Emerald Waterways Adds New Douro River Cruise Date

Emerald Waterways has sold out all departures of its itinerary along the Douro River in Portugal, which debuted this year. To meet demand, Emerald Waterways added another Secrets of the Douro sailing in November. The eight-day voyage, which will sail aboard the company's soon-to-launch Emerald Radiance, departs Porto on November 4; rates start at $2,445 USD per person. 

Highlights

  • Sails roundtrip from Porto
  • Day trip to Salmanaca, the seat of the Spanish language and historic city dating back to medieval times
  • Excursion to the Coa Valley Prehistoric Museum in Pocinho
  • Dinner at a local wine estate
  • Excursion to Mateus Palace
  • City tour of Porto, including the wine caves of Vila Nova de Gaia 

The Emerald Radiance carries 112 guests in 56 suites and staterooms with a three-to-one guest-crew ratio. A new category of stateroom will boast 300 square feet of living space and panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows. The Emerald Radiance will have a serenity pool on the sundeck as well as two restaurants, Reflections and The Terrace; an onboard hairdresser, massage therapy room and fitness area. 

Emerald Waterways' seven Star-Ships offer river cruises on the Danube, Rhine, Main, Rhone, Douro, Mekong and Irrawaddy rivers. For cruises booked on or before March 31, 2017, Emerald Waterways is offering $1,000 per person savings on eight-14 day sailings and $1,500 per person savings on 15+ day voyages. In addition, these offers each include a premium beverage package. 

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