MS Douro Elegance
Cruise line
Riviera Travel UK (Mystic Cruises)
MS Douro Elegance current position
MS Douro Elegance current location is at North East Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 41.09243 N / -8.11460 W) cruising at speed of 10.3 kn (19 km/h | 12 mph) en route to VCASTELO. The AIS position was reported 30 minutes ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionCurrent itinerary of MS Douro Elegance
MS Douro Elegance current cruise is 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance. The itinerary starts on 15 Oct, 2024 and ends on 22 Oct, 2024.
Date / Time | Port |
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15 Oct | Departing from Porto-Leixoes, Oporto, Portugal hotels |
16 Oct | Regua, Portugal, Lamego |
18 Oct | Vega de Terron-Salamanca, Spain |
19 Oct | Regua, Portugal, Lamego |
20 Oct | Entre-os-Rios, Portugal |
21 Oct - 22 Oct | Arriving in Porto-Leixoes, Oporto, Portugal hotels |
Specifications of MS Douro Elegance
Year of build | 2017 / Age: 7 |
Flag state | Portugal |
Builder | WestSEA Shipyard (Viana do Castelo, Portugal) |
Class | Douro river cruiser |
Ferry route / homeports | Oporto (Portugal) |
Speed | 12 kn / 22 km/h / 14 mph |
Length (LOA) | 80 m / 262 ft |
Beam (width) | 11 m / 36 ft |
Passengers | 126 |
Crew | 36 |
Decks | 4 |
Cabins | 63 |
Decks with cabins | 3 |
Sister-ships | Douro Splendour, Douro Serenity |
Owner | Mystic Invest Holding via DouroAzul (Portugal) |
Operator | Riviera Travel UK via Douro Azul |
MS Douro Elegance Itineraries
Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
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2024 Oct 15 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | |
2024 Oct 22 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | |
2024 Oct 23 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | |
2024 Oct 29 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | |
2024 Oct 30 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | |
2024 Nov 05 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise for solo travellers - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | |
2024 Nov 12 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $1699 |
2025 Mar 20 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise for solo travellers - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | |
2025 Mar 27 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise for solo travellers - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | |
2025 Apr 03 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2799 |
2025 Apr 10 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2849 |
2025 Apr 17 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2999 |
2025 Apr 18 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | $3678 |
2025 Apr 24 | 6 days, round-trip History of the Douro from Portugal to Spain - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2349 |
2025 May 01 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2349 |
2025 May 08 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2549 |
2025 May 09 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | $3228 |
2025 May 15 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2549 |
2025 May 22 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2599 |
2025 May 29 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2599 |
2025 Jun 05 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2649 |
2025 Jun 12 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2649 |
2025 Jun 13 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | $3328 |
2025 Jun 19 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2549 |
2025 Jun 26 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2499 |
2025 Jun 27 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | $3178 |
2025 Jul 03 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2399 |
2025 Jul 04 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | $3078 |
2025 Jul 10 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2249 |
2025 Jul 17 | 6 days, round-trip History of the Douro from Portugal to Spain - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2349 |
2025 Jul 24 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2099 |
2025 Jul 31 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2099 |
2025 Aug 01 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | $2778 |
2025 Aug 07 | 6 days, round-trip History of the Douro from Portugal to Spain - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2249 |
2025 Aug 14 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2099 |
2025 Aug 21 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2199 |
2025 Aug 22 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | $2878 |
2025 Aug 28 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2349 |
2025 Sep 04 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2649 |
2025 Sep 11 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2749 |
2025 Sep 12 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | $3428 |
2025 Sep 18 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2749 |
2025 Sep 19 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | $3428 |
2025 Sep 25 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2649 |
2025 Oct 02 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2499 |
2025 Oct 03 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | $3178 |
2025 Oct 09 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2349 |
2025 Oct 16 | 6 days, round-trip History of the Douro from Portugal to Spain - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2399 |
2025 Oct 23 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2099 |
2025 Oct 30 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise for solo travellers - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | |
2026 Mar 19 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise for solo travellers - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | |
2026 Mar 26 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise for solo travellers - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | |
2026 Apr 02 | 5 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Regua | Porto-Leixoes | $2199 |
2026 Apr 09 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2049 |
2026 Apr 16 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2199 |
2026 Apr 23 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2199 |
2026 Apr 24 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | $2878 |
2026 Apr 30 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2249 |
2026 May 07 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2399 |
2026 May 08 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | $3078 |
2026 May 14 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2449 |
2026 May 21 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2549 |
2026 May 22 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | $3228 |
2026 May 28 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2549 |
2026 Jun 04 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2549 |
2026 Jun 11 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2549 |
2026 Jun 12 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | $3228 |
2026 Jun 18 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2549 |
2026 Jun 25 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2499 |
2026 Jun 26 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | $3178 |
2026 Jul 02 | 5 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Regua | Porto-Leixoes | $2349 |
2026 Jul 09 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2249 |
2026 Jul 16 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2349 |
2026 Jul 17 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | $3028 |
2026 Jul 23 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2099 |
2026 Jul 24 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | $2778 |
2026 Jul 30 | 5 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Regua | Porto-Leixoes | $2199 |
2026 Aug 06 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2099 |
2026 Aug 13 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise for solo travellers - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | |
2026 Aug 20 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2199 |
2026 Aug 21 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | $2878 |
2026 Aug 27 | 5 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Regua | Porto-Leixoes | $2199 |
2026 Sep 03 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2649 |
2026 Sep 10 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2699 |
2026 Sep 11 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | $3378 |
2026 Sep 17 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2699 |
2026 Sep 24 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2649 |
2026 Sep 25 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | $3328 |
2026 Oct 01 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2499 |
2026 Oct 08 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2349 |
2026 Oct 09 | 8 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Lisbon | Porto-Leixoes | $3028 |
2026 Oct 15 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2349 |
2026 Oct 22 | 5 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Regua | Porto-Leixoes | $2099 |
2026 Oct 29 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise for solo travellers - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | |
2026 Nov 05 | 7 days, round-trip Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise - MS Douro Elegance | Porto-Leixoes | $2349 |
MS Douro Elegance Review
Review of MS Douro Elegance
MS Douro Elegance cruise ship is a new-design, top-luxury riverboat inaugurated in 2017, with sisterships Douro Serenity (2017) and Douro Splendour (2018). Douro Elegance cruises on River Douro, with roundtrip 8-day itineraries leaving from Oporto to ports and destinations in Portugal and Spain.
The ship is owned by the Portuguese travel company Douro Azul (fully-owned subsidiary and travel brand of Mystic Cruises) and exclusively chartered by the UK cruisetour company Riviera Travel.
The vessel is Portugal-flagged (MMSI number 263673932) and registered in Lisbon. The shipbuilder is WestSEA (shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal).
The ship offers top-class hotel amenities and facilities designed to ensure the best river travel vacation experiences in Portugal's Douro Valley wine region. The cozy Bar Lounge is stocked with fine wines and premium spirits. The Lounge has a small bow terrace with open-air seating. Dining Room Restaurant is operated with single open-sitting. Both the Lounge and the Restaurant are fore-located and floor-ceiling windows. The ship also features spacious wellness center (spa and fitness), Boutique Gift Shop, top-deck located large outdoor swimming pool, roof-covered outdoor lounge (with solar panels).
On Main Deck is located the Restaurant, which is with open-seating dining arrangement and table capacity 4 to 8 people. Cold and hot buffet Breakfast additionally offers an omelet station. During the buffet Lunch is always available simpler menu with light food items. Dinners are 4-course and waiter-served. Passengers may also have an early Breakfast (hosted in the bar lounge), along with light Lunch options - offered at the lounge and also on the outdoor Sun Deck (al fresco dining).
The onboard Spa is located on Main Deck. Special spa treatments can be booked in advance. A spacious Fitness Room is located on Lower Deck. A most prominent feature on Douro River cruise ship, Douro Elegance has a top-deck swimming pool (outdoor) and large sunbathing area with premium loungers. The relaxing riverside scenery of Douro Valley provides unique sights to enjoy during your Portugal-themed vacation.
All cabin decks are fully air-conditioned and connected via lift and wide staircase. Sun Deck is accessed only via stairs.
Decks and Cabins
Most Douro Elegance staterooms are sized 15 m2 (160 ft2), which is the standard size for French balcony cabins on 5-star riverboats in Europe.
All cabins as amenities offer polished hardwood entry door, polished wooden furniture with fine fabrics, hotel beds (2 twins convertible to double), individual premium bedding, en-suite marble bathroom, (glass shower, WC, single sink vanity, fluffy towels, premium brand toiletries), individually controlled air-conditioning, wall-mounted flat HDTV (satellite reception), hairdryer, wardrobe, mirrored dressing table with chair, electronic safe (in the closet), phone, tea-coffee making facility, power outlets (2-prong, 220V / UK and Canada-USA passengers will need an adapter or converter).
Lower Deck cabins are designed for single travelers. They are smaller (14 m2 / 150 ft2), with one fixed / non-opening window (quarter-height, located close to the ceiling). These are "single cabins" and can be booked with no single supplement. Riviera Travel charges a 100% supplement for all other staterooms.
Standard category rooms are French Balcony cabins sized 15 m2 (160 ft2). They feature an electronically controlled sliding window - lowering horizontally and opening to a railing (false balcony). This allows an unobstructed view of the passing riverside scenery along the cruise itinerary route. Alongside the sliding window, the room has a table and 2 chairs (for in-cabin dining).
Superior Suites (on Upper Deck) are sized 22 m2 (235 ft2) and feature a large living area, floor-ceiling windows, step-out balcony, separate French balcony (sitting area with table and 2 chairs).
Deluxe Suites (aft on Upper Deck) are sized 30 m2 (325 ft2) and feature a larger living area, 2 floor-ceiling windows, step-out balcony, French balcony (sitting area with table and 2 chairs), walk-in closet, bedroom (2 floor-ceiling windows).
The boat has 4 decks, of which 3 are with cabins.
Itineraries
Riviera Travel river cruise deals are inclusive of:
- 5-star stateroom
- roundtrip flights (UK-Portugal-UK) and ship transfers (one-way flight time 2 hours 40 mins)
- land tours
- onboard dining (from departure day dinner to final day breakfast)
- special events (Welcome Dinner)
- 24-hour complimentary Coffee Station
- complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access
- port charges, airport taxes
- checked luggage
Riviera Travel Douro cruise tour itinerary features:
- 7-nights Douro Valley cruising, featuring as itinerary highlights unique scenery, medieval hilltop villages and towns, rolling hills with terraced vineyards, passing river locks, visiting Salamanca Spain.
- Riviera Travel cruise tour itinerary visits Vila Nova de Gaia, Entre-os-Rios, Regua (Mateus Palace, Castelo de Lamego), Pinhao, Vega de Terron (Castelo Rodrigo, bus travel to Salamanca), return to Barca de Alva, and on the reverse route back to Oporto.
- included guided Porto City tour (with an included visit to Port Wine cellars)
- included a full-day excursion to Salamanca (with included guided city tour and Flamenco show)
- included tours to Castelo Rodrigo and Mateus Palace and gardens
- included guided visit to Lamego and Our Lady of the Remedies church (in Lamego)
- included tour and dinner at Portuguese Quinta (farmhouse)
- onboard entertainment (traditional flamenco music and dance performance on the ship)
Note: You can see the CruiseMapper's list of all river cruise ships and riverboats in the "itinerary" section of our River Cruises hub. All companies and their fleets are listed there.
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