Scenic opens dock in Porto for 2017 sailings

Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours has opened a new dock for exclusive use by both Scenic and their sister company Emerald Waterways river ships, located in Cais de Maragaia, Porto, Portugal. The opening arrives in time for the start of 2017 sailings on Portugal’s Douro River.

Douro itineraries range from eight to 17 days sailing roundtrip (with no overnight sailing) from the World Heritage city of Porto to Vega de Terron over the Spanish border. They allow travellers to experience sparkling wine tasting at the Quinta Aveleda property; explore the restored Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca; travel by canoe down the Sabor River; and learn about life in the port wine town of Pinhᾶo from residents. Itineraries can be combined with Bordeaux and Seine river cruises, plus extensions in Lisbon and a land tour from Porto to Madrid.

Scenic launched the custom-built luxury Space-Ship, the Scenic Azure, in April 2016 as one of the only owner-operated river cruise ships on the Douro with sailings that both begin and end in Porto. The 5-star ship features a 1:2 staff-to-guest ratio, private butler service and unlimited complimentary beverages and spirits, in addition to full-size private balcony staterooms that come equipped with Scenic’s Sun Lounge technology.

Further information is available by visiting www.scenic.ca or emailing canada@scenic.ca. Brochures can also be downloaded directly from the website.