Scenic Luxury Cruises on the Douro at a glance
Scenic Luxury Cruises currently operates 1 river-cruise vessel on the Douro, with an average passenger count of 96. The line is headquartered in Newcastle, Australia and was founded in 2008; Scenic positions itself at the top of the river-cruise market with butler-serviced suites on every deck, a salt-therapy lounge on most ships, and a fully inclusive fare that covers tipping, all beverages, and a daily choice of guided shore excursions through the Scenic Freechoice program.
The Douro itself flows through Spain, Portugal over 897 kilometres. The Douro is one of the most spectacular river-cruise routes in Europe — a deeply terraced wine valley cultivated since the seventeenth century and itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ships sail upriver from Porto through five locks, including the cathedral-like Carrapatelo with its 35-metre lift. Headline destinations served by Scenic Luxury Cruises on this river include Porto, the Alto Douro wine region, Salamanca, Régua, Pinhão.
Scenic Luxury Cruises ships sailing the Douro
| Ship | Passengers | Launched |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic Azure | 96 | 2016 |
Featured itineraries
| Itinerary | Length | Sample ports |
|---|---|---|
| Portuguese Vintage | 8 nights | Porto · Régua · Pinhão · Vega de Terron · Salamanca · Barca d'Alva |
| Douro Wine Country | 8 nights | Porto · Entre-os-Rios · Régua · Pinhão · Pocinho · Salamanca |