AmaSintra

The 2025-built MS AmaSintra cruises on Portugal’s Douro River, departing from Oporto. While the itineraries embark in Porto, bookings may offer pre-cruise departures from Lisbon (Portugal) or Madrid (Spain). The cruise route explores the Douro River Valley, Portugal’s renowned wine region also known as Alto Douro.

Like most luxury riverboats in Portugal, AmaSintra is operated through a partnership between AmaWaterways (a US company), Mystic Cruises (shipowner), and DouroAzul (co-operator).

MS AmaSintra is a specially modified Concerto-class vessel, purpose-built for navigating the Douro River. Her innovative design delivers elegant styling, spacious accommodations, and expansive public areas—offering features rarely found on traditional riverboats.

The ship is registered in Lisbon under the Portuguese flag (flag state), with MMSI number 263442588. She was constructed by WestSEA shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.

AmaSintra’s sisterships include AmaVida (2013) and AmaDouro (2019).

AmaSintra was officially christened on April 17, 2025, in Oporto. The ceremony was led by godmother Jenn Lee (President of Vacation Planners) and attended by AmaWaterways’ CEO, Rudi Schreiner.

Cabins

AmaSintra offers a total of 51 passenger staterooms, including 2 Suites, 36 Balcony cabins, and 15 staterooms with non-opening windows.

Most cabins measure 20 m² (215 ft²) and feature private step-out balconies with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. Suites are more spacious at 30 m² (325 ft²). There are six total cabin categories, each accommodating up to two guests.

All staterooms include a private bathroom (glass-door shower, multi-function showerhead, hairdryer, premium bath amenities), mirrored vanity with chair, wardrobe, wireless phone, electronic safe, two portable Wi-Fi audio devices (for tours/excursions), complimentary bottled water (replenished daily), and thermostat-controlled air conditioning. Suites also feature a sitting area with a full-size sofa, table with two chairs, a mini-bar, and a large bathroom with a full-size bathtub.

Each cabin is equipped with a 42-inch HDTV (with local/satellite reception and movies-on-demand) and an Infotainment system offering complimentary in-room Internet and real-time bridge cam views.

Cabin Types/Categories (by location and size):

• Suites - SU (x2, Deck 3) – 323 ft² / 30 m²
• Balcony Staterooms - A (x18, Deck 3), B (x14, Deck 2), C (x4, Deck 2) – 215 ft² / 20 m²
• RiverView Staterooms - D (x8, Deck 1), E (x8, Deck 1) – 161 ft² / 15 m²

Shipboard Facilities

Dining venues include the main restaurant Douro, "Al Fresco" (an outdoor space with 32 seats), and casual dining at the Bar Lounge and Sun Deck. The ship offers gourmet cuisine with a blend of international and traditional Portuguese specialties, premium service, and an open-air dining experience. Free-flowing local wines are served at lunch and dinner.

Additional amenities include the Main Lounge & Bar (connected to a teak front-deck terrace), Douro Lobby, Gift Shop, and a wellness complex featuring a Spa (with Sauna Room and Treatment Room), Fitness Center, and top-deck facilities (swimming pool, sun loungers, shaded seating area with deckchairs, helipad).

AmaSintra cruise fares include alcoholic and soft beverages, Internet/Wi-Fi, all shore excursions, land transfers, live evening entertainment by local performers, daily enrichment lectures, wine and food tastings, and 24-hour access to coffee, specialty teas, and fresh juices with snacks.

Fares are per person based on double occupancy. Listed rates are indicative and may vary depending on promotions, discounts, group bookings, or last-minute offers.

AmaWaterways also offers discounted airfare packages on major airlines with no flight deviation fees.

River Cruise Itineraries

AmaSintra begins service with her Maiden Voyage departing from Oporto on March 28, 2025.

The ship cruises exclusively on the Douro River, operating roundtrip from her homeport in Oporto.

AmaSintra’s featured itinerary, "ENTICING DOURO," is a 12-day cruisetour (7-night river cruise) starting in Porto. It includes 7 complimentary shore excursions and a 3-night luxury hotel stay in Lisbon, included in the fare.

The itinerary includes the following port sequence:

Prices start at approximately USD 3000 per person.

The "PORT WINE and FLAMENCO" itinerary spans 15 days (7-day cruise) and includes land travel between Lisbon and Madrid (or in reverse). The package includes 9 complimentary land excursions, plus 3-night luxury hotel stays in both Lisbon and Madrid.

AmaSintra is the newest and third AmaWaterways vessel (alongside sisterships AmaVida and AmaDouro) operating luxury river cruises in Portugal.

The vessel is operated by AmaWaterways through its "AmaVoyages" division, in partnership with Douro Azul—a Portuguese cruise tour company founded in 1993.

AmaSintra features a newly modified riverboat design, specially adapted to the unique characteristics of the Douro River—one of the largest rivers on the Iberian Peninsula. The river originates near Duruelo de la Sierra (Spain) and flows west to Oporto (Portugal). Renowned for its port wine production, the entire Douro Valley is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The region's iconic scenery includes steeply terraced vineyards in the Upper Douro Valley.

Combining modern aesthetics with advanced marine engineering by CMT Engineering Ltd, AmaSintra also offers unique features such as onboard mini-helicopter tours. Among the vessel’s environmentally friendly innovations are solar panels (covering a 155 m² / 1670 ft² area on the awning roof) and a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system. A highlight of AmaWaterways' Portugal cruises is the inclusion of complimentary bike tours. Guests have access to onboard bicycles for use during excursions and tours in each port of call.

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