luxury river cruises

RNAAT 88/2002
LUXURY RIVER CRUISES
portugal's douro river
Spirit of
Chartwell
DouroAzul Luxury Barge Cruises sets the standard for the highest quality,
intimate barge cruising on Northern Portugal’s Douro River.
The Spirit of Chartwell, very recently restored and redecorated for, and used
by Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, affords select travelers an
experience worthy of its Royal Heritage. This thirty passenger vessel provides
the finest imported interior furnishings and delivers classic elegance in a
comfortable and stately ambiance.
7 night cruise
Itinerary
Porto > Entre-os-Rios > Régua > Pinhão >
Barca d’Alva > Régua > Porto
Highlights
• Lunch at the medieval kitchen of the 11th
century Alpendurada Monastery;
• Gourmet dinner at Quinta da Avessada,
wine producing estate;
• Lectures: Douro River; Portugal’s history and
Portugal today;
Guided visits (included)
Douro Museum, Vila Real and Mateus Palace,
Salamanca and Cuidad Rodrigo, Castelo Rodrigo, Lamego and Porto city with wine lodge
visit and tasting
Included in cruise fare
• Full cruise and board
• Full shore excursion package, including any
meals ashore
• Lunch and dinner drink package: unlimited
Wines (Red/White/Port), Beer, soft drinks, coffee/
tea; Sparkling wine with breakfast
summer cruise
4 night
Itinerary
Régua > Pinhão > Barca d’Alva > Pinhão >
Régua
Highlights
• Portuguese fado and folk music show
• Portuguese lunch at a Quinta, wine
producing estate
• Lectures: Douro River; Portugal’s history
Guided visits (included)
Salamanca and Cuidad Rodrigo, Castelo Rodrigo
Included in cruise fare
• Full cruise and board
• Lunch and dinner drink package: unlimited Wines
(Red/White/Port), Beer, soft drinks, coffee/tea;
• Transfer Porto-Régua-Porto
A Sun Deck
B Salon deck
C Staterooms Deck
Suite Real
Cabines
1 Bridge
2 Sun Deck
4 Piano Bar Somerset
Maugham
3 Solar Lounge
Charles Dickens
5 Lounge
6 Restaurant
George Bradshaw
7 night cruise dates
rates
SUMMER cruise dates
FARE
suite supl.
single supl.
April 26 | June 7
on request
995€/pax
1.725€/pax
595€
April 5, 12, 19 | July 5, 19, 26 | August, 9, 16, 23 | October 25
on request
Jul 20, 24
Aug 10, 14, 18, 22
douro spirit
Douro Spirit offers cruisers world class comfort and amenities. Providing the latest
in cruise ship technology and passenger comforts, the Spirit is designed to fulfill the
most demanding standards.
7 night cruise
Itinerary
Porto > Régua > Pinhão > Vega Terron (Spain) >
Barca d’Alva > Pinhão > Entre-os-Rios > Porto
Highlights
• Dinner at Quinta da Avessada, wine producing
estate;
• Dinner at 11th century kitchen Alpendurada
Monastery;
• Portuguese folk music show.
Guided visits (optional)
Porto, Lamego, Castelo Rodrigo, Salamanca (with
lunch), Mateus Palace
Available for groups and individual bookings. Meals included
(drinks not included).
dates
Cruise
Suppl. upper-deck
July 9, 16, 30
August 20
925€/pax
45€/pax
Single
suppl
508€
Suite
Junior
suite
Tour
package
495€/pax
295€/pax
234€/pax
1 Restaurant
2 Reception
5 Main Lounge
6 Sun Deck
9 Swimming Pool
10 Spa
3 Shop
4 Main Bar
7 Lift/elevator
8 Bridge
11 Gym
douro
cruiser
&
These “twins” riverboats deliver a fullservice cruise experience and a program
which allows guests the opportunity to
explore the region’s unique history, culture, and friendly appeal.
Douro
Queen
7 night cruise
Itinerary
Porto > Régua > Pinhão > Barca d’Alva > Vega
Terron (Spain) > Pinhão > Entre-os-Rios > Porto
Highlights
• Dinner at Quinta da Avessada, wine producing estate;
• Dinner at 11th century kitchen Alpendurada
Monastery;
• Portuguese folk music show
Guided visits (optional)
Porto, Lamego, Castelo Rodrigo, Salamanca
(with lunch), Mateus Palace
4 night cruise
Itinerary
Porto > Pinhão > Barca d’Alva > Pinhão >
Régua > Porto
Highlights
• Dinner at Quinta da Avessada, wine producing estate;
• Barbecue on sun deck with portuguese folk
music show.
Guided visits (optional)
Lamego, Castelo Rodrigo, Mateus Palace, Porto
by night
2 night cruise
Itinerary
Porto > Pinhão > Porto Antigo > Porto
Highlights
• Dinner at Quinta da Avessada, wine producing estate;
• Portuguese folk music show.
Guided visit (optional)
Lamego
All cuises: Available for groups and individual bookings. Meals included (drinks not included).
cruise
ship
dates
Cruise
Suppl. Balcony
Single suppl.
Tour /pax
895€/pax
75€/pax
490€
Package: 234€
Douro Queen
July 2 | Nov. 5
Douro Cruiser
August 9
4 night
DC/DQ
July 13, 20, 27 | Aug. 3
495€/pax
49€/pax
249€
Lamego €32; Mateus €36; Cast. Rodrigo €30; Porto €29
2 night
DC/DQ
July 18, 25 | Aug. 1
289€/pax
30€/pax
159€
Lamego €32
7 night
A
B
C
D
A Douro deck Swimming pool
B Upper deck 38 Double Cabins with private balconies (15 sq meters each)
C Main deck Panoramic Lounge Bar with Dance Floor; 27 Double Cabins with large
picture windows; Reception
D Lower deck Restaurant; Crew Area; Gift Shop
1 Restaurant
2 Concierge
8 Lift/elevator 9 Sun Deck
3 Reception
10 Bridge
4 Shop 5 Main Bar 6 Main Lounge
12 Swimming Pool
THE PALACE AND THE GARDENS OF MATEUS
highlights and tours
Designed by architect Nicolau Nasoni and constructed in the 18th
century, this is a master piece of the baroque style. Enjoy walking in
the sculpted gardens or take your time to contemplate its façade,
featured on the famous Mateus Rosé Wine bottle.
Porto
ALPENDURADA MOnastery
RÉGUA
Porto’s History dates back to the 4th century,
to the Roman occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. Porto is Portugal’s second largest
city and was registered as a World Heritage Site by
UNESCO in 1996. It is famous for its medieval historical
centre as well as giving name to its well known export,
Port Wine. You may visit the cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia
and stroll through the Ribeira’s narrow streets.
The Alpendurada Monastery was founded during the
11th century. It has a unique medieval atmosphere
and high historical and cultural value. Comprised of
a chapel, halls with Arab influence, arcades and stone walkways it surrounded by a forest with abundant
fauna.
Existing since the Roman occupation, Régua was primarily
developed during the 18th century, Marquês do Pombal
era. Backed by Marão mountain chain, Régua is the official
centre of the Port Wine growing region. A must-see is the
Casa do Douro, where the history and production of Port
Wine is depicted in its stained-glass windows.
Quinta da Avessada
Avessada is a traditional Port region, working
Wine Quinta and a 6th Generation family
business primarily producing sweet Muscatel wine. It houses a wine education, touring
and tasting center and its remote location
makes it a popular place to celebrate in traditional Douro fashion with wine, food, song
and dancing.
Quinta da Avessada
POCINHO
salamanca
Here you find the most famous
Douro dams: the Pocinho dam.
The Pocinho landscapes are its
most attractive features.
This city was founded in the pre-Ancient Rome
period and, in the 3rd century BC, experienced
Hannibal’s siege. The Old City was declared
UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its monumental sights and for being home to the fourth oldest western
university. Visit this city and enjoy its great history and culture.
Foto: Carla Serra
DOURO
Pinhão
Mesão Frio
Régua
Mateus
Palace
Porto
Alpendurada
Monastery
Vila Nova de Gaia
Portugal
Bagaúste
Dam
Valeira
Dam
Lamego
Crestuma Lever
Dam
Vega Terron
Pocinho
Carrapatelo Dam
spain
Salamanca
Pocinho
Dam
Bitetos
S. João da Pesqueira
Vila Nova de Gaia
The Dams
Lamego
Those who sail through Douro cannot fail to visit the
famous Port wine lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia. Here you
can also get to know emblematic monuments such as
the Serra do Pilar Monastery or the Monastery of Grijó.
The dams that over the years were built on the
Douro River are part of the Douro’s experience.
Along the river you will pass through the dams of
Crestuma/Lever, Carrapatelo, Bagaúste, Valeira and
Pocinho. Of special note is the dam of Carrapatelo one of the largest in Europe, with a 35m water
level difference.
Its origin dates back to Roman times. It was reconquered from the Moors in
1057. Lamego takes a special place in History for its artistic heritage and natural beauty. Here one should visit the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Sanctuary
and its impressive staircase.
Barca d’Alva
Castelo Rodrigo
pINHÃO
This is a small 19th century city. It is located in the heart of the
Douro Valley and is the Economical and Geographical Centre of the
Port Wine Region. Visit the train station and its beautiful Portuguese
Azulejos tiles depicting the region’s local culture.
Castelo Rodrigo
Barca d’Alva
It is a territory who’s settlement dates to the final stage of
Prehistory. It is well known for the beautiful natural surroundings as well as its well preserved historical monuments. Walk
along the streets and enjoy the charm of this medieval walled village’s atmosphere.
This new town and was established in the 19th
century. Located in the Natural Park of Douro International, Barca d’Alva offers magnificent natural
landscapes.
Discover Porto:
air & water luxury
European Best Destination of 2012
outstanding sense experiences
Porto Bridges
Cruise 55 min
sky tours
10€
DouroAzul’s executive helicopter safely
carries up to six passengers in quiet and
leather upholstered comfort. Select from
aerial tours, fly & dine packages or private
transportations services.
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. The only one with:
• Hop-on/Hop-off service
• Audioguides in 16 languages.
city tour from 45€
Timetable From 9h30 to 18h30 (everyday)
Frequency Every half hour
Embark Porto, Ribeira Quay or Vila Nova de Gaia Quay
Min. 6 passengers
Discover the most beautiful spots in the cities of Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia and Matosinhos
aboard the BlueBus City Tours buses, a fleet of
touristic buses, all equipped with seatbelts and
GPS controlled audioguides in 16 languages.
BUS (2 days tour)
BUS + cruise
BUS + cruise + cellars
12€
8€
+8€ 16€
8€
+8€ 19€
+3€
special
price
bus tour
+ cruise
From
460€
yacht
cruises
A private yacht which comfortably sleeps
4 plus a guide and carries up to 10 passengers is available for river sightseeing.
The vessel comes with a professional and
certified captain and DouroAzul further
provides an assortment of dinning, touring, staffing services upon request and
tailor made programs.
river cruises And yacht
Maria Andrada: Phone +351 220 449 757 | Mob. +351 962 039 148
[email protected]
blue bus city tours
Phone +351 223 402 500 | +351 220 449 767
[email protected] | www.oportobluebus.com
Helitours
Phone +351 225 432 464/5/6 | [email protected]
www.helitours.pt
www.douroazul.com
RESERVATIONS AND BOOKING CONDITIONS
Reservations and bookings may be made by contacting DouroAzul or your travel professional.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
Spirit of Chartwell
€250 deposit per passenger due at time of booking; 50% of reservation due 90-days prior to departure; Final payment
due 45-days prior to departure.
Douro Queen
50% of deposit penalty for all cancelations after 72-hours of reservations; 50% of reservation penalty for all cancelations 44- 15 days prior to voyage departure; 100% of reservation penalty for all cancelations 14-days or less prior to
departure.
Douro Queen
€100 deposit per passenger due at time of booking; 50% of reservation due 45-days prior to departure; Final payment
due 15-days prior to departure.
Helicopter tours and Blue Bus tours penalties: inquire at time of reservation
Helicopter tours and Blue Bus tours payments: inquire at time of reservation
CANCELATION PENALTIES
Spirit of Chartwell
50% of deposit penalty for all cancelations after 72-hours of reservation; 25% of reservation penalty for all cancelations
89-60 days prior to voyage departure; 50% of reservation penalty for all cancelations 59-30 days prior to voyage departure; 100% of reservation for all cancelations 29-days or less prior to departure.
Brochure
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derivate harms, lost of income or interruption of the activity which is caused by the use or the impossibility of the use of
the services written in this brochure, even if DouroAzul, S.A. has been informed of these possible harms. Prices are subject
to change.
The above conditions are for hotel-ship cruises. For other DouroAzul products, consult DouroAzul.
Validity November 2013 to November 2014 DouroAzul, Sociedade Marítimo-Turística, S.A.
RNAAT 88/2002 | Op. Marítimo-turístico Lic. nº02 © Copyright 2011, DouroAzul, S.A. All rights reserved.