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Travel InformationDouro river cruises
Glide down the Douro and see sleepy villages, terraced vineyards and the lively city of Porto.
Drifting down the Douro
From June 2027, we’re setting sail for a seven-night cruise along the Douro in Portugal. The Douro Discovery itinerary starts and ends in the colourful city of Porto, and stops off at picturesque wineries and cosy countryside villages along the way. And with flights from Gatwick and Manchester, you’ll be floating along the river with a glass in hand in no time.
Introducing Porto and the Douro
This cruise shines a spotlight on Portugal’s Douro Valley – a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the heart of the country’s wine-making region. You’ll get a good look at Portugal’s second-biggest city – Porto – as well as dropping anchor in pretty villages and towns, like Entre-os-Rios, Barca d’Alva and Vega de Terron.
Why book a Douro TUI River Cruise?
Direct flights
We offer direct third-party flights to Porto from Manchester and London Gatwick, and the transfer time from the airport to the ship is about 40 minutes.
New build ship
The Douro Discovery sets sail on our very first new-build ship, TUI Luzia. It comes with all the bells and whistles, including a pool and sunbeds up on the top deck.
Full board plus as standard
As part of your package, all your meals are included, along with drinks to accompany them. There are All Inclusive drinks upgrades* available, too.
First-class service
With one crew member for every three guests, you’ll have the personalised service you’ve come to expect from us.
What to expect on a Douro river cruise with TUI
Ship
Our shiny new ship has four decks and a tally of 56 cabins. On the top deck, you'll find a pool fringed with sunbeds, along with Cinder, a bar and dining area where you can pick up self-serve lunches. There are a few more places to eat and drink onboard, too.
Food & Drink
When it comes to wining and dining, you’ve got three restaurants to try, plus a main lounge bar. With our Full Board Plus package, all your meals will be included, along with the drinks served with them – think soft drinks, coffee, beer and wine. You can opt for an All Inclusive upgrade*, if you fancy.
Cabins
All cabins are on the outside, so you can expect views from morning until night. Standard cabins have a window, and there are a few different upgrades* with French balconies, too. As standard, all cabins come with essentials like air-conditioning, a mini-fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities, a hairdryer and a safe.
Entertainment
Our onboard entertainment team rallies up a variety of activities throughout the day. When the sun goes down, nightly entertainment takes place in Novo – the main lounge bar – and covers the likes of live music and quizzes.
Itinerary
On the Douro Discovery, you’ll spend a week meandering through Portugal’s wine region, stopping by at terraced vineyards and peaceful villages along the way. You’ll set sail from Porto, and make stops at the likes of Peso de Regua, Barca d'Alva and Vega de Terron – you can visit Spanish Salamanca when you anchor here.
