MV Spirit of Chartwell
Tours on this Ship
- Capacity
- 30
- Built
- 1997 / Age: 27
- Crew
- 14
- Length
- 64 m / 210 ft
- Width
- 11 m / 36 ft
- Gross Tonnage
- 485 gt
- Cabin
- 15
- Deck
- 3
- River
- Douro
- Country Region
- Northern Portugal
Ship Overview
The Spirit of Chartwell defines luxury Douro River barge cruising and sets the standard for service and quality. Very recently designed and refurbished for, and used by, Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the Spirit of Chartwell offers select travellers a cruise experience worthy of its Royal Heritage.
The finest interior furnishings, the impressive amount of space, and the high number of staff members per guest, create an elegant, club-like atmosphere for experienced travellers; an environment where every need is predicted and promptly attended to during the calm passage through the majestic Douro River Valley.
Reviews
- DSDuane5.0 - ExcellentWritten on September 13th, 2025
Ansbert5.0 - ExcellentWritten on September 5th, 2025- Cristiano5.0 - ExcellentWritten on July 16th, 2025Portugal Travel Center commented on this reviewDear 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
- CWChris3.0 - AverageWritten on July 12th, 2025Portugal Travel Center commented on this reviewDear 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
- Prodip5.0 - ExcellentWritten on June 17th, 2025
Staterooms / Suites
- Luxury Suite (Saloon Deck)
- State Cabin Main Deck
Features
The luxury suite is located at the front of the ship on the Saloon Deck. The spacious luxury suite features rich hardwood finishes, complete with double bed, comfortable seating area, individually controlled air conditioning and heating, HD satellite television, trouser press and en suite facilities, featuring a power shower.
Deck Plans
Dining
All meals are served in the main dining room which is lined on both sides by large picture windows which allows passengers to view the passing scenery. Dinner is served in single, open seating, with excellent cuisine incorporating regional specialties.