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MS Gil Eanes

Named after the famous Portuguese navigator, Gil Eanes is a Premium three-deck ship specially designed for the river Douro. Its elegant taupe, bronze, and white interior are perfectly combined with blue shades to match Portuguese tile designs and colours. Along with great cuisine, you'll experience comfortable cabins and modern amenities on every deck. These include a lounge and bar area with a dance floor, evening entertainment, a restaurant, a sun deck with loungers and a terrace area. Wi-Fi and air-conditioning are featured throughout and there's also a 24-hour reception.

Key Facts

  • Built: 2018
  • Registry: France
  • Length x Width: 82 x 10.8m / 169 x 35.4 ft
  • Decks: 3
  • Cabins: 66
  • Max. passengers: 132

Your journey aboard the MS Gil Eanes

Great on-board serviceLocally-sourced cuisineA choice of comfortable cabinsRemarkable riverside sceneryOnboard entertainment and relaxation

As you drift through the Douro Valley, enjoy attentive service from well-trained staff members, who can help to answer your questions, provide suggestions and ensure your comfort every step of the way.

Meals on board the MS Gil Eanes are freshly prepared from locally sourced produce and served in the cosy dining room on the main deck, where panoramic windows offer expansive views of the passing scenery.

Choose from a middle deck cabin featuring large windows providing private views, an upper or middle deck cabin with a private French balcony, or splash out on a middle deck suite on or an upper deck suite with sun loungers.

Designed to provide an effortless journey along the Douro, the MS Gil Eanes opens the door to the Iberian Peninsula's impressive scenery both on the water and as you explore ports of call during on shore excursions.

In the evenings, music and dancing takes place in the middle deck lounge, while the bar is found on the middle deck bow, with an outdoor area nearby. The sun deck offers a refreshing pool and sun loungers.

Ship Features

• Lounge & Bar • Dance Floor • Dining Room • Sun Deck • Wi-Fi
• Gift Shop • Air Conditioning • Lift  • Reception • Tea & Coffee Making Facilities in Cabins

Serene sleeps

Serene sleeps

All cabins on Gil Eanes are tastefully decorated and are equipped with all amenities required for your comfort. Climate control means you'll be able to keep the temperature comfortable, creating a space that's all your own during your time on board. A safe is provided for your peace of mind and your ensuite bathroom comes with included toiletries.

Delicious dining

Delicious dining

The restaurant onboard Gil Eanes offers traditional open seating, with fixed meal times. Wake up to buffet style breakfasts, serving both hold and cold dishes, enjoy 3-course lunches, accompanied by pasta and salad stations, and sit down to lavish waiter-served dinners that are inspired by local gastronomy. Prepaid drinks cards are available to purchase on board ship for use in the bar and restaurant.

DeckPlan

Click on the deck names to view their layout, and on the cabin numbers to view more details.

Your Cabin

Upper Deck Suite with TerraceUpper Deck Superior CabinMiddle Deck SuiteMiddle Deck Superior CabinMiddle Deck Classic Cabin - AccessibleMain Deck ClassicMain Deck Superior Cabin
Upper Deck Suite with Terrace

Situated on the highest deck possible, these cabins enjoy the best views on board with panoramic windows and a private terrace allowing you to make the most of the passing landscapes. Also included is a choice of double or twin beds, plus a flat-screen TV, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower and W.C, hairdryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Upper Deck Superior Cabin

Situated on the highest deck available, these cabins offer the best views on board, with panoramic windows that let you fully enjoy the passing landscapes. Each cabin also includes your choice of a double or twin beds, a flat-screen TV, individual climate control, an en-suite bathroom with shower, a hairdryer, direct-dial telephone, and an in-room safe. Let me know if you'd like variations for marketing, luxury branding, or a more casual feel.

Middle Deck Suite

These cabins sit on the middle level of the ship and feature panoramic windows, a double bed, flat-screen television, individual climate control, an en-suite bathroom with shower and W.C, a hairdryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Middle Deck Superior Cabin

These cabins sit on the middle level of the ship and feature panoramic windows, a choice of double or twin beds, flat-screen television, individual climate control, an en-suite bathroom with shower and W.C, a hairdryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Middle Deck Classic Cabin - Accessible

These cabins sit on the middle level and feature panoramic windows as well as a French balcony, a choice of double or twin beds, flat-screen television, individual climate control, an en-suite bathroom with shower and W.C, a hairdryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Main Deck Classic

These cabins sit on the middle level and feature panoramic windows as well as a French balcony, a choice of double or twin beds, flat-screen television, individual climate control, an en-suite bathroom with shower and W.C, a hairdryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Main Deck Superior Cabin

Situated on the main deck of the ship, these cabins have windows (which can't be opened), a choice of double or twin beds, a flat-screen television, individual climate control, an en-suite bathroom with shower and W.C, a hairdryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

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Flying in to Porto, set sail for a seven-night cruise along the Douro. Our floating hotel drifts past golden valleys, enchanting towns and wine estates as the route reveals the timeless beauty of this serene river, stopping at wonderful ports along the way. A showcase of culture, history and scenery in the Douro Valley, our journey takes us to...

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Lisbon & the Douro Valley Cruise
14 Oct 2024
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“A holiday of Two Halves. I rated Lisbon only satisfactory. Lisbon is a pleasant but not outstanding tourist venue. Unfortunately our stay in Lisbon was chopped and changed too much. Currently, the Douro River cruises are relatively undeveloped and have minimal commercial river traffic compared to other major European rivers...
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