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DOURO AZUL (Modern Boat) |
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
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| Length | 45 meters |
| Breath | 9 meters |
| Average speed | 14 knots |
| Engines | 2xCummings 420 H.P. |
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OTHER CHARACTERISTICS |
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| Sun deck | |
| Bar deck | |
| Restaurant deck | |
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CAPACITY |
320 passengers |
| ITINERARIES | |
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A 3 DAYS EVASION ON THE DOURO VALLEY - You can stay at a Rural Manor House, at an Hotel or at Solar da Rede Manor House (Pousada) |
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| 1st Day - Friday | |
| 12:00AM | Board the ship at Vila Nova de Gaia Quay |
| 12:30AM | Ships sets sail |
| 1:30PM | Arrival at Crestuma/Lever dam (Floodgate: 14 meters difference in level). Port Wine aperitive served on board. |
| 2:00PM | Lunch served on board. |
| 4:00PM | Arrival at Carrapatelo dam (Floodgate: 35 meters difference in level) |
| 6:30PM | Arrival at Régua. Transfer to accommodation previously chosen - Check in. Dinner and overnight at the accommodation booked. |
| 2nd Day - Saturday | |
| Breakfast. In the morning you can visit S. João de Tarouca Monastery, Ucanha Bridge and Shrine of Our Lady of Remédios. | |
| 3:00PM | Transfer to Régua Railway Station. |
| 3:30PM | Departure in an Historical Steam Train from Régua, passing Pinhão and Tua; return to Régua around 6:30PM*. Free time to visit Régua Village. |
| 7:30PM | Return transfer to accommodation. Dinner and overnight. |
| 3rd Day | |
| Breakfast. | |
| 10:00AM | Transfer to Pinhão. |
| 10:40AM | Arrival at Pinhão Quay. Board the ship. Departure to Barca D´Alva. |
| 12:15AM | Arrival at Valeira dam (Floodgate: 32 meters difference in level). Port Wine aperitive served on board. |
| 1:00PM | Lunch served on board. |
| 2:30PM | Arrival at Pocinho dam (Floodgate: 20 meters difference in level). |
| 4:30PM | Arrival at Barca D´Alva Quay. Transfer to Pocinho. |
| 7:00PM | Return to Oporto by train**. Dinner served on the train. |
| 11:45PM | Arrival at Oporto (S. Bento Railway Station). |
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Frequency |
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (from June to October) |
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* In case it may be impossible to use the only Steam Engine available on the Douro Line, an Historical Diesel Engine will be used. ** In case C.P. (the Portuguese Railway Company) is not able to provide transportation, the trip will be made by bus. |
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DOURO VINEYARDS CRUISE |
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| Time | Place |
| 7:30AM | Board the ship at Vila Nova de Gaia Quay |
| 8:00AM | Ship sets sail |
| 8:15AM | Breakfast served on board |
| 8:50AM | Arrival at Crestuma/Lever dam (Floodgate: 14 meters difference in level) |
| 11:30AM | Arrival at Carrapatelo dam (Floodgate: 35 meters difference in level). Port Wine aperitive on board. |
| 12:45AM | Lunch service. |
| 1:30PM | Sailing by Régua |
| 1:45PM | Arrival at Bagaúste dam (Floodgate: 27 meters difference in level) |
| 3:15PM | Arrival at Pinhão. Free Time. |
| 3:40PM | Meeting at Pinhão Railway Station* |
| 3:50PM | Departure by train to Oporto. |
| 7:00PM | Arrival at Oporto (S. Bento RailwayStation) |
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Frequency |
Saturdays (from March to October) |
| * In case C.P. (Portuguese Railway Company) is not able to provide transportation, the trip will be made by bus. | |
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ALPENDURADA MONASTERY CRUISE |
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| Time | Place |
| 11:00AM | Passengers join the bus in front of S. Francisco Church - Infante Square (Oporto) |
| 11:15AM | Departure to Alpendurada |
| 12:30AM | Arrival at the Monestary |
| 1:00PM | Lunch served at the Monestary |
| 2:30PM | Transfer by bus to Bitetos Quay - Board the ship |
| 3:00PM | Ship sets sail to Oporto. Coffee served on board. |
| 4:30PM | Arrival at Crestuma/Lever dam (Floodgate: 14 meters difference in level). |
| 6:00PM | Arrival at Vila Nova de Gaia |
| Frequency | Sundays (from March to October) |
| Minimum of participants |
35 |
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FANTASTIC DOURO CRUISE |
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| Time | Place |
| 8:45AM | Board the ship at Régua Quay. |
| 9:15AM | Ship sets sail to Porto. |
| 11:00AM | Arrival at Carrapatelo dam (Floodgate: 35 meters difference in level) |
| 12:15AM | Arrival at Bitetos Quay. Transfer by bus to the Monastary of Alpendurada. |
| 1:00PM | Lunch served at the Monastery. |
| 2:30PM | Return by bus to the ship. |
| 3:00PM | Departure to Oporto. Coffee served on board. |
| 4:30PM | Arrival at Crestuma dam (Floodgate: 14 meters difference level) |
| 6:00PM | Arrival at Vila Nova de Gaia Quay. |
| Frequency | Sundays (from March to October) |
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MONUMENTAL DOURO CRUISE (Weekend Cruise) |
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| 1st Day - Saturday | |
| Time | Place |
| 10:20AM | Meeting at S. Bento Railway Station (Oporto). |
| 10:30AM | Board the train.* |
| 10:48AM | Departure by train to Régua. |
| 1:00PM | Arrival to Régua. Transfer by bus to Solar da Rede Manor House, where lunch will be provided. |
| 1:30PM | Lunch service. |
| 3:00PM | Departure by bus to Lamego. Visit to the Monastery of S. João de Tarouca, Ucanha bridge and the shrine of Our Lady of Remédios. |
| 7:45PM | Arrival at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. |
| 2nd Day - Sunday | |
| Time | Place |
| 7:30PM | Breakfast at the hotel. |
| 8:30PM | Transfer by bus to the Régua Quay. |
| 8:45PM | Board the ship. |
| 9:15PM | Ship sets sail to Oporto. |
| 11:00PM | Arrival at Carrapatelo dam (Floodgate: 35 meters difference in level) |
| 12:15PM | Arrival at Bitetos Quay. Transfer by bus to the Monastery of Alpendorada. |
| 1:00PM | Lunch served at the Monastery. |
| 2:30PM | Transfer by bus to Bitetos Quay. |
| 3:00PM | Return to the ship and departure to Oporto. |
| 3:15PM | Coffee served on board. |
| 4:30PM | Arrival at Crestuma/Lever dam (Floodgate: 14 meters difference in level) |
| 6:00PM | Arrival at Vila Nova de Gaia Quay. |
| Frequency | Weekends from March to October. |
| * In case C.P. (Portuguese Railway Company) is not able to provide transportation, the trip will be made by bus. | |
| VISTADOURO (Typical Boat - Rabelo) | |
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
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| Length | 24 meters |
| Breath | 6,54 meters |
| Average speed | 11 knots |
| Engines | GM DETROIT, Diesel 12 C/C, 380 H.P. |
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OTHER CHARACTERISTICS |
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| Sun deck | |
| Bar deck | |
| Restaurant deck | |
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CAPACITY |
130 passengers |
| ITINERARIES | |
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SPLENDOR OF THE DOURO CRUISE (Oporto / Régua / Oporto) |
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| Time | Place |
| 8:30AM | Board the ship at Ribeira Quay (Oporto). |
| 9:00AM | Ship sets sail to Régua. |
| 10:00AM | Arrival at Crestuma/Lever dam (Floodgate: 14 meters difference level). Port Wine aperitive served on board. |
| 12:30AM | Lunch served on board. |
| 1:30PM | Arrival to Carrapatelo dam (Floodgate: 35 meters difference in level) |
| 4:00PM | Arrival at Régua. |
| 4:30PM | Visit to a wine cellar with Port Wine tasting. |
| 5:30PM | Transfer to Rede or Régua Railway Station * |
| 6:05PM | Train departure to Oporto. |
| 8:10PM | Arrival at Oporto (S. Bento Railway Station) |
| Frequency | Saturday from March to October. |
| * In case C.P. (Portuguese Railway Company) is not available to provide transportation, the trip will be made by bus. | |
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PANORAMIC DOURO CRUISE (Oporto / Régua / Oporto) |
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| Time | Place |
| 8:15AM | Meeting at S. bento Railway Station (Oporto) |
| 8:30AM | Board the train. Departure to Régua. * |
| 11:30AM | Arrival at Régua. |
| 12:00AM | Board the ship at Régua Quay. Departure to Oporto. Port Wine is served on board. |
| 12:30AM | Lunch served on board. |
| 2:00PM | Arrival at Carrapatelo dam (Floodgate: 35 meters difference in level). |
| 5:30PM | Arrival at Crestuma/Lever dam (Floodgate: 14 meters difference in level) |
| 7:00PM | Arrival at Ribeira Quay (Oporto) |
| Frequency | Sundays from March to October. |
| * In case C.P. (Portuguese Railway Company) is not available to provide transportation, the trip will be made by bus. | |
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POUSADA SOLAR DA REDE CRUISE (Weekens in Solar da Rede Manor House) |
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| 1st Day | |
| Time | Place |
| 8:30AM | Meeting at Ribeira Quay (Oporto). Board the ship. |
| 9:00AM | Ship sets sail to Régua. |
| 10:00AM | Arrival at Crestuma/Lever dam (Floodgate: 14 meters difference in level) |
| 12:30AM | Lunch served on board. |
| 1:30PM | Arrival at Carrapatelo dam (Floodgate: 35 meters difference level) |
| 4:00PM | Arrival at Régua. Transfer to Solar da Rede Manor House. Free Time. |
| 8:00PM | Dinner at Solar da Rede. |
| 2nd Day | |
| Time | Place |
| Breakfast and free time. | |
| 12:00AM | Lunch served at Solar da Rede. |
| 2:00PM | Transfer to Régua Railway Station * |
| 3:00PM | Departure by train to Oporto. |
| 4:50PM | Arrival at Oporto (S. Bento Railway Station) |
| Frequency | Weekends, from March to October |
| * In case C.P. (Portuguese Railway Company) is not available to provide transportation, the trip will be made by bus. | |
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TRADITIONAL DOURO CRUISE (Weekend in a local Manor House or hotel) |
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| 1st Day (Saturday) | |
| Time | Place |
| 8:30AM | Board the ship at Ribeira Quay (Oporto). |
| 9:00AM | Ship sets sail to Régua. |
| 10:00AM | Arrival at Crestuma/Lever dam (Floodgate: 14 meters in difference level) |
| 12:30AM | Lunch served on board. |
| 1:30PM | Arrival at Carrapatelo dam (Floodgate: 35 meters difference in level) |
| 4:00PM | Arrival at Régua. |
| 4:15PM | Transfer to accommodation previously chosen. Check-in. Free time to have the opportunity o enjoy an unforgettable landscape. |
| 8:00PM | Dinner at the accommodation booked. |
| 2nd Day (Sunday) | |
| Time | Place |
| 9:30AM | Breakfast and free time (Douro Tour - optional, requires previous booking) |
| 12:00AM | Transfer to Régua. |
| 12:30AM | Lunch under own arrangments. |
| 2:45PM | Meeting at Régua Railway Station * |
| 3:00PM | Departure by train to Oporto. |
| 4:50PM | Arrival at Oporto (S. Bento Railway Station) |
| Frequency | Weekends, from March to October. |
| Manor Houses | Casa d´Além, Casa da Timpeira, Quinta de Sta. Eufémia |
| Hotels |
Hotel Lamego ****, Hotel Régua Douro ****, Hotel Miracorgo *** |
| Douro Tour (optional): please contact by phone: +351 223402500, fax: +351 222083407 or e-mail: douroazul@ip.pt | |
| * In case C.P. (Portuguese Railway Company) is not available to provide transportation, the trip will be made by bus. | |
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PORT WORLD PATRIMONY CRUISE |
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| Departure from Ribeira Quay, during your cruise you will pass under the Luís I, D. Maria Pia, S. João, Freixo and Arrábida bridges, all of which connect Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia. | |
| Duration | 55 minutes |
| Frequency | Week days, from March to October |
| Departure Times | 10:00AM - 11:00AM - 2:00PM - 3:00PM - 4:00PM - 5:00PM - 6:00PM |
| Night Cruise | Please contact Douro Azul |
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LUNCH / DINNER CRUISES |
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| This programme has been designed for special occasions, such as birthdays, incentives, conferences or just a friend´s meeting. We have carefully selected several menus for your choice, all of them including the wine. You will still have the possibility to enjoy (subject to previous arrangements) live music; select your own intimate atmosphere. | |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Frequency | Week days (all year through) |
| Minimum of participants | 25 |
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SENIOR TOURISM IN THE DOURO RIVER |
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ITINERARIES |
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| UPSTREAM | |
| Time | Place |
| 9:00AM | Board the ship at Vila Nova de Gaia Quay. |
| 9:30AM | Ship sets sail. |
| 10:30AM | Arrival at Crestuma/Lever dam (Floodgate: 14 meters difference in level) |
| 12:30AM | Lunch service. |
| 1:00PM | Arrival at Carrapatelo dam (Floodgate: 35 meters difference in level) |
| 3:30PM | Arrival at Régua Quay. |
| 4:25PM | Return by train to Oporto* |
| 7:00PM | Arrival at Oporto (S. Bento Railway Station) |
| Frequency | Mondays and Wednesdays from March to October. |
| * In case C.P. (Portuguese Railway Company) is not able to provide transportation, the trip will be made by bus. | |
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DOWNSTREAM |
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| Time | Place |
| 8:15AM | Meeting at S. Bento Railway Station . |
| 8:30AM | Departure by train to Régua *. |
| 11:30AM | Arrival at Régua. |
| 12:00AM | Board th ship at Régua Quay. Departure to Oporto. |
| 12:30AM | Lunch served on board. |
| 2:00PM | Arrival at Carrapatelo dam (Floodgate: 35 meters difference in level). |
| 4:45PM | Arrival at Crestuma/Lever dam (Floodgate: 14 meters difference in level) |
| 6:00PM | Arrival at Vila Nova de Gaia Quay. |
| Frequency | Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from March to October. |
| * In case C.P. (Portuguese Railway Company) is not able to provide transportation, the trip will be made by bus. | |
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