Enjoy a cruise that will take you along the Douro River and show you the enchanting riverbank. With a 16-language audio guide that was developed by a historian to include accurate and interesting facts about the city. Thanks to georeferencing, the audio-guides are automatic, which means you’ll never be out of sync!
The “Bridges Cruise” gives you the opportunity to admire the old city of Porto, with its typical houses and the hustle and bustle of the Ribeira people, while admiring the architecture of the bridges that connect the two river banks.
Summer | April–October
10:30 am–12:30 pm
2:30 pm–6:30 pm
Departures every hour
Winter | November–March
10:30 am–12:30 pm
2:30 pm–4:30 pm
Departures every hour
Christmas Eve (24/12)
Departures from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Porto Quay open | Gaia Quay closed
Christmas Day (25/12)
Closed
New Year’s Eve (31/12)
Departures from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
Porto Quay open | Gaia Quay closed
New Year’s Day (01/01)
Closed
The frequency of the cruises may differ from the announced schedule, as it is subject to unforeseen events of various natures that do not allow prior notice.
BOATS: Carlota do Douro,Catarina do Douro and Cenários do Douro
CAPACITY: 127 seats, 72 in open area, 55 in transparent acrylic coverage area
Length: 25.01 meters
Width: 6 meters
Speed: 10 knots
Engine: Scania
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure to ensure a smooth check-in.
Cruises depart every 30 minutes from Porto and every 60 minutes from Gaia.
Please bring headphones and a charged smartphone.
Animals are not permitted, except for guide dogs.
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(+351) 220 431 005
*Standard fixed network charges apply
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