Cruzeiro de Natal - Freixo
Passengers sail along the Douro River between Porto and Gaia in a festive holiday setting. The journey features traditional Portuguese welcome appetizers, a seated multi-course dinner with a choice of meat or fish, regional Douro wines, and a Christmas dessert trio. The evening is complemented by music and entertainment from an onboard DJ.
What to Expect
Douro River Christmas dinner cruise between Porto and Gaia with DJ entertainment.
Event Details
Duration
3 hours 30 minutes.
Food & Drink
Dinner includes vegetable soup, a choice of codfish with cornbread or roasted pork, and a Christmas dessert trio; included drinks include Douro wines, orange juice, water, coffee, decaf, and tea, while digestifs are extra.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and groups seeking a festive dinner cruise
Vibe
Festive and relaxed
Energy Level
Low
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Boarding 20h00; cruise and dinner start 20h30; disembarkation 23h30.
Tips & Advice
- Book a place for a selected December sailing, as availability is subject to confirmation.
- Select either the meat or fish main course when making your dinner choice.
- Plan to share a table, since individual tables are not guaranteed.
- Allow three and a half hours for the cruise and dinner, and remember that digestifs are not included.
- If travelling with children, note that children up to 3 attend free and children aged 4–11 receive a discount.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children up to 3 years old attend free.
- Children aged 4–11 receive a discount.
- The cruise requires a minimum number of participants.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the dinner?
Dinner includes vegetable cream soup, a choice of cod or roast pork, and a Christmas dessert trio. Dinner drinks include Douro wine, orange juice, water, coffee, decaffeinated coffee and tea; digestifs are excluded.
What food is served before dinner?
Boarding aperitifs include Port Tónico, Porto Tawny, orange juice, traditional Portuguese fried snacks, pataniscas and Bola à Tomaz.
Do I need to choose a dish in advance?
Choose either the fish or meat main course: cod with cornbread, spinach and potatoes, or roast pork leg with potatoes, rice and vegetables.
Are individual tables guaranteed?
No. Individual tables are not guaranteed.
How long is the cruise?
The cruise lasts three and a half hours and travels along the Douro between Porto and Gaia.
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