Douro River Cruise: Porto and Gaia Views

Embark on a boat tour along the Douro River, exploring six historic bridges that connect Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. Experience the beauty of these cities and feel the Atlantic breeze on this unforgettable journey.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ponte da Arrábida - The Arrábida Bridge, renowned for its impressive concrete arch, is one of the largest in Europe. From here, visitors can enjoy views of the charming fishing village of Afurada.
  • Ponte de Dom Luís I - Enjoy a serene 2-hour journey that showcases natural landscapes and stunning architecture on both sides. This experience…
What's Included
  • insurance and fuel
  • safety equipment
  • certified team
  • welcome drink
  • All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information

Our prime offering is to ensure our customers’ happiness and satisfaction by providing multiple experiences on the Douro river, offering views of the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, bisected by historic and modern bridges that are kissed by the Atlantic wind.

Our experiences are aimed at enhancing and fine-tuning all the feelings experienced onboard our vessel.

Location
Marina da Afurada
Rua da Praia
Boarding at Douro Marina, meeting at Pontão C preferably 10 minutes before the scheduled time
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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R3497nichloer
Sep 26, 2025
Amazing experience! - Fantastic boat trip along the river and back out to sea to watch a stunning sunset. Very comfortable boat, friendly informative hosts and lovely refreshments throughout the journey. Highlight of our trip and would highly recommend to anyone visiting Porto!
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Monicagvdg
Sep 19, 2025
Great experience - It was a great experience, we enjoyed the journey with good conversation and very good information and tips for our trip.
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Kpiraro
Sep 19, 2025
Amazing sunset and friendly guides! - This was a wonderful way to cap off our few days in Porto. We recommend sitting up top with the captain (Anselmo), who can tell you all kinds of interesting things about Porto and the country in general. The boat was small, so you aren't crowded in with a bunch of people, and being out on the ocean at sunset was divine. Would definitely do this again!
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Kyle_p
Sep 12, 2025
A must do! - Beautiful boat and a beautiful cruise on the river. Also very informative. Went with my spouse and it was very romantic.
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Nicky_d
Aug 2, 2025
Brilliant- book it! - Lovely boat trip, thoroughly recommend. Absolutely lovely Crewe, so helpful, attentive and friendly. Only recommendation- to be able to buy crisps! Drinks available to purchase.
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Robert_r
Aug 1, 2025
Excellent experience on... - Excellent experience on our private tour with DiamanteDouro. Rita and her father were very pleasant and kind. This is a must see when you come to Porto. It is highly recommended!
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Jennifer_g
Jul 24, 2025
Don't Hesitate - Book it NOW! - We had the most wonderful experience on the sunset cruise—truly a highlight of our trip! Our entire family enjoyed every moment. From start to finish, everything was thoughtfully planned and made us feel incredibly special. The team went above and beyond, even providing cozy blankets when the evening turned chilly, which was such a kind and unexpected touch. They were also incredibly responsive and helpful when we had questions or got a little turned around trying to find the marina. That level of care made all the difference. The views were stunning, the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and it turned into a night full of great conversation and unforgettable memories. We can’t recommend this experience enough!
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Marcis_u
Jul 10, 2025
Beautiful sunset sail... - Beautiful sunset sail with a glass of port wine—relaxing and scenic. The tour guide was friendly and informative, making the experience even better. Highly recommend!
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Beth_k
Jul 8, 2025
Great sunset cruise! - This was a great tour! First, we sailed to the center of Porto from our meeting point towards the ocean. The views were amazing and Paulo, our guide, was fantastic. Then we went all the way back west and into the ocean for a perfect view of sunset. A few things to note: we didn’t go to see all of the bridges that cross the river on this tour—just to the Ponte Luis I. Also, it got chilly when we turned from the center and headed towards the ocean, but they gave us warm fleece blankets. I had a sweater and I was glad I was able to put it on. Also, there were some small waves on the ocean and it was actually really fun to ride them as we watched the sunset. We enjoyed some wine and port on the trip as well. I would definitely do this tour again. One thing that really stuck with me is that our tour guide gave us his phone number at the end and told us we were free to call him with any questions about Porto. I think that kind of hospitality is beautiful and one of the many reasons I gave this boat tour a big thumbs up.
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Katia
Jul 4, 2025
Excellence in the care! - Super recommend! Walking the River Douro with the beauty of Porto on its shore is already beautiful, added to the excellent professionalism of Anselmo and Matilde. It's very worth it. The cost benefit tbem is good, it is almost an exclusive tour for not having so many people. The duration is calm, you can do it calmly, without rush! All great! Excellent service and excellent landscape.
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From $436 (Per Boat)
up to 10 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).