Are meals served onboard?

Once you are onboard the cruise, all of your meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided for the whole duration of your cruise. CroisiEurope is very proud of the meals they serve to passengers and you will probably experience some of the best French and European cuisine at their tables. Depending on the excursions planned, some meals may not be provided on board however if this is the case, it will be clearly stated in the cruise programme. Breakfast is usually a self-serve buffet in the onboard restaurant, which may include pastries, coffee, tea, juice, breads, jams, a variety of sausages and cold cut meats, eggs, fresh fruit, and yoghurt. Lunch and dinner will be a 3-course sit-down meal and is served at set times and in single seating for all passengers. Both lunch and dinner meals are paired with excellent complimentary wines for you to enjoy.

Will drinks be provided on the cruise?

On all CroisiEurope cruises, you will be provided with complimentary beverages at every meal, including mineral water, fruit juice, tea, coffee, house wine and beer. Drinks served at the bar are included in the full price of selected cruises as well. Champagne, premium brand vintage wines and spirits are listed on a special wine list and are available for an additional charge on all cruises.

Are you able to cater for people with food allergies or special dietary requests?

At the time of booking please advise your specific dietary needs to our team of cruise consultants and Croisi will do their best with a menu that will meet your needs.

Is internet access accessible on board?

Complimentary wi-fi is available on all CroisiEurope ships throughout the fleet. While Wi-Fi is available in the reception area and lounge bar on most ships, on the newest ships such as Ms Gerard Schmitter, the MS Cyrano de Bergerac, MS Lafayette and the fleet of four hotel barges, Wi-Fi is available throughout. CroisiEurope is also equipping every ship in the fleet (apart from those ships on the Mekong) with a Samsung Galaxy Tablet for guests’ to use.

What dress code is expected onboard?

CroisiEurope has more of a relaxed dress code onboard compared to other cruise lines and it is recommended that you will be most comfortable during the day in smart casual clothing and casual dressy in the evening. You may wish to bring items that do not wrinkle easily, or that transport well after being ironed at home, as there are no irons provided onboard. Croisi recommends bringing a variety of clothing for the environments expected during your cruise, including light clothing and bathing suits for hot weather, a sweater or jacket for cooler weather, and of course a raincoat and/or small umbrella. For sightseeing excursions, we recommend bringing comfortable and sturdy walking shoes.

Is tipping compulsory?

Tipping onboard Croisi is at entirely at your own discretion. If you wish to leave a tip, please use the envelope found in your cabin on your last evening on board, and you can then place the envelope in the specially designated box in the reception area as you disembark the ship.

What is the main language used onboard?

The primary language onboard is French being a European cruise company, however, the majority of staff and tour guides are fluent in English, as well as the major European languages such as German, Italian and Spanish. Notices and announcements are in French and English, as well as other languages based upon the needs of the passengers on board.

Do I need to bring an adaptor plug to use the electricity on board?

The electrical service onboard is 220V. If you bring onboard any items that require electricity you must bring a two-pin plug European adaptor that will fit your item.

Do the ships have a laundry service available?

The ships do not offer a laundry service and there are no laundry facilities on board for guests to use.

Does the tour price include the airfare?

Flights before and after the cruise are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com

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Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal), and Salamanca (Spain)

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4.5

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Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal), and Salamanca (Spain) - CroisiEurope River Cruises

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Tour Operator:: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Ship capacity:: 160
Age range:: 1 to 99
Operated in:: English
Tour id:: 100284

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Highlights

Explore Porto by night on a coach tour
Ride a tram and visit Porto's tram museum
Tour the gardens at Mateus Palace
Experience Salamanca's historic university
Discover the famous Porto wine route

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Introduction

Day 1 PORTO
Day 2 PORTO - REGUA
Day 3 REGUA - PINHÃO - VEGA DE TERON (Spain)
Day 4 VEGA DE TERON - BARCA D'ALVA
Day 5 BARCA D'ALVA - FERRADOSA - FOLGOSA - LEVERINHO
Day 6 LEVERINHO - PORTO

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CroisiEurope River Cruises

4.3

(392 reviews)

Number of tours

458

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

88%

When river cruising was a privilege for the wealthy, CroisiEurope developed an affordable cruising concept offering the best value in river cruises at great prices, and appealing to every traveler. This was possible thanks to our involvement in all the steps: from the simple idea to the...

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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

MS Amalia Rodrigues
MS Amalia Rodrigues ship cruises on Douro River in Portugal (wine region). Itineraries are round-trips leaving from Oporto Portugal. This… Read more
Built
2019
Guests
132
Crew
20
Length
80 m / 262 ft
Staterooms
66
Gross Tonnage
1200 gt
Beam
12 m / 39 ft
Cruising Speed
9 kn / 17 kph / 10 mph
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.5
Itinerary
Excellent
4.5
Guide
Excellent
4.4
Transport
Excellent
4.6
Accommodation
Excellent
4.8
Food
Excellent
4.4
Tour Operator
CroisiEurope River Cruises
4.3

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Maria Bernadette
· August 21st, 2024
Loved the cruise down the Duro beautiful scenery
Trip date: August 2024
BB
Bruce
· July 18th, 2024
Excellent ship and service. As an English speaker we’re made to feel special and welcome. Excursions were just right with knowledgeable guides. Meals were delicious and varied. Overall a fantastic experience along the Douro!
Trip date: July 2024
RE
Richard
· May 9th, 2024
Really appreciated the combination of cruising and hiking, plus excursions for non-hikers so they weren't neglected. Accommodated food needs creatively, although the gluten-free option - while better than previous experience with CroisiEurope - could still be improved. More gluten-free chocolate croissants! Nice selection of evening entertainment. Never a dull moment; but one was able just to sit and read or watch the scenery go by if wanted. Although we choose CroisiEurope partly for the French immersion experience, being paired with other English speakers at meals worked very well. Our American compatriots were grateful to have English-speaking companions, and for us it relieved the intensity that would have been entailed by full French immersion. Thanks for organizing perfect weather! ;-)
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Trip date: April 2024
AF
Adele
· April 28th, 2024
overall great ship and crew. wonderful staff. Wonderful sites for excursions but rushed in solely 4 hrs daily. very regimented however in terms of meals etc. French passengers nasty, arrogant and ride to Americans and Canadians and for this would not take French liner again.
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Trip date: April 2024
SM
Selemeng Nthabiseng Iris
· August 30th, 2023
Amazing tour..well organised and run. Nothing was too much for the staff.
Trip date: July 2023
LO
Lif
· August 5th, 2023
This was not a tour I can recommend if you like flexibility. Being forced to sit at the same table each meal without having to choose one's fellow diners in the first place was not pleasant. Staff were rude and unhelpful, happy to stand and watch without ever offering assistance. Itinerary was good and saved the tour from scoring even less.
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CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
Dear Mrs. O'Connor, thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your cruise with us. We are sorry to read that several points didn't meet your expectations. Lunches and dinners are indeed set menus. The table is also assigned for the entirety of... Show more
Trip date: July 2023
MQ
Marilyn
· August 4th, 2023
We had a great holiday. Excellent service, food and very relaxing and beautiful countryside
CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
Dear Mrs. Quenault, thank you very much for your review. We are pleased to read you had a great holiday with us. We hope we'll have the pleasure of welcoming you again on board one of our ships. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
Trip date: July 2023
PM
Peter
· May 20th, 2023
Throughly enjoyed it, staff were superb
CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
Dear Mr Mallison, Thank you for taking the time to review your cruise with us and for your compliment to our staff. We hope we'll have the pleasure to welcome you again on board one of our ships. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
Trip date: May 2023
IL
Ian
· April 29th, 2023
Wonderful weather. Staff excellent. Excursion were similar. No concerns for food and drink. Cabins too small
CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
Dear Mr. Lange. We would like to thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are glad you had a good experience with CroisiEurope. Thank you for your compliments on the staff. We will make sure to pass your comments on to the appropriate... Show more
Trip date: April 2023
JG
Johanne
· May 4th, 2022
The Douro river is beautiful to sail through… The crew/staff were amazing… The food was exceptional!
Trip date: April 2022

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Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal), and Salamanca (Spain)

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What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.

Are meals served onboard?
Once you are onboard the cruise, all of your meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided for the whole duration of your cruise. CroisiEurope is very proud of the meals they serve to passengers and you will probably experience some of the best French and European cuisine at their tables. Depending on the excursions planned, some meals may not be provided on board however if this is the case, it will be clearly stated in the cruise programme.  Breakfast is usually a self-serve buffet in the onboard restaurant, which may include pastries, coffee, tea, juice, breads, jams, a variety of sausages and cold cut meats, eggs, fresh fruit, and yoghurt.  Lunch and dinner will be a 3-course sit-down meal and is served at set times and in single seating for all passengers. Both lunch and dinner meals are paired with excellent complimentary wines for you to enjoy.
September 26, 2018
Will drinks be provided on the cruise?
On all CroisiEurope cruises, you will be provided with complimentary beverages at every meal, including mineral water, fruit juice, tea, coffee, house wine and beer. Drinks served at the bar are included in the full price of selected cruises as well.  Champagne, premium brand vintage wines and spirits are listed on a special wine list and are available for an additional charge on all cruises.
September 26, 2018
Are you able to cater for people with food allergies or special dietary requests?
At the time of booking please advise your specific dietary needs to our team of cruise consultants and Croisi will do their best with a menu that will meet your needs.
September 26, 2018
Is internet access accessible on board?
Complimentary wi-fi is available on all CroisiEurope ships throughout the fleet. While Wi-Fi is available in the reception area and lounge bar on most ships, on the newest ships such as Ms Gerard Schmitter, the MS Cyrano de Bergerac, MS Lafayette and the fleet of four hotel barges, Wi-Fi is available throughout. CroisiEurope is also equipping every ship in the fleet (apart from those ships on the Mekong) with a Samsung Galaxy Tablet for guests’ to use.
September 26, 2018
What dress code is expected onboard?
CroisiEurope has more of a relaxed dress code onboard compared to other cruise lines and it is recommended that you will be most comfortable during the day in smart casual clothing and casual dressy in the evening. You may wish to bring items that do not wrinkle easily, or that transport well after being ironed at home, as there are no irons provided onboard. Croisi recommends bringing a variety of clothing for the environments expected during your cruise, including light clothing and bathing suits for hot weather, a sweater or jacket for cooler weather, and of course a raincoat and/or small umbrella. For sightseeing excursions, we recommend bringing comfortable and sturdy walking shoes.
September 26, 2018
Is tipping compulsory?
Tipping onboard Croisi is at entirely at your own discretion. If you wish to leave a tip, please use the envelope found in your cabin on your last evening on board, and you can then place the envelope in the specially designated box in the reception area as you disembark the ship.
September 26, 2018
What is the main language used onboard?
The primary language onboard is French being a European cruise company, however, the majority of staff and tour guides are fluent in English, as well as the major European languages such as German, Italian and Spanish. Notices and announcements are in French and English, as well as other languages based upon the needs of the passengers on board.
September 26, 2018
Do I need to bring an adaptor plug to use the electricity on board?
The electrical service onboard is 220V. If you bring onboard any items that require electricity you must bring a two-pin plug European adaptor that will fit your item.
September 26, 2018
Do the ships have a laundry service available?
The ships do not offer a laundry service and there are no laundry facilities on board for guests to use.
September 26, 2018
Does the tour price include the airfare?
Flights before and after the cruise are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com
September 26, 2018

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As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
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Portugal and Spain
Type E
Portugal and Spain
Type F
Portugal and Spain
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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal and Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before March 9th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 9th, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with CroisiEurope River Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- The following cards are accepted for "CroisiEurope River Cruises" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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