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Highlights

  • All-inclusive dining with Portuguese specialities and regional wines
  • Open-bar cocktails throughout your cruise
  • Spacious staterooms, all with river views
  • Expertly guided shore excursions included
  • Enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool on the Sun Deck

Purpose-built for Portugal’s Douro River, MS Andorinha is a boutique river ship designed exclusively for Tauck guests, it offers an intimate cruising experience with just 84 guests onboard, ensuring personalised service and a relaxed atmosphere. From its striking interiors inspired by local traditions to its innovative sun deck featuring a pool, every detail invites you to savour the beauty of the Douro Valley. And, with all-inclusive dining, open-bar cocktails and expertly guided excursions, this is a journey that celebrates the art of slow travel in one of Europe’s most enchanting regions.


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In more detail

MS Andorinha has been custom-designed for the Douro, with a deck plan optimised for space and comfort. The ship boasts 12 Tauck Suites at a generous 300 square feet, alongside 20 cabins of 225 square feet, six at 200 square feet and four at 150 square feet. Every stateroom offers river views, with Categories 3, 4 and 5 featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and true French balconies.

Dining is a highlight, with open seating in the elegant Compass Rose restaurant, where menus showcase Portuguese flavours paired with sommelier-selected wines. Flexible dining times and vegetarian options ensure every preference is catered for, while Arthur’s offers a more casual alternative with classic favourites and lighter breakfasts. Weather permitting, al fresco dining on the sun deck is a real treat, complemented by complimentary snacks served throughout the day and unlimited beverages – from regional wines and premium spirits to specialty coffees and soft drinks. After dinner, relax in the Panorama Lounge with a cocktail or take in the views from the sun deck, where the pool is a standout feature. It’s the perfect spot to soak up the scenery as terraced vineyards and historic villages glide by. Whatever you choose, expect exceptional service and a relaxed, convivial atmosphere.

 

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Suggested itineraries

MS Andorinha

Exploring the Douro with Lisbon & Madrid

12-day luxury river cruise from £6,490 pp excl. flights

Discover Lisbon and Madrid along with a luxury all-inclusive Douro River cruise with Tauck including wineries, hiking options and culinary delights.

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