Porto: Private Douro Cruise – 1963 Boat, Bridges & Sunset
Overview
Step aboard Cabernet, our restored 1963 boat, for a private 2-hour cruise through the heart of Porto. With only your group on board, sail beneath the city’s 6 bridges, enjoy close-up views of Ribeira and Gaia, and discover the Douro at a slower, more personal pace.
Along the way, enjoy a Port wine toast and a selection of Portuguese local flavors while your local hosts share stories about the river and the city, or simply give you space to relax, listen to music and enjoy the view.
Blankets and a restroom are available on board for extra comfort. Choose a daytime cruise or sunset and experience Porto from the water aboard a boat with more than 60 years of history.
What's Included
- Sail beneath Porto's 6 bridges with views of Ribeira and Gaia
- Enjoy a Port wine toast and a selection of Portuguese local flavors
- Private 2-hour Douro cruise aboard a restored 1963 boat
- Choose daytime or sunset and enjoy the river at your own pace
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional food or drinks not mentioned
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
R. da Praia 430
4400-554 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Douro Marina
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ponte da Arrabida (pass by)
Praca Da Ribeira (pass by)
Luis I Bridge (pass by)
Ponte Infante Dom Henrique (pass by)
Ponte D. Maria Pia (pass by)
Ponte de Sao Joao (pass by)
Ponte do Freixo (pass by)
Rio Douro (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended Reduced mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Porto: Private Douro Cruise – 1963 Boat, Bridges & Sunset?
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Activity code: C-482290P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Sail beneath Porto's 6 bridges with views of Ribeira and Gaia.
- Enjoy a Port wine toast and a selection of Portuguese local flavors.
- Private 2-hour Douro cruise aboard a restored 1963 boat.
- Choose daytime or sunset and enjoy the river at your own pace.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Additional food or drinks not mentioned.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Porto: Private Douro Cruise – 1963 Boat, Bridges & Sunset is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended Reduced mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Porto: Private Douro Cruise – 1963 Boat, Bridges & Sunset will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Sail beneath Porto's 6 bridges with views of Ribeira and Gaia
- Enjoy a Port wine toast and a selection of Portuguese local flavors
- Private 2-hour Douro cruise aboard a restored 1963 boat
- Choose daytime or sunset and enjoy the river at your own pace
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional food or drinks not mentioned
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended Reduced mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
