MS Douro Splendour is a five-star Riviera Travel river ship built in 2018 for cruising along Portugal’s Douro river. Cosy and quintessentially Portuguese in style, she echoes the character of the traditional boutique hotels found along the riverbanks, with warm woods and deep tones setting a relaxed, welcoming mood throughout.
MS Douro Splendour is a five-star Riviera Travel river ship built in 2018 for cruising along Portugal’s Douro river. Cosy and quintessentially Portuguese in style, she echoes the character of the traditional boutique hotels found along the riverbanks, with warm woods and deep tones setting a relaxed, welcoming mood throughout.
With just 121 passengers and a crew of 36 across 88 cabins, the atmosphere on board is naturally intimate. Life centres around the restaurant and bar, creating an easy, sociable feel, while the vast sun deck offers slow afternoons in the fresh air, complete with a shaded seating area and a splash pool for cooling off as the Douro Valley drifts by.
MS Douro Splendour is a five-star Riviera Travel river ship built in 2018 for cruising along Portugal’s Douro river. Cosy and quintessentially Portuguese in style, she echoes the character of the traditional boutique hotels found along the riverbanks, with warm woods and deep tones setting a relaxed, welcoming mood throughout.
With just 121 passengers and a crew of 36 across 88 cabins, the atmosphere on board is naturally intimate. Life centres around the restaurant and bar, creating an easy, sociable feel, while the vast sun deck offers slow afternoons in the fresh air, complete with a shaded seating area and a splash pool for cooling off as the Douro Valley drifts by.
Dining on board reflects a relaxed pace, with flavours inspired by the Douro and the regions visited along the way.
MS Douro Splendour is arranged across four decks, each suited to a different part of the day.
Entertainment on board is relaxed and low-key, built around good company rather than organised activity.
If you really fancy treating yourself to a little more indulgence by taking your cruise to another level again, the MS Douro Splendour also boasts two Deluxe Balcony 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.
Plus, a further treat – there is a walk-in wardrobe for that added sense of luxury plus a larger bathroom with twin wash basins.The Deluxe Balcony Suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows plus sliding doors extending on to a small private balcony with a table and two chairs. These really are the epitome of river cruise luxury and you will feel thoroughly spoilt!
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Riviera Plus (2024 and 2025 only)
Indulge in the luxury of Riviera Plus when you stay in an upper deck cabin or suite. In your well-appointed cabin, you’ll find a range of extras to make your experience extra special.
For something a little special, you may choose to upgrade to one of the Superior Balcony 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 cosy bathrobes.
The Superior Balcony Suites feature the same high quality furnishings and fittings as the standard cabins. They have floor-to-ceiling windows plus sliding doors extending on to a small private balcony with a table and two chairs. Enjoy an aperitif at the table for two here and watch the delightful river-world go by.
Features
Riviera Plus (2024 and 2025 only)
Indulge in the luxury of Riviera Plus when you stay in an upper deck cabin or suite. In your well-appointed cabin, you’ll find a range of extras to make your experience extra special.
The Upper Deck and Main (middle) Deck are 14 square metres (151 square feet) and have full floor to ceiling windows which slide down halfway so you can watch the stunning river scenery drifting past without leaving the comfort of your cabin!
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Riviera Plus (2024 and 2025 only)
Indulge in the luxury of Riviera Plus when you stay in an upper deck cabin or suite. In your well-appointed cabin, you’ll find a range of extras to make your experience extra special.
The Upper Deck and Main (middle) Deck are 14 square metres (151 square feet) and have full floor to ceiling windows which slide down halfway so you can watch the stunning river scenery drifting past without leaving the comfort of your cabin!
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This Cabin is complete with panoramic windows, a French-style balcony for stunning river views, and a modern ensuite bathroom.
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The cabins on the MS Douro Splendour are finished to an exceptionally high standard with superior quality fittings in the most refined taste. 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 Splendour 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.
The sparkling marble bathrooms, beautifully designed, all feature shower with fully glazed screen, WC plus fluffy towels and bathroom cosmetics. All cabins enjoy the benefit of individually controlled air-conditioning, flat screen high-definition satellite TV, hairdryer, safe, telephone and tea and coffee making facilities.
Standard cabins on the lower deck are slightly smaller at 12 square metres (129 square feet), have smaller fixed windows and as a unique bonus, Stern Cabins on this deck are available for sole occupancy at no extra cost. Single supplements apply for other cabins and decks, all subject to availability.
Standard cabins on the lower deck are slightly smaller at 12 square metres (129 square feet), have smaller fixed windows and as a unique bonus, Stern Cabins on this deck are available for sole occupancy at a small supplement, subject to availability.
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