--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 7a7e0ec9-a529-4e33-b07f-df028e781e00 slug: 2224365 voyage_code: EUPDCR09 cruise_line: APT Cruising ship: MS Estrela departure_date: return_date: nights: 8 embarkation_port: Madrid disembarkation_port: Porto starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T14:02:36Z --- # Douro Delights from Madrid > APT Cruising · MS Estrela · Sep 30 – Oct 8   (8 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | APT Cruising | | **Ship** | MS Estrela | | **Duration** | 8 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Madrid | | **Disembarkation Port** | Porto | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | EUPDCR09 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Madrid **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Madrid, Spain's central capital, is a city of elegant boulevards and expansive, manicured parks such as the Buen Retiro. It’s renowned for its rich repositories of European art, including the Prado Museum’s works by Goya, Velázquez and other Spanish masters. The heart of old Hapsburg Madrid is the portico-lined Plaza Mayor, and nearby is the baroque Royal Palace and Armory, displaying historic weaponry. ### Day 2: Salamanca **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Salamanca, in northwestern Spain, is the capital of Salamanca province, part of the Castile and León region. With a history dating back to the Celtic era, it’s known for its ornate sandstone architecture and for the Universidad de Salamanca. Founded in the 1100s and a key intellectual center in the 15th-16th centuries, the university continues to add to the city’s vibrancy with its international student population ### Day 2: Vega de Terron **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Vega de Terron marks the midway point of a river cruise atop the Douro with Emerald Waterways during the roundtrips from Porto ### Day 3: Vega de Terron **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Vega de Terron marks the midway point of a river cruise atop the Douro with Emerald Waterways during the roundtrips from Porto ### Day 4: Pinhao **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Pinhão (a locality of Gouvães in the municipality of Sabrosa), Casal de Loivos, Vale de Mendiz ### Day 5: Regua **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Peso da Régua, commonly known as Régua, is a municipality in northern Portugal, in the district of Vila Real. The population in 2011 was 17,131, in an area of 94.86 km² km². ### Day 6: Entre-Os-Rios **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM At about 21:00 on the night of 4 March 2001, the Hintze Ribeiro disaster occurred when the steel and concrete Hintze Ribeiro Bridge collapsed in Entre-os-Rios, Castelo de Paiva, northern Portugal, ### Day 7: Porto **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors. ### Day 8: Porto **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors. ### Day 9: Porto **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Suite Cabins **French Balcony** (Code: C) French Balcony Ensuite bathroom Personal climate control Flat-screen TVs Complimentary wi-fi Electric slide-down windows that open to a French-style balcony **French Balcony** (Code: CT) French Balcony Ensuite bathroom Personal climate control Flat-screen TVs Complimentary wi-fi Electric slide-down windows that open to a French-style balcony **French Balcony** (Code: A) French Balcony Ensuite bathroom Personal climate control Flat-screen TVs Complimentary wi-fi Electric slide-down windows that open to a French-style balcony **French Balcony** (Code: S) French Balcony Ensuite bathroom Personal climate control Flat-screen TVs Complimentary wi-fi Electric slide-down windows that open to a French-style balcony **French Balcony** (Code: B) French Balcony Ensuite bathroom Personal climate control Flat-screen TVs Complimentary wi-fi Electric slide-down windows that open to a French-style balcony **Owners Suite** (Code: OS) Owners Suite Ensuite bathroom Personal climate control Flat-screen TVs Complimentary wi-fi **French Balcony** (Code: P) French Balcony Ensuite bathroom Personal climate control Flat-screen TVs Complimentary wi-fi Electric slide-down windows that open to a French-style balcony ## Ship Information ### MS Estrela Wind through heavenly scenery and discover Portugal by river aboard a brand-new Travelmarvel river ship, the MS Estrela Cruise through the sun-kissed Douro Valley, visiting riverside villages and family-owned quintas. Experience life on board your brand-new river ship, the MS Estrela. Custom-built to cruise along the majestic Douro River, the MS Estrela has been designed to reflect the beauty of the region, with ample natural light and a distinctly Southern European ambience. Outdoor social spaces include a Sun Deck featuring a large swimming pool and an outdoor bar, plush lounge seats, sun beds and a putting green.Onboard entertainment includes Portuguese folk music and an informative history lesson.The main restaurant showcases Portuguese and international flavours, or you can opt for a lighter meal in the ship's lounge, or dine alfresco.French Balcony suites feature an electric slide down window, allowing you to bask in the glorious landscapes. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 120 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 262.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 60 | ## Ports of Call ### Madrid *Coordinates: 40.4167, -3.70379* Madrid, Spain's central capital, is a city of elegant boulevards and expansive, manicured parks such as the Buen Retiro. It’s renowned for its rich repositories of European art, including the Prado Museum’s works by Goya, Velázquez and other Spanish masters. The heart of old Hapsburg Madrid is the portico-lined Plaza Mayor, and nearby is the baroque Royal Palace and Armory, displaying histor... ### Salamanca *Coordinates: 40.965, -5.66305* Salamanca, in northwestern Spain, is the capital of Salamanca province, part of the Castile and León region. With a history dating back to the Celtic era, it’s known for its ornate sandstone architecture and for the Universidad de Salamanca. Founded in the 1100s and a key intellectual center in the 15th-16th centuries, the university continues to add to the city’s vibrancy with its internati... ### Vega de Terron *Coordinates: 41.0285, -6.92958* Vega de Terron marks the midway point of a river cruise atop the Douro with Emerald Waterways during the roundtrips from Porto ### Pinhao *Coordinates: 41.1909, -7.54649* Pinhão (a locality of Gouvães in the municipality of Sabrosa), Casal de Loivos, Vale de Mendiz ### Regua *Coordinates: 41.1655, -7.78618* Peso da Régua, commonly known as Régua, is a municipality in northern Portugal, in the district of Vila Real. The population in 2011 was 17,131, in an area of 94.86 km² km². ### Entre-Os-Rios *Coordinates: 41.087, -8.29155* At about 21:00 on the night of 4 March 2001, the Hintze Ribeiro disaster occurred when the steel and concrete Hintze Ribeiro Bridge collapsed in Entre-os-Rios, Castelo de Paiva, northern Portugal, ### Porto *Coordinates: 41.15, -8.61024* Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress pote... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2224365 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2224365 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2224365.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2224365/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/apt-cruising/ms-estrela/other/74827.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 14:02:36 UTC