Boat tour 50min through the river Douro in Pinhão
4.9 ★ (577 reviews)
50 min up to 30
50 min on the water · meeting point
from €15 per adult
Free cancellation
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Douro River Cruise, Private River Cruise, Pinhão 1 Hour
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What you pay for
Private boat and local guide, with sparkling wine and water; travel to the dock is separate
Deltatur takes your party on a private boat trip from Pinhão with a local guide. The hour on the Douro costs from €23 per adult in a group of 15. Meet at Deltatur's dock in Pinhão. Departures run daily every 30 minutes from 9:30 to 18:30, except on closure dates. You have the boat to yourselves with sparkling wine and water aboard; smaller parties pay more per person.
The catch: The starting price requires 15 adults travelling together; smaller parties pay more per person.
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price unit
- Per adult; starting rate for 15 adults travelling together
- Departures
- Every 30 minutes from 9:30 to 18:30; daily except closure dates
- Meeting point
- Deltatur dock in Pinhão
- Boat trip
- Douro cruise past the vineyards
- Group
- Private party; up to 15 travellers per booking
- Main trade-off
- Higher price per person for parties with fewer than 15 adults
- In the price
- Bottled water; Alcoholic beverages; Insurance
- Not in the price
- nothing listed
- Guide languages
- English, Portuguese
- Cancellation
- free cancellation until 24 hours before
Itinerary
You board in Pinhão for a private boat trip past vineyards and riverside villages.
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Douro River Pass by, no stop
Your local guide explains the quintas you pass along the Douro. A welcome drink comes with music on board.
The boat trip takes 1 hour. You finish back at Deltatur's dock in Pinhão.
What is included
Included
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- Insurance
Not included
- nothing listed
Options and departures
The single option includes your private boat and guide, with daily departures every 30 minutes from 9:30 to 18:30. The boat does not run on 24 or 25 December, or on 1 January or Easter Sunday.
Means: Take 10:00 if you want the afternoon free; choose 14:00 if lunch comes first.
Meeting point and pickup
- Meeting point
- Go to Deltatur's own dock in Pinhão. You arrange your journey to the boat; there is no hotel pickup.
- Boarding access
- The trip is wheelchair accessible and prams are allowed. Infants must sit on an adult's lap.
Who it is for
Book this for a family gathering if you want 1 hour afloat with only your own party. You can arrange your own playlist with Deltatur. The starting rate needs 15 adults; smaller parties pay more per person.
For a smaller budget, Douro Tours' shared boat costs from €15 per adult; there is no toilet aboard. If you want a tasting, Discovery costs from €58 per adult with road transfers; lunch is separate. For lunch included, take Deltatur's lunch cruise from €85 per adult; the return train ticket costs extra.
Means: Choose 10:00 if you're already in Pinhão and want lunch afterwards; take a later slot if your journey needs more time.
Not for
- Smaller parties expecting the starting rate
- Anyone needing hotel collection
- Travellers wanting a quinta visit
- Visitors who want lunch included
Know before you go
Child tickets
Adult tickets apply from age 13; child tickets cover ages 5 to 12. Infant tickets cover ages 0 to 4, with infants seated on an adult's lap.
Mobile ticket
Bring your ticket on your phone for boarding. Each booking accepts 1 to 15 travellers and must include at least one adult.
Weather cancellations
Poor weather can stop the boat from sailing. If Deltatur cancels your trip because of poor weather, you can change dates or have your payment returned in full.
Minimum group
A minimum group applies to this private boat trip. If that minimum is missed, you can move to another date or choose another experience. You can choose a refund of the full amount instead.
Cancellation deadline
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure to receive your full payment back. Later cancellations receive no refund.
Pinhão meeting point
Cais Deltatur in Pinhão is the meeting point for your chosen departure. Your journey to the dock is separate from the private boat booking.
Cancellation and booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Confirmation: instant. Ticket: show it on your phone. Up to 15 travellers per booking.
Reviews
4.9
15 reviews
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People also ask
How much does Deltatur's private boat trip from Pinhão cost?
The hour afloat costs from €23 per adult in a group of 15, with the boat reserved for your party. That includes the boat and local guide, with sparkling wine and bottled water on board. Smaller groups have a higher rate per adult.
Where does Deltatur's private boat trip start and finish in Pinhão?
You board at Cais Deltatur in Pinhão and return to the same dock after 1 hour on the Douro. Your travel to Pinhão is separate.
What time does Deltatur's private boat trip leave Pinhão?
Departures are every 30 minutes between 9:30 and 18:30, daily apart from closure dates. Closures fall on 24 and 25 December and on 1 January. The boat also closes on Easter Sunday.
Is Deltatur's Pinhão boat trip private, and how many people can I book?
Yes, your party has the boat to itself for the full hour on the Douro. Book for up to 15 travellers, with an adult included in your party.
Can I cancel Deltatur's private Pinhão boat trip?
A full refund is available when you cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure. Inside that window, you lose your payment. If weather stops the sailing, you can move to another date or have the payment returned in full.
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