New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise - Douro White
Guests sail along the Porto riverfront aboard the Rota do Douro, taking in illuminated city views while enjoying a welcome drink, appetizers, and a seated dinner. The New Year is welcomed with sparkling wine and twelve raisins, followed by a late-night buffet. Musical entertainment is provided throughout the night by an onboard DJ.
What to Expect
Douro river cruise featuring dinner, midnight sparkling wine, and a DJ.
Event Details
Duration
6 hours.
Ages
All ages (children 0-3 free, 4-11 50% discount)
Neighborhood
Ribeirinha
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Douro Criativo
Food & Drink
The event serves welcome drinks and appetizers, a dinner with carrot cream and a choice of codfish or veal, a dessert buffet, and a late-night buffet; dinner drinks and midnight sparkling wine are included, but digestifs are not.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Adults and groups looking for a festive new year’s eve dinner cruise
Vibe
Festive and celebratory
Energy Level
Low
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 19h30 embarkation; 20h15 cruise begins; 21h30 dinner service begins; 24h00 New Year begins; 01h00 return to Cais da Estiva and New Year buffet.
Tips & Advice
- Be ready to share a table with other guests, because individual tables are not guaranteed on board the Rota do Douro.
- Look at the Douro Red or Douro Pink New Year's Eve cruises if you missed out, since the Douro White program is sold out.
- Plan to pay separately for any after-dinner drinks, because drinks are included only during dinner service and digestifs are not covered.
- Leave room after the dessert buffet, because a New Year buffet with caldo verde and roast suckling pig is served once the boat is back at the quay.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children up to 3 go free and children aged 4 to 11 get half price.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is served for dinner on the cruise?
The dinner service features a carrot cream starter, followed by shredded codfish with cornbread and veal tournedos, along with a dessert buffet of traditional holiday sweets, cheeses, and fruit.
What food is provided after midnight?
A late-night buffet includes caldo verde, a cheese selection, roast suckling pig, carved chicken, stewed gizzards, mini pregos, shrimp cocktail, rojõezinhos, and roasted chouriço.
What drinks are included with the experience?
The cruise includes a welcome drink, wines, water, orange juice, and coffee during dinner, plus sparkling wine at midnight. Digestifs are not included.
What kind of entertainment is on board?
Music and entertainment throughout the night are provided by an onboard DJ.
Which vessel is used for this cruise?
The cruise operates aboard the Rota do Douro vessel.
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