At 8pm, boarding takes place at the Ribeira do Porto pier, with a welcome aperitif served at the table. At 8.30pm, the cruise begins, accompanied by live music. Dinner on board offers two main course options: chipped codfish with bread, sprouts and potatoes, or rump medallions with sautéed vegetables and potatoes. Dessert is a chocolate delight with salted caramel foam and red fruit jelly. White or red wines from the demarcated Douro region are included, along with water, coffee and/or tea. At 11pm, disembarkation takes place at Ribeira do Porto pier, bringing the services to a close.
08.00 PM - Embarkation at Ribeira do Porto Pier
08.30 PM - Start of the cruise
Rump medallions with sautéed vegetables and new potatoes
Veal steak with fries and shaved carrots
11.00 PM - Disembarkation at the Ribeira Quay
End of our services.
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Rump medallions with sautéed vegetables and new potatoes
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Veal steak with fries and shaved carrots
| Prices (per person) | Week | Saturday and Sunday | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| March to May and October to December | € | € | |
| June to September | € | € | |
| Adults | 58.00€ | ||
| Children up to 3 years | Free 100% Discount | ||
| Children aged 4 to 11 years | Free 50% Discount | ||
The Porto Dinner Cruise with Live Music is the perfect evening experience on the Douro: a peaceful cruise between Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, with a welcome aperitif, a full dinner on board, and live music in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere.
Boarding takes place at 8:00 PM at Ribeira Pier, where you’ll be welcomed with a table-served aperitif (Porto Tonic White/Pink, orange juice, and traditional Portuguese bites). At 8:30 PM, the cruise begins, with live music throughout the evening. For dinner, you can choose your main course when booking: flaked codfish with cornbread, greens and potatoes, or beef medallions with sautéed vegetables and new potatoes. A kids’ menu is available for children up to 12 years old.
Finish with an indulgent dessert — chocolate delight with salted caramel mousse and red berry jelly — and enjoy included drinks: Douro white or red wine, water, and coffee and/or tea. Disembarkation is at 11:00 PM back at Ribeira Pier, ending a truly memorable night.
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Douro Criativo is a travel agency and tour operator specialised in Douro tourism. We organise Douro river cruises, personalised tours and authentic experiences with a focus on excellence in service.
With an experienced team passionate about the region, we create Douro tourist programmes that combine breathtaking landscapes, visits to wine estates with tastings, traditional gastronomy and unforgettable river cruises.
We work with trusted local partners to ensure quality, authenticity and support for the regional community.
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