Douro River Cruise – Discovering Love Island
An exclusive day on the Douro with locks, nature and leisure moments
This charter is one of the best ways to explore the lower Douro area and visit one of its main attractions: Love Island.
On this exclusive 1-day Douro cruise, aboard a luxury yacht, you will enjoy a very special and unforgettable day.
The cruise lasts 10 hours and departs from Douro Marina, passing through the Crestuma Dam lock, heading to the island near Castelo de Paiva. At this location, lunch will be served on board, prepared by the crew.
Throughout the journey, drinks and snacks are included, as well as several stops for diving and other activities of your choice.
During the entire day, a dedicated team will be on board to cater to all your needs.
To make this experience accessible to all clients, a base price has been defined that includes all essential services. The experience is available for groups of 4 people or more, and for each additional person only the cost of lunch and drinks on board applies.
Practical information
- Duration: 1 day (10 hours)
- Meeting Point: Marina da Afurada, R. da Praia 430 Loja 6, 4400-554 Vila Nova de Gaia (Douro Marina)
- Vessel type: Luxury yacht
- Availability: Minimum of 4 people
- Route: Douro Marina | Crestuma | Love Island (lunch stop) | Crestuma | Douro Marina
Included
- Certified crew
- Lunch and drinks on board
- Towels and bed linen
- Cooking and safety equipment
- Final cleaning
- Fuel
- Lock passage fee
- Marina docking
- VAT at the legal rate
Agenda (Approximate schedule)
- Departure from Douro Marina at 9:00 a.m.
- Crestuma lock between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
- Arrival at the island around 1:00 p.m.
- Lunch on board
- Visit to the island (if possible)
- Time for diving
- Return through Crestuma lock between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- Arrival at Douro Marina around 7:00 p.m.
Additional Information
- Lunch: 100% homemade tapas menu
- Starters: Smoked sausage, smoked ham, cow’s cheese, olives, toast, bread, “broa de Avintes”, jam, sardine pât
- Main dishes: Octopus in green sauce, Garlic prawns, Kidney bean salad with tuna, Meat rissoles
- Desserts: Chocolate cake, Seasonal fruit
- Drinks: 1 bottle of wine per person or 1 jug of sangria or 2 soft drinks/water per person (additional drinks optional)
- Snack: Fruit, mixed croissants, traditional cookies, miniatures, coffee and tea
