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MS Estrela, a brand-new purpose designed Douro River ship setting sail in 2024.

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.

Onboard Features & Facilities

  • Sun deck with 360-degree views, shaded sitting area, bar & putting green
  • Sun deck pool
  • Open seating Restaurant
  • Observation lounge and bar with panoramic windows
  • Lift from lower to upper accommodation decks
  • 24hr tea and coffee station
  • Air conditioned throughout

Accommodation & Amenities

60 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 144 – 250 ft².  Most accommodations featuring floor to ceiling glass sliding doors opening to a French Balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish.

Owners’  Suite

250 ft² – Upper Deck

  • Floor to ceiling glass doors opening to a French balcony
  • Private bathroom with shower enclosure, wash basin & loo
  • Hotel style beds with  fine cotton bed linen
  • Flat-screen HD television
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning

French Balcony Junior Suite – Cat S

194 ft² – Upper Deck

  • Floor to ceiling glass doors opening to a French balcony
  • Private bathroom with shower enclosure, wash basin & loo
  • Hotel style beds with  fine cotton bed linen
  • Flat-screen HD television
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning

French Balcony Staterooms – C, B, A & P

157 ft² – Cat P & A Upper – Cat B & C Main Deck

  • Floor to ceiling glass doors opening to a French balcony
  • Private bathroom with shower enclosure, wash basin & loo
  • Hotel style beds with  fine cotton bed linen
  • Flat-screen HD television
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning

Cat D, E & F

170 ft², 157 ft² & 144 ft² –  Lower Deck

  • Smaller Fixed Window
  • Private bathroom with shower enclosure, wash basin & loo
  • Hotel style beds with  fine cotton bed linen
  • Flat-screen HD television
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning

MS Estrela – Deck Plan

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Douro Discovery

8 Days   |  Porto Round Trip

From £1,695 pp

Experience unique cultural experiences in up to 11 towns, villages and cities on the stunning Douro Valley in Portugal.

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