Vessel
Built by the Sambre and Meuse shipyards in Namur, the MS Amalia Rodrigues is 80 meters long and 11.4 meters wide. Its 66 cabins allow the boarding of 132 passengers. Its crew of 26 specialists is French-speaking. Its four decks, carefully decorated, offer comfort worthy of the five anchors (river navigation stars) attributed to this elegant ship.
Adult activities and entertainment
The MS Amalia Rodrigues sails on the Douro from April to October. With this comfortable ship, the CrosiEurope company offers 6 to 8-day cruises from the Atlantic Ocean to the Spanish border. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Douro Valley combines exceptional landscapes and a land of traditions, particularly wine-growing. The vineyard slopes of the best Portuguese wines gradually give way to the most beautiful canyons in Europe.
During its trip on the Douro, the MS Amalia Rodrigues makes a stopover or allows to go on an excursion to Porto, Villa Real, Coimbra, Ferradosa, Lamego, Aveiro, Regua, Pinao, Vega de Teron (Spain), Barca d'Alva and Senhora da Ribieira. The opportunity for passengers to discover the historical heritage of these cities, but also their craftsmanship, culinary and wine.
On board, the sun deck allows you to sunbathe and relax while admiring the landscapes crossed. The back of this bridge even offers a beautiful swimming pool.
The entertainment and the gala evening obviously give pride of place to the Portuguese musical tradition. On board the MS Amalia Rodrigues Fado is inevitably king!
Restaurants, bars and lounges
The ship's restaurant is located forward on the main deck. The chef and his team offer menus strongly inspired by local gastronomy. Products that are always fresh and accompanied by the best vintages.
Rest assured, you won't miss anything of the Douro landscapes during your meals. The restaurant's panoramic windows allow you to admire the banks of the river as you enjoy your meals.
The lounge bar is located forward of the middle deck. Its pleasant terrace allows you to have a drink with family or friends while enjoying the sky and the Portuguese landscapes. Your crew offers entertainment, games and aperitifs.
The cabins
On board the MS Amalia Rodrigues you have the choice between cabins and suites with panoramic window and French balcony, cabins and suites with window and French balcony, a PRM cabin and cabins with window.
Whichever cabin you choose, it is always very chic and offers all the comfort essential to the quality of your trip: reversible air conditioning, television, internal telephone, safe, 220 V socket, Wi-Fi, bathroom water and private WC, shower products and towels.
Environmental Protection
Like all the boats of the company CroisiEurope, the MS Amalia Rodrigues has been designed and equipped to respect the environment crossed. Its engine meets stricter European standards in terms of emissions control, water savers have been installed and of course waste sorting is on board.
