Portugal River Cruises
Explore the wonders of Portugal with its’ proud history and exquisite port wines, on your 5-star Douro River river cruise.
From uncovering rich cultures and World Heritage-listed sites to marvelling at hilltop wine estates, experience the pristine beauty of Portugal.
From discovering the historic treasures and delicious local produce in Porto, to admiring the prehistoric rock art sites of the Côa Valley spend your days immersed in the beauty that Portugal has to offer.
Our ultra-luxury Scenic Azure Space-Ship has been designed to be the ultimate 5-star ultra-luxury river cruise experience of a lifetime for up to only 96 guests. Designed to take you to extraordinary regions, allowing you to relax and unwind as you explore multiple magical towns and cities with ease, an all-inclusive Scenic journey will inspire and excite you.
Our 5-star ship, the Scenic Azure, has set the standard for ultra-luxury river cruising on the Douro. It has an abundance of premium experiences and luxurious outdoor, dining, and wellness areas for only up to 96 guests, along with an almost 1:2 crew-to-guest ratio. It features spacious suites, a Vitality Pool, and the ability to dock in the heart of towns, allowing you to more time to explore onshore.
Our generously sized suites are elegantly appointed with premium amenities, including a queen-size Scenic Slumber bed and pillow menu. The Balcony, Junior and Royal Suites on Scenic Azure feature our Scenic Sun Lounges – some of the largest balconies offered on European waterways - so you can relax and view Portuguese the way of life as you cruise by.
Whether you prefer fine dining, a relaxed café setting or dining in the privacy of your suite, you’ll find delectable options to suit your tastes and mood. Premium international beverages^ – wine, beer, cocktails, spirits – are included and available all day, every day. It’s more than outstanding food and wine – it’s the fresh flavours of the region prepared by our innovative chefs.
Personalise your river cruise and pursue your own interests as you set off on unique excursions in Portugal. Whether it’s wandering the elegant town of Lamego with its many fine Baroque structures or sampling flavours in the Côa Valley and visiting Casa Painova for a tasting of their almond, olive and fruit products, the choice is yours.
Scenic Enrich experiences are exclusive to our guests and place you at the heart of the world’s most refined art, music and architecture. You’ll go behind the scenes to enjoy moments inaccessible to the ordinary traveller. From witnessing a private concert at the beautiful São Francisco Church, to wandering the quaint streets of Provesende with locals, these carefully curated experiences are destined to be the highlights of your journey.
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