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Andorinha

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Andorinha, the newest river ship from Tauck River Cruises, was specifically designed and built to cruise Portugal's Douro River. The ship will be a new build with minimized passenger capacity to provide more spacious staterooms and public areas — and thus a…

  • 84guests
  • 2,000gross tons
  • 13cruises now

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The 84-guest ms Andorinha from Tauck River Cruises.

At a glance

Andorinha is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Tauck River Cruises, in service since 2020. It carries 84 guests and 36 crew (2.3 guests per crew member) at 2,000 gross tons. It ties with 1 other ship as the 14th largest of 19 Tauck River Cruises ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for cultural and romantic (9/10) and lowest for party (3/10). It has 13 cruises on sale.

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Specs

Guests
84
Crew
36
Gross tons
2,000
Decks
4
Length
263 ft
Beam
39 ft
Maiden voyage
2020
Space ratio
2.3
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
2.3
Speed (mph)
13

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What Andorinha is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

  1. Active 7.0
  2. Adventure and nature 6.5
  3. Cultural 9.0
  4. Dining 8.5
  5. Entertainment 5.0
  6. Family friendly 6.0
  7. Party 3.0
  8. Romantic 9.0
  9. Spa and fitness 4.5
  10. Staterooms 8.5

Our review

Andorinha: Serene cruising on the Douro River

Andorinha, the latest river ship from Tauck River Cruises, was specifically designed and built to cruise Portugal's Douro River. The ship is a new build with minimized passenger capacity to provide more spacious staterooms and public areas — and thus a more intimate cruising experience.

Andorinha carries 84 passengers — a third fewer than similar purpose-built Douro ships — and 36 crew members. Highlights include the Panorama Lounge (Bar-Saloon on Deck 3 with Bow Terrace), two bars (one open-air, the other on the sun deck), spacious top-deck sunbathing area with an outdoor heated swimming pool. Also on the sun deck, you'll find a shaded seating area covered with retractable awnings. 

Where Andorinha sails

Andorinha features 7- to 11-night explorations of Portugal's Douro River Valley, with optional land tours that include Lisbon and Madrid. 

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Andorinha features special touches, including Portuguese azulejo tiles, in Arthur's restaurant.
Andorinha features special touches, including Portuguese azulejo tiles, in Arthur's restaurant. Courtesy of Tauck River Cruises

Inclusions

All-inclusive fare covers gratuities, drinks and tips for drivers and guides. 

Dining & amenities

  • Open seating in the main dining room, The Compass Rose; flexible dining times; vegetarian meals always available
  • The alternate dining venue Arthur's offers classic favorites at lunch and dinner and lighter breakfasts in the morning. It's located in an enclosed glass setting on the sun deck.
  • Al fresco dining on Sun Deck, weather permitting
  • American breakfast room service available in Category 5 Tauck Suites 
  • Complimentary snacks served 10:00 AM – midnight
  • Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks

Staterooms

The ship boasts 12 spacious 300-square-foot Tauck Suites, 20 225-square-foot cabins, six 200-square-foot cabins and four 150-square foot cabins.

Category 3, 4 & 5 cabins have floor-to-ceiling windows with real French balconies. All cabins are equipped with in-room movies, mini-bar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with pampering toiletries.

Cabin beds are fitted with 400-thread satin bed linen, mako cotton pillows, 100% cotton blankets and thick pillow top mattresses. A variety of custom bath products are provided along with terry cloth robes, towels and hair dryers.

The suites features beautiful Portuguese craftsmanship from local companies, which can be found in some of the furniture and lighting fixtures. The ship's color scheme as well as patterns used in the artwork, carpets and fencing are inspired by the typical decorative tiles which can be found throughout Portugal and the various lighting fixtures on board are custom made for Andorinha and resemble vines in the many vineyards along the Douro river. 

Fun fact

The ship is named after a native species of migratory swallows that return to Portugal each spring. The small birds represent fidelity and home in the local culture.

Interested in a cruise on this ship?

If you're interested in a cruise on Andorinha, contact a Cruiseable travel consultant at 1-877-322-3773 or by email. You'll get a better deal than you can get by contacting the cruise line directly. 

 

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On board highlights

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Inside and out

Destinations 1

  • The Douro River as it winds through a picturesque stretch of irrigated farmland in Pinhão, Portugal.

Dining 1

  • Andorinha features special touches, including Portuguese azulejo tiles, in Arthur's restaurant.

On board 1

  • The pool on Andorinha.

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  • The 84-guest ms Andorinha from Tauck River Cruises.
  • A Douro River bridge near terraced hillsides in Portugal.
  • Andorinha, the latest river ship from Tauck River Cruises, was designed and built to cruise Portugal's Douro River.

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Cruises on Andorinha

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  1. 11 Night Exploring the Douro, plus Lisbon & Madrid - Westbound 11 nights · from Madrid Next Nov 4, 2026 Fare on request
  2. 11 Night Iberian Capitals: Lisbon, Madrid & the Douro - Eastbound 11 nights · from Lisbon Next Apr 7, 2027 2 dates Fare on request
  3. 10 Night Exploring the Douro, Plus Madrid - Westbound 10 nights · from Madrid Next Apr 13, 2027 5 dates Fare on request
  4. 7 Night Cruising the Douro River Valley 7 nights · from Porto Next Apr 23, 2027 6 dates Fare on request
  5. 9 Night Porto Prelude: Cruising the Douro 9 nights · from Porto Next Apr 28, 2027 7 dates Fare on request
  6. 10 Night Exploring the Douro, Plus Madrid - Eastbound 10 nights · from Porto Next May 7, 2027 7 dates Fare on request
  7. 7 Night Porto & the Douro Valley 7 nights · from Porto Next Jun 4, 2027 Fare on request
  8. 9 Night Douro Discovery: A Family River Cruise in Portugal plus Madrid 9 nights · from Madrid Next Jun 23, 2027 4 dates Fare on request
  9. 11 Night Iberian Capitals: Lisbon, Madrid & the Douro - Westbound 11 nights · from Madrid Next Oct 27, 2027 2 dates Fare on request
  10. 10 Night Cruising the Douro, plus Madrid - Westbound 10 nights · from Madrid Next Apr 11, 2028 5 dates Fare on request
  11. 7 Night A Week On... the Douro 7 nights · from Porto Next Apr 21, 2028 7 dates Fare on request
  12. 9 Night Porto Prelude: Cruising the Douro 9 nights · from Porto Next Apr 26, 2028 7 dates Fare on request
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  1. 10 Night Cruising the Douro, plus Madrid - Eastbound 10 nights · from Porto Next May 5, 2028 6 dates Fare on request

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