ms Fernao de Magalhaes

MS Fernao De Magalhaes cruises on Portugal’s Douro River, renowned for its wine region. All itineraries are round trips departing from Oporto, Portugal. This riverboat operates alongside other CroisiEurope vessels such as Vasco de Gama, Gil Eanes, Infante Don Henrique, Miguel Torga, and Amalia Rodrigues.

The vessel (ENI number 1823118) is France-flagged (MMSI 226008580). When chartered by Phoenix Reisen, she is marketed as “MS Magellan Phoenix.”

Cabins

MS Fernao De Magalhaes offers 71 riverview cabins (no suites and none adapted for guests with disabilities) in two categories, located across three decks: Main Deck (15 doubles), Middle Deck (18 doubles), and Upper Deck (38 doubles). All cabins are equally sized at 129 ft² (12 m²), including five with two single beds. Main Deck staterooms feature riverview windows (non-opening), while Middle and Upper Deck cabins have French balconies with slide-opening windows. The Upper Deck also includes two suite accommodations with private verandas. Each stateroom is equipped with a private bathroom (shower, sink, toilet), wardrobe/closet, satellite TV, radio, telephone (internal use only), hairdryer, personal safe, and individually controlled air conditioning.

Shipboard facilities

Onboard amenities include a main lounge with a dance floor and bar, the Fernao De Magalhaes Restaurant (dining room), an upper deck lounge with terrace, and a sundeck relaxation area with shaded seating, loungers, and deckchairs. Additional facilities comprise a gift shop, library, elevator, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship. The Douro River cruise itinerary features optional excursions into Spain. Departing roundtrip from Porto, the journey combines CroisiEurope’s gourmet dining with themed culinary and wine-tasting experiences, allowing guests to savor authentic Portuguese flavors along the route.

CroisiEurope Douro River cruise itineraries

MS Fernao De Magalhaes offers several themed Douro River itineraries departing from Porto:

• (Code PPH_PP) “Porto, Douro Valley, and Salamanca” (Portugal and Spain) – 8 days, with two overnights in Porto (first and last nights).
• (Code POB) “Pleasant Portugal” – 6-day Douro Valley cruise with two overnights in Porto.
• (Code POF_ETE) “Douro Valley and Salamanca” (Portugal and Spain; cruise-only, excluding flights/transfers) – 8 days, including an overnight in Porto before disembarkation.
• (Code POI) “Douro Valley and Salamanca” – 8 days (6 days cruising), including a 3-star Lisbon hotel package: Day 1 (arrival and dinner), Day 2 (guided city tour with Belem Cultural Center and Jeronimos Monastery visits, afternoon panoramic tour), Day 3 (travel from Lisbon to Coimbra and onward to Porto for embarkation).

Sample tours and excursions along the Fernao De Magalhaes itineraries include:

• (Day 1) Porto – embarkation and welcome cocktail; optional guided city tour with wine tasting.
• (Day 2) Regua – afternoon arrival and overnight stay; guided excursion to Lamego.
• (Day 3) Vila Real – bus excursion to Casa de Mateus; embarkation in Pinhao; evening arrival in Barca d'Alva with an onboard Flamenco show.
• (Day 4) Vega de Teron (Spain) – guided excursion to Salamanca (UNESCO World Heritage site); evening arrival in Senhora de Ribeira with themed entertainment.
• (Day 5) Ferradosa – “Wines of Porto” vineyards tour and wine tasting; afternoon cruising through the Douro Valley to Entre Os Rios, followed by a Gala Dinner.
• (Day 6) Douro Valley cruise back to Porto – afternoon arrival; optional guided tour and evening Fado performance onboard.
• (Day 7) Porto – free time and afternoon excursion to Aveiro; overnight stay with Portuguese folklore entertainment onboard.
• The 6-day “Pleasant Portugal” itinerary includes Porto Antigo (day 3 arrival and overnight stay) and an optional tour to Solar de Mateus (house and gardens).
• The “Douro Valley and Salamanca” (POF_ETE) cruise-only itinerary offers an optional Porto white wine tasting in Folgosa/Armamar, followed by afternoon cruising to Leverinho and Portuguese folklore entertainment onboard.

CroisiEurope also operates the Douro riverboats Gil Eanes, Infante Don Henrique, and Vasco de Gama.

MS Fernao De Magalhaes cruise fares are per person, based on double occupancy. Listed rates are indicative CroisiEurope Portugal cruise prices and may vary depending on booking promotions, discounts, group packages, or last-minute deals. CroisiEurope cruises in Portugal include all beverages (coffee, tea, juices, soft drinks, wine, and beer with meals), while shore excursions are optional and available at an additional cost. The table below provides examples of itineraries with per-person prices.

CroisiEurope is a family-owned cruise company based in Strasbourg, France. Established in 1976, this premium river cruise line manages every aspect of its operations—from ship design and construction to onboard cuisine and hotel services. CroisiEurope is one of Europe’s largest river cruise companies.

CroisiEurope cruise fares include soft drinks, wine, and beer with lunch and dinner throughout the year. During Europe’s high season (April through October), the line offers all-inclusive drink packages featuring unlimited beverages. However, unlike most other river cruise operators, CroisiEurope charges an additional fee for shore excursions.

MS Fernao de Magalhaes operates on the Douro River in Portugal and Spain, offering round-trip itineraries from Porto, Portugal. Other ships in the same class include CroisiEurope’s Cyrano de Bergerac, Gerard Schmitter, L’Europe, Vivaldi, and the Portugal-based vessels Gil Eanes, Infante Don Henrique, and Vasco de Gama.

Other major river cruise operators with ships in Portugal include AmaWaterways with the AmaVida, Viking Cruises with the longships Hemming, Torgil, and Osfrid, as well as the Scenic Azure and Uniworld’s Queen Isabel.

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