About ms Andorinha
ms Andorinha belongs to Tauck's Douro series and entered service in 2018. Built to navigate the lock systems and bridge clearances of European waterways, she measures roughly 80 metres in length and accommodates up to 84 guests in 42 staterooms across 3 passenger decks.
Tauck has been guiding land journeys since 1925 and entered river cruising in 2006. Its European fleet of Inspiration-class ships is known for spacious 300-square-foot suites at the bow, a fully inclusive fare, and a high crew-to-guest ratio. Tauck Bridges departures are designed specifically for grandparents travelling with grandchildren. ms Andorinha reflects that brand DNA — from the design of her public spaces to the inclusions in her base fare.
The ship's typical home waters are the Douro, where she runs 2 distinct itineraries during the operating season. Repositioning sailings, themed wine cruises and Christmas-market voyages may be added in autumn and early winter.
Cabin categories
The following stateroom and suite categories are offered onboard. Square-foot figures are quoted from the operator's published deck plans and exclude balcony floor space.
| Category | Square feet | Deck | Window / view | Max guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Stateroom | 140 sq ft | Main Deck | Fixed window | 2 |
| French Balcony Stateroom | 145 sq ft | Upper Deck | French balcony | 2 |
| Suite | 290 sq ft | Upper Deck | French balcony | 2 |
Deck plan
ms Andorinha is laid out across 3 passenger decks plus the open-air sun deck. Public spaces, cabins and crew areas are arranged in the configuration described below.
Onboard amenities
- Sun deck with shaded lounge area
- Panoramic lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows
- Main restaurant serving open-seating regional cuisine
- Casual bistro for breakfast, lunch and late-night snacks
- Reception with 24-hour staff and concierge service
- Lift between most passenger decks
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi throughout the ship
- Hair salon and small fitness room
- All-inclusive beverages, gratuities and shore excursions
Featured itineraries
The voyages below are representative of those ms Andorinha sails during her primary season. Exact ports, departure dates and durations vary by year — consult the operator for current schedules.
| Itinerary | Length | Sample ports | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portuguese Vintage | 8 nights | Porto · Régua · Pinhão · Vega de Terron · Salamanca · Barca d'Alva | Douro |
| Douro Wine Country | 8 nights | Porto · Entre-os-Rios · Régua · Pinhão · Pocinho · Salamanca | Douro |