5th, 2019
4.0
Excellent staff, very efficient, friendly and helpful. Meals were top class , with good wine selection. On board...
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Traveled in August 2019
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Thank you for taking the time to review your cruise. We are sorry you were not entirely satisfied with your cabin. We are glad you still had a great experience with us and enjoyed most aspects of your trip. We've taken good note of your comments on the itinerary. Thank you for sharing. We hope we'll have the pleasure to welcome you again soon on board one of our ships. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
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Michael
August 5th, 2019
5.0
Wonderful service and a very friendly crew. The excursions were well planned and timely. The food was excellent. One...
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Traveled in July 2019
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Dear Mr. McCandless, Thank you for taking the time to review your cruise. We are so glad you had a great time on board our ship. We are sorry you were not able to get to know your fellow passengers better though. We hope to have the pleasure to welcome you again soon on board one of our ships. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
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Gary
July 18th, 2019
5.0
Croisieurope are a great organization, with dedicated staff who go that extra mile to make your cruise a memorable...
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Traveled in July 2019
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Thank you Mr. Carlson for taking the time to write a review. We are glad to read you enjoyed your time with us. We hope we'll have the pleasure to welcome you again on board one of our ships soon. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
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Lloyd
May 30th, 2019
5.0
Brilliant. Great new boat, fantastic Portuguese crew, great food, thoroughly enjoyable. Croisi are a great company,...
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Traveled in May 2019
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Thank you very much for your lovely comment! We are truly glad to read you had a great time on board our ship. We hope we'll have the pleasure to welcome you again on board one of our ships. Best regards, Croisieurope Customer Care department
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Shane
Asked on September 26th, 2018
Are meals served onboard?
Meals
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written September 2018
  Once you are onboard the cruise, all of your meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided for the whole duration of your cruise. CroisiEurope is very proud of the meals they serve to passengers and you will probably experience some of the best French and European cuisine at their tables. Depending on the excursions planned, some meals may not be provided on board however if this is the case, it will be clearly stated in the cruise programme.  Breakfast is usually a self-serve buffet in the onboard restaurant, which may include pastries, coffee, tea, juice, breads, jams, a variety of sausages and cold cut meats, eggs, fresh fruit, and yoghurt.  Lunch and dinner will be a 3-course sit-down meal and is served at set times and in single seating for all passengers. Both lunch and dinner meals are paired with excellent complimentary wines for you to enjoy.
K
Kerry
Asked on September 26th, 2018
Will drinks be provided on the cruise?
Meals
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written September 2018
  On all CroisiEurope cruises, you will be provided with complimentary beverages at every meal, including mineral water, fruit juice, tea, coffee, house wine and beer. Drinks served at the bar are included in the full price of selected cruises as well.  Champagne, premium brand vintage wines and spirits are listed on a special wine list and are available for an additional charge on all cruises.
H
Henry
Asked on September 26th, 2018
Are you able to cater for people with food allergies or special dietary requests?
Meals
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written September 2018
  At the time of booking please advise your specific dietary needs to our team of cruise consultants and Croisi will do their best with a menu that will meet your needs.
A
Ali
Asked on September 26th, 2018
Is internet access accessible on board?
Other
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written September 2018
  Complimentary wi-fi is available on all CroisiEurope ships throughout the fleet. While Wi-Fi is available in the reception area and lounge bar on most ships, on the newest ships such as Ms Gerard Schmitter, the MS Cyrano de Bergerac, MS Lafayette and the fleet of four hotel barges, Wi-Fi is available throughout. CroisiEurope is also equipping every ship in the fleet (apart from those ships on the Mekong) with a Samsung Galaxy Tablet for guests’ to use.
V
Victoria
Asked on September 26th, 2018
What dress code is expected onboard?
Other
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written September 2018
  CroisiEurope has more of a relaxed dress code onboard compared to other cruise lines and it is recommended that you will be most comfortable during the day in smart casual clothing and casual dressy in the evening. You may wish to bring items that do not wrinkle easily, or that transport well after being ironed at home, as there are no irons provided onboard. Croisi recommends bringing a variety of clothing for the environments expected during your cruise, including light clothing and bathing suits for hot weather, a sweater or jacket for cooler weather, and of course a raincoat and/or small umbrella. For sightseeing excursions, we recommend bringing comfortable and sturdy walking shoes.
V
Vincent
Asked on September 26th, 2018
Is tipping compulsory?
Other
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written September 2018
  Tipping onboard Croisi is at entirely at your own discretion. If you wish to leave a tip, please use the envelope found in your cabin on your last evening on board, and you can then place the envelope in the specially designated box in the reception area as you disembark the ship.
R
Rachael
Asked on September 26th, 2018
What is the main language used onboard?
Other
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written September 2018
  The primary language onboard is French being a European cruise company, however, the majority of staff and tour guides are fluent in English, as well as the major European languages such as German, Italian and Spanish. Notices and announcements are in French and English, as well as other languages based upon the needs of the passengers on board.
E
Erica
Asked on September 26th, 2018
Do I need to bring an adaptor plug to use the electricity on board?
Other
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written September 2018
  The electrical service onboard is 220V. If you bring onboard any items that require electricity you must bring a two-pin plug European adaptor that will fit your item.
J
Jennifer
Asked on September 26th, 2018
Do the ships have a laundry service available?
Accommodation
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written September 2018
  The ships do not offer a laundry service and there are no laundry facilities on board for guests to use.
E
Eileen
Asked on October 1st, 2016
Does the tour price include the airfare?
Flights / Transfers
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written October 2016
  Flights before and after the cruise are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal.Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before June 15th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 15th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with CroisiEurope River Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- The following cards are accepted for "CroisiEurope River Cruises" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- TourRadar can request CroisiEurope River Cruises to hold spaces for you for up to 48 hours without any credit card details.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of CroisiEurope River Cruises. Please familiarize yourself with the CroisiEurope River Cruises payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
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Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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