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- Portuguese
- English
- Spanish
Step aboard our private 1963 boat and discover Porto at a slower pace. With only your group on board, local hosts, Portuguese flavors, Port wine and time to relax, this is more than a sightseeing cruise. No crowds, no rigid script and no rush — just two hours to enjoy the Douro, the six bridges and each other.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
When you arrive at the marina, head to Ponton C, in front of the only café. A member OF the crew will meet you 5 minutes before scheduled time.
Itinerary
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1Douro Marina
Your private cruise begins at Douro Marina, beside the traditional fishing village of Afurada. We welcome you on board with everything ready just for your group — no shared boarding, no crowds and no rush. Settle in, choose your favorite place on the boat and let the Douro set the pace.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Ponte da Arrabida (Pass by)
Begin your journey into Porto beneath the Arrábida Bridge, where the Douro opens towards the historic city. From the water, enjoy wide views of Porto and Gaia as the cruise settles into its slow, relaxed rhythm.
Admission ticket free -
Praca Da Ribeira (Pass by)
See Porto’s historic Ribeira from the water, with its colorful facades, lively waterfront and centuries of history rising above the Douro. This is one of the most iconic views of the city — and from the river, you can enjoy it slowly, away from the crowds.
Admission ticket free -
Dom Luis I Bridge (Pass by)
Pass beneath Porto’s iconic Dom Luís I Bridge, with the Ribeira on one side and Villa Nova de Gaia on the other. From the river, this landmark feels completely different — closer, quieter and part of the journey rather than just a photo stop.
Admission ticket free -
Cais De Gaia (Pass by)
Cruise along Villa Nova de Gaia’s waterfront, home to the historic Port wine cellars, with Porto’s Ribeira facing you across the river. It is one of the Douro’s most beautiful stretches, especially when the light begins to soften.
Admission ticket free -
Ponte Infante Dom Henrique (Pass by)
Pass beneath the Infante Don Henrique Bridge as the cruise continues upstream, leaving the busiest part of the historic center behind and revealing a quieter side of the Douro.
Admission ticket free -
Ponte D. Maria Pia (Pass by)
Pass beneath the historic Maria Pia Bridge, designed by Gustave Eiffel’s company and one of the Douro’s great engineering landmarks. Its elegant iron structure is especially impressive when seen from the river.
Admission ticket free -
Ponte de Sao Joao (Pass by)
Cruise beneath the Saint John Bridge, the railway crossing that carries trains over the Douro. Its clean modern lines contrast with the older iron bridges nearby and add another chapter to Porto’s story from the river.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Reach the Freixo Bridge, the easternmost point of our six-bridges route. From here, we turn back towards Porto and Gaia, leaving the busier sightseeing rhythm behind for a slower return along the Douro.
Admission ticket free -
2Rio Douro
Now the river takes over. On the relaxed return towards the marina, there is time to enjoy Port wine and Portuguese flavors, talk, listen to music if you feel like it, or simply sit back and watch Porto drift by. No rush, no checklist — just your time on the Douro.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended Reduced mobility
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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