14+
Age
All Year
Dates
3 to 5 hours
Duration
Novice to Advanced
Physicality
Northern Portugal
Destination

Douro River Charters

Our Douro River Charters will immerse you in a rich and also an ever changing landscape! Firstly, you’ll learn about its history and culture. Secondly, you’ll get to learn about it’s renowned wines and Ports! And because we want you to make the most of your trip, we offer a varied selection of boats for private charter. These boats can be chartered for periods of two hours up to two weeks!

Why book a Douro River Yacht Charter?

While on our Douro River Charters, experience the most relaxing, romantic and comfortable way to explore this beautiful region! Also, combine your cruise with on land tours, wine tasting and traditional cookery classes, stand up paddling and more! Our friendly and knowledgeable skippers, coupled with breathtaking scenery will ensure your cruise is a memorable one!

Highlights of our Douro River Charters

  • Douro valley,  a UNESCO Heritage Site!
  • The infamous Six Bridges!
  • Breathtaking dams, including Carrapatelo Dam, one of the biggest locks in Europe!
  • Vineyards and orchards
  • Whitewashed villages and historical towns
  • Eye-catching gorges, canyons and lakes.

Douro River Charters for large groups

We have a variety of traditional Rabelo boats for an unforgettable experience! The rabelo boat is a traditional Portuguese boat used for centuries to transport people and goods along the Douro River. Nowadays they are a symbol of the region and a really fun way to sail the Douro River! We offer a variety of Rabelo boats, and we cater to groups between 45 and 220 people!

Making your Douro River Charter extra special?

On our Douro River Charters, cruises can be tailored to suit your group and event! From catering and bar options, to on board entertainment, no feat is too great for us! Contact us with your requirements, and we will ensure that you have a wonderful experience!

Looking for something a bit more budget friendly?

In that case, we recommend browsing through our public boat trips on the Douro River!

Is sailing probably not your thing?

Not a problem! The Douro is equally beautiful by land! We offer jeep tours and excursions, walking tours and more! Browse through our website without delay for more fun options!

Above all, we want to make sure your planning is stress free, so contact us and we will help you plan your ideal Douro River Charter from start to finish!

 

Rose and Tawny are Greenline 39s; 9.99 hybrid solar-motor yachts for up to 12 people. Features include: lounge with 360º views, fully equipped kitchen,  1 cabin and 1 bunk ( 2 +2 beds), 1 bathroom with shower, heating, TV, sound system, sun deck, covered deck, bathing platform with hot water shower and solar panels. These boats boats are environmentally friendly and protect the environment by reducing the impact of the activities undertaken throughout the Douro River Basin. Maximum 12 people

Vintage and White are Greenline 40s; 11.99 hybrid solar-motor yachts for up to 12 people. Features include: lounge with 360º views, fully equipped kitchen, 2 cabins (4 beds and a sofa bed), 1 bathroom with shower, air conditioning throughout, TV, sound system, sun deck, covered deck, bathing platform with hot water shower and solar panels. These boats boats are environmentally friendly and protect the environment by reducing the impact of the activities undertaken throughout the Douro River Basin. Maximum 12 people

Muscat is a luxury 11.74 Lagoon motor catamaran with capacity for up to 16 people.  Features include: lounge with 360º views, fully equipped kitchen,  4 cabins with double beds, 2 bathrooms, shower, TV, sound system with iPod deck, sun deck, covered deck, outdoor dining area, separate crew cabins, dinghy, auto pilot and generator. Being a catamaran, the Muscat offers excellent stability on board and wide open outside space for bigger groups. Maximum 16 people

The rabelo boat is a traditional Portuguese wooden cargo boat was used for centuries to transport people and goods along the Douro River It is flat-bottomed, with a shallow draught, which was necessary to navigate the often shallow fast-flowing waters of the upper Douro prior to the construction of dams and locks from 1968 onwards. Nowadays they are a symbol of the region and a really fun way to sail the Douro River! We offer a variety of Rabelo boats for groups between 45 and 220 people – all options offer tailor made packages to ensure your event is a memorable one!

Image result for portuense tomaz do douroThe “rabelo” boat Portuense has capacity for 47 people.

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The “rabelo” boat Proa Douro has capacity for 57 people.

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The “rabelo” boat “Ré Douro” has capacity for 69 people, possesses a covered deck for meals with 35 seats, bar, kitchen, restrooms and air conditioning.

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The “rabelo” boat “São Telmo” possesses all the safety and comfort conditions for our clients.
This boat has the capacity for 220 people, has a covered deck for shade, a covered deck for meals with 150 seats, bar, kitchen, restrooms, air conditioning and superior deck.

Contact us at sandy@portugal-sport-and-adventure.com with your request!

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