The Best Way to Experience Portugal
One of the best ways to experience Portugal is with a river cruise; that way, you can sample vast swaths of the country with ease — unpack only once, enjoy luxe accommodations and stellar service all while the scenery outside sails by. And when it comes to choosing one of the cruise providers, many swear by AmaWaterways.
AmaWaterways’ Douro River cruises run right through one of Portugal’s most scenic valleys — sunlit vineyards climb steep hillsides right outside charming medieval towns. Be it the azulejo-lined streets of Porto or the golden squares of Salamanca, the experiences along the Douro are as rich as its wines.
AmaMora, Category AB Room
Why You Should Choose AmaWaterways:
- Immersive onshore experiences in every port
- Locally inspired cuisine and specialty dining
- Exceptional service
- Spacious staterooms
Plus, when you book in time to take advantage of their Labor Day sale, you can enjoy up to $2,500 in savings plus up to $250 in onboard credit. That’s on top of the exclusive $300 in onboard credit our agency can provide, totaling up to $550 in onboard credit. And, of course, there’s still all the priceless insider tips and recommendations our travel agents have accumulated over the years, the ease of outsourcing all the logistics to someone more qualified and the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have a pro on standby should you ever hit any kind of snag during your travels.
Our travel professionals agree:
“The sun-kissed countryside of Portugal is downright magical, as is the onboard experience of AmaWaterways.
They pair like a bottle of Douro Red and roasted lamb.”
Featured Sailings:
Palacio de Mateus
7-Night Enticing Douro
AmaDouro • December 15, 2026
Régua, Portugal; Lamego, Portugal; Vega de Terron, Spain; Salamanca, Spain; Pinhao, Portugal; Porto, Portugal
Oceanview starting from $4,349 per person
AmaSintra on the Douro River
7-Night Enticing Douro
AmaSintra • March 19, 2027
Régua, Portugal; Lamego, Portugal; Vega de Terron, Spain; Salamanca, Spain; Pinhao, Portugal; Porto, Portugal
Oceanview starting from $4,379 per person
Porto, Portugal
7-Night Flavors of Portugal & Spain
AmaVida • March 27, 2027
Vega de Terron, Spain; Barca D'Alva, Portugal; Pinhao, Portugal; Régua, Portugal; Entre-os-Rios, Portugal; Porto, Portugal
Oceanview starting from $4,579 per person
AmaVida, Douro Valley
7-Night Flavors of Portugal & Spain
AmaVida • December 11, 2027
Porto, Portugal; Entre-os-Rios, Portugal; Régua, Portugal; Pinhao, Portugal; Barca D'Alva, Portugal; Vega de Terron, Spain
Oceanview starting from $4,079 per person
Connect with one of these AmaWaterways specialists today!
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