AmaVida
The AmaVida brings AmaWaterways’ distinctive standard of excellence to the Douro River in Portugal and Spain. Rust and gold color schemes bring together the Douro’s breathtaking sunsets and a sepia hue that conjures timeworn snapshots of the world’s oldest demarcated wine region. Most staterooms feature balconies from which to enjoy views of terraced vineyards, as well as Entertainment-On-Demand, climate-controlled air conditioning and an in-room safe.
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260
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Length
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2013
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Built Year
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38
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Crew
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102
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Pax Capacity
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2
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Suites
Sailings
| Sail Date | Operator | Ship | Departs | Returns | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 06, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Vega de Terron | 8 | $4,099 |
| Jun 10, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Madrid | Lisbon | 14 | $5,899 |
| Jun 13, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Vega de Terron | Porto | 8 | $4,099 |
| Jun 17, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $5,899 |
| Jun 20, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Vega de Terron | 8 | $4,099 |
| Jun 24, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Madrid | Lisbon | 14 | $5,899 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Vega de Terron | Porto | 8 | $4,099 |
| Jul 01, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $5,899 |
| Jul 04, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Vega de Terron | 8 | $4,099 |
| Jul 08, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Madrid | Lisbon | 14 | $5,899 |
| Jul 11, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Vega de Terron | Porto | 8 | $4,099 |
| Jul 15, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $5,899 |
| Jul 18, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Vega de Terron | 8 | $4,099 |
| Jul 22, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Madrid | Lisbon | 14 | $5,899 |
| Jul 25, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Vega de Terron | Porto | 8 | $4,099 |
| Jul 29, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $5,899 |
| Aug 01, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Vega de Terron | 8 | $4,099 |
| Aug 05, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Madrid | Lisbon | 14 | $5,899 |
| Aug 08, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Vega de Terron | Porto | 8 | $4,099 |
| Aug 12, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $5,899 |
| Aug 15, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Vega de Terron | 8 | $4,099 |
| Aug 19, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Madrid | Lisbon | 14 | $5,999 |
| Aug 22, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Vega de Terron | Porto | 8 | $4,199 |
| Aug 26, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $6,099 |
| Aug 29, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Vega de Terron | 8 | $4,299 |
| Sep 09, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $6,099 |
| Sep 12, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Vega de Terron | 8 | $4,299 |
| Oct 07, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $5,999 |
| Oct 10, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Vega de Terron | 8 | $4,199 |
| Oct 14, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Madrid | Lisbon | 14 | $5,899 |
| Oct 17, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Vega de Terron | Porto | 8 | $4,099 |
| Oct 28, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Madrid | Lisbon | 14 | $5,599 |
| Oct 31, 2023 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Vega de Terron | Porto | 8 | $3,799 |
| Mar 23, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $5,399 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,599 |
| Apr 20, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $5,899 |
| Apr 23, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Porto | 8 | $4,099 |
| May 04, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $6,099 |
| May 07, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Porto | 8 | $4,299 |
| May 18, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $6,099 |
| May 21, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Porto | 8 | $4,299 |
| Jun 01, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $6,099 |
| Jun 04, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Porto | 8 | $4,299 |
| Jun 15, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $6,099 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Porto | 8 | $4,299 |
| Jul 13, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $6,099 |
| Jul 13, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $6,099 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Vega de Terron | 8 | $4,299 |
| Jul 27, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $6,099 |
| Jul 27, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $6,099 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Vega de Terron | 8 | $4,299 |
| Aug 10, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $6,099 |
| Aug 10, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $6,099 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Vega de Terron | 8 | $4,299 |
| Aug 24, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $6,299 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Porto | 8 | $4,499 |
| Sep 07, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $6,299 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Porto | 8 | $4,499 |
| Sep 21, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $6,299 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Porto | 8 | $4,499 |
| Oct 05, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $6,199 |
| Oct 08, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Porto | 8 | $4,399 |
| Oct 19, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Madrid | 14 | $5,899 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Porto | 8 | $4,099 |
| Nov 02, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Porto | 11 | $4,699 |
| Nov 05, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,799 |
| Nov 09, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Porto | 11 | $4,699 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,799 |
| Nov 16, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Porto | 11 | $4,699 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,799 |
| Nov 23, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Porto | 11 | $4,699 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,799 |
| Nov 30, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Lisbon | Porto | 11 | $4,699 |
| Dec 03, 2024 | AmaWaterways | AmaVida | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,799 |
Ship Information
- Maiden Voyage: 2013
- Length: 260
- Passenger Capacity: 102
- Normal Crew Size: 38
- Staterooms: 51
- Suites: 2
Dining
Gourmet dining on the AmaVida brings you sophisticated and outstanding cuisine with delightful, attentive service, plus a casual al fresco dining option. Savor culinary masterpieces and free-flowing local wines at lunch and dinner, while surrounded by the Douro River Valley.
All meals are prepared by European chefs and consist of European-style food that has been enhanced. Breakfast is buffet style, with selections available from the menu as well. Lunch features salads, soups, a selection of hot buffet items, hot entrées and dessert. Dinner is a multi-course meal with a selection of entrées.
Coffee and tea are available free of charge throughout the day and during meals. Specialty coffees, such as espresso and café latte are also available free of charge. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are available at additional cost. During lunch and dinner, local wines soft drinks and beer are available on a complimentary basis. Complimentary bottled water is replenished daily.
Age Restrictions
Children under 4 are not allowed on ship. Children 4 - 17 must be in a cabin with an adult. If the child is part of a double occupancy, full adult rate is charged. Children under 11 may share a stateroom with 2 adults, if approved. The under-11 child rate is 25% of the lowest stateroom category.
Children 11 - 17 may share only a junior suite or higher. The 11 - 17 child rate is 75% of the lowest cabin category price. Port charges apply for children regardless of age. Hotel terms for children vary. Please contact a Reservation Agent to discuss the guidelines.
Regarding advanced pregnancy (after 5 months), for safety of parent and child, and depending on various circumstances, restrictions or exclusion, may apply. Please inform AMAWaterways immediately, so they can assess circumstances and possible accommodation
The gangplanks for entering and exiting the ship restrict wheelchair and buggy movement, requiring guests to be walk on and off the ship. A reasonable level of fitness is required on these tours.
Tipping
For good service, AMAWaterways recommends 3 Euros per passenger, per day for the Cruise Manager and 12 Euros per passenger, per day for the crew, which will be divided up among the ship's personnel. It is also customary to acknowledge a particularly good performance of a local guide by leaving a tip of 1-2 Euros per tour. Gratuities on most vessels, but not all, may be charged on credit card as well as cash.
Cabins
Square Footage: 161
Category E
Category E features a panoramic window, with in-room furnishings, including in-room temperature control, deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, a large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, a flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, an entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library, complimentary internet and Wi-Fi throughout the vessel, plus complimentary bottled water replenished daily. Located on the Douro Deck.
Square Footage: 161
Category D
Category D features a panoramic window, with in-room furnishings, including in-room furnishings, including in-room temperature control, deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, a large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, a flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, an entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library, complimentary internet and Wi-Fi throughout the vessel, plus complimentary bottled water replenished daily. Located on the Douro Deck.
Square Footage: 215
Category C
Category C features both a French Balcony & Outside Balcony, with in-room furnishings, including in-room furnishings, including in-room temperature control, deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, a large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, a flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, an entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library, complimentary internet and Wi-Fi throughout the vessel, plus complimentary bottled water replenished daily. Located on the Lisbon Deck.
Square Footage: 215
Category B
Category B features both a French Balcony & Outside Balcony, with in-room furnishings, including including in-room temperature control, deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, a large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, a flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, an entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library, complimentary internet and Wi-Fi throughout the vessel, plus complimentary bottled water replenished daily. Located on the Lisbon Deck.
Square Footage: 215
Category A
Category A features both a French Balcony & Outside Balcony, with in-room furnishings, including including in-room temperature control, deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, a large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, a flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, an entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library, complimentary internet and Wi-Fi throughout the vessel, plus complimentary bottled water replenished daily. Located on the Porto Deck.
Square Footage: 323
Category Suite
The luxurious Suite stateroom includes both a French Balcony & Outside Balcony, in-room furnishings, including including in-room temperature control, deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, a large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, a flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, an entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library, complimentary internet and Wi-Fi throughout the vessel, plus complimentary bottled water replenished daily. Located on the Porto Deck.
Life on Board
Al Fresco Dining
The exclusive Al Fresco Dining terrace defines the ultimate chef's table - a menu fit for kings featuring culinary masterpieces and free-flowing local wines. Bon appetit! Located on the Lisbon Deck.
Main Restaurant
Start with a cheerful atmosphere, then add sumptuous cuisine, wonderful regional wines and attentive services, and finally sprinkle in the gorgeous views. The result - an outstanding dining experience. Located on the Lisbon Deck.
Gift Shop
Looking for a souvenir to bring back for that friend who couldn't make the trip? No problem, the Gift Shop is the perfect place! Located on the Porto Deck.
Lounge & Bar
The Lounge & Bar offer extreme comfort and hospitality. Grab a drink and relax while taking in the vistas seen through the panoramic windows. Located on the Porto Deck.
Sundeck & Pool
The Sundeck offers both shaded and open seating, while providing the best views to be seen from the ship. Don't worry about getting too hot, the Pool is a great place to cool off! Both located on the Porto Deck.
Fitness Room
The Fitness Room provides a selection of exercise equipment and a flat-screen television. Located on the Douro Deck.
Spa
The Spa offers an opportunity for both pampering and relaxation. Located on the Douro Deck.Hygiene and Safety Protocols
Whether you are a loyal past guest or are considering river cruising with us for the first time, we thank you for entrusting AmaWaterways with your future river cruise plans. Here are some of the measures we are taking to protect our guests on board and ashore:
Pre-Cruise
- Prior to boarding, an online health and contact screening questionnaire will be required.
Embarkation
- At embarkation, guests’ temperatures will be taken with no-contact infrared thermometers. If, for any reason, further testing is required, shoreside medical treatment centers are within close proximity.
- Your luggage handles will be sanitized before delivery to your stateroom.
On Board
- Protocols continue to change; however, at this time, guests are required to wear face coverings when moving through public spaces.
- We will have ample hand sanitizers available throughout the ship and their frequent use is required by all guests and crew.
- Our crew has implemented enhanced cleaning and disinfecting measures throughout the ship.
- We use state-of-the-art fan coil air conditioning units; there is no recirculating of air on board our ships.
- There will be limitations to the number of guests allowed to sail with us.
- Safety and social distancing will be enhanced throughout our dining room.
- You will still get plenty of fresh air and exercise as our bicycles, fitness mats and equipment will be thoroughly sanitized after each use. Use of the Fitness Room is by appointment with cleaning time between use. Throughout Europe and Asia, we provide a variety of onboard wellness activities led by professionally trained Wellness Hosts. Whenever weather permits, these small-group classes will be held on our spacious open-air Sun Decks.
- Non-essential visitors are not permitted on board.
Exploring Ashore
- Your personal portable Quietvox commentary systems will allow you to hear guides while social distancing.
- Shore excursions will be conducted in small groups. Guests must use hand sanitizers when getting on and off our coaches that are thoroughly cleaned each morning.
- In the event that ships are docked side by side, guests will be required to pass over Sun Decks.
The AmaWaterway trip along the Douro - with extensions in Madrid and Lisbon -- provides a wonderful autumn interlude in Iberia. The program is especially strong for the one week spent on the Douro. The programs in Madrid and Lisbon leave a great deal of free time -- good if you can arrange your own meals and excursions, not so good if you like more arranged, especially after long flight to Europe.
I was very pleased with this river cruise provided by AmaWaterways. This was my second cruise with them and they are great, Everything is included in the one price- transportation from an to airport, daily side trips, wine at meals, snacks. I will use them again in the future.
This was my second trip with Amawaterways and it was just as wonderful as the first. I have actually booked two more with them through Karen at Affordable Tours.