Douro river sailing
One night before and two nights after
Day-by-day agenda
Jump to Calendar ViewDay 1 Porto
- Check in or drop off your bags Moov Hotel Porto Centro
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Confirm your embarkation terminal and take a short local walk
Porto
Treat this outing as optional if you arrive late.
- Dinner near your hotel Porto
Day 2 Porto
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Use the cruise line’s confirmed terminal and assigned boarding window
Porto
This is a planning outline. Verify the actual terminal, your luggage rules, ground transfer, and final check-in deadline. Move or remove every sample block that conflicts.
- Sample breakfast before checking out Porto
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Sample hotel checkout and document check
Moov Hotel Porto Centro
Move this block to suit the assigned embarkation window.
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Once aboard, locate your cabin and follow the ship’s safety instructions
On board
This block is illustrative. Follow the crew’s actual instructions and muster timing.
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Sample dinner aboard
On board
Check the ship’s meal program after boarding.
Day 3 Sea day
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Use the ship’s clock for the sample onboard schedule
On board
The ship may change clocks during the sailing. Use onboard announcements for time and program updates.
- Sample breakfast aboard On board
- Review upcoming ports and confirm any reservations that still need action On board
- Sample lunch aboard On board
- Choose an onboard orientation or quiet deck break On board
- Sample dinner aboard On board
Day 4 Peso da Régua
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Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops
Peso da Régua
Illustrative local time only. Replace these blocks with your sailing’s actual dock or tender access, ship time, last shuttle, and all-aboard deadline. Remove any stop that does not leave the ship’s required return margin.
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Explore the public riverfront and a confirmed regional producer or museum visit
Peso da Régua
Check visit arrangements and the actual berth before choosing a stop.
Official information -
Have a regional lunch near the town center
Peso da Régua
Move or skip this block if the confirmed shore window is shorter.
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Choose a short river walk or an open interpretation stop
Peso da Régua
This is optional. Use your actual return and all-aboard instructions to decide when to leave.
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Sample dinner aboard
On board
Use the ship’s actual program.
Day 5 Pinhão
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Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops
Pinhão
Illustrative local time only. Replace these blocks with your sailing’s actual dock or tender access, ship time, last shuttle, and all-aboard deadline. Remove any stop that does not leave the ship’s required return margin.
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Walk the public riverfront and see the tiled railway station if accessible
Pinhão
Verify pickup and return if leaving the immediate river area.
Official information -
Lunch in the village or aboard if shore time is short
Pinhão
Move or skip this block if the confirmed shore window is shorter.
-
Use a confirmed vineyard interpretation visit or keep to the village
Pinhão
This is optional. Use your actual return and all-aboard instructions to decide when to leave.
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Sample dinner aboard
On board
Use the ship’s actual program.
Day 6 Barca d’Alva
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Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops
Barca d’Alva
Illustrative local time only. Replace these blocks with your sailing’s actual dock or tender access, ship time, last shuttle, and all-aboard deadline. Remove any stop that does not leave the ship’s required return margin.
-
Walk a short public riverfront route if the call and access permit
Barca d’Alva
Services may be limited. Confirm the actual stop and do not assume there is a meal venue.
Official information -
Have lunch aboard or at a confirmed shore stop
Barca d’Alva
Move or skip this block if the confirmed shore window is shorter.
-
Choose another short viewpoint or stay aboard
Barca d’Alva
This is optional. Use your actual return and all-aboard instructions to decide when to leave.
-
Sample dinner aboard
On board
Use the ship’s actual program.
Day 7 Sea day
-
Use the ship’s clock for the sample onboard schedule
On board
The ship may change clocks during the sailing. Use onboard announcements for time and program updates.
- Sample breakfast aboard On board
- Check the ship program and choose one onboard activity if available On board
- Sample lunch aboard On board
- Review the next port’s actual access and return instructions On board
- Sample dinner aboard On board
Day 8 Sea day
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Use the ship’s clock for the sample onboard schedule
On board
The ship may change clocks during the sailing. Use onboard announcements for time and program updates.
- Sample breakfast aboard On board
- Keep the morning open for a deck walk or indoor lounge time On board
- Sample lunch aboard On board
- Pack for the next stop and review the cruise line’s latest notices On board
- Sample dinner aboard On board
Day 9 Porto
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Use the cruise line’s actual disembarkation instructions
Porto
Verify your assigned exit process, berth, luggage pickup, and ground transfer. Treat the rest of this day as flexible.
- Sample breakfast aboard if the ship allows On board
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Sample lunch after you reach your land base
Porto
Move or skip this if disembarkation or ground travel runs long.
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Sample hotel check-in or bag drop
Moov Hotel Porto Centro
Confirm actual bag-drop or check-in times with the hotel.
- Take a short walk near your hotel if you have the time Porto
- Sample dinner near the hotel Porto
Day 10 Porto
- Breakfast near your hotel Praça da Batalha, Porto
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Browse the Bolhão stalls and nearby food streets
Mercado do Bolhão, Porto
Check the market day and actual cellar opening. Treat tastings as optional.
Official information - Have lunch around the market Mercado do Bolhão, Porto
- Cross toward Vila Nova de Gaia for a cellar visit if you reserved one Mercado do Bolhão, Porto
- Dinner near your hotel Praça da Batalha, Porto
Day 11 Porto
- Breakfast near your hotel Porto
- Check out and collect your bags Moov Hotel Porto Centro
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Optional short walk near your hotel
Porto
Skip this if you need the time for departure.
Trip calendar
Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.
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Day 1
Porto
Europe/Lisbon Open map for Porto- Check in or drop off your bags Moov Hotel Porto Centro
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Confirm your embarkation terminal and take a short local walk
Porto
Treat this outing as optional if you arrive late.
- Dinner near your hotel Porto
-
Day 2
Porto
Europe/Lisbon Open map for Porto-
Use the cruise line’s confirmed terminal and assigned boarding window
Porto
This is a planning outline. Verify the actual terminal, your luggage rules, ground transfer, and final check-in deadline. Move or remove every sample block that conflicts.
- Sample breakfast before checking out Porto
-
Sample hotel checkout and document check
Moov Hotel Porto Centro
Move this block to suit the assigned embarkation window.
-
Once aboard, locate your cabin and follow the ship’s safety instructions
On board
This block is illustrative. Follow the crew’s actual instructions and muster timing.
-
Sample dinner aboard
On board
Check the ship’s meal program after boarding.
OvernightOn boardOn board -
Use the cruise line’s confirmed terminal and assigned boarding window
Porto
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Day 3
Sea day
Europe/Lisbon-
Use the ship’s clock for the sample onboard schedule
On board
The ship may change clocks during the sailing. Use onboard announcements for time and program updates.
- Sample breakfast aboard On board
- Review upcoming ports and confirm any reservations that still need action On board
- Sample lunch aboard On board
- Choose an onboard orientation or quiet deck break On board
- Sample dinner aboard On board
OvernightOn boardOn board -
Use the ship’s clock for the sample onboard schedule
On board
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Day 4
Peso da Régua
Europe/Lisbon Open map for Peso da Régua-
Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops
Peso da Régua
Illustrative local time only. Replace these blocks with your sailing’s actual dock or tender access, ship time, last shuttle, and all-aboard deadline. Remove any stop that does not leave the ship’s required return margin.
-
Explore the public riverfront and a confirmed regional producer or museum visit
Peso da Régua
Check visit arrangements and the actual berth before choosing a stop.
Official information -
Have a regional lunch near the town center
Peso da Régua
Move or skip this block if the confirmed shore window is shorter.
-
Choose a short river walk or an open interpretation stop
Peso da Régua
This is optional. Use your actual return and all-aboard instructions to decide when to leave.
-
Sample dinner aboard
On board
Use the ship’s actual program.
OvernightOn boardOn board -
Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops
Peso da Régua
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Day 5
Pinhão
Europe/Lisbon Open map for Pinhão-
Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops
Pinhão
Illustrative local time only. Replace these blocks with your sailing’s actual dock or tender access, ship time, last shuttle, and all-aboard deadline. Remove any stop that does not leave the ship’s required return margin.
-
Walk the public riverfront and see the tiled railway station if accessible
Pinhão
Verify pickup and return if leaving the immediate river area.
Official information -
Lunch in the village or aboard if shore time is short
Pinhão
Move or skip this block if the confirmed shore window is shorter.
-
Use a confirmed vineyard interpretation visit or keep to the village
Pinhão
This is optional. Use your actual return and all-aboard instructions to decide when to leave.
-
Sample dinner aboard
On board
Use the ship’s actual program.
OvernightOn boardOn board -
Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops
Pinhão
-
Day 6
Barca d’Alva
Europe/Lisbon Open map for Barca d’Alva-
Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops
Barca d’Alva
Illustrative local time only. Replace these blocks with your sailing’s actual dock or tender access, ship time, last shuttle, and all-aboard deadline. Remove any stop that does not leave the ship’s required return margin.
-
Walk a short public riverfront route if the call and access permit
Barca d’Alva
Services may be limited. Confirm the actual stop and do not assume there is a meal venue.
Official information -
Have lunch aboard or at a confirmed shore stop
Barca d’Alva
Move or skip this block if the confirmed shore window is shorter.
-
Choose another short viewpoint or stay aboard
Barca d’Alva
This is optional. Use your actual return and all-aboard instructions to decide when to leave.
-
Sample dinner aboard
On board
Use the ship’s actual program.
OvernightOn boardOn board -
Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops
Barca d’Alva
-
Day 7
Sea day
Europe/Lisbon-
Use the ship’s clock for the sample onboard schedule
On board
The ship may change clocks during the sailing. Use onboard announcements for time and program updates.
- Sample breakfast aboard On board
- Check the ship program and choose one onboard activity if available On board
- Sample lunch aboard On board
- Review the next port’s actual access and return instructions On board
- Sample dinner aboard On board
OvernightOn boardOn board -
Use the ship’s clock for the sample onboard schedule
On board
-
Day 8
Sea day
Europe/Lisbon-
Use the ship’s clock for the sample onboard schedule
On board
The ship may change clocks during the sailing. Use onboard announcements for time and program updates.
- Sample breakfast aboard On board
- Keep the morning open for a deck walk or indoor lounge time On board
- Sample lunch aboard On board
- Pack for the next stop and review the cruise line’s latest notices On board
- Sample dinner aboard On board
OvernightOn boardOn board -
Use the ship’s clock for the sample onboard schedule
On board
-
Day 9
Porto
Europe/Lisbon Open map for Porto-
Use the cruise line’s actual disembarkation instructions
Porto
Verify your assigned exit process, berth, luggage pickup, and ground transfer. Treat the rest of this day as flexible.
- Sample breakfast aboard if the ship allows On board
-
Sample lunch after you reach your land base
Porto
Move or skip this if disembarkation or ground travel runs long.
-
Sample hotel check-in or bag drop
Moov Hotel Porto Centro
Confirm actual bag-drop or check-in times with the hotel.
- Take a short walk near your hotel if you have the time Porto
- Sample dinner near the hotel Porto
-
Use the cruise line’s actual disembarkation instructions
Porto
-
Day 10
Porto
Europe/Lisbon Open map for Porto- Breakfast near your hotel Praça da Batalha, Porto
-
Browse the Bolhão stalls and nearby food streets
Mercado do Bolhão, Porto
Check the market day and actual cellar opening. Treat tastings as optional.
Official information - Have lunch around the market Mercado do Bolhão, Porto
- Cross toward Vila Nova de Gaia for a cellar visit if you reserved one Mercado do Bolhão, Porto
- Dinner near your hotel Praça da Batalha, Porto
-
Day 11
Porto
Europe/Lisbon Open map for Porto- Breakfast near your hotel Porto
- Check out and collect your bags Moov Hotel Porto Centro
-
Optional short walk near your hotel
Porto
Skip this if you need the time for departure.