Porto: Douro Cruise on a 1963 Boat – 4 Port Wines, Max 6

Discover Port wine in a different way — aboard Cabernet, our charming boat built in 1963, with a maximum of just 6 guests. Taste 4 carefully selected Port wines from small Portuguese producers, each paired with traditional Portuguese delicacies. As Porto's beautiful riverside scenery unfolds, discover the flavours, stories and traditions behind one of Portugal's most iconic wines. From the colourful Ribeira to the quieter waters near the river's mouth, enjoy a relaxed 2-hour cruise filled with beautiful views, good conversation and genuine Portuguese hospitality. Hosted by a local family who truly loves the Douro, this isn't a crowded tourist boat or a formal wine tasting. It's a welcoming shared experience where you can slow down, feel at home and discover Porto from a different perspective. A historic boat. Four Port wines. Just six guests. Small in size. Rich in experience. Unmistakably Portuguese.

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   Douro Marina

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   Begin your private cruise at Douro Marina, beside the traditional fishing village of Afurada. From here, we head slowly into Porto along the Douro.

2. 2

   Ponte da Arrabida

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   Sail beneath the Arrábida Bridge, one of Porto's most impressive landmarks, as the cruise enters the city along the Douro.

3. 3

   Porto

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   A View from the River

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   Cais da Ribeira

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   Cruise past Porto's iconic Ribeira waterfront, with its colorful façades, lively terraces and historic riverside atmosphere.

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   Cais De Gaia

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   Cruise along Gaia’s historic riverfront, passing the traditional Port wine lodges and enjoying one of the best views back toward Porto.

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   Dom Luis I Bridge

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   Pass beneath Porto's most iconic bridge, linking Ribeira to Gaia and framing one of the city's most recognizable river views.

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   Ponte Infante Dom Henrique

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   Sail beneath the Infante Bridge, a modern crossing that marks the transition from Porto’s historic riverside to the quieter eastern stretch of the Douro.

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   Ponte D. Maria Pia

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   Pass beneath the historic Maria Pia Bridge, an elegant 19th-century railway bridge that reflects Porto’s industrial heritage along the Douro.

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   Ponte de Sao Joao

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   Pass beneath the São João Bridge, a modern railway crossing that contrasts with the older bridges and shows another side of Porto’s riverscape.

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    Ponte Do Freixo

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    Reach the easternmost point of the cruise at the Freixo Bridge, where the Douro becomes quieter before we turn back toward Porto and Gaia.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.