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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Jocelyn • traveled in May, 2026
Delightful trip on the Douro. Great to have a happy crew who assisted queries efficiently and with a smile. Food was great and we met some lovely fellow travellers. Entertainment on the last evening was hilarious. A Fado group, dancing initiated by the Hotel Manager, beautiful music by the resident pianist and a surprise karaoke by one of our fellow passengers. Songs we all knew meant lots of singing, smiles and memories to take away. I would sail on the Spirit of Chartwell again in a heartbeat.
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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Douro Luxury Cruise - Spirit of Chartwell (4 Days)
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Above all the great food, wine and endless astonishing scenery, it was the staff that made it special.”
Eileen, traveled in March
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
- US$1,079
Douro Experience 2026 (12 destinations)
28 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Professional, Personable, Polite.”
Stephen, traveled in October
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, 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
- US$1,523
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
- US$1,338+$26 upfront costs
Gems of the Douro (Porto to Porto Cruise)
29 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The food was divine, the service was meticulous and the cabin and ship were perfectly comfortable.”
Douglas, traveled in August
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
- US$1,525+$59 upfront costs
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
- US$1,443
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
- US$2,088
A grand 11-day voyage combines Lisbon's highlights with Douro River cruising aboard Avalon Alegria. UNESCO sites including Sintra Palace and Porto's historic quarter dazzle visitors. Wine tastings at traditional quintas, Fado performances, and stays in 200-square-foot Panorama Suites create lasting memories.
Duration 11 days Destinations Lisbon, Sintra, Coimbra, Porto, Matosinhos, Braga, Guimaraes, Porto Antigo, Lamego, PinhaoSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Ship Avalon Alegria River Douro Operator Avalon Waterways From
- US$6,167+$231 upfront costs
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404 cruises
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Scenic Diamond
341 cruises
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Emerald Liberté
319 cruises
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Scenic Azure
305 cruises
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Scenic Gem
274 cruises
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226 cruises
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Demographics
Solo Travelers57 tours- Couples68 tours
- Seniors (50+)48 tours
Best time to visit
- 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 20 tours
- 26 tours
- popular 27 tours
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