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Gems of the Douro (Porto to Porto Cruise)

8 days
Start and end in Porto
4.4
25 traveler reviews
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 35
Age range 1 to 100
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Highlights

  • Cultural discoveries: Explore historic towns such as Pinhao and Régua, rich in wine heritage, with landmarks such as 19th century railroad stations and traditional wineries.
  • Exciting excursions: Enjoy optional visits to Quinta Avessada, Castelo Rodrigo, Quinta do Tedo or Salamanca, which offer diverse experiences, from wine tastings to cross-border cultural encounters.
  • Rural charm: Spend the night in picturesque villages such as Pinhao and Régua to soak up the local charm and discover the tranquility and charm of the region.
  • Night magic: Experience the enchanting night cruise through Porto, marveling at the illuminated cityscape.
  • Culinary Delights: Indulge in authentic Portuguese bars, taste Port wine and savor grilled sardines.
  • The beauty of Porto: Discover the charm of Porto, from its captivating Ribeira district to the panoramic views of the Ponte Dom Luis I bridge through optional tours that reveal the splendor of the city.

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Porto (Douro Marina)
  2. Day 2 Pinhao
  3. Day 3 Pocinho and Vega de Terron
  4. Day 4 Vega de Terron (od. Barca D’Alva)
  5. Day 5 Regua
  6. Day 6 Douro de Marina
  7. Day 7 Douro Marina
  8. Day 8 Porto
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Crucemundo

Number of tours

19

Age Range

1 to 105 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

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Crucemundo Ship

  • MS Douro Cruiser
    MS Douro Cruiser
    Our cruise starts in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Porto. From there we will set sail towards the interior of northern Portugal. On the… Read more
    Capacity
    130
    Built
    2005 refurbished in 2014
    Guests
    Crew
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    78.11 m
    Width
    11.4 m
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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.8
  • 4.5
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  • PB
    · May 9th, 2025
    Very affordable and good quality for price
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    Crucemundo commented on this review
    Dear Pennylynn, Thank you! Hope to see you soon, Cruceteam
    Trip date: August 2024
  • JU
    · April 12th, 2025
    Despite the fact that we couldn’t go through some of the locks and dams because the water was too high the staff made arrangements for bus excursions so we were able to see more of the countryside than might have been possible.
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    Crucemundo commented on this review
    Dear Jean Marie, Thank you so much for your understanding and positive feedback! While we regret that high water levels prevented us from passing through some locks and dams, we're delighted to hear that you appreciated the alternative bus excursions.... Show more
    Trip date: March 2025
  • NR
    · April 4th, 2025
    First trip of the season; high water levels prevented us from going past the first lock. The only day on the original itinerary that happened as planned was the last day, Sunday, a full day in Porto. However, I must give very high praise to the cruise director Augustin, the ship's crew, and Crucemondo for rearranging things and giving us an excellent experience, including complimentary excursions to two locations, and meeting the challenges from being where they hadn't planned to be.
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    Crucemundo commented on this review
    Dear Nancy, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly appreciate your understanding and flexibility during what turned out to be an unusual start to the season due to the high water levels. While we regret that... Show more
    Trip date: March 2025
  • Gems of the Douro (Porto to Porto Cruise) reviewer 4
    · September 14th, 2024
    The facilities and crew were excellent. The food, bar staff and housekeeping were amazing but the lack of opportunities to undertake any tours as they were all pre booked was very disappointing. The cruise guide Tatiana was very polite and friendly but as we had no tours it would be hard to rate so my rating is purely on the lack of opportunity to do tours. The entertainer was great and really tried to get people involved and dancing. A suggestion would be to have spots available for all guests on board for any tours you offer or don’t do tours ?? Regards Anthony Hollis
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    Crucemundo commented on this review
    Dear Anthony, Thank you for your feedback on your recent cruise. We're glad to hear you enjoyed our facilities and the excellent service from our crew, including Tatiana and our entertainer. We apologize for the lack of available tours. Your suggestion... Show more
    Trip date: July 2024
  • DG
    · September 4th, 2024
    The aspects related to cruising on the boat were excellent. Great staff, great food, great service. Our main gripe is that when the boat docked for people to go on tours, there was really nothing for those not touring to get off the boat and have a look at. We would have liked to participate in some of the tours, but the passengers who had booked in bulk groups had had the opportunity to pre-book tours. Subsequently, there were no places left o those tours for people who booked singularly.
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    Crucemundo commented on this review
    Dear Donald, Thank you for your kind words about the staff, food, and service. We understand your frustration regarding the limited availability of tours for individual bookings and will consider this in future planning. As a thank you, we're offering... Show more
    Trip date: August 2024
  • Gems of the Douro (Porto to Porto Cruise) reviewer 6
    · September 1st, 2024
    More than just a night's notice required for next days itinerary.
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    Crucemundo commented on this review
    Dear Richard, Thank you for your feedback. We understand that more advance notice is needed for the next day’s itinerary and will take this into consideration for future planning. Best regards, Crucemundo
    Trip date: August 2024
  • Gems of the Douro (Porto to Porto Cruise) reviewer 7
    · August 28th, 2024
    I would have given this five stars if the excursions had been a bit better organised. The on board experience was great. The food was first class and the service even better. The Douro was a lot more picturesque than I thought, and the places we visited were interesting.
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    Crucemundo commented on this review
    Dear Douglas, Thank you for your feedback and for your kind words about the on-board experience, food, and service. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Douro and the places we visited. We appreciate your comments on the excursions and will take... Show more
    Trip date: August 2024
  • Gems of the Douro (Porto to Porto Cruise) reviewer 8
    · August 26th, 2024
    The boat, the cabins, the staff, the food, the drinks, the service were all excellent- well done! The excursions package was changed not long before we went, to a lower value programme, which involved NOT going to Salamanca, which most of the guests on board wished to visit, to instead visiting a sardine canning factory!!! The tour guide Isabelle did her best, the guest guide Stephanie was fantastic, but the programme had obviously ben down marketed, a real shame!
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    Crucemundo commented on this review
    Dear Denise, Thank you for your kind words about the boat, cabins, staff, and food. We apologize for the changes to the excursions and understand how this affected your experience. We’ll use your feedback to improve future programs. We’re glad Isabelle... Show more
    Trip date: August 2024
  • DS
    · August 25th, 2024
    The cruise was fantastic, more than we expected, especially with the excursion package! The food was divine, the service was meticulous and the cabin and ship were perfectly comfortable. We very much enjoyed having the balcony in our cabin.
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    Crucemundo commented on this review
    Dear Douglas, thank you so much for your amazing review! We're delighted you enjoyed your experience with us. As a thank you, we're offering you a special discount for your next cruise. We can't wait to welcome you back! Best regards, Crucemundo
    Trip date: August 2024
  • Gems of the Douro (Porto to Porto Cruise) reviewer 10
    · August 21st, 2024
    The food and service onboard was fantastic, no complaints at all. There was a comprehensive excursion package which we were strongly encouraged to purchase in advance, it was probably too much as took time away from relaxing on board and watching the world go by! I had some discussion with Crucemundo as I had already done one of the excursions before. I did not go again but could not get a refund for that tour. I was glad that I didn't go as they were late back that day. There was another group on board at a different price point who definitely had a different experience to us, and this was a little strange.
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    Crucemundo commented on this review
    Dear Lesley, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the food and service. We understand your concerns about the excursions and the refund issue and will look into these to improve our offerings. Best regards, Crucemundo
    Trip date: August 2024

Dates & Availability

8 days
Gems of the Douro (Porto to Porto Cruise)
From Porto to Porto

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    Nancy

    Asked on April 7th, 2025

    Is this cruise good for seniors that have mobility issues hard time walking. What is the charge for English excursions and is this all US funds. The group traveling is Canadian.

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    • Crucemundo OperatorWritten April 2025

      The ship itself is well equipped for seniors with mobility issues. But the excursions involve walking tours, which might not be suited well. But we had seniors who had chairs or other assisting equipment with them during the walks. We offer TOUR PACKAGE for 385 EUR per person.

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    Stacey

    Asked on April 7th, 2025

    How much is the price for the package for drinks, how much is the tip for the tour guide, and can you provide the pictures for the accommodation.

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    • Crucemundo OperatorWritten April 2025

      In 2025 we have STANDARD drink package offered at 175 EUR per person, and excursions package for 385 EUR per person. Our price includes accommodation in the cabin, full board, three meals per day, snack in the lounge, coffee/tea/juices, luggage service, Captain's Welcome and Farewell cocktail reception, Captain's Dinner and Welcome Dinner.

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      Stacey

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      If we could get cabins next to each other if possible, that would be great.

    • Crucemundo OperatorWritten April 2025

      We have created booking confirmation and mentioned that your group is travelling together. Your cabins will be next to each other.

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    Thierry

    Asked on March 27th, 2025

    What kind of excursions are available during the cruise?

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    • Crucemundo OperatorWritten March 2025

      The cruise offers various excursions, including wine estate visits, city tours, and guided wine tastings.

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    Joan

    Asked on March 1st, 2025

    Looking for information regarding meals and drinks whilst onboard

    Meals
    • Crucemundo OperatorWritten March 2025

      Our cruise includes: - Accommodation in your choice of standard cabins with windows or deluxe cabins with balconies - Cabin amenities as per ship standards, including quality toiletries and daily servicing - Full board with three meals daily (from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day) - Breakfast buffet, three-course lunch, and four-course dinner - Evening snacks in the lounge at 18:30 and 22:00 - Coffee, tea, and juices at breakfast, and coffee/tea during lunch and dinner - Coffee and tea with biscuits at select times - Luggage service from pier to bus and back - Captain's welcome and farewell cocktail receptions - Special menus for the Captain's Dinner and Welcome Dinner - English info channel - You can purchase a drink package on board.

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    Alex

    Asked on February 21st, 2025

    Is it possible to pre-book excursions before the trip?

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    • Crucemundo OperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes, you can pre-book excursions, but it is advisable to do so in advance to secure your spot.

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    Patricia

    Asked on January 29th, 2025

    Can I reserve as a single traveler? Is there a single supplement?

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    • Crucemundo OperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes, we have a +50% single supplement fee. Please kindly advise which cabin category you are interested in, and I will provide you with the detailed quote. Our price includes following services: accommodation in the cabin, all cabins equipment, full board, three meals per day, snack in the lounge, coffee/tea/juices, luggage service, Captain's Welcome and Farewell cocktail reception, Captain's Dinner and Welcome Dinner with special menu, English info-channel.

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    Caitlin

    Asked on January 29th, 2025

    Will there be English speaking guides for the excursions?

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    • Crucemundo OperatorWritten January 2025

      Excursions will have English-speaking guides if enough English-speaking guests are onboard; otherwise, they may be conducted in other languages.

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    Dave

    Asked on January 27th, 2025

    Interested Departure Date: Monday 31 March, 2025

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    • Crucemundo OperatorWritten January 2025

      How old is the child? Perhaps, if the child is very young we could apply a rate for children. Our price includes following services: accommodation in the cabin, all cabins equipment according to ship standard including quality toiletries, and daily servicing, full board, three meals per day, breakfast buffet, 3-course lunch, 4-course dinner, snack in the lounge every night, coffee/tea/juices, luggage service, Captain's Welcome and Farewell cocktail reception, Captain's Dinner and Welcome Dinner with special menu.

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    Carlos

    Asked on January 12th, 2025

    What should I do if I have dietary restrictions?

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    • Crucemundo OperatorWritten January 2025

      Inform the cruise director of any dietary restrictions, and they can attempt to accommodate your needs.

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    Chelsea

    Asked on January 1st, 2025

    What is the solo traveler fare?

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    • Crucemundo OperatorWritten January 2025

      We apply a single supplement fee of +50% for a cabin. For example departure on March 31, 2025: - Standard Main deck cat F €1550 per traveller + 50% single occupancy - 30% discount => 1627.5 EURO - Port & Fuel Taxes => 65 Euro TOTAL : 1692.5 EURO

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