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Essence: Cruise down the River Douro, with daily departures every hour

By Ferrão Boats
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$40 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Panoramic views and a comfortable cruise down the Douro River
  • Family-friendly, accessible, and with a bathroom on board
  • The most iconic and beautiful views of the Douro and the Port wine estates
  • Boat powered by clean, sustainable energy. Zero emissions!
  • Your safety is our priority. The tours feature exceptional guides!

Activity location

    • Douro River
    • Norte Region, Bragança, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Cais Da Folgosa Estrada Nacional 222, 5110-204, Portugal | Boat identified with the Ferrão Boats logo. Meeting point: Cais da Folgosa gate.
    • Folgosa, Viseu, Portugal

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Essence: Douro River boat tour with daily departures every hour
  • Activity duration is 50 minutes50m
    50m
  • English
Price details
NZ$39.86 x 1 AdultNZ$39.86
Total
Price is NZ$39.86

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    50-minute panoramic tour on the Douro River
  • What's includedWhat's included
    100% solar-powered, panoramic, and quiet boat
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live guide (Portuguese and English)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Certified crew on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Mandatory passenger insurance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Seating for all passengers
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Shaded canopy
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Full bathroom on board (residential standard)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fully accessible for people with reduced mobility
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sound system with background music
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to/from the departure point
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks (for personal consumption)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Bar service onboard
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    Professional photo or video service
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tour time extension

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Diving, Explosive substances

What you can expect

Douro Essence
Enjoy a panoramic tour of the Douro on board a silent, 100% accessible solar-powered boat. For 50 minutes, cruise leisurely between Cais da Folgosa and Cais do Ferrão, enjoying privileged views of iconic Port wine estates.

The experience offers a relaxed and comfortable pace, making it ideal for families, couples, groups, and seniors, with seating for everyone, a shaded deck, and a bathroom on board.

Meeting point: Cais da Folgosa gate.
It is recommended to arrive 15 minutes before boarding and to wear comfortable clothing.
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
You are allowed to bring non-alcoholic drinks and food.
In the event of adverse weather conditions that compromise safety, the tour will be cancelled with a full refund.

Route/itinerary: Douro Essence
Departure: Cais da Folgosa
Passage through Cais do Ferrão
Views of: Quinta do Crasto, Quinta do Menin, Quinta Nova
There are no stops
Arrival: Cais da Folgosa

Not included: swimming

100% panoramic vessel
Solar-powered, zero emissions, and extremely silent
Bathroom (residential standard)
Fully accessible for people with reduced mobility
Flat platform

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Douro River
    • Norte Region, Bragança, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Cais Da Folgosa Estrada Nacional 222, 5110-204, Portugal | Boat identified with the Ferrão Boats logo. Meeting point: Cais da Folgosa gate.
    • Folgosa, Viseu, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • R. da Quelha 2, 5110-204, Portugal | Meet at Cais da Folgosa.
    • Folgosa, Viseu, Portugal