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New Year's Eve Cruise - Douro Red 2026/27

DURATION6H FREQUENCYDiário TRANSPORTBoat since190€ per person

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Celebrate entering 2027 aboard one of our fantastic boats.

With embarkment at the Vila Nova de Gaia Quay, you can enjoy a special New Year’s dinnerwhile sailing along the riverside. When approaching midnight you will be entitled to sparkling wine and to the 12 raisins that accompany the tradition of the 12 chimes. There will also be live music that promises to fill the night with animation.

Departing from Vila Nova de Gaia, come and celebrate New Year’s Eve with us in the best way.

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Programme

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CRUISE PROGRAM:

08:00 pm – Embarkment at Vila Nova de Gaia Quay

  • Welcome Cocktail – Appetizer Service: Shrimp, tuna and salmon canapés, mini board of regional cold cuts, and assorted savory snacks. Port wine, Port tonic, Gin tonic, Favaios, Juice and Water

09:30 pm – New Year’s Eve Dinner

  • Pumpkin cream
  • Fish dish: Tiger Shrimp with butter sauce
  • Meat Dish: Veal Medallions with Bacon, Mashed Potatoes with Chives and Vegetables
  • Desserts: "Rabanadas", "Pão-de-ló", "Bolo Rei", Vermicelli, dried fruit, egg pudding, cocoa cake, almond tart, lime tart, pumpkin tart and sliced fruit.
  • Drinks: Caló white and red wines (DOC Douro), Water, Juice and Coffee

00:00 am - New Year's Eve with sparkling wine and raisins

01:00 am – Return to Vila Nova de Gaia Quay

02:00 am – Cold cuts Buffet

  • Roast suckling pig, cheese/ham board (sliced), smoked loin, assorted smoked meats
    Disembarkation / End of our services

Food

Menu

  • Appetizer Service: Shrimp, tuna and salmon canapés, mini board of regional cold cuts, and assorted savory snacks. Port wine, Port tonic, Gin tonic, Favaios, Juice and Water
  • Pumpkin cream
  • Fish dish: Tiger Shrimp with butter sauce
  • Meat Dish: Veal Medallions with Bacon, Mashed Potatoes with Chives and Vegetables
  • Desserts: "Rabanadas", "Pão-de-ló", "Bolo Rei", Vermicelli, dried fruit, egg pudding, cocoa cake, almond tart, lime tart, pumpkin tart and sliced fruit.
  • Drinks: Caló white and red wines (DOC Douro), water, juice and coffee
  • Cold cuts buffet: Roast suckling pig, Cheese/ham board (sliced), Smoked loin, Various smoked meats

Details

Information

  • Drinks included during dinner service.
  • Digestives not included.
  • Shared Tables.

Boarding

Meeting Points

Option A — 20h00 – Embarkment at Vila Nova de Gaia Quay
20h00 -Boarding at Vila Nova de Gaia Pier - BARCADOURO
• Welcome Cocktail - Appetizer Service: Shrimp, tuna and salmon canapés, mini platter of regional cold cuts, and assorted savory snacks. Port wine, Port tonic, Gin tonic, Favaios, Juice and Water
21h30 - New Year's Eve dinner
• Pumpkin cream
• Fish dish: Tiger shrimp with butter sauce
• Meat Dish: Veal Medallions with Bacon, mashed Potatoes with Chives and Vegetables
• Desserts: "Rabanadas", "Pão-de-ló", "Bolo Rei", Vermicelli, Egg Pudding, cocoa cake, almond tart, lime tart, pumpkin tart and sliced fruit..
• Drinks: Caló white and red wines (DOC Douro), Water, Juice and Coffee
24h00 - New Year's Eve celebration with sparkling wine and raisins
01h00 - Return to Vila Nova de Gaia pier
02h00 - Cold cuts buffet
• Roast suckling pig, Cheese/ham board (sliced), Smoked loin, Various smoked meats.

INFORMATIONS:
Vessel: BARCADOURO
VILA NOVA DE GAIA PIER: Avenida Ramos Pinto (next to the base of the cable car), Vila Nova de Gaia

Tarifs

Prices

Prices (per person) Week Saturday and Sunday Value
March to May and October to December € €
June to September € €
Adults 190.00€
Children up to 3 years Free 100% Discount
Children aged 4 to 11 years Free 50% Discount

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DOURO RED NEW YEAR'S EVE CRUISE

The Douro Red New Year's Eve Cruise starts with embarkment at the Vila Nova de Gaia Quay. Right after boarding, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a magnificent welcome cocktail characterized by exclusive flavors. While peacefully sailing along the Douro River, the New Year's Eve dinner will be served, which will include the main course, desserts and drinks.

At 12:00 pm, the New Year's festivities will begin, when sparkling wine and raisins will be served. The festivities continue with animation on board, and the return to Vila Nova de Gaia Quay marks the beginning of the cold buffet that you can enjoy until disembarkment. Enjoy the best New Year's Eve aboard an incredible cruise on the Douro River.

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