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.
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262
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Length
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2017
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Built Year
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36
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Crew
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126
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Pax Capacity
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8
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Suites
Sailings
Sail Date | Operator | Ship | Departs | Returns | Length | Price |
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Apr 24, 2025 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $4,599 |
Jun 05, 2025 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $4,099 |
Jun 19, 2025 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,949 |
Jun 26, 2025 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $4,049 |
Jul 03, 2025 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Lisbon | 11 | $4,678 |
Jul 10, 2025 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $4,599 |
Jul 17, 2025 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,349 |
Jul 24, 2025 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $4,499 |
Aug 07, 2025 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,349 |
Aug 14, 2025 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $4,399 |
Aug 28, 2025 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,499 |
Sep 04, 2025 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $4,149 |
Sep 11, 2025 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $4,299 |
Sep 25, 2025 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $4,149 |
Oct 09, 2025 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $4,599 |
Oct 16, 2025 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,449 |
Oct 23, 2025 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $2,949 |
Nov 06, 2025 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $2,649 |
Apr 02, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,049 |
Apr 09, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $2,799 |
Apr 16, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,049 |
Apr 23, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,049 |
Apr 23, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Lisbon | 11 | $4,278 |
Apr 30, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,099 |
May 07, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,349 |
May 07, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Lisbon | 11 | $4,578 |
May 14, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,399 |
May 21, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,599 |
May 21, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Lisbon | 11 | $4,728 |
May 28, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,599 |
Jun 04, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,599 |
Jun 11, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,599 |
Jun 11, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Lisbon | 11 | $4,828 |
Jun 18, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,599 |
Jun 25, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,499 |
Jun 25, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Lisbon | 11 | $4,828 |
Jul 02, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,249 |
Jul 09, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,099 |
Jul 16, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,249 |
Jul 16, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Lisbon | 11 | $4,328 |
Jul 23, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $2,849 |
Jul 23, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Lisbon | 11 | $4,178 |
Jul 30, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,049 |
Aug 06, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $2,849 |
Aug 20, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,049 |
Aug 20, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Lisbon | 11 | $4,178 |
Aug 27, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,049 |
Sep 03, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,749 |
Sep 10, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,799 |
Sep 10, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Lisbon | 11 | $4,978 |
Sep 17, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,799 |
Sep 24, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,749 |
Sep 24, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Lisbon | 11 | $5,078 |
Oct 01, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,499 |
Oct 08, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,249 |
Oct 08, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Lisbon | 11 | $4,328 |
Oct 15, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $3,249 |
Oct 22, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $2,849 |
Nov 05, 2026 | Riviera | MS Douro Elegance | Porto | Porto | 8 | $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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Restaurant
Stunning restaurant on the Main Deck serving buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and four-course dinner.
Fitness Center
Fitness room for those of you who like to enjoy a work-out to kick-start your day
Pool
Outdoor swimming pool located on the Sun Deck