Porto: Douro Cruise on a 1963 Boat – 4 Port Wines, Max 6
Overview
Discover Port wine in a different way — aboard Cabernet, our charming boat built in 1963, with a maximum of just 6 guests.
Taste 4 carefully selected Port wines from small Portuguese producers, each paired with traditional Portuguese delicacies. As Porto's beautiful riverside scenery unfolds, discover the flavours, stories and traditions behind one of Portugal's most iconic wines.
From the colourful Ribeira to the quieter waters near the river's mouth, enjoy a relaxed 2-hour cruise filled with beautiful views, good conversation and genuine Portuguese hospitality.
Hosted by a local family who truly loves the Douro, this isn't a crowded tourist boat or a formal wine tasting. It's a welcoming shared experience where you can slow down, feel at home and discover Porto from a different perspective.
A historic boat. Four Port wines. Just six guests.
Small in size. Rich in experience. Unmistakably Portuguese.
What's Included
- Portuguese snacks to accompany the tasting
- 4 carefully selected Port wines
- Onboard restroom
- Shared Douro cruise aboard a 1963 boat (max. 6 guests)
- Friendly local hosts
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Full meal
- Additional drinks
- 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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Douro Marina (pass by)
Ponte da Arrabida (pass by)
Cais da Ribeira (pass by)
Cais De Gaia (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)
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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Porto: Douro Cruise on a 1963 Boat – 4 Port Wines, Max 6?
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Activity code: C-482290P2
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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).
- Portuguese snacks to accompany the tasting.
- 4 carefully selected Port wines.
- Onboard restroom.
- Shared Douro cruise aboard a 1963 boat (max. 6 guests).
- Friendly local hosts.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Full meal.
- Additional drinks.
- 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 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
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: Douro Cruise on a 1963 Boat – 4 Port Wines, Max 6 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: Douro Cruise on a 1963 Boat – 4 Port Wines, Max 6 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
- Portuguese snacks to accompany the tasting
- 4 carefully selected Port wines
- Onboard restroom
- Shared Douro cruise aboard a 1963 boat (max. 6 guests)
- Friendly local hosts
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Full meal
- Additional drinks
- 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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
