The vessel joins the company's Premium class fleet and becomes its sixth ship to sail on the Douro River.
Article from CruisesNews magazine, issue 48 – March 2019
CroisiEurope, Europe's largest river cruise company, inaugurated its latest Premium class ship, the MS Amália Rodrigues, in Porto on March 19th, with the Schmitter family in attendance, accompanied by French and Portuguese personalities as well as national and international journalists.
The godmother of the event was Ms. Alexandrina Quaresma, director of the Amália Rodrigues Foundation, after whom this vessel is named, an artist who was known as the queen of fado, and who, thanks to her exceptional voice, made this musical style known throughout the world, in addition to acting as a cultural ambassador of her country; the godfather was Mr. Marco Martins, mayor of the city of Gondomar.
A premium class ship and a dedicated crew to meet the highest expectations on board.
The Portuguese father Alfredo Padre and the French father Patrick Koehler jointly officiated the emotional baptism in a ceremony accompanied by fado music at the Quebrantoes Pier in Vila Nova de Gaia. On March 19 the ship left Porto for its first inaugural cruise in the Douro visiting Porto – Regua – Pinhao – Vega de Teron – Barça d'Alva and returning to Porto.
With the help of its interior designer, who has creatively adorned the structure, and its team of technicians, who meticulously oversee every detail, the MS Amália Rodrigues joins CroisiEurope's Premium Class fleet. The ship is 80 meters long and 11.4 meters wide, accommodating 132 passengers in its 66 double-occupancy cabins, including 4 suites, 2 of which are located on the upper deck and feature terraces. It also has a cabin for guests with reduced mobility. All cabins are air-conditioned and exterior-facing with large windows to take full advantage of the stunning scenery, and are equipped with a flat-screen television and a private bathroom. The ship's spacious and well-lit public areas include a reception area, a lounge bar with a dance floor, a souvenir shop, a restaurant with panoramic windows, and a sun deck with lounge chairs and a beautiful swimming pool.
80 meters long and 11.4 meters wide with capacity to accommodate 132 passengers.
The new premium class ship also features a dedicated crew of 25 people at the disposal of CroisiEurope customers, to meet the highest expectations on board.
Itineraries:
From April to October, CroisiEurope will offer exceptional cruises along the Douro River aboard the MS Amalia Rodrigues, sailing from Porto on the Atlantic Ocean to the Spanish border. The ship will sail 6- and 8-day itineraries through the Douro Valley, visiting some of the oldest wine-growing regions in the world, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.
CroisiEuropre continues to develop and grow within the sector thanks to its hard work dedicated to innovating, starting new ventures and rejuvenating itself year after year to meet the expectations of its passengers.
The MS Amália Rodrigues will offer 6 and 8 day itineraries through the Douro Valley.
