TWO CRUISES
Pinhão or Régua cruise: which to choose?
Both sail up the Douro from the Ribeira, with breakfast and lunch on board and a coach back. The Régua cruise is shorter; the Pinhão one goes further into the valley and adds a quinta visit.
Trips to compare
12 h 45 min1 Day Cruise to Pinhão
Up the Douro to Pinhão, breakfast and lunch on board, a winery visit and a bus back to Porto.
From€112
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10 h 30 minRégua Day Cruise
Up the Douro to Peso da Régua, breakfast and lunch on board, then a bus back to Porto.
From€76
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At a glance
| Criterion | Cruise to Pinhão | Cruise to Régua |
|---|---|---|
| Length | About 12 h 45 | About 10 h 30 |
| How far | Pinhão, further into the valley | Peso da Régua, closer to Porto |
| Departure | Porto, Cais da Estiva | Porto, Cais da Estiva |
| On board | Breakfast, lunch and audio guide | Breakfast, lunch and audio guide |
| Extra | Visit to a quinta in Pinhão | Free time in Régua |
| Return | By coach to Porto | By coach to Vila Nova de Gaia |
The main difference
Pinhão is one stage further than Régua: the day is more than two hours longer and the coach arrives later in the evening. The Régua cruise leaves more breathing room and some free time in town.
What they share
Same quay, same atmosphere: river, terraced vineyards, locks and two meals. The audio guide language is shown on the listing, so check it before booking.
If you do not want a whole day
There are shorter rabelo boat rides in Pinhão, leaving from the village. If you are staying in the valley, the cruise that goes down from Régua to Porto is a better fit.
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