S.S. Sao Gabriel

Intimate ship Bliss scored

Elegance, comfort and service will make your cruise in Portugal and Spain a time to remember on Uniworld's S.S. Sao Gabriel.

100guests
5,000gross tons
5cruises now
$3,299fares from

A Douro River bridge near terraced hillsides in Portugal.

At a glance

S.S. Sao Gabriel is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Uniworld River Cruises, in service since 2021. It carries 100 guests and 37 crew (2.7 guests per crew member) at 5,000 gross tons. It is the 15th largest of 17 Uniworld River Cruises ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for romantic (10/10) and lowest for adventure & nature, entertainment, family friendly, party, spa & fitness and staterooms (5/10). It has 5 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $3,299 to $10,549. 5 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Guests: 100
Crew: 37
Gross tons: 5,000
Decks: 4
Length: 262 ft
Beam: 37 ft
Maiden voyage: 2021
Space ratio: 2.7; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 2.7
Outside cabins: 50

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What S.S. Sao Gabriel 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.

Active 7.0
Adventure and nature 5.0
Cultural 9.0
Dining 9.0
Entertainment 5.0
Family friendly 5.0
Party 5.0
Romantic 10.0
Spa and fitness 5.0
Staterooms 5.0

Our review

S.S. Sao Gabriel: Sublime cruising through Portugal's Douro Valley

S.S. São Gabriel from Uniworld offers guests the chance to explore the irrigated hills of the beautiful Douro River Valley of Portugal and Spain as well as some of the region's UNESCO World Heritage sites — all on an all-inclusive luxury river ship.

Designed to reflect the Douro Valley it traverses, this elegant ship offers lavishly appointed suites, tasteful décor and delectable food and wine. Guests enjoy personalized butler service and the option to dine at any time they’d like. (The ship has been completely refurbished and reimagined since its tenure as the Queen Isabel.)

During your voyage you'll enjoy the flavors and fragrances of Portugal and Spain as you visit Douro Valley gems such as Porto, Peso da Regua, Pinhao, Portugal and Vega de Terron, Spain. You can also choose a longer cruise that includes Salamanca, Spain, and Lisbon, Portugal.

Staterooms range in size from 135 square feet to 220-square-foot Suites and four opulent Grand Suites at 307 square feet.

Where S.S. São Gabriel sails

On the 7-night “Douro River Valley” sailing round trip from Porto, Portugal, guests will explore steeply terraced hillsides, quaint villages and acres of ripe vineyards. Enjoy private tastings of Port. Explore Porto’s historic Ribeira district, home to iconic rabelo boats, cutting-edge cuisine and a thriving art scene. Wind your way through the area's dramatic landscapes, heading ashore to visit charming quintas and meet the winemakers who operate them. In Salamanca, Spain, you’ll see the city’s famous university. Return to Portugal with a visit to the fortified village of Castelo Rodrigo and historic Guimarães.

On the 10-night “Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley” cruise and land tour, the route ends with a visit to Lisbon.

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Interested in a cruise on this ship?

For pricing, itinerary information and to reserve your spot on S.S. Sao Gabriel, contact a Cruiseable travel consultant by email or call 1-877-322-3773.

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Inside and out

Destinations 2

The Igreja de Santo Ildefonso is an 18th-century church in Porto, Portugal, near Batalha Square.
A view of Miranda do Douro (Portugal) from the Douro Natural Park straddling the border between Spain and Portugal.

Dining 2

Enjoy a choice of Portuguese dishes and international favorites at the bistro on Uniworld’s S.S. Sao Gabriel.
Meals in the Restaurant aboard S.S. Sao Gabriel offer Portuguese, North American and international dishes.

On board 5

The light-filled lobby of S.S. Sao Gabriel from Uniworld River Cruises.
Take a dip in the pool on the main deck of S.S. Sao Gabriel as you sail through the Douro River Valley.
Get unstressed with a massage in the spa of Uniworld’s S.S. Sao Gabriel.
Take in the passing landscapes of the Douro Valley from the sun deck on Uniworld’s S.S. Sao Gabriel.
A peek at the Wine Cellar on the luxury river ship S.S. Sao Gabriel from Uniworld.