Douro River Cruises
Travel in style and comfort through the Douro Valley’s most beautiful places. Soak up the sun on deck while enjoying food, and explore villages and monasteries. While Lisbon charms with its famous pastries and colorful streets, Porto delights with its Old Town, port wine, and fresh seafood. Your once-in-a-lifetime Douro Valley adventure awaits.
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Duane • traveled in September, 2025
Ship and cabin cleanliness was exceptional, staff entertaining and professional, scenery was stunning at every turn.
Douro Luxury Cruise - Spirit of Chartwell (4 Days) - A
Anthony • traveled in April, 2026
Excellent trip made more memorable by the outstanding crew of A Rosa ALVA. Cruise Director Gaby made us feel welcome and ensured we made the most of tour and excursion opportunities when at port. Our trip was impacted by circumstances totally out of A Rosa’s control and their management and ‘work arounds’ were faultless. We especially enjoyed our multi national guests who went out of their way to be inclusive and welcoming. Language differences were no barrier with all announcements being made in English and German. Likewise all of our tours where we had the pleasure of Mario describing the action in English. Highly recommend A Rosa and would happily travel with them again. Thank you!
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Kathleen • traveled in April, 2026
The staff onboard were amazing, and they went out of there way to make us feel welcome! I can not speak highly enough about them! However, the excursions were a bit of a mystery to us as we had been given very little information regarding them. They had several large groups onboard at the same time and the excursions seemed to be just for them?♀️
Gems of the Douro (Porto to Porto Cruise)
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- The best Douro cruises
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- Best tour companies
- Popular Douro Cruise Ships
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- Discover Douro tours for every budget
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The best Douro cruises
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Douro Luxury Cruise - Spirit of Chartwell (4 Days)
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Ship and cabin cleanliness was exceptional, scenery was stunning at every turn.”
Duane, traveled in August
Luxury Douro cruise aboard Queen Elizabeth II's former vessel, sailing from Vila Nova da Gaia to Porto. Visit Régua's Douro Museum, enjoy winery dinners in Pinhão, and explore historic Lamego while experiencing gourmet regional cuisine and cultural performances.
Duration 4 days Destinations Vila Nova da Gaia, Entre-os-Rios, Peso da Regua, Pinhao, Lamego, Porto Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Portuguese Ship MV Spirit of Chartwell River Douro Operator Portugal Travel Center From $1,076
5% Off- US$1,022You save $54
Douro Experience 2027
28 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Fabulous river cruise. Wonderful service, excellent crew and cuisine.”
Patrick, traveled in June
The UNESCO-listed Douro Valley unfolds aboard luxury A-ROSA ALVA, with elegant 29m² balcony suites and 4.8-rated cuisine. The route winds from Porto through picturesque Pinhão and Régua, with stops at historic quintas for wine tastings. Salamanca's 13th-century university and dramatic riverside landscapes await over 8 memorable days.
Duration 8 days Destinations Porto, Vila Nova da Gaia, Peso da Regua, Pinhao, Barca de Alva, Vega de Terron, Salamanca, Leverinho Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German Ship A-ROSA ALVA River Douro Operator A-ROSA From
5% Off- US$1,518
Gems of the Douro (Porto to Porto Cruise)
29 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The last day, Sunday, a full day in Porto. Crucemondo gave us an excellent experience.”
Nancy, traveled in March
MS Douro Cruiser, with its panoramic-view cabins, glides through the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley. Port wine tastings in Pinhao, Barca d'Alva's Natural Park, and historic Peso da Regua highlight the journey. Full board dining includes 4-course dinners and nightly entertainment for approx. $200 per day, with guided English tours.
Duration 8 days Destinations Porto, Pinhao, Pocinho, Vega de Terron, Barca de Alva, Peso da Regua Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Spanish Ship MS Douro Cruiser River Douro Operator Crucemundo From
5% Off- US$1,520+$58 upfront costs
This 6-day cruise sails from Porto to Vega de Terrón through the UNESCO-listed Douro wine region, passing terraced vineyards in Régua and Pinhão. Full board on the 78-meter MS Douro Cruiser includes the Captain's dinner, coffee with meals, and evening lounge snacks, and you'll visit traditional Quintas for port wine tasting while navigating Europe's tallest lock at 36 meters high.
Duration 6 days Destinations Porto, Peso da Regua, Pinhao, Pocinho, Vega de Terron Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Spanish Ship MS Douro Cruiser River Douro Operator Crucemundo From $1,333
20% Off- US$1,067+$26 upfront costsYou save $267
Sail Queen Elizabeth II's former yacht through dramatic Douro Valley landscapes. Visit historic Mateus Palace, medieval Castelo Rodrigo, and enjoy exclusive wine tastings at Pinhão farms. Features elegant Pullman-style cabins, gourmet regional cuisine, and cultural shows.
Duration 5 days Destinations Vila Nova da Gaia, Peso da Regua, Barca de Alva, Lamego Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Portuguese Ship MV Spirit of Chartwell River Douro Operator Portugal Travel Center From $1,438
5% Off- US$1,367You save $72
Discover Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley (port-to-port cruise) (7 destinations)
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The one thing that I felt could improve would be to spend more time cruising on the river instead of so many shore excursions.”
Jennifer, traveled in March
Duration 8 days Destinations Lisbon, Coimbra, Peso da Regua, Pinhao, Porto Antigo, Guimaraes, Porto Age Range All Ages Welcome Ship MS Vasco da Gama River Douro Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
5% Off- US$2,082
Sixteen luxurious days unfold from Lisbon to Porto aboard Scenic Azure. Sintra Palace, São Francisco Church concerts, Douro Valley wine tastings, and UNESCO sites in Guimarães dazzle visitors. Premium hotels and spacious river suites offer 5-star dining and 18 Freechoice activities.
Duration 16 days Destinations Lisbon, Porto, Entre-os-Rios, Peso da Regua, Vega de Terron, Salamanca, Pocinho, Pinhao, Amarante Age Range Ages 12+ Ship Scenic Azure River Douro Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $11,215
25% Off- US$8,462You save $2,753
Travel Douro your way
Best tour companies
Popular Douro Cruise Ships
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Scenic Sapphire
401 cruises
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Scenic Diamond
340 cruises
Evergreen Tours
Emerald Liberté
319 cruises
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Scenic Azure
305 cruises
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Scenic Gem
272 cruises
Evergreen Tours
Emerald Radiance
226 cruises
Best places to start your adventure
Discover Douro tours for every budget
Douro tours for every type of group
Who are you traveling with?
Top Douro travel itineraries to fit your plans
Demographics
Solo Travelers58 tours- Couples69 tours
- Seniors (50+)49 tours
Best time to visit
- Spring 2026
Spring's mild weather makes the Douro really shine, and our travelers tell us they love seeing the riverside towns wake up after winter. The most popular spring cruises mix Porto's rich culture with quality wine experiences - you'll explore historic cellars, visit family quintas and learn from local vintners who really know their craft. Some routes add interesting stops at the Douro Museum where you can dig into the valley's 2,000-year wine story, then try your hand at traditional tile painting or cooking with Portuguese chefs. Our clients particularly enjoy spring trips that include Salamanca's UNESCO heritage and also private dinners at countryside estates serving regional dishes.
- popular 15 tours
- Summer 2026
Summer gives you long days perfect for extended deck time and evening activities in the ports. The best-selling summer routes blend morning outings - like walks through medieval villages and vineyard trails - with afternoon cruising when the deck becomes your perfect cooling-off spot. Many of our guests choose summer routes with swim breaks, optional cycling tours and also kayaking on the Pinhao River. The highest-rated tours include nice touches like onboard Fado music, visits to ancient rock art in the Côa Valley and dinner at local quintas. August can get quite hot, but the river keeps things cool and well-planned activities help you work around the warmth.
- June 2026 19 tours
- popular 29 tours
- 26 tours
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