My husband and I are visiting Portugal for the first time with another couple; our first night here we booked this 2-hour cruise for 4 on a Monday afternoon. Susana met us at the marina 5 minutes before schedule and we had a perfect day on the water with Susana and Sergio! They were such gracious hosts with an immaculate private boat, piloted gently down the river by Sergio as Susana told us about the sights we were seeing. She provided lots of insight to the city of Porto (and Gaia, too) and served delicious snacks and drinks. We had such a grand time on the water; we can't imagine a better way to begin our week in Porto. They gave us lots of great advice about the area, which is benefitting us in so many ways as we enjoy this beautiful city and region this week. Sergio and Susana are kind, friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and fun!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- small snack
- Bottled water
- Life jacket
- Blanket
- All Fees and Taxes
- welcome drink
- Orange juice
- Music
Excludes
- Private transportation
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Find us at the Marina
Return
- Find us at the Marina
Itinerary
At the access door to the piers, next to the marina cafe
Passage under the São João Bridge - current railway bridge
Passage under the bridge with a brief explanation of its history - old railway bridge
Passage under the Infante Dom Henrique bridge
Passage under the historic Luis I Bridge with a short stop for photos
Passage at Cais da Ribeira with a short stop for photos
Passage under the Arrábida bridge
Towards the Atlantic Ocean observation of the Douro River estuary
Port wine cellars, cable car to Serra do Pilar
Monastery and gardens where you can enjoy the sunset
Passage under the ash bridge
Return to Freixo Marina
Language Offered
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
Susana and her husband were fantastic hosts. Provided interesting information about Porto, great snacks and drinks. Music and atmosphere were perfect. We were lucky with weather, and for 5 girlfriends it was a beautiful introduction to the city. We would highly recommend the evening cruise.
Susana and Sergio are fabulous hosts. We had a private tour. Susana is very knowledgeable about the history of Porto and such a great guide. It was a gorgeous afternoon with a bit of wind. It was a fantastic way to see Porto. Light snacks, and wine were served making this a memorable experience we will highly recommend.
We had such a great time with Susanna and her husband Sergio. It was informative and fun. They provided a beautiful snack of cheese, crackers, grapes and white wine and some port wine. Susanna even made homemade pastries. It was a great way to see the bridges and relax. Thanks Susanna & Sergio
Susanna and Sergio are great hosts, very knowledgeable and catered to all requests. They provided a lot of insights about the bridges and landmarks in Porto. The wine and charcuterie board had a great assortment. Also great with children.
Absolutely wonderful experience with the private boat tour with SS Amazing Duoro!! A perfect way to learn about the history of the bridges and sights along the river. The 4 of us (2 adults, a teenager and a 9 year old) had so much fun! The boat is extremely comfortable, the food and drinks are delicious, and Susana and Sergio are incredibly gracious and knowledgeable guides. The other group tour boats we saw on the water do not compare to the comfort and enjoyment of the SS Amazing Duoro tour. Do not hesitate to book this tour, you will love it!
Very well cared for by Susana and Sergio. They are very sweet and accommodating people. Had a wonderful cruise with them.
This 2 hour boat tour was fun and full of information. Susanna was very knowledgeable and the snacks and drinks were perfect. I highly recommend.
Super friendly very knowledgeable lovely couple great boat and lovely refreshments. Great way to spend 2 hours on your own personal tour with spectacular views - we would highly recommend. Sergio and Suzanna made us feel immediately welcome and the time we spent together was easy and comfortable.
How lucky we were to be met by Susanne and Sergio for our Douro River tour. Susanne has an intimate Knowledge of the river and bridges and shared many stories with us. And we were surprised when she brought out wine, cheese and strawberries. It was truly a wonderful time.
Beautiful Experience! Sergio and Susanna are very kind and they offered us some delicious porto wine and food. 100% recommended
Views and hosts were excellent. Some lovely family grown port and nibbles as well. Highly recommend! Very relaxed and the perfect way to take in such a beautiful city.
This is a superb tour and my favorite in all of Porto. The guides went to great lengths to provide us with experiences much beyond expectations and I cannot thank them enough. Their boat is beautiful, comfortable and the food provided was excellent. The guides are passionate, informative, engaging and entertaining. Their attention to detail is second to none. I would highly recommend this company and will absolutely book with them again on my next trip to Porto. Thank you for a wonderful time !
EXCELLENT…Owners Susana & hubby were very friendly and informative. Snack & drinks were excellent. Highly recommend this Sunset Cruise. THANKS!
The whole trip was wonderful. Susana and her husband were wonderful hosts and the trip was both relaxing and informative
We had a really lovely time and would throughly recommend. We were a family of 5 and everyone come away saying how much they enjoyed the trip. They said 2 hours was enough and really enjoyed the wine and snacks provided. We thought it was excellent value of money. Couldn’t fault our hosts who looked after our every need and was very informative.
Our Douro River cruise in Porto, hosted by Susana and Sergio, was an exceptional experience! They were warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable about the region. Their hospitality and passion for Porto made this cruise a highlight of our visit. Highly recommended!
Susana and Sergio were amazing hosts. The tour was great, relaxing and beautiful. Great boat for our family. Susana was so knowledgeable, and Sergio did a great job with the boat and timing and taking us close to all the beautiful architecture!!!
Suzanne and Sergio made our wonderful Douro River Cruise the highlight of our Porto trip. Suzanne was very knowledgeable and friendly, explaining the history of the city and pointing out the beautiful architecture. Sergio was an excellent captain, driving the boat so we didn't get wet from the sprays of water. We were even treated to glasses of Port and a beautiful charcuterie board to enjoy as we took in the magnificent river views. We would definitely advise anyone who enjoys cruising to take this Douro River Private Tour!
This was the highlight of mine and my partner's trip to Porto. Susana & Sergio have created a wonderful 2 hour experience where they share a wealth of knowledge on notable sites we pass by as well as insights on the historical and cultural development of Porto. They were kind enough to provide delicious snacks (fresh fruit, cheese, crisps) and wine for us to enjoy. The front of the boat was especially notable - super well cushioned and comfortable. We also managed to get some great photos. We plan to be back in Porto soon and we'll definitely be using Susana & Sergio's services again - a truly memorable experience.
We absolutely LOVED our time with Susanna and her husband on the Douro River Private Tour. She was an excellent guide, and her husband a great driver. We road all the way down the river to the opening of the Atlantic, then back down the Douro. She also prepared a wonderful charcuterie. Overall very relaxing and peaceful for our family.
It was an amazing experience!!! Susana and her husband are amazing sailers and hosters. Everything was perfect. And my daughter truly loved the experience and Susana !! Thank you so much!!
This was one of our favorite tours. The couple was sweet, knowledgeable and gave us a nice history of Porto in a relaxing boat cruise.Highly recommend❤️
Such a lovely trip thanks to the guys & Porto! Highly recommended the guys for a relaxing afternoon with great hosts Thanks
Along with our friends Lori and Ron Erdos, we were completely satisfied with our fabulous river tour thru this tour! Susana and her husband provided a warm welcome and informative tour of the Douro River; highly recommend! Shelly and art peskin
Beautiful tour with bubbles and bites! We were very pleased with our private river boat tour! Excellent choice for couples or trio
#1 thing to do in Porto!!! Suzanna and Sergio couldn’t have done more for us! 2hr trip up the river to look at the bridges under the sun!! Snacks provided and drinks. Worth every cent and more
We had a wonderful time on this tour. Suzanne and her husband were fabulous. I would highly recommend this tour.
The afternoon was perfect - our only regret is that we did not book the excursion for longer! Our hosts were incredibly gracious, knowledgeable, and hospitable. They made us feel like royalty and we loved every minute on the Douro River.
Wonderful staff and they made sure we were having a great time. Pointed out many things about Porto we didn't know.
Susana and her husband Sergio looked after us perfectly on a 2 hour Douro River trip, with lovely snacks and drinks. The boat we went on is brand new and very comfortable. Would definitely recommend Susana and Sergio!!!
What a luxury to have a private tour of the Douro River. Susana and her husband are amazing. Very kind and hospitable and Susana's knowledge is interesting. Snacks and drinks, beautiful boat, great company and the perfect sunset. What more can you ask for.
What better way to see some of the sites in the area than by boat! The boat is new, comfortable and well appointed. Our guides were amazing. Lots of shared information about the history of the area. Relaxed and professional. Pleasant music in the background along with refreshments and nibbles. We highly recommended this tour to others. Thank you for such a wonderful afternoon And for catering for my no gluten requirements. We really enjoyed meeting you both and we wish you all the best for the future. Take care
Susana our host was excellent, she communicated the meeting place well in advance. Her knowledge of the local landmarks was excellent and her commentary was delivered in a warm and welcoming manner. The skipper was great trying to avoid the wash of other larger vessels on the river. He also slowed down when he knew we were trying to get a steady photo. The cheese and fresh strawberries was a great touch served with a local rose and of course port. I highly recommend this tour if you want to avoid the masses and experience a great couple of hours on the water.
My daughter and I loved our private 6 Bridges River Tour! Susanna and Sergio were perfect hosts. It felt like luxury compared to the very full boats going by us. We could sit under the shade on our way out and hear clearly as Susanna explained the history of not just the bridges but any sites we had questions about. Then we were able to relax on the front of the boat as Sergio calmly drove the boat back to the marina. We would defiantly recommend this tour!!
Suzanna & Sergio were very welcoming into their gorgeous new boat. We went as far as the river harbor entrance and meandered back under the bridges amidst the tourist boats. Suzanna shared architectural and historical bits about the buildings, bridges and Porto & surrounding towns; sharing a natives knowledge and perspective. Would very highly recommend!
Look no further, book this Douro River and Six Bridges boat tour with SS Amazing Douro. Captains Serge and Susana provide personal and VIP-level service on their private boat. You will know you have picked the best tour when you see other boats packed with people and you have champagne in your hand, a fruit and cheese plate in front of you, and very friendly conversation with the captains. We did three tours in Porto and this was hands down our favorite! They are locals and care very much about providing a special and personalized experience.
I took this tour with my parents and it was simply fabulous. The boat is completely new, super comfortable and spacious. Captain Sérgio sailed calmly and you can see that he has a lot of experience. Susana is extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the city, she told a lot about the history and people of Porto. They served a snack and the wine was excellent. I really recommend it!!!!
Susanna and Sergio were wonderful hosts. There boat was small, but perfect for 2 couples. We enjoyed the champagne and snacks. Weather was perfect. We got to experience a beautiful sunset, and watch the kids jump off the bridge into the River Douro.
I booked this on a recent birthday trip to Porto and it was the best money I spent. The hosts were professional and punctual. Not only providing great knowledge about the river and city, but they also provided drinks and snacks throughout. 10/10 experience. I would recommend this for 2-3 people.
We were met by Susana who was extremely nice and helpful with a good understanding of English! We did not expect the level of drinks and snacks which we had along the journey or how we extremely comfortable the boat was too!!
There was great communication even before we arrived. We were greeted warmly and boarded the boat safely. The tour guides were excellent, provided much information about the River, Porto and surrounding areas. The bridges were amazing and much more so after hearing the history. We were provided with a delicious cheese board and drinks. They were blankets available as needed. It was a little busy on some parts of the River, but our Captain handled the boat very well. We had a 5:30 pm start and it was a beautiful night. We would highly recommend this activity.
What a lovely informative sunset on the river. Our hosts were thoughtful engaged and a resource with a wealth of information.
We had excellent contact with Susana and Sergio for our 6pm cruise actually starting at 5:30pm to help Susana. It was no trouble to get to the Marina do Freixo at that time. As we had been out to Foz by tram previously we asked to go up the Douro to the east. We were the first to ask for this. The shoreline is much less developed than going towards the sea and under the bridges. We found it relaxing and quiet after our few days in old Porto city. We drank espumante and had cheese, grapes and mini-toasts. Susana pointed out a number of places including river beaches, villages and the first dam and lock on the river. We cruised back into the sunset. A very easy and lovely cruise.
Susanna and Sergio are a married couple that share their passion of Porto and boating on their lovely, pristine boat, the SS Amazing Douro. My grandma and I love having conversations with local residents where we travel, and these two were so incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about their city. They provided a lovely bottle of Portugese sparkling champagne, snacks, and a generous tasting of a delicious Porto wine. Sergio was an excellent skipper from growing up boating, and Susanna speaks amazing English and is full of wonderful stories about Porto and her family. They made you feel like friends, truly! I highly, highly recommend taking a trip out with them with your small group! It has been the highlight of our trip so far and one of the best experiences of our many travel adventures. Muito Obrigado, Susanna e Sergio!
What a fantastic experience! Susana and Sergio were very friendly and gracious hosts. As part of this lovely tour we were provided with nibbles, champagne and port which made it extra special. The boat itself was beautiful, clean and a smooth ride. Susana had wonderful local knowledge and made us feel very welcome. This is the best way to see Porto/Gaia!! You won’t regret it- we took so many beautiful pictures! Thanks again :) wishing you you both all the best
We had an amazing time with Susana and Sergio! It was an enjoyable 2 hr private ride with incredible views and great people. The boat was comfortable and seeing Porto from the river was fantastic. Highly recommend this trip! You won’t be disappointed.
The trip was magical Our hosts were attentive and interesting would highly recommend this trip. Beautiful boat too
Wonderful experience! Super nice people, great snacks and drinks, interesting knowledge. Would recommend!
Susana and her husband were bright, happy and very informative- a delight to spend time with - we learned a lot, and laughed a lot - excellent tour !
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