Quiet private yacht cruise along the bridges of the Douro River

What you pay for

Private yacht with regional food and three port tastings; transport to the marina remains outside the price.

Azimute River Tours takes you by private yacht from Freixo towards Foz with a regional board and three port tastings. The trip lasts 150 minutes and costs from €260 per boat for up to 6. You meet the crew at Freixo Marina. Daily departures leave at 12:00 or 17:00. Separate options accommodate seven or eight guests; every option keeps the same duration.

The catch: The starting price covers up to 6; groups of 7 or 8 need another option.

Duration

150 minutes

Price basis

Per boat for up to 6 on the starting option

Departures

12:00 and 17:00 daily

Meeting point

Freixo Marina

Boat

Private yacht with a toilet

Group

Up to 6; larger options for 7 or 8

Route

Porto's six bridges towards Foz

Main trade-off

Different option needed above 6 guests

In the price

Snacks; On-board restrooms

Not in the price

Private transportation

Guide languages

English, Spanish, French, Portuguese

Cancellation

free cancellation until 24 hours before

Itinerary

You pass Porto's six bridges from Freixo and continue towards Foz, with regional food and port tasting during the cruise.

1. 1
   Ponte do Freixo Pass by, no stop

   Freixo is the first bridge after the marina.

2. 2
   Ponte de São Joao Pass by, no stop

   The next crossing is São João, the railway bridge on the route towards the centre of Porto.

3. 3
   Ponte D. Maria Pia Pass by, no stop

   Maria Pia is the older railway crossing, passed as you continue downstream towards the city's riverfront.

4. 4
   Ponte Infante Dom Henrique Pass by, no stop

   Infante Dom Henrique follows on the way downstream.

5. 5
   Dom Luis I Bridge Pass by, no stop

   Look towards Porto's historic centre and Gaia's port cellars as you pass beneath Luís I between the two banks.

6. 6
   Ponte da Arrabida Pass by, no stop

   Arrábida is the last of the six bridges before you continue towards Afurada and Foz at the river mouth.

The whole cruise lasts 150 minutes, including the stretch beyond Arrábida towards Foz. You return to Freixo Marina after reaching the river mouth.

What is included

Options and departures

Each option covers a different number of guests. All run for 150 minutes, with daily departures at 12:00 and 17:00.

Means: Choose the option for 6 if everyone fits; use a larger option for 7 or 8.

Meeting point and pickup

Freixo Marina arrival

Book a taxi or a ride to Freixo Marina on the Porto bank, beside the Freixo bridge access road.

Travel costs

Transport to the marina is outside the booking. You also arrange your own journey onwards when the boat returns to Freixo.

Who it is for

Allow 150 minutes if you want three port tastings alongside the bridges and regional food. Six people fit the starting option. Groups of seven or eight need another option. You also organise transport to Freixo.

For a shorter outing, DouroBoatman's Smile takes two hours and costs from €259 per boat for up to 7 with regional food. Choose Fun Douro if you prefer arranging catering separately; it costs from €195 per boat for up to 6.

Means: Take the option for up to 6 at 12:00 if your party fits and you want to cruise through midday.

Not for

• Parties above 8
• Travellers with less than 150 minutes for the cruise
• Groups needing hotel transfers included

Know before you go

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

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