Choose the perfect cruise for you

Choose the perfect cruise for you
Tips and Suggestions | 01 April, 2023

One of the ways to get to know the Douro is on a Cruise. You can choose to go up by boat from Porto to Régua or choose to go up to Douro Superior.

The cruise season has officially opened! What is ideal for you?

 

April marks the beginning of the long-awaited cruises on the magnificent Douro River, but if you are undecided about which cruise to choose, we can help!

 

First time in the Douro? This is the perfect cruise!

If you want to visit the Douro for the first time, there is nothing better than our Porto-Régua-Porto 1 day Cruise with visit to the Wine Estate and descent by train. It is the most popular cruise for those who want a unique experience in the Douro.

Starting in Porto, at the Vila Nova de Gaia Quay, you will have the opportunity to enjoy breakfast and lunch on board while calmly sailing through the waters of the Douro River.

Along the way you will have the opportunity to cross the imposing dams that will make you feel butterflies in your stomach, allowing you to observe the magnificent landscape that is on the other side, characterized by its vineyards and terraces, classified as a World Heritage Site by Unesco.

The disembarkment at Régua Quay marks the beginning of the journey through the wonderful kingdom that is the Douro, where you can enjoy the aromas of Douro wines in a family farm, and also be enchanted by the landscapes of the most emblematic viewpoint in the Douro, the viewpoint of São Leonardo of Galafura.

At the end of the day, you can still travel along the Douro train line, always hand in hand with the beauty of the river.

Would you like to book your trip on this magnificent cruise? You can do so via the link below:

https://cruzeirosnodouro.pt/en/cruzeiro/porto-regua-porto-cruise-with-a-wine-estate-visit-and-descent-by-train

Are you a landscape admirer? Choose a panoramic!

If you like to contemplate the most beautiful landscapes and let yourself be enchanted by the magic of the environment that surrounds you, allow yourself to feel the Douro and discover its interesting details on board the Régua-Pinhão-Régua cruise with lunch included.

This cruise allows you to take one of the most emblematic routes in the Region, between Régua and Pinhão, due to its magical landscape composed of its vineyards supported by schist terraces, and where it is possible to observe the largest number of wine farms, all dedicated to to the production of the famous port wine.

With lunch served on board, you will have the opportunity to experience the flavors of the Region while contemplating the beautiful Douro landscape.

You can book this option via the following link: https://cruzeirosnodouro.pt/en/cruzeiro/regua-pinhao-regua-cruise-with-lunch

Embark in Régua or Porto??

There are cruises starting in the city of Porto and also in Régua. If you are closer to Porto, we suggest the Porto-Régua-Porto Upstream or the Porto-Pinhão-Porto cruise with a visit to the Wine Estate with the option of embarkment at Estiva Quay or at Vila Nova de Gaia Quay. In both, you can enjoy breakfast and lunch on board. You also have the possibility of visiting a Quinta in the Region and having a wine tasting. 

Porto-Régua-Porto Upstream Cruise: https://cruzeirosnodouro.pt/en/cruzeiro/upstream-of-the-douro-by-boat-and-descent-by-bus

Porto-Pinhão-Porto Cruise: https://cruzeirosnodouro.pt/en/cruzeiro/boat-ride-in-the-douro-until-pinhao-with-departure-from-porto

If you prefer to embark in Régua, we suggest the Régua -Pocinho- Régua downstream by boat or the cruise Régua-Porto-Régua downstream by boat. You can also opt for a shorter and simpler cruise like Régua-Pinhão with no return.

Régua-Pocinho-Régua Cruise: https://cruzeirosnodouro.pt/en/cruzeiro/regua-pocinho-regua-cruise-downstream-by-boat

Régua-Porto-Régua Cruise: https://cruzeirosnodouro.pt/en/cruzeiro/regua-porto-regua-cruise-downstream-by-boat

Régua-Pinhão Cruise: https://cruzeirosnodouro.pt/en/cruzeiro/regua-pinhao-cruise

Do you want to know a little more about the Region? How about a 2 day one?

If you want to get to know the charms of this beautiful region better, we suggest our 2-day cruises, the Porto-Régua-Porto Upstream and Downstream by boat, the Douro Total, or the Rumo ao Douro. These two-day cruises allow you a more complete experience, with the possibility of visiting different places, visiting museums, wine estates, and staying overnight in a hotel in the Region. All experiences are included, you don't have to worry about anything, just enjoy this enriching experience that you will certainly not forget.

Just click on the links below to proceed with your booking! 

Porto-Régua-Porto Upstream and Downstream Cruise: https://cruzeirosnodouro.pt/en/cruzeiro/porto-regua-porto-cruise-upstream-and-downstream-by-boat

Douro Total Cruise: https://cruzeirosnodouro.pt/en/cruzeiro/douro-total

Rumo ao Douro Cruise: https://cruzeirosnodouro.pt/en/cruzeiro/rumo-ao-douro

Are you interested in going back to the past? You can do it on the historic train

If you are one of those people who want to travel back in time, then we have the ideal solution for you. The Historic Train program will take you back in time and make a journey marked by the beauty of the Douro landscape. The journey begins at Régua Quay, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy your beautiful lunch, and contemplate the most beautiful Douro landscape towards Pinhão, from where the time train departs to Tua.

Enjoy this journey rich in history and tradition, and lose yourself in time along the Douro line always accompanied by the river.

If you wish to book this option, you can do so via the link: https://cruzeirosnodouro.pt/en/cruzeiro/douro-historic-train

Craving a different adventure? Then get to know Barca D'Alva!

If you already know the charms of the Douro, your craving for more must be great, and that's why we suggest the cruise Régua-Barca D'Alva-Régua. Barca D'Alva is one of the most popular places for those who like to take a cruise full of magnificent landscapes.

Get to know the heart of the Douro on one of the fullest routes on the Douro River, which will allow you to calmly appreciate all its surrounding beauty. Discover the wonders of this route, and take with you unforgettable memories on this, which is the most complete cruise on the Douro River. 

Régua-Barca D'Alva-Régua Cruise: https://cruzeirosnodouro.pt/en/cruzeiro/regua-barca-dalva-regua-cruise-upstream-by-boat

Have you managed to choose the ideal cruise for you? So don't wait any longer and come and embark on this experience in the most beautiful region, our Douro!

 

Estela Morais
Estela Morais / About the author

The Douro has always been part of her life, being, in her opinion, the most emblematic place in Portugal. Of all the places she has already visited, the Douro has special emphasis due to the sensations it transmits and all its harmonious beauty. She is extremely grateful to be able to show people from all over the world the charms of this region.

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