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MS Douro Elegance

Riviera river cruises are absolutely thrilled to announce that their highly successful Douro cruise on Portugal’s most spectacular waterway will now be operated on a brand new state of the art vessel, the magnificent five-star MS Douro Elegance. Painstaking research over many months with highly regarded Portuguese shipping partners, the first luxury ship operator on the Douro, who have been involved in river cruise ship building for over a quarter of a century, has resulted in the creation of a worldclass vessel which is without doubt one of the most exceptional ships afloat on any European river.

    • 262

    • Length
    • 2017

    • Built Year
    • 36

    • Crew
    • 126

    • Pax Capacity
    • 8

    • Suites

Sailings

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Sail Date Operator Ship Departs Returns Length Price
Apr 24, 2025RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$4,599
Jun 05, 2025RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$4,099
Jun 19, 2025RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,949
Jun 26, 2025RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$4,049
Jul 03, 2025RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoLisbon11$4,678
Jul 10, 2025RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$4,599
Jul 17, 2025RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,349
Jul 24, 2025RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$4,499
Aug 07, 2025RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,349
Aug 14, 2025RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$4,399
Aug 28, 2025RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,499
Sep 04, 2025RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$4,149
Sep 11, 2025RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$4,299
Sep 25, 2025RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$4,149
Oct 09, 2025RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$4,599
Oct 16, 2025RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,449
Oct 23, 2025RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$2,949
Nov 06, 2025RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$2,649
Apr 02, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,049
Apr 09, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$2,799
Apr 16, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,049
Apr 23, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,049
Apr 23, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoLisbon11$4,278
Apr 30, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,099
May 07, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,349
May 07, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoLisbon11$4,578
May 14, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,399
May 21, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,599
May 21, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoLisbon11$4,728
May 28, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,599
Jun 04, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,599
Jun 11, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,599
Jun 11, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoLisbon11$4,828
Jun 18, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,599
Jun 25, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,499
Jun 25, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoLisbon11$4,828
Jul 02, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,249
Jul 09, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,099
Jul 16, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,249
Jul 16, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoLisbon11$4,328
Jul 23, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$2,849
Jul 23, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoLisbon11$4,178
Jul 30, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,049
Aug 06, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$2,849
Aug 20, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,049
Aug 20, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoLisbon11$4,178
Aug 27, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,049
Sep 03, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,749
Sep 10, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,799
Sep 10, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoLisbon11$4,978
Sep 17, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,799
Sep 24, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,749
Sep 24, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoLisbon11$5,078
Oct 01, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,499
Oct 08, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,249
Oct 08, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoLisbon11$4,328
Oct 15, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,249
Oct 22, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$2,849
Nov 05, 2026RivieraMS Douro ElegancePortoPorto8$3,249

Ship Information


  • Maiden Voyage: 2017
  • Length: 262
  • Passenger Capacity: 126
  • Normal Crew Size: 36
  • Staterooms: 62
  • Suites: 8

Dining

Quality dining is an integral part of your river cruise experience – Riviera river cruise ships take this to the highest five-star levels with superb cuisine prepared by a dedicated brigade of chefs. Start the morning with a delicious breakfast. A very comprehensive lunch buffet allows a selection of as little or as much as you wish from a most appetizing selection. The day’s culinary highlight is the splendid four-course dinner: entrée, soup, main and dessert, all in the elegant ambience of a first-class restaurant.

Age Restrictions

Riviera river cruises are unable to accommodate children under 12 years old at the date of departure. Riviera river cruises reserves the right to limit the number of children on any particular trip. Any minor must be accompanied by and share a cabin with an adult aged 21 or over. If the adult is not the minor’s parent, a “Parental Consent Guardianship Form” must be signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to sailing.

Tipping

Tips are not charged at a set percentage and are not included in the holiday cost, as Riviera river cruises understand that giving a gratuity should be entirely at your discretion. As a guideline it is recommended giving €5-10 per person per day should you feel that is appropriate. Usually, an envelope is left in your cabin on the final evening, for you to drop off at reception if you choose to, the following morning.

Cabins

Category Lower Deck - Standard
Square Footage: 129

Category Lower Deck - Standard

Chic styling is evident throughout from the moment you open your beautifully polished hardwood door and step inside your luxury home for the next 7 nights; polished wooden furniture is complemented by fine fabrics, in warm, relaxing colours, uniquely designed and created for the Ms Douro Elegance whilst ‘hotel style’ twin beds with individual bedding which can be moved together or separated accordingly, will ensure a good night’s sleep in the finest crisp linens.




Category Middle Deck - Standard
Square Footage: 151

Category Middle Deck - Standard

All the outside facing cabins on the MS Douro Elegance are finished to an exceptionally high standard with superior quality fittings in the most refined taste and at 14 square metres (151 square feet) these are amongst the largest on any European river cruise.




Category Middle Deck - Standard Stern
Square Footage: 151

Category Middle Deck - Standard Stern

All the outside facing cabins on the MS Douro Elegance are finished to an exceptionally high standard with superior quality fittings in the most refined taste and at 14 square metres (151 square feet) these are amongst the largest on any European river cruise.




Category Upper Deck - Standard
Square Footage: 151

Category Upper Deck - Standard

All the outside facing cabins on the MS Douro Elegance are finished to an exceptionally high standard with superior quality fittings in the most refined taste and at 14 square metres (151 square feet). Best of all the Standard Cabins on the Upper Deck and Main (middle) Deck have full floor to ceiling windows which slide down halfway.




Category Upper Deck - Superior Suite
Square Footage: 205

Category Upper Deck - Superior Suite

For something a little special, you may choose to upgrade to one of the Superior Suites; there are 6 available on the Upper Deck. These suites measure a substantial 19 square metres (205 square feet) for your additional comfort so you’ll really feel completely relaxed in your stylish surroundings. There is a generous living area with two armchairs and a table, small desk, tea and coffee making facilities and cozy bathrobes.




Category Upper Deck - Deluxe Suite
Square Footage: 312

Category Upper Deck - Deluxe Suite

If you really fancy treating yourself to a little more indulgence by taking your cruise to another level again, the MS Douro Elegance also boasts two Deluxe Suites on the Upper Deck. These suites are a huge 29 square metres (312 square feet), offering the ultimate in space and comfort during your cruise. Tastefully furnished with the same high quality fittings as the other cabins and suites with tea and coffee making facilities and bathrobes. Most of the additional space is devoted to the living area where you will really notice the difference as you relax in comfort on the sofa or elegant armchair in the most sumptuous of settings.




Life on Board

Recreation

Restaurant

Stunning restaurant on the Main Deck serving buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and four-course dinner.

Recreation

Fitness Center

Fitness room for those of you who like to enjoy a work-out to kick-start your day

Recreation

Pool

Outdoor swimming pool located on the Sun Deck

Recreation

Spa and Wellness Center

Spa and wellness area when you want to stay fit or sit back and relax.


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