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10 best Douro cruises
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MelissaDouro travel expert at TourRadar
Duration 4 days Destinations Vila Nova da Gaia, Entre-os-Rios, Peso da Regua, Pinhao, Lamego, Porto Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English, Portuguese Operator Portugal Travel Center From
- US$795
Douro Experience 2025
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The Douro river cruise was extremely pleasant and positive. All staff, food and sailing were enjoyable.”
Judith, traveled in May 2023
The A-ROSA ALVA welcomes guests across 3 decks with 5 cabin categories. Stops include 6 ports and UNESCO sites, complemented by inclusive meals, drinks package, and port wine tastings. Guests rate the itinerary 4.5/5 and cuisine 4.8/5.
Duration 8 days Destinations Porto, Peso da Regua, Pinhao, Vega de Terron, Barca de Alva, Pocinho Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English, German Operator A-ROSA From
- US$1,324
Duration 5 days Destinations Vila Nova da Gaia, Peso da Regua, Barca de Alva, Lamego Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English, Portuguese Operator Portugal Travel Center From
- US$1,060
Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley (2025) (Porto to Lisbon, 2025)
1 Review by TourRadar travelersThe S.S. São Gabriel sails through UNESCO-protected Douro Valley, making stops at historic quintas and wine estates. Take vineyard hikes, savor Port tastings, and indulge in regional cuisine while sailing Europe's most dramatic wine region.
Duration 11 days Destinations Porto, Entre-os-Rios, Peso da Regua, Pocinho, Vega de Terron, Barca de Alva, Lisbon Age Range 16 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection From $6,399
30% Off- US$4,479You save $1,919
Gems of the Douro (Porto to Porto Cruise)
21 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The stops are long enough to give you time to see the sites. But without buying the excursions it would be difficult.”
Christian, traveled in August 2023
MS Douro Cruiser navigates Europe's oldest wine region through UNESCO-protected landscapes. Guests rate the gourmet dining 4.9/5, while balcony cabins offer views of vineyard excursions, historic port lodges and medieval villages.
Duration 8 days Destinations Porto, Pinhao, Pocinho, Vega de Terron, Barca de Alva, Peso da Regua Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in English, German, Spanish Operator Crucemundo From $1,784
50% Off- US$892+$66 upfront costsYou save $892
What people love about Douro Cruises
- Douro Experience 2025
Very comfortable boat. Helpful and friendly staff. Great food and drink. Beautiful scenery. Perfect.
- Douro Experience 2025
Beautiful ship, great staff, fantastic food. Staff particularly helpful going above & beyond when my friend became ill & had to go to hospital. Bus drivers great & careful drivers.
- Douro Experience 2025
Our Douro river cruise on A Rosa , was extremely pleasant and positive. All staff, food and sailing were enjoyable & dealt with English speakers well.
Top operators
- 4.0 (95 reviews)
"Beautiful scenery, crew ever so kind, food delicious. Ship very comfortable. Well organised by Tourradar.
- Tours
- 2 tours
- Age range
- 2 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- River Cruise
- Response time
- 27h
- Response rate
- 84%
- Average price
- $291
- 4.5 (398 reviews)
"A thoroughly relaxing experience. Low key but very efficiently run. Accommodation, and in particular the meals were excellent. An experience to be repeated.
- Tours
- 11 tours
- Age range
- 1 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- River Cruise
- Response time
- 27h
- Response rate
- 84%
- Average price
- $263
- 4.5 (86 reviews)
"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.
- Tours
- 5 tours
- Age range
- 16 to 100 years old
- Adventure type
- River Cruise
- Response time
- 10h
- Response rate
- 89%
- Average price
- $841
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Porto, Entre-os-Rios, Peso da Regua, Pinhao, Barca de Alva, Vega de Terron, Salamanca, Madrid
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Lisbon, Pinhao, Vega de Terron, Salamanca, Pocinho, Porto
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Best time to visit
- Summer 2025Summer in the Douro Valley is hot and nights are warm. Enjoy scenic boat cruises on the Douro River, sample fine wines, and explore historic villages in the mornings and evenings.
- June 2025 17 tours
- July 2025 popular 28 tours
- August 2025 28 tours
- Fall / Autumn 2025Mild weather makes it perfect for river cruises, wine tasting, and scenic drives. Experience the vibrant colors of the vineyards and visit picturesque towns.
- October 2025 popular 16 tours
- November 2025 16 tours
- Spring 2026Spring brings blooming landscapes and warm temperatures. With fewer tourists, it’s ideal for cruising the Douro River, scenic hikes, and exploring historic sites.
- April 2026 popular 19 tours
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