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Luxury Douro River Cruise with Sailing 360 in Porto - Porto

Luxury Douro River Cruise with Sailing 360 in Porto

Canideloeasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

10 hours

Fitness Level

Participants should have moderate fitness to enjoy swimming and boarding but no strenuous activity is required.

Overview

Set sail on the lower Douro River aboard a luxury yacht with Sailing 360. Experience stunning cliffs, terraced vineyards, and a serene stop at Ilha dos Amores with homemade lunch and swimming opportunities.

Boat Tour
Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

Cruise on the Douro River - Discovering Ilha dos Amores

Luxury Yacht • Douro River Cruise • 1 day

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About This Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable 10-hour luxury yacht cruise through the stunning lower Douro, featuring a visit to the enchanting Love Island. Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch, refreshing drinks, and plenty of opportunities for diving and relaxation, all while being pampered by a dedicated crew. Perfect for groups seeking a unique adventure!

This charter is one of the best ways to get to know the lower Douro area and visit one of its main attractions: the Love Island (ilha dos amores)!

In this exclusive 1-day Douro cruise, aboard our luxury yacht, you will have the opportunity to have a very special and unforgettable day.

This cruise lasts 10 hours, and goes from the Douro Marina, passing through the lock of the Crestuma Dam, to the island, near Castelo de Paiva. In this last point you will have a nice lunch on board prepared by our crew.

In addition to lunch, drinks and snacks are included throughout the trip and plenty of stops for diving and for other activities of your choice!

Throughout the day you will have a dedicated team on board who will cater to your every need.

In order to make this experience accessible to all our clients we have closed a base price which includes:

  1. Certified crew;
  2. Lunch and drinks on board;*
  3. Towels and bed linen;
  4. Cooking and safety equipment;
  5. Final cleaning;
  6. Fuel;
  7. Fee for passing through the locks;
  8. Docking at marinas;
  9. VAT at the legal rate.

And... it's available for 4 people or more! Here's the best of it all: for each extra person you only have to pay for lunch and drinks on board! Unbelievable, isn't it?

Here are the details of the whole tour:

Route: Douro Marina / Crestuma / Love Island (lunch stop) / Crestuma / Douro Marina.

Schedule:

· Departure time from Douro Marina: 9 a.m. · Locking in Crestuma between 11 a.m. and noon; · Arrival at Island around 1 p.m. · Lunch on board · Visit to the island (if possible); · Time for diving · Go down to Crestuma with new locks between 16h and 17h · Arrival at Douro Marina around 19h.

*Lunch: 100% HOMEMADE AND MADE WITH LOVE Tapas Menu

Starters Smoked sausage, smoked ham, cow's cheese, olives, toast, bread, "broa de avintes", jam, sardine pâté

Mains Octopus in green sauce Prawns in garlic Kidney bean salad with tuna fish Meat rissoles

Desserts Chocolate cake seasonal fruit

Drinks: 1 bottle of wine per person OR 1 jug of sangria OR 2 soft drinks/water (the rest is optional)

Snack: fruit, mixed croissants, traditional cookies, miniatures, coffee, tea...

Adventure Tips

Bring sun protection

The open deck offers little shade, so pack sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.

Swimwear recommended

Don’t forget a swimsuit and towel for a refreshing dip at Ilha dos Amores.

Hydrate throughout the day

Though drinks are provided, pack a water bottle to stay fully hydrated on board.

Arrive on time

The cruise is a full-day experience starting early; punctuality ensures you receive the full itinerary.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Kingfishers darting over the water
  • European otters occasionally seen near riverbanks

History

The Douro Valley is one of the oldest demarcated wine regions in the world, established in 1756, with a strong cultural heritage linked to port wine production.

Conservation

Boat operators follow strict environmental guidelines to protect the river’s delicate ecosystem, including waste management and wildlife disturbance limits.

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Recommended Gear

Swimsuit

Essential

For enjoying dives and swimming stops along the cruise.

summer specific

Sunscreen

Essential

Protect your skin from extended sun exposure on the open deck.

spring specific

Water bottle

Essential

Stay hydrated throughout the day in the warm sun.

Light jacket or windbreaker

Useful for cooler breezes during the cruise, especially in mornings or late afternoons.

fall specific