Porto and the Douro River

See the steep vineyards along the Douro in the spring and autumn on this short break from Porto with plenty of opportunity to visit the highlights on optional excursions

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5 nights from £864pp

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Join this cruise through the beautiful Douro Valley in the spring or autumn, following the Douro River as it winds through a landscape of vines and green rolling hills.

From Porto your ship negotiates Europe's deepest lock at Carrapatelo on the way to Regua for an optional visit to Lamego. Cruise onwards to Porto Antigo and return to historic Porto for a full day to explore. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe and a World Heritage Site, with medieval streets, magnificent churches and amazing bridges. Moored near the famous port wine shippers' warehouses are rabelos, the colourful boats once used for bringing the port to Porto.

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POB - Porto and the Douro River Itinerary

Day 1 - Porto (Portugal)

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. In the evening, join us on an optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion by coach: Tour of Porto "by night".

Day 2 - Porto - Regua

This morning will be spent cruising. Join us on an optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Guided tour of Lamego. Enjoy an evening of dancing.

Day 3 - Regua - Porto Antigo

Take part in our optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: The Douro Museum and a tasting of olive oil and wine in a quinta. We'll spend the afternoon cruising. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.

Day 4 - Porto Antigo - Porto

We'll spend the morning cruising. This afternoon, join us on the optional excursions proposed:

CLASSIC: Guided tour of Porto. We'll leave for Porto's city center by coach. Our first stop will be a tour of St. Francis Church. A stone's throw from the Douro riverbank, it is among the most symbolic buildings in Porto. We'll then head over to see the inside of Bolsa Palace—also known as the Stock Exchange Palace - a magnificent, neoclassical mansion in the heart of the historic downtown. We’ll ascend the magnificent marble and granite staircase to visit the Golden Room and the lavishly decorated Arab Room, where official receptions are still held. The next stop will be an azulejo tile workshop. This tour is a unique occasion to discover this age-long art form. We’ll return to the ship.

DISCOVERY: Touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum. We'll board one of the city's trams and partake in this urban-tourism experience all the way to the mouth of the Douro. We'll finish up our excursion with a tasting of some of the local specialties. 
The evening is free to do as you please.

Day 5 - Porto - Guimarães - Porto

Enjoy time at leisure this morning to discover Porto at your own pace. This afternoon, join us for the optional excursions proposed:

CLASSIC: Tour of Guimarães.

DISCOVERY: Quaint Afurada. We’ll leave by coach for the mouth of the Douro River to set off on an atypical stroll to Afurada, located on the southern bank. We'll visit the Afurada Heritage Interpretive Center. Enjoy some time on your own in this charming village. Lose yourself in the backstreets lined with colorful homes. Don't forget to sample delicious seafood dishes at a local tavern! We’ll return to the ship.
Tonight's our gala evening and dinner followed by traditional folk entertainment.

Day 6 - Porto

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9.00 a.m. End of our services.

The Captain reserves the right to modify the itinerary if necessary

Price Includes

  • Full board with all meals on board ship and en suite accommodation
  • Unlimited complimentary house wine, beer, mineral water and soft drinks on board
  • On-board entertainment
  • Gala Evening and welcome cocktail
  • On-board hostess
  • Port Taxes

Price Does Not Include

  • Cruise only prices do not include flights or transfers
  • Optional Excursions (must be pre-booked at least 4 weeks before departure or bookable on board subject to availability)
  • Gratuities
  • Personal insurance and expenses

Special Features

  • CroisiEurope is the leading French river cruise company. Their ships have a distinctly French flavour, the service and the food having received much praise from Blue Water Holidays customers. Staff and passengers come from many European countries and there may be other English speaking passengers on board.

Exclusive Blue Water Fly-Cruise Package from just £1145pp! T&Cs apply.

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2026 Departures £ price per person based on 2 people sharing

  • March
    • Mar 20th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Infante Don Henrique From: £864
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat B Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Blue Water Price from: £864 Blue Water Price from: £889 Blue Water Price from: £936 Blue Water Price from: £1027 Blue Water Price from: £1074 Blue Water Price from: £1069 Blue Water Price from: £1116
    • Mar 21st - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1040
      Main Deck Cat B
      Blue Water Price from: £1040
    • Mar 22nd - Porto and back - Sailing on: Vasco de Gama From: £1002
      Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Blue Water Price from: £1002 Blue Water Price from: £1074 Blue Water Price from: £1069 Blue Water Price from: £1116
    • Mar 22nd - Porto and back - Sailing on: Fernao de Magalhaes From: £936
      Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Blue Water Price from: £936 Blue Water Price from: £1002 Blue Water Price from: £1027 Blue Water Price from: £1074 Blue Water Price from: £1069 Blue Water Price from: £1116
    • Mar 26th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Infante Don Henrique From: £864
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Blue Water Price from: £864 Blue Water Price from: £936 Blue Water Price from: £1074 Blue Water Price from: £1069 Blue Water Price from: £1116
    • Mar 26th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1244
      Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat A
      Blue Water Price from: £1244 Blue Water Price from: £1283
    • Mar 27th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Vasco de Gama From: £1069
      Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Blue Water Price from: £1074 Blue Water Price from: £1069 Blue Water Price from: £1116
    • Mar 28th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Miguel Torga From: £1007
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Blue Water Price from: £1007 Blue Water Price from: £1040 Blue Water Price from: £1244 Blue Water Price from: £1230 Blue Water Price from: £1283
    • Mar 31st - Porto and back - Sailing on: Infante Don Henrique From: £864
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Blue Water Price from: £864 Blue Water Price from: £936 Blue Water Price from: £1027 Blue Water Price from: £1074 Blue Water Price from: £1069 Blue Water Price from: £1116
  • April
    • Apr 1st - Porto and back - Sailing on: Vasco de Gama From: £1069
      Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Blue Water Price from: £1069 Blue Water Price from: £1116
  • October
    • Oct 26th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Vasco de Gama From: £864
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat B
      Blue Water Price from: £864 Blue Water Price from: £889
    • Oct 27th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Infante Don Henrique From: £1069
      Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Blue Water Price from: £1069 Blue Water Price from: £1116
  • November
    • Nov 1st - Porto and back - Sailing on: Infante Don Henrique From: £1116
      Upper Deck Cat A
      Blue Water Price from: £1116
    • Nov 4th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Fernao de Magalhaes From: £936
      Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat A
      Blue Water Price from: £936 Blue Water Price from: £1027 Blue Water Price from: £1074 Blue Water Price from: £1116
    • Nov 6th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Infante Don Henrique From: £864
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat B Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Blue Water Price from: £864 Blue Water Price from: £889 Blue Water Price from: £936 Blue Water Price from: £1002 Blue Water Price from: £1027 Blue Water Price from: £1074 Blue Water Price from: £1069 Blue Water Price from: £1116
    • Nov 7th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Vasco de Gama From: £889
      Main Deck Cat B Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Blue Water Price from: £889 Blue Water Price from: £936 Blue Water Price from: £1002 Blue Water Price from: £1027 Blue Water Price from: £1074 Blue Water Price from: £1069 Blue Water Price from: £1116
    • Nov 9th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Fernao de Magalhaes From: £864
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat B Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat C Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Blue Water Price from: £864 Blue Water Price from: £889 Blue Water Price from: £936 Blue Water Price from: £1002 Blue Water Price from: £1027 Blue Water Price from: £1074 Blue Water Price from: £1044 Blue Water Price from: £1069 Blue Water Price from: £1116
    • Nov 11th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Miguel Torga From: £1007
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat B Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Blue Water Price from: £1007 Blue Water Price from: £1040 Blue Water Price from: £1093 Blue Water Price from: £1158 Blue Water Price from: £1191 Blue Water Price from: £1244 Blue Water Price from: £1230 Blue Water Price from: £1283

Price Information

  • Please note prices are updated regularly from a third party price feed and may fluctuate from those shown. Please contact us for latest prices
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