April 22, 2025
102-guest AmaSintra will sail from March to December annually
AmaWaterways christened its newest luxury river cruise ship, AmaSintra, last week and the vessel officially embarked on its inaugural voyage along the Douro River in Portugal. The launch of this new ship further strengthens AmaWaterways’ presence in Europe.
Read More…September 17, 2024
114-passenger vessel purpose designed for ANZ cruisers
APT Travel Group celebrated the maiden voyage of its own purpose-designed and built river ship, the MS Estrela, from Porto on 29 August. The vessel has been specifically designed for Portugal’s Douro River offers an exceptional cruising experience, drawing inspiration from the rich landscapes and culture of Southern Europe.
Read More…September 4, 2024
2024 Global Gathering capped off aboard Avalon Alegria
Eighteen senior leaders from Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), including Graham “Skroo” Turner, and their travelling companions were welcomed aboard Avalon Waterways’ newest ship the Avalon Alegria, on the Douro River in July.
Read More…April 2, 2024
Avalon Waterways’ 15th Suite Ship readies for service
Avalon Waterways christened its 15th Suite Ship in Europe last Thursday, 28 March 2024, in Pinhão, Portugal. American actress and comedian, Cheri Oteri, officially christened the new ship, Avalon Alegria, as Godmother on the Douro River.
Read More…December 15, 2023
Cheri Oteri to christen Avalon’s first ship in Portugal in late March 2024
Actress and comedienne, Cheri Oteri, has been revealed as the Godmother for Avalon Waterways’ new ship on the Douro River, debuting in March 2024. Widely known for the rise of female entertainers on Saturday Night Live in the US, Oteri will christen Avalon Alegria in an international ceremony on 28 March 2024 in Pinhão, Portugal.
Read More…July 4, 2023
MS Estrela to launch in Portugal in June 2024
APT will launch a new custom-built river ship for the Douro in Portugal, setting sail for the first time in 2024.
Read More…September 16, 2022
102-guest Avalon Alegria to debut in 2024
Avalon Waterways will make its Douro debut with a new itinerary in Portugal and Suite Ship – Avalon Alegria – in 2024, the cruise line has confirmed today [Friday 16 September 2022].
Read More…August 10, 2021
Dual Godmothers officially name ms Andorinha in Barca d’Alv, Portugal
Passengers aboard the inaugural sailing on Tauck’s new riverboat, ms Andorinha, were the surprise guests of honour for the luxury vessel’s christening ceremony in the riverside village of Barca d’Alv.
Read More…August 3, 2021
Scenic Azure embarks on return to service voyage
Scenic has recommenced its luxury river cruising program on the Duoro River in Portugal, with Scenic Azure embarking from Porto on 30 July 2021.
Read More…July 10, 2021
Two long-standing senior-level company executives to christen ms Andorihna
Tauck has revealed Co-Godmothers for its new riverboat, ms Andorihna, which debuts on the Douro River in Portugal next month.
Read More…June 29, 2021
Newest Super Ship officially welcomed into luxury river cruise line’s fleet
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises debuted its newest super ship, S.S. São Gabriel, on the Douro river in Portugal last Sunday [27 June 2021].
Read More…January 22, 2020
Decor and design influenced by Portuguese culture
Tauck has revealed the first interior images of its upcoming new ship, ms Andorinha, which enters service in the next few months. The images reveal decor and design details influenced heavily by elements of Portuguese culture, befitting a ship that’s been purpose-built to sail exclusively along the Douro River.
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