Explore Portugal's dazzling Douro River on Avalon's newest addition to our award-winning fleet of Suite Ships®. The Avalon Alegria delights river cruisers with exceptional experiences and the elegant yet relaxed luxury you've come to expect from Avalon Waterways. As the newest addition to our fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Alegria certainly lives up to its name, meaning happiness, which flows from stem to stern on this 262-foot ship. Choose from 14 deluxe staterooms or 37 Panorama Suites® with a spacious capacity of just 102 passengers. Choose from two full decks of award-winning Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform your living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. The 200-square-foot Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, with Avalon's signature window-facing "Beds with a View." Onboard amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi access, a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, an Adventure Center with complimentary active gear, and an Avalon Adventure Host to assist with active excursions and on board fitness classes and activities. Enjoy exceptional onboard cuisine, including Avalon Fresh® menu options, premium coffee and spirits, and versatile FlexDining venues, including the casual Panorama Bistro, al fresco Sky Grill, or elegant glass-walled Dining Room. Make yourself at home in the Club lounge with a variety of coffees, teas, cold beverages, and pastries while settling in with your pick of books, cards, and board games. Relax and watch the world go by in our Observation Lounge for the perfect vantage point to peruse Portugal's stunning Douro Valley and vineyards. Stretch out on the Sky Deck with a swimming pool, premium lounge chairs, and shade system to relax while sailing through Portugal's most spectacular views!
Day #
Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
1
Wednesday, 4/8/26
About Porto
Porto is one of the last undiscovered European metropolises,but is increasing in popularity.
This is an ancient port steeped in history and tradition. It is a highly atmospheric place that has become known for its monuments by renowned architects (Gustave Eiffel's Dona Maria Bridge, Nicolau Nasoni's Clerigos Tower, Rem Koolhaas' Casa da Musica, or Siza Vieira's Serralves Museum),
Porto is one of the last undiscovered European metropolises,but is increasing in popularity.
This is an ancient port steeped in history and tradition. It is a highly atmospheric place that has become known for its monuments by renowned architects (Gustave Eiffel's Dona Maria Bridge, Nicolau Nasoni's Clerigos Tower, Rem Koolhaas' Casa da Musica, or Siza Vieira's Serralves Museum),
Backed by the Serra do Marao mountains and overlooking the wide valley of the River Douro, the peaceful town of Peso da Regua is the official centre of the Port wine growing region. From here, barrels of wine were traditionally transported to Vila Nova de Gaia in the past using wooden sailing ships called rabelos. Today, the journey is made by road using specially-adapted tankers.
Regua Activities
Regua is the center for Port wine production. Visit a local inn for wine tasting and a lecture on Port wine.
Relax for an evening at Solar da Rede, a beautifully restored 18th-century "pousada" manor house located high above the river.
The last Portuguese village along the Douro, BARCA D'ALVA is less than 2km from the Spanish border. Overlooked by mountains on all sides, and on a placid bend in the Rio Douro, it's a curious spot - on one hand, a long-abandoned railway line and a row of elderly cottages; on the other, a sparkling quayside with huge pontoons to accommodate the large Douro cruisers which disgorge passengers for a quick souvenir hunt. A few places soak up any passing trade, including the Bago d'Ouro, an upmarket deli and restaurant with some simple river-facing rooms available. In the end, it's the drive here, from north or south, that really warrants the trip, through beautifully sculpted Douro terraces of olives and vines, with sweeping views across the hills and into the river gorge.
Porto is one of the last undiscovered European metropolises,but is increasing in popularity.
This is an ancient port steeped in history and tradition. It is a highly atmospheric place that has become known for its monuments by renowned architects (Gustave Eiffel's Dona Maria Bridge, Nicolau Nasoni's Clerigos Tower, Rem Koolhaas' Casa da Musica, or Siza Vieira's Serralves Museum),
Porto is one of the last undiscovered European metropolises,but is increasing in popularity.
This is an ancient port steeped in history and tradition. It is a highly atmospheric place that has become known for its monuments by renowned architects (Gustave Eiffel's Dona Maria Bridge, Nicolau Nasoni's Clerigos Tower, Rem Koolhaas' Casa da Musica, or Siza Vieira's Serralves Museum),
Ship: Avalon Alegria Explore Portugal's dazzling Douro River on Avalon's newest addition to our award-winning fleet of Suite Ships®. The Avalon Alegria delights river cruisers with exceptional experiences and the elegant yet relaxed luxury you've come to expect from Avalon Waterways. As the newest addition to our fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Alegria certainly lives up to its name, meaning happiness, which flows from stem to stern on this 262-foot ship. Choose from 14 deluxe staterooms or 37 Panorama Suites® with a spacious capacity of just 102 passengers. Choose from two full decks of award-winning Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform your living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. The 200-square-foot Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, with Avalon's signature window-facing "Beds with a View." Onboard amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi access, a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, an Adventure Center with complimentary active gear, and an Avalon Adventure Host to assist with active excursions and on board fitness classes and activities. Enjoy exceptional onboard cuisine, including Avalon Fresh® menu options, premium coffee and spirits, and versatile FlexDining venues, including the casual Panorama Bistro, al fresco Sky Grill, or elegant glass-walled Dining Room. Make yourself at home in the Club lounge with a variety of coffees, teas, cold beverages, and pastries while settling in with your pick of books, cards, and board games. Relax and watch the world go by in our Observation Lounge for the perfect vantage point to peruse Portugal's stunning Douro Valley and vineyards. Stretch out on the Sky Deck with a swimming pool, premium lounge chairs, and shade system to relax while sailing through Portugal's most spectacular views!
Year Built
2022
Capacity
128
Meeting Rooms
Yes
Year Refurbished
N/A
Elevators
1
Casino
No
Registry
N/A
Restaurants
3
Disco
No
Tonnage
N/A
Bars
1
Fitness Center
Yes
Cabins
83
Pools
N/A
Children's Program
No
Handicap Cabins
N/A
Theaters
N
Internet Cafe
Yes
Shops
No
Library
Yes
Spa
No
Cabin Categories | Decks
Deluxe Stateroom
Panorama Suite
Cabin Details
Deluxe Stateroom 180 sq. ft. INDIGO DECK CATEGORY D
Open–Air Balconies®
Comfort Collection BedsSM with choice of mattress firmness
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
Bathrobes & slippers
Premium L'Occitane® bath products & hairdryer
Large bathroom featuring shower with glass door
Wide selection of free movie channels and English-speaking TV
Individual climate control and in-room safe
Full-size closet and mirror
Additional under-bed storage
Well-stocked mini-ba
Deluxe Stateroom 180 sq. ft. INDIGO DECK CATEGORY D
Open–Air Balconies®
Comfort Collection BedsSM with choice of mattress firmness
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
Bathrobes & slippers
Premium L'Occitane® bath products & hairdryer
Large bathroom featuring shower with glass door
Wide selection of free movie channels and English-speaking TV
Individual climate control and in-room safe
Full-size closet and mirror
Additional under-bed storage
Well-stocked mini-ba
Deluxe Stateroom 172 sq. ft. INDIGO DECK CATEGORY E
Open–Air Balconies®
Comfort Collection BedsSM with choice of mattress firmness
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
Bathrobes & slippers
Premium L'Occitane® bath products & hairdryer
Large bathroom featuring shower with glass door
Wide selection of free movie channels and English-speaking TV
Individual climate control and in-room safe
Full-size closet and mirror
Additional under-bed storage
Well-stocked mini-bar
PANORAMA SUITE 200 sq. ft.
SAPPHIRE, ROYAL DECK CATEGORY A, B, P
ROOM FEATURES
Elegant, contemporary design
Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony
Comfort Collection Beds
Luxurious mattress toppers
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Soft & firm pillows
Extra blankets
Choice of bed configuration
One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins
Nightly turn-down service
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Full-length mirror
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 100 free movie options
Direct-dial telephone
Well-stocked minibar
Complimentary filtered water
In-room safe
Individual climate control
Bathrobes & slippers
Full shower with glass door
Lighted makeup mirror
Marble countertops in bathroom
Hairdryer
L'Occitane bath products
6-person sitting area
Writing desk and chair
Sofa
Coffee table
Complimentary Wi-Fi
USB Ports
PANORAMA SUITE 200 sq. ft.
SAPPHIRE, ROYAL DECK CATEGORY A, B, P
ROOM FEATURES
Elegant, contemporary design
Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony
Comfort Collection Beds
Luxurious mattress toppers
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Soft & firm pillows
Extra blankets
Choice of bed configuration
One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins
Nightly turn-down service
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Full-length mirror
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 100 free movie options
Direct-dial telephone
Well-stocked minibar
Complimentary filtered water
In-room safe
Individual climate control
Bathrobes & slippers
Full shower with glass door
Lighted makeup mirror
Marble countertops in bathroom
Hairdryer
L'Occitane bath products
6-person sitting area
Writing desk and chair
Sofa
Coffee table
Complimentary Wi-Fi
USB Ports
PANORAMA SUITE 200 sq. ft.
SAPPHIRE, ROYAL DECK CATEGORY A, B, P
ROOM FEATURES
Elegant, contemporary design
Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony
Comfort Collection Beds
Luxurious mattress toppers
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Soft & firm pillows
Extra blankets
Choice of bed configuration
One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins
Nightly turn-down service
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Full-length mirror
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 100 free movie options
Direct-dial telephone
Well-stocked minibar
Complimentary filtered water
In-room safe
Individual climate control
Bathrobes & slippers
Full shower with glass door
Lighted makeup mirror
Marble countertops in bathroom
Hairdryer
L'Occitane bath products
6-person sitting area
Writing desk and chair
Sofa
Coffee table
Complimentary Wi-Fi
USB Ports
Sky Deck
Royal Deck
Sapphire Deck
Indigo Deck
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Departure Port:
Porto
Sailing Date:
Wednesday, 04/08/26
Return Date:
Wednesday, 04/15/26
Nights:
7
Ship:
Avalon Alegria
Cruise Line:
Avalon Waterways
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