Small-Group Six Bridges Douro River Cruise in Porto with Drinks
Description
Experience Porto in a whole new way on this small-group Douro River cruise. Enjoy a Port wine (only whites) as you cruise Douro River on classic, luxury and charming boat with generous and comfortable seats with backs and cushion for all of the guests. Hop on board with your group and sail the Douro River. See typical houses of Porto and wine cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia from the water and enjoy sweeping views of the six bridges, Ribeira of Porto, and Douro Estuary Nature Reserve close to the mouth of the river (Foz). Enjoy the sail with a knowledgeable local guide and immerse yourself in an elegant, relaxing, and peaceful atmosphere on board Lady Moon. Please note: Sunset time available to colour your dreams :)
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The Arrábida Bridge is an arch bridge of reinforced concrete which carries six lanes of traffic over the Douro River, between Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. At the time of its completion (1963), the bridge's main span of 270 metres (890 ft) was the largest of any concrete-arch bridge in the world.
Luís I Bridge, is a double-deck metal arch bridge that spans the river Douro between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. At its construction (1886), its 172 metres (564 ft) span was the longest of its type in the world
Maria Pia Bridge, commonly known as Ponte de Dona Maria Pia, is a railway bridge built in 1877, and attributed to Gustave Eiffel, situated over the Portuguese Northern municipalities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. At the time of its construction, it was the longest single-arch span in the world
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 18 years old (all alcoholic drinks) are possible to consume
- Not recommended for travelers that are afraid to be on the water.
Reviews(88)
Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate very well. But since we could not go a day later, Raúl drove just for us. And we were alone on the boat. We also changed the route a little, but that is exactly how we wanted it. It was great and we had a wonderful time.
Raul and his co-captain were so wonderful! My sister and I went on this river cruise and ended up being the only 2 for that time slot. They were so personable and we just chatted like we had already known each other. They shared a lot of history and fun facts throughout the ride, while also walking us through a delicious Port Wine tasting. The wine a views were immaculate! We even found out (through the incredible pictures that he took for us) that Raul is an amazing photographer! The boat was also extremely clean and spacious. 10/10 would recommend a river cruise with Mar Douro and Raul!
Such an intimate experience, I felt like I knew Anselmo for years. He was very knowledgeable about both cities. He made us feel very welcome. Would highly recommend it’s a great way to explore the area via boat!
Beautiful, clean and comfortable boat, knowledgeable and kind captain, fabulous views (we even went out into the Atlantic to catch the sunset), and delicious port wine tasting. Loved the vibe of the smaller boat!
It was a great trip with Raoul and Isabel. The service on board was great. We were lucky enough to make the trip alone with our own family (3 people). They took all the time for photos (both turned out to be good photographers as well😊), knew how to tell background information about Porto and also had delicious port to taste.
This was a relaxing beautiful boat ride up the Rio Duro under 6 bridges with a chance to taste 4 port wines, which were all delicious. Our captain and Isabelle were absolutely delightful and so knowledgeable about Porto. On the way back it was windy and they had blankets to keep us cozy on deck. It was just a wonderful 2 hour tour. We highly recommend this if you would like to see Porto from the water.
This was an amazing experience from start to finish. Captain Raúl was engaging, enthusiastic and incredibly knowledgeable about the area. His apprentice Ruben did a great job of keeping us hydrated with a lovely selection of ports! Our fellow guests were really lovely also. We would highly recommend this trip to anyone looking to gain some history of the Douro river whilst drinking lovely port wine.
I was out and about with my brother and my mum. We had a very nice guide and skipper. Their stories and natural, friendly charm made us feel right at home. Whenever the traffic caused stronger waves, they were quickly brought under control. So we always felt safe. The port wine was delicious and special. As it was a charming little group made up mostly of lovely people, there is very little to complain about.
This trip was the highlight of our trip to Porto. Raul is super nice and knowledgeable and is a very experienced captain. Isabel played with our 3-year-old so we could listen to Raul tell us all about his city. Also, Raul's boat is awesome. It is a very tasteful Dutch canal boat. We couldn't recommend this experience strongly enough!
Fantastic trip with Raul (Capitano) and his crew. Very informative and fun with wine tasting and Raul let us all steer the boat when in a safe area. If you enjoy being away from the crowds and having a more personal touch, this is the trip for you. Well worth the money. Maureen & Steve
