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MS Andorinha

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Overview


Custom-designed by our long-time partner Scylla to accommodate no more than 84 guests within an innovative deck plan featuring 12 300-sq. ft. Tauck Suites and 20 225-sq. ft. cabins, this brand-new 80-meter (263-foot) riverboat was specifically built for cruising amidst the historic quintas and picturesque villages along Portugal's golden Douro River.


Discover what makes traveling with Tauck along the European rivers such a unique experience. Learn about our exclusive access… from after-hours tours to private performances to lunch in castles whose corridors teem with history in every nook and cranny. Learn firsthand the all inclusivity of our cruises… all covered in one upfront price and no options sold, ever. Learn why small is the new big and how Tauck river cruises are bringing families closer together than ever before.

A Cruise for Every Guest

Indulge in your favourite hobby or interest with like-minded people… on the Danube, Rhine, Rhône, Seine and Douro River.

All Inclusive

Virtually every expense is included; you get what you pay for and then some.

Exclusive Access

On a Tauck river cruise, we invite you to slow down and savour the experiences and connections that give you a taste of local life on Europe's great waterways including the Danube, Rhine, Rhône, Seine and Douro.

Family Relationships

River cruising is an extraordinary way to see Europe with your family, making history come alive in the places they've read about, introducing them to new cultures, traditions and food, and creating shared memories that last lifetimes.

Fully Guided

Personal, thoughtful service is the hallmark of our Tauck Directors and local guides – together, they provide a deeper, authentic travel experience.

Small is Big

A river cruise experience that truly goes beyond the ordinary on Europe's great waterways, from the Rhine and Danube to the Rhône, Seine and Douro.

Custom-designed by our long-time partner Scylla to accommodate no more than 84 guests within an innovative deck plan featuring 12 300-sq. ft. Tauck Suites and 20 225-sq. ft. cabins, this brand-new 80-meter (263-foot) riverboat was specifically built for cruising amidst the historic quintas and picturesque villages along Portugal's golden Douro River.

Purposefully-built for cruising to historic quintas and picturesque villages along Portugal's golden Douro River, our newly constructed custom riverboat. ms Andorinha, will cruise from coastal Porto to the Spanish border with Tauck in 2020 and offers spacious accommodations for just 84 guests. The ship is outfitted with 12 300-sq.-ft. Tauck Suites and more 225-sq.-ft. cabins, to maximise the onboard experience in every way and features beautiful Portuguese craftsmanship from local companies, which can be found in some of the furniture and lighting fixtures. The ship's colour 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. Add a small swimming pool atop the Sun Deck that refreshes the body and spirit as you drink in the background of the passing UNESCO World Heritage Site scenery, onboard dining venues, and built-in amenities custom-designed to delight, and you'll experience a riverboat truly inspired by the destination. We look forward to welcoming you aboard! 

Ship Statistics
Year Built 2020
Refurbished
Length 262 ft
Width 39 ft
Tonnage 0
Speed 11
Passenger Capacity 84
Crew Size 36
No. of Deck 4
No. of Cabin 42
No. of large Cabin 0
No. of wheelchair Cabin 0
Services & Amenities
Bar YES
Pool Deck YES
Lounge YES
Facilities
Double or Twin Configuration YES
Shower YES
Toiletries Provided YES
Room Service Available YES
Mini Bar (Additional Cost) YES
Free Wi-Fi YES
Safe YES
Hair Dryer YES
Telephone YES
Desk YES
Sofa Bed YES
TV YES
Media/Entertainment Station YES
Coffee Machine YES
Air Conditioning YES
Lounge Area YES

  • Arthur's
  • Bar
  • Pool

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  • Panorama Lounge
  • Bar
  • Category 4 Staterooms
  • Category 5 Staterooms

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  • The Compass Rose
  • Kitchen
  • Category 3 Staterooms

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  • Category 1 Cabin
  • Category 2 Cabins

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Arthur's Bistro (complimentary)

casual

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The Compass Rose (complimentary)

regional

Category 3, 4 & 5 cabins have floor-to-ceiling windows with real French balconies. All cabins are equipped with in-room movies, minibar, 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.

  • 110-volt and 220-volt outlets included in every cabin for small electronics; minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks
  • All bathrooms feature amenities from the renowned Portuguese soap manufacturer Portus Castelbel.
  • Complimentary Internet & Email available 
  • American breakfast room service available in Category 5 Tauck Suites

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Category 5 Diamond Deck
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Category 4 Diamond Deck
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Category 3 Ruby Deck
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Category 2 Emerald Deck
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Category 1 Emerald Deck
Children's Activities

  • Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
  • Onboard entertainment includes enrichment lectures, piano music nightly, in-room movies, culinary demos, local entertainment and "themed" fun
  • Small Swimming Pool on Sun Deck

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Bar
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Top Deck Bar
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Pool
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Panorama Lounge

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