Best for first visit
6 Bridges Douro Cruise
One of the best ways to discover the city of Porto is aboard a cruise. We suggest a 50 minute boat ride between the stunning riverbanks of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. On board a magnificent Rabelo Boat, live one of the most traditional experiences in the city. And if you book online, you'll have an immediate 10% discount!
- Departs
- Cais da Estiva, Ribeira
- Duration
- Under 2h · 50 min
- Return
- Round trip
- Meal
- No meal
Photographs of the Douro and of Porto.
From €18 per person
On requestWhat's included
- 50-minute cruise on a Rabelo boat
- Audio guide (voice recording) in 4 languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish and French
Not included
- Drinks
Food and drink
No meal
Prices
| Who | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | €18 |
| Children 4–12 | €9 |
| Infants 0–3 | Free |
Per person, with everything listed above. The final amount depends on the date you choose. This table shows the lowest price in each band.
- More than 10 people? Companies, weddings, celebrations. Tell us the date and the size; a person replies. Request a proposal
- Giving this cruise as a present? Choose a value or a cruise. Delivered by email today or on the date you choose. See gift vouchers
Everything else worth knowing
- Duration
- Under 2h · 50 min
- Confirmation
- On request
- Cancellation
- Full refund up to 7 days before
- Seats
- 60
- Season
- April - September · First Departure: 10:00 a.m · Last Departure: 06:00 p.m
- Season
- October - March · First Departure: 10:00 a.m · Last Departure: 04:00 p.m
- Children
- BABIES UP TO 3 YEARS OLD: Free · CHILDREN 4-11 YEARS OLD: 50% Discount
- Season
- If you booked online, you should go to the pier you have previously chosen to exchange the issued voucher before boarding time (which ever you prefer)
- Season
- You can choose a time, subject to availability on site (departures every 30 minutes): April to September - between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., and between 02:00 p.m. and 06:00 p.m. | October to March: between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., and between 02:00 p.m. and 04:00 p.m.
- Season
- This cruise requires a minimum of participants
- Languages
- This program includes an audio guide in 4 languages (Portuguese, English, Spanish and French)
Frequently asked questions
This cruise requires a minimum number of participants.
Operated by a licensed local partner selected by Douro.
We choose partners for safety record, boat comfort and crew, and we stay your contact before and on the day.
- Open deck
- Shade
Pay with card, MB Way, Apple Pay or Google Pay. No account needed.
On board
Your day, step by step
- Passengers board at Vila Nova de Gaia Pier or at Ribeira Pier (according to the option you have chosen)
- Beginning of the Douro Bridges Cruise, on a Rabelo Boat
- Passage through the 6 Douro River Bridges (Luís I, Arrábida, Infante, Maria Pia and São João) and sighting of the Freixo Bridge
- Passengers disembark at Vila Nova de Gaia Pier or at Ribeira Pier (according to the embark)
- End of our services
Where you board
Cais da Estiva, Ribeira
Cais da Estiva, 4050-080 Porto
A few minutes' walk from Ribeira square, on the riverfront. Metro São Bento (line D), then a 10-minute walk down to the river.
Arrive 20 minutes before departure
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From €18 per person
Tour operator RNAVT 2811
Reviews
Over 400,000 travellers have gone up the river with us
Words from people who have taken a Douro river cruise with us, exactly as they wrote them on Google, where you can read every one.
4.5out of 5 on Google
Verified Google profileFiz o passeio „Experiências no Douro“, foi muito prazeroso, lindo e muito bem organizado. A mistura do trajeto com trem, carro, barco e visita à Quinta foi o diferencial para mim. Cronograma bem distribuído, funcionários atenciosos. A visita à quinta foi ótima com degustação de vinhos, delicioso almoço, sem pressa. Indico o passeio.
Foi uma experiência muito agradável em família, paisagens inesquecíveis ao longo do percurso. Os colaboradores extremamente simpáticos e as refeições muito boas. Adoramos tudo!!!
Do rio temos umas vistas soberbas das cidades do Porto e V.N.Gaia. Como embarcamos as 19h e desembarcamos as 23:30, tivemos oportunidade de usufruir das vistas diurnas e noturnas. O jantar também estava ótimo e desafio a quem ainda não usufruiu desta experiência que o faça, porque vale bem a pena. ❤️
Um passeio incrível! E e minha família tivemos uma excelente experiência num ambiente fantástico, equipe atenciosa e prestativa, comida nota 10. Super recomendo!!!
No dia seguinte à participação da Meia Maratona do Douro, fizemos a subida do Douro de Régua até Pinhão, regressando a Régua em comboio regular... Passeio muito agradável... Correu tudo perfeitamente...
Very good experience with Eco-Travel ; they were very kind, flexible and helpful in the reservation process. Despite a last minute change, they were able to find a perfect solution for our Cruise and evening event. Perfect service that I warmly recommend.
I was on the Wednesday cruise from Porto to Pinhao and want to say how much I enjoyed the total experience. I'd like to applaud the care taken by the staff and say a special thank you to our wonderful hostess throughout the cruise and onto the wine tasting at the quinta and return by bus to Porto.
I had booked our trip in advance and had received excellent communication from Cruzeiros Douro. We were really lucky with our boat trip as the sun shone and the sky was blue making the scenery absolutely stunning. We did the hour trip and all too soon it was over, we wished we had gone for the longer one. I can thoroughly recommend Cruzeiros Douro.
