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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

APT will launch a new custom-built river ship for the Douro in Portugal, setting sail for the first time 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].

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.

Scenic has recommenced its luxury river cruising program on the Duoro River in Portugal, with Scenic Azure embarking from Porto on 30 July 2021.

Tauck has revealed Co-Godmothers for its new riverboat, ms Andorihna, which debuts on the Douro River in Portugal next month.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises debuted its newest super ship, S.S. São Gabriel, on the Douro river in Portugal last Sunday [27 June 2021].

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.