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Essence: Cruise down the River Douro, with daily departures every hour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 50m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Panoramic views and a comfortable cruise down the Douro River
- Family-friendly, accessible, and with a bathroom on board
- The most iconic and beautiful views of the Douro and the Port wine estates
- Boat powered by clean, sustainable energy. Zero emissions!
- Your safety is our priority. The tours feature exceptional guides!
Activity location
- Douro River
- Norte Region, Bragança, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Cais Da Folgosa Estrada Nacional 222, 5110-204, Portugal | Boat identified with the Ferrão Boats logo. Meeting point: Cais da Folgosa gate.
- Folgosa, Viseu, Portugal
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Essence: Douro River boat tour with daily departures every hour
- 50m
Activity duration is 50 minutes 50m - English
What's included, what's not
- 50-minute panoramic tour on the Douro River
What's included What's included - 100% solar-powered, panoramic, and quiet boat
What's included What's included - Live guide (Portuguese and English)
What's included What's included - Certified crew on board
What's included What's included - Mandatory passenger insurance
What's included What's included - Seating for all passengers
What's included What's included - Shaded canopy
What's included What's included - Full bathroom on board (residential standard)
What's included What's included - Fully accessible for people with reduced mobility
What's included What's included - Sound system with background music
What's included What's included - Tips (optional)
What's excluded What's excluded - Transportation to/from the departure point
What's excluded What's excluded - Food and drinks (for personal consumption)
What's excluded What's excluded - Bar service onboard
What's excluded What's excluded - Professional photo or video service
What's excluded What's excluded - Tour time extension
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Diving, Explosive substances
What you can expect
Douro Essence
Enjoy a panoramic tour of the Douro on board a silent, 100% accessible solar-powered boat. For 50 minutes, cruise leisurely between Cais da Folgosa and Cais do Ferrão, enjoying privileged views of iconic Port wine estates.
The experience offers a relaxed and comfortable pace, making it ideal for families, couples, groups, and seniors, with seating for everyone, a shaded deck, and a bathroom on board.
Meeting point: Cais da Folgosa gate.
It is recommended to arrive 15 minutes before boarding and to wear comfortable clothing.
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
You are allowed to bring non-alcoholic beverages and food.
In the event of adverse weather conditions that compromise safety, the tour will be canceled with a full refund.
Route/itinerary: Douro Essence
Departure: Cais da Folgosa
Passage through Cais do Ferrão
Views of: Quinta do Crasto, Quinta do Menin, Quinta Nova
There are no stops
Arrival: Cais da Folgosa
Not included: swimming
100% panoramic vessel
Solar-powered, zero emissions, and extremely silent
Bathroom (residential standard)
Fully accessible for people with reduced mobility
Flat platform
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Douro River
- Norte Region, Bragança, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Cais Da Folgosa Estrada Nacional 222, 5110-204, Portugal | Boat identified with the Ferrão Boats logo. Meeting point: Cais da Folgosa gate.
- Folgosa, Viseu, Portugal