Experience the authenticity of Portugal through our EmeraldPLUS experiences that take you right into the heart of the culture of each destination.

Enjoy a cruise through Porto's enchanting waters as well as a cooking demonstration and cocktail lesson on board the ship. You can also look forward to a highlight dinner hosted at a traditional rural wine estate in the Regua area.

We have a great range of EmeraldACTIVE experiences, geared towards the more active and outgoing guests and are completely optional.

Relax with a yoga lesson on board the ship, whilst on land why not enjoy a guided walk through the vineyards in Pinhão, a guided canoeing experience in Pocinho or a guided active walking tour in Porto.

Our “Secrets of the Douro” luxury river cruise takes you on a memorable journey through the scenic northern reaches of picturesque Portugal. Board your Emerald Waterways Star-Ship in the city of Porto before cruising towards Pinhao. With centuries of wine-making history, you’ll delight as you cruise by picturesque villages and family-owned vineyards drenched in sunshine.

Next stop is the port city of Vega de Terron (Salamanca) in the heart of Portugal’s Douro Valley. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed city has a rich history with Carthaginian, Roman and Moor influences. With an enjoyable stroll through the picturesque 18th century estate housing vineyards during the day, you’ll relax at night with a port wine sampling and cooking demonstration onboard your Star-Ship.

From Salamanca you’ll cruise to Pocinho and either visit the Coa Valley Museum or enjoy a canoeing excursion. Cruising onwards to Regua, you’ll marvel at the picturesque Baroque village of Lamego with its marvellous Shrine of Our Lady Of Remedies graceful structure.

Completing your Portugal river cruise where you started, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the fascinating city of Porto, located at the mouth of the Douro River. Take an on-shore tour and immerse yourself in the history of this coastal town.

Traditional wineries have long enriched this beautiful part of the world, helping to shape local culture and drive Portugal’s economy.

You'll have the chance to explore this wine-making history region and visit the delightful family-owned vineyards honouring centuries-old techniques.

Visit Salamanca as part of a river cruise through the beautiful Douro, and experience the beautiful delights of an ancient city.

A guided tour through the grand squares and medieval buildings of this old Roman city is packed full of intrigue and interest.

An optional City Escape, Portugal’s stylish capital, Lisbon, is the perfect place for relaxed exploration, with charming streets criss-crossing its squares and plazas.

Traditional shops, restaurants, bars and cafés line the cobbled streets of Lisbon, welcoming you with rustic cooking, warming spirits and ornate, hand-made souvenirs.

History and culture interweave in the ancient and beloved city of Porto. As one of the oldest cities in Europe, it has a lot of stories to tell, most of which are connected to the waterways we will take you down.

This has created a unique setting, where the charms of the cityscape are as subtle as the nuances of one of the fine Port wines that come from the sun-drenched vineyards of the Douro River Valley.

In 2017, we introduced the magnificent Emerald Radiance to our fleet of Star-Ships, custom-built to navigate the waters of the Douro Valley and make the most of the delightful Portuguese climate. Our most intimate European ship to date, the Emerald Radiance has been carefully designed to reflect the beauty of its surrounds.

Boasting a spacious open-air Sun Deck, wonderful dining areas and generously appointed suites and staterooms, every inch of this vessel has been designed for your comfort and enjoyment. Settle in and relax as the on-board team takes care of everything, from answering any questions that you may have about your itinerary to helping with your independent exploration.