CroisiEurope presents its special New Year's cruise in the Douro Valley aboard the MS Miguel Torga and the MS Amalia Rodrigues. This four-day, three-night cruise departs on December 29th from Régua, visiting Pinhão and Barca d'Alva before returning to Régua. Passengers will enjoy CroisiEurope's all-inclusive package, which includes full board with drinks included at meals and in the bar, free Wi-Fi, and port taxes. A special New Year's Eve dinner with wines and a glass of Champagne will be served on New Year's Eve. Around 5:00 a.m., hot chocolate with fruit and pastries will be served to cap off a festive evening.
The cruise includes coach transfers from Porto to Regua on the first day and from Regua to Porto on the last day, as well as excursions to Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo and Castelo Rodrigo, and includes New Year's Eve dinner and party on board, according to the following itinerary:
- Porto – REGUA – PINHAO: Meet at 13:30 at Porto airport or at 14:00 in Porto city for transfer by coach to the ship at the Navigation dock to Pinhao with an overnight stop.
- PINHAO – BARCA D'ALVA: Sail to Barca d'Alva and departure for the included excursion to Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo and Castelo Rodrigo. Return to the ship. Overnight stay in Barca d'Alva.
- BARCA D'ALVA – REGUA: Navigation to Regua and free time in the afternoon. New Year's Eve dinner and celebration. Night in Regua.
- REGUA – Porto: Breakfast on board and disembarkation with transfer by coach to Porto, and continuation to the airport.
The MS Miguel Torga and the MS Amalia Rodrigues are two five-anchor ships sailing the Douro River, with capacity for 132 passengers in their 66 double cabins (including 4 suites) with individual air conditioning. They feature a panoramic lounge and restaurant, a boutique, a large deck with sun loungers, and a 24-meter swimming pool to provide maximum comfort in the common areas. The crew consists of 32 professionals who attend to passengers' needs with meticulous attention and the utmost care. The company has partnered with Bureau Veritas to obtain the "SAFEGUARD" certification, which guarantees the proper implementation of health and safety measures and attests to the comprehensive training received by the crews.
