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AmaVida, Enticing Douro ex Porto Return

7 Night Cruise Only


Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
26 Dec 2026 Oporto (Porto), Portugal Embark
27 Dec 2026 Regua, Portugal
28 Dec 2026 Vega Terron, Spain Overnight
29 Dec 2026 Vega Terron, Spain
30 Dec 2026 Pinhao, Portugal
31 Dec 2026 Regua, Portugal
1 Jan 2027 Oporto (Porto), Portugal Overnight
2 Jan 2027 Oporto (Porto), Portugal Disembark
7 Night Cruise sailing from Porto roundtrip aboard AmaVida.

Rambling vineyards and charming native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, creating an incomparable backdrop to one of Europe’s most unspoiled regions and to Port country— the world’s oldest demarcated wine region. Sail roundtrip from Porto, the beautiful “City of Bridges”; visit Regua, the ‘capital’ of the Douro Valley; and marvel at Salamanca, the UNESCO-designated “Golden City.” Taste wines from historic wineries and soak up the genuine beauty of one of Europe’s most unadulterated landscapes.

COUNTRIES: Portugal, Spain

RIVERS: Douro

The AmaVida brings AmaWaterways’ distinctive standard of excellence to the Douro River in Portugal. This grand 106-passenger vessel features balconies in the majority of its spacious staterooms and suites, which range up to 323 sq. ft. Guests on the AmaVida will enjoy fine dining in the main dining room, plus al fresco dining for up to 32 guests. The AmaVida also features a Sun Deck swimming pool; fitness center and spa; complimentary in-stateroom Internet access on a 42” flat-screen and ship-wide Wi-Fi.


Ship Profile & Stats
  • Maiden voyage: 2013
  • Length: 260 feet
  • Beam: 37 feet
  • Ship registration: Portugal
  • Passenger capacity (dbl): 108
  • Crew nationality: European
  • Officer nationality: European
  • Dining nationality: European
Ship Amenities
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning
  • Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
  • 42" Flat-screen Televisions in every stateroom
  • All staterooms have complimentary Internet access and Wi-Fi
  • In Room Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Wireless Telephone
Ship Facilities
  • Sun Deck offering unimpeded panoramic views and lounge chairs
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the vessel
  • 24-hour specialty coffee and tea station
  • Main Lounge with bar & piano
  • Massage Spa
  • Elevator reaching all 3 stateroom decks
  • Fitness Room
  • Heated pool
  • Restaurant
Their Story
Proudly celebrating more than 21 years on the river, family-owned and operated AmaWaterways was founded in 2002 by three families; however, their river cruise story began well before that. Co-Founder and President Rudi Schreiner was born in Vienna, at the heart of the Danube. His love of design drew him to architecture, but his even greater love of travel drew him to places far and wide. In 1975, he travelled to South America for a journalism assignment on the Amazon. It was here he designed his first ship, using what he could find to build a raft that would take him up and down the river during the next 7 months. Soon thereafter, he started working in travel, creating unique tour experiences in Europe.

A Turning Point
Rudi started the North American operations for many of today’s major river cruise companies, developing itineraries and ships that would become the templates for what we know river cruising to be today. After years of success as a driving force in the industry, Rudi decided to start his own venture — one that would provide guests with a higher standard of luxury travel by river. That’s when he teamed up with Co-Owners and Co-Founders Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy to start AmaWaterways.

In 2016, Rudi was inducted into the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Hall of Fame and was honoured with their Lifetime Achievement Award for his years of devotion to the river cruising industry.

A Team of Pioneers
Kristin was born in Germany and brings extensive experience in travel, river cruising and customer service to the company in her role as Executive Vice President. Jimmy Murphy was a brilliant travel entrepreneur, having built Brendan Vacations, one of the most successful tour operators in the U.S. Jimmy’s son, Gary, who also played a major part at Brendan, took on an executive sales role at AmaWaterways. Together with Rudi, a true team of pioneers emerged.

The Story Continues
From the beginning, their goal was to create a river cruise company that they themselves would enjoy. To then, that meant the highest-quality, locally sourced food and wine; elegantly appointed ships with staterooms offering maximum views to enjoy the ever-changing countryside; and a crew who goes above and beyond, treating every guest like they are part of THEIR family.

With that in mind, for two wonderful decades, they have been building one-of-a-kind ships with added comforts and conveniences ranging from our signature view-enhancing twin balconies to the Chef’s Table specialty restaurant to their award-winning AmaMagna – redefining the river cruise experience. They continue to lead the way in innovation, pioneering the first sailings on Colombia’s Magdalena River in 2025. As they look ahead to the future, they are more committed than ever to offering innovative and sustainable ways for their guests to experience the rich culture and history found along the banks of the world’s most iconic rivers.

Douro Deck

Lisbon Deck

Porto Deck

Sun Deck

Suite
Suite, located on Porto Deck
and feature a Balcony. Approx Suite size 323 sq. ft.

Other Features:
In room safe, hair dryer, ample closet space and wireless telephone

Suites feature sitting area with sofa

All staterooms have complimentary Internet access and Wi-Fi

42" Flat-screen Televisions in every stateroom

Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes

Full marble bathrooms

Complimentary bottled water replenished daily

Individually controlled air-conditioning

A - Balcony Stateroom
Located on Porto Deck, features a Balcony and is approx 215 sq. ft.

Other Features:
In room safe, hair dryer, ample closet space and wireless telephone

Suites feature sitting area with sofa

All staterooms have complimentary Internet access and Wi-Fi

42" Flat-screen Televisions in every stateroom

Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes

Full marble bathrooms

Complimentary bottled water replenished daily

Individually controlled air-conditioning

B - Balcony Stateroom
Located on Lisbon Deck, features and Balcony and is approx 215 sq. ft.

Other Features:
In room safe, hair dryer, ample closet space and wireless telephone

Suites feature sitting area with sofa

All staterooms have complimentary Internet access and Wi-Fi

42" Flat-screen Televisions in every stateroom

Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes

Full marble bathrooms

Complimentary bottled water replenished daily

Individually controlled air-conditioning

C - Balcony Stateroom
Located on Lisbon Deck and features a Balcony and is approx 215 sq. ft.

Other Features:
In room safe, hair dryer, ample closet space and wireless telephone

Suites feature sitting area with sofa

All staterooms have complimentary Internet access and Wi-Fi

42" Flat-screen Televisions in every stateroom

Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes

Full marble bathrooms

Complimentary bottled water replenished daily

Individually controlled air-conditioning

D - Panoramic Window Stateroom
Located on Douro Deck, features a Panoramic Window and is approx 161 sq. ft.

Other Features:
In room safe, hair dryer, ample closet space and wireless telephone

Suites feature sitting area with sofa

All staterooms have complimentary Internet access and Wi-Fi

42" Flat-screen Televisions in every stateroom

Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes

Full marble bathrooms

Complimentary bottled water replenished daily

Individually controlled air-conditioning

E - Panoramic Window Stateroom
Located on Douro Deck and features Panoramic Window and is approx 161 sq. ft.

Other Features:
In room safe, hair dryer, ample closet space and wireless telephone

Suites feature sitting area with sofa

All staterooms have complimentary Internet access and Wi-Fi

42" Flat-screen Televisions in every stateroom

Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes

Full marble bathrooms

Complimentary bottled water replenished daily

Individually controlled air-conditioning
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