Name: Beautiful Bordeaux & Unforgettable Douro from Porto Cruise
Brand: Scenic River Cruises
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Day 1 - Porto

Arrive: Sun 10 May 2026

Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors.

Day 2 - Porto

Depart: Mon 11 May 2026

Day 3 - Entre-Os-Rios, Portugal

Arrive: Tue 12 May 2026 / Depart: Tue 12 May 2026

Day 4 - Regua

Arrive: Wed 13 May 2026 / Depart: Wed 13 May 2026

Peso da Régua commonly known as Régua, is a municipality in northern Portugal, in the district of Vila Real.

Day 5 - Vega de Terron

Arrive: Thu 14 May 2026 / Depart: Thu 14 May 2026

Vega de Terron

Day 6 - Salamanca

Arrive: Fri 15 May 2026 / Depart: Fri 15 May 2026

Salamanca, in northwestern Spain, is the capital of Salamanca province, part of the Castile and León region. With a history dating back to the Celtic era, it’s known for its ornate sandstone architecture and for the Universidad de Salamanca. Founded in the 1100s and a key intellectual center in the 15th-16th centuries, the university continues to add to the city’s vibrancy with its international student population.

Day 7 - Pocinho, Portugal

Arrive: Sat 16 May 2026 / Depart: Sat 16 May 2026

Pocinho is a village in northern Portugal, located in the Vila Nova de Foz Côa Municipality. The Pocinho Dam and the River Douro are nearby. Pocinho railway station is the eastern terminus of the Douro railway line; the community developed with the arrival of the railway in 1887.

Day 8 - Pinhao, Portugal

Arrive: Sun 17 May 2026 / Depart: Sun 17 May 2026

Pinhao

Day 9 - Porto

Arrive: Mon 18 May 2026

Day 10 - Porto

Depart: Tue 19 May 2026

Day 11 - Bordeaux

Arrive: Wed 20 May 2026 / Depart: Wed 20 May 2026

Bordeaux, hub of the famed wine-growing region, is a port city on the Garonne River in southwestern France. It’s known for its Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André, 18th- to 19th-century mansions and notable art museums such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux. Public gardens line the curving river quays. The grand Place de la Bourse, centered on the Three Graces fountain, overlooks the Miroir d’Eau reflecting pool.

Day 12 - Saint Emilion

Arrive: Thu 21 May 2026 / Depart: Thu 21 May 2026

Saint-Émilion is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in Southwestern France. In 2016, it had a population of 1,938. In the heart of the country of Libournais, in a region of wine hills, Saint-Emilion is a medieval city located at the crossroads of Bordeaux, Saintonge and Périgord.

Day 13 - Libourne

Arrive: Fri 22 May 2026 / Depart: Fri 22 May 2026

Libourne is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department. It is the wine-making capital of northern Gironde and lies near Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.

Day 14 - Fort Medoc

Day 15 - Cadillac, France

Arrive: Sun 24 May 2026

Cadillac is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.

Day 16 - Cadillac, France

Depart: Mon 25 May 2026

Cadillac is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.

Day 17 - Bordeaux

Arrive: Tue 26 May 2026 / Depart: Tue 26 May 2026

Day 18 - Bourg-en-Bresse

Arrive: Wed 27 May 2026

he port of Borg handles bulk and Ro-Ro vessels at one multipurpose quay and at private facilities handling paper products, tallow and chemicals.

Day 19 - Bourg-en-Bresse

Depart: Thu 28 May 2026

he port of Borg handles bulk and Ro-Ro vessels at one multipurpose quay and at private facilities handling paper products, tallow and chemicals.

Day 20 - Blaye

Arrive: Fri 29 May 2026 / Depart: Fri 29 May 2026

Blaye is a commune and subprefecture in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. For centuries, Blaye was a particularly convenient crossing point for those who came from the north and went to Bordeaux or further south, to Spain and Portugal.

Day 21 - Bordeaux

Arrive: Sat 30 May 2026 / Depart: Sat 30 May 2026

Scenic Azure From Scenic River Cruises

As the only Scenic ship sailing the Douro in Portugal, the 5-star Scenic Azure allows you to make the most of your time on-board. With the same all-inclusive luxury experience that has become synonymous with Scenic and just 96 passengers, guests can enjoy a more intimate and relaxed atmosphere. Launched in 2016, Scenic Azure marries cutting-edge technology with the opulent flourishes you’ve come to expect from Scenic. Developed to negotiate the meandering flow of the majestic Douro, this 265 foot Space-Ship affords a truly blissful experience for those seeking a break amid the scenic splendor of this exquisite waterway. The 5-star Scenic Azure boasts the same all-inclusive luxury experience that has become synonymous with Scenic. From unlimited complimentary drinks to on-shore excursions, it's all included and pre-planned to ensure you make the most of your time on the Douro. Whether you're docked in a sunny port or sailing the waters, you'll soon discover that this ship has been constructed primarily for the enjoyment of our guests. With innovative new technology, your Space-Ship Scenic Azure will be your gracious floating hotel as you cruise the waterways of Portugal. From the moment you step on board you’ll be spoilt for choice. From our wide selection of dining options right down to your pillow menu, you’ll enjoy the ultimate in all-inclusive luxury, every moment of the day. On board you’ll have full access to a gym, special on board entertainment, Wi-Fi internet and of course luxuriously appointed suites to retire to at the end of the day. Your Cruise Director, as well as every member of our hospitable on board team, are on hand to make sure you make the most of every minute of your time on board your Space-Ship.

Ship Cabins

Standard Suite

Standard Suites are 172ft2 and are located on the Jewel Deck with large picture windows to ensure a great view. They have a spacious design and clever layout alongside all the usual luxurious amenities and furnishings.

Balcony Suite

Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks these stylishly decorated suites feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive Scenic Sun Lounge system and offer private bathrooms with a luxurious vanity basin and shower.

Riverview Suite

The 182ft2 Riverview Suite is located on the Sapphire deck. This stylishly decorated suite features a spacious bathroom with premium toiletries. This suite also benefits from the exclusive Scenic Sun Lounge system

Junior Balcony Suite

These 247ft2 spacious Suites, located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, have a private full-length balcony complete with a Scenic Sun Lounge and elegant en-suite bathrooms featuring a large vanity basin and shower.

Royal One-Bedroom Suite

At 420ft², this is the largest suite on the ship. Located on the Diamond Deck, both suites enjoy fantastic views of the passing scenery from your private balcony complete with Scenic Sun Lounge. Each Suite has a separate lounge area and a luxurious bathroom offering a separate bath and shower.

Royal One-Bedroom Suite