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Purpose-built for cruising to historic quintas and picturesque villages along Portugal’s golden Douro River from coastal Porto to the Spanish border with Tauck in 2020, our newly constructed custom riverboat offers spacious accommodations for just 84 guests, with 12 300-sq.-ft. Tauck Suites and more 225-sq.-ft. cabins, to maximize the onboard experience in every way. Add a small swimming pool atop the Sun Deck that refreshes body and spirit as you drink in the passing UNESCO World Heritage Site scenery, onboard dining venues, and built-in amenities custom-designed to delight, and you’ll experience a riverboat truly inspired by the destination. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

ms Andorinha has been specifically designed for cruising Portugal’s golden Douro River; the newly built 80-meter (263-foot) custom Douro riverboat sports a deck plan optimized for the utmost in spaciousness. The ship boasts 12 spacious 300-square-foot Tauck Suites, 20 225-square-foot cabins, six 200-square-foot cabins, and four 150-square foot cabins.

Category 3, 4 & 5 cabins have floor-to-ceiling windows with real French balconies. All cabins are equipped with in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with pampering toiletries.

Cabin beds are fitted with 400-thread satin bed linen, mako cotton pillows, 100% cotton blankets and thick pillow top mattresses. A variety of custom bath products are provided along with terry cloth robes, towels and hair dryers.

Open seating in main dining room, The Compass Rose; flexible dining times; vegetarian meals always available.

Ship Details

Rating
River
Cruise Line
Tauck
Length
80 m
Maiden Voyage
2020
Pass. Cap. (dbl)
84
Ship Reg.
Swiss

Ship Amenities

  • Adjustable Climate Control
  • Hair Dryer
  • In-Room Movies
  • Mini-Bar

Ship Facilities

  • Al Fresco Dining
  • Arthur's Restaurant
  • Compass Rose Main Dining Room
  • Laundry Service Available
  • Sun Deck
  • Swimming Pool
Level Name
01 Emerald Deck
02 Ruby Deck
03 Diamond Deck
04 Sun Deck

Category 5 - Diamond Deck

Suite Dimensions: 300 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes Private Bathroom: Yes

Category 4 - Diamond Deck

Dimensions: 225 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes Private Bathroom: Yes

Category 3 - Ruby Deck

Dimensions: 225 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes Private Bathroom: Yes

Category 2 - Emerald Deck

Dimensions: 200 sq. ft. Private Bathroom: Yes

Category 1 - Emerald Deck

Dimensions: 150 sq. ft. Private Bathroom: Yes