Douro Downstream Cruise: Régua - Porto

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Take part in our Porto - Régua - Porto Boat Descent Cruise. Choose between three meeting options: at 08:00 a.m. at São Bento Station or Palácio da Bolsa, or alternatively at 08:30 a.m. at  Gaia Quay.
Start the journey with a trip by tourist bus to Régua and boarding at the local pier. The cruise begins with a descent from the Carrapatelo Dam (with a drop of 35 meters), followed by lunch served on board.
Continue down the river, passing the Crestuma-Lever Dam (with a drop of 14 meters). If you have chosen Option A, arrival at Estiva Quay (Porto) is scheduled for 05:00 p.m. ; for Option B, arrival at Gaia Quay is scheduled for 06:00 p.m. and finally, if you have chosen Option C, arrival at Ribeira Quay (Porto) is scheduled for 06:00 p.m.
Come and discover the beauty of the Douro with us!

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Detalhes

Duração
9 hours
A full-day journey through the Douro's most iconic landscape — from Régua all the way to Porto.
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Idiomas
PT · EN · FR · ES
Guide and documentation available in Portuguese, English, French and Spanish.
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Indicado para
Families, couples and groups
An experience suited to all types of travellers, from children to seniors.
Acessibilidade
Limited access
The vessel is not adapted for passengers with reduced mobility or wheelchair users.
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Cancelamento
Free up to 72h before
Cancel free of charge up to 72 hours before departure. After this period, general booking conditions apply.
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Confirmação
Immediate
When selecting a date marked in green, your booking is confirmed instantly — no waiting.
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Programa

Description

OPTION A: 08h00 – 08:00 am - Arrival at São Bento Train Station 
OPTION B: 08h30 – 8:30 am - Arrival at Gaia Quay
OPTION C: 07h45 – 08:00 am - Meet at Palácio da Bolsa - Porto

  • Start of the trip by Tourist Bus to Régua
  • Passengers embarkment at Régua Quay
  • Start of the Cruise to Porto
  • Carrapatelo Dam (flood-gate, unleveling 35 meters)
  • Lunch served on board *
  • Crestuma-Lever Dam (flood-gate, unleveling 14 meters)

OPTION A: 05:00 pm – Expected arrival at Estiva (Porto) Quay
OPTION B: 06:00 pm – Expected arrival at Gaia Quay
OPTION C: 06:00 pm - Estimated arrival at Ribeira Quay - Porto

  • Disembarkment of passengers

End of our services

The departure time and arrival location are chosen during the booking request

A Bordo

Menu

  • Vegetables Soup
  • Roasted Pork Loin with Potato, Rice and Vegetables
  • Dessert
  • Red and White Mature Wine from Douro, Water, Juice and Coffee
  • Note: If you have any food restriction please inform when booking.

Detalhes

Information

  • The disembarkment at Estiva Quay (Porto) is at 05:00pm/05:30 pm
  • The disembarkment at Gaia Quay is at 06:00pm/06h30 pm
  • * Includes a glass of Port Wine on weekends.
  • The on-board assistant accompanies the group all the way
  • It is possible to arrange the cruise without the outward journey to Régua
  • Due to the closure of the Douro Dams for maintenance and weather conditions, this cruise takes place between the months of March and October

Embarque

Meeting Points

Opção A — 08.30am - Meet Up at Vila Nova de Gaia Quay
08.30am - Meet Up at Vila Nova de Gaia Quay - BARCADOURO
• Start of the journey by BUS to Régua
• Embarkment at Régua Quay
• Start of the cruise to Porto
• Carrapatelo Dam (Flood-gate, unlevelling 35 meters)
• Lunch served on board **
• Crestuma-Lever Dam (Flood-gate, unlevelling 14 meters)
06.00pm – Expected Arrival at Vila Nova de Gaia Quay
• Disembarkment
End of our services

INFORMATIONS:
•Vessel: BARCADOURO
•CAIS DE GAIA: Avenida Ramos Pinto (next to the cable car base), Vila Nova de Gaia
• ** Includes a glass of port wine on weekends.
Opção B — 08.00am - Meet Up at São Bento Station - Porto
08.00am - Meet Up at São Bento Station - Porto
(The meeting point is in the main hall of São Bento train station, next to the timetable board. You should look for the guide identified as ROTA DO DOURO)
• Start of the journey by BUS to Régua
• Embarkment at Régua Quay
• Start of the cruise to Porto
• Carrapatelo Dam (Flood-gate, unlevelling 35 meters)
• Lunch served on board **
• Crestuma-Lever Dam (Flood-gate, unlevelling 14 meters)
05.00pm – Expected arrival at Estiva Quay (Porto)
• Disembarkment
End of our services

INFORMATIONS:
• Vessel: ROTA DO DOURO
• SÃO BENTO STATION: Praça de Almeida Garrett, 4000-069, Porto
• ** Includes a glass of port wine on weekends.
Opção C — 07:45 a.m. - Meet at Palácio da Bolsa - Porto
07:45 a.m. - Meet at Palácio da Bolsa (Porto) - TOMAZ DO DOURO
• Departure by bus to Régua
10:25 a.m. - Expected arrival in Régua
• Meeting and boarding at Régua pier
• Start of cruise to Porto
• Snacks and lunch on board
• Passage by the Carrapatelo dam
• Passage by the Crestuma-Lever dam
06:00 p.m. - Estimated arrival at Ribeira Quay - Porto
End of our services.

INFORMATIONS:
• Vessel: TOMAZ DO DOURO
• PALÁCIO DA BOLSA: Rua de Ferreira Borges, 4050-253 - Porto

Tarifas

Prices

Prices (per person) Week Saturday and Sunday Value
March to May and October to December 72.00 88.00
June to September 78.00 88.00
Adults
Children up to 3 years Free 100% Discount
Children aged 4 to 11 years Free 50% Discount

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Detailed route

Cruzeiro Descida do Douro Regua - Porto

 

Cruise Douro Downstream: Régua - Porto

Cruise Porto - Régua - Porto Descent by Boat

Recognized as one of the Douro's most acclaimed cruises, the Porto-Régua-Porto Descent boat trip shows off the pleasures of the Douro's heritage. Surrounded by mountain slopes, Régua Quay has earned its popularity by being the first stop for boats departing from Porto.

Considered the "engine of the Douro", Régua (with the official name of Peso da Régua) played a fundamental role in the development of the Douro region.

It was from the town's quay that the Rabelo boats that transported the Port wine barrels sailed to Vila Nova de Gaia.

Come aboard with us and get ready to cruise down the Douro River from Régua to the city of Porto on one of the boats that sail these waters every day.

On this cruise you can enjoy the sight of terraces on the hillsides next to the Douro River.

Take the opportunity to relax and enjoy the panoramic views of the Douro while the river waves accompany you!

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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.

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