MS Miguel Torga

MS Miguel Torga cruises on the Douro River in Portugal’s wine region. All itineraries are roundtrips departing from the homeport of Oporto, Portugal. This riverboat operates alongside other CroisiEurope vessels sailing in Portugal, including Fernao De Magalhaes, Gil Eanes, Infante Don Henrique, Vasco de Gama, and her sistership Amalia Rodrigues.

Inaugurated in April 2017, Miguel Torga operates 8-day roundtrip itineraries from Oporto with calls at Vega de Terron/Salamanca, Ferradosa, Pinhao, and Regua.

This Premium-class, three-deck riverboat features contemporary interior design, a top-deck swimming pool, and 66 staterooms accommodating up to 132 passengers. The ship’s name honors “Miguel Torga,” the pseudonym of Adolfo Correia da Rocha (1907–1995), one of Portugal’s greatest 20th-century writers, known for his poetry, short stories, and 16-volume diary.

Cabins

All 66 cabins on Miguel Torga are outside, and 58 feature French balconies. Each offers modern amenities including twin or double beds with premium bedding, a seating area (table and chairs), mirrored dressing/writing desk with chair, wardrobe, and an en-suite bathroom (WC, shower, single-sink vanity, hairdryer). Additional features include an electronic safe, LCD TV (satellite reception), individual air-conditioning and heating, and 220V power outlets.

The three-deck Miguel Torga accommodates 132 passengers in 66 double-occupancy cabins (58 with French balconies and 4 suites). The suites, located aft on the Upper Deck, feature step-out terraces.

Shipboard facilities

Dining aboard CroisiEurope ships is a true gourmet experience, with exceptional cuisine curated by world-renowned sommelier Serge Dubs. Dinner is served in a single sitting at set times, while breakfast is a buffet in the main restaurant. There are no formal nights onboard, and the dress code is smart casual.

The ship features a bar lounge for live evening entertainment and daytime relaxation. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the lobby and lounge areas. The Sun Deck offers 360-degree panoramic views, a sundeck area with loungers, and a swimming pool (unheated and open during summer months).

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On May 19, 2017, the ship’s christening ceremony was held dockside in Oporto, Portugal. The 2-night inaugural voyage sailed from Porto to Regua. CroisiEurope’s fifth Douro River cruise ship, Miguel Torga, was named by its godmother, Ms. Isabel Ferreira de Castro, Director of Tourism for Northern Portugal.

The vessel operates 6- to 8-night Douro River itineraries in Portugal, a route renowned for its picturesque landscapes and famous wine regions.