Anima Durius Douro River Cruises

Anima Durius Douro River Cruises

Anima Durius Douro River Cruises
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
Welcome Aboard! Anima Durius is a registered boat tour company, created to provide you unique and memorable experiences aboard one of our boats. Based in Pinhão, our fleet counts with a beautiful sailboat, a gentleman's yacht and a small wooden "James Bond style" motor boat. Discover, with us, the most beautiful places and the best gastronomy of the region. Embark on an indelible passion of freshwater that will exceed your expectations.
Pinhao, Portugal

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Travelers' Choice
2024

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NIkki L
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
This boat trip was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Portugal. It was just my husband and I, and I'm definitely glad we went for the private tour. The Douro River Valley is enchanting, and how better to see it than from the water! We did 1 hour on the boat named "Unbelievable." Our captain was so very sweet and kind and spoke excellent English (along with many other languages!). He provided us with some incredible history of the area, and of PT in general, as well as info on flora and fauna, etc. He was so well-versed in everything we asked! So impressive. We went in March, and the weather was fast changing and wild. Over the course of the hour it was sunny and warm, chilly and raining, cloudy and windy, and back to sunny. We were so nervous that we were going to have to cancel due to weather, but I would say unless it's lightening, don't cancel. The captain has blankets if you are cold, and you can go under in the cabin where it is heated but you can still see everything around you perfectly through the windows. We found the wild weather to enhance our experience. Happy travels!
Written May 5, 2024
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Joel_manager
Paris, France22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Friends
We took a one-hour excursion in the morning with Anima Durius, in a small boat on the Douro. It was superb :
- the landscapes are superb,
- early in the morning we had the river to ourselves,
- the boat is a little wooden gem and it is worth a thousand times the big tourist-walkers who make the same excursion,
- the pilot is very friendly and gave us good comments on the visits
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Written September 18, 2023
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ana a
17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Friends
EXCEPTIONAL!!! If you are in the Duro Valley this river cruise is a must. Definitely one of the highlights in our trip through Portugal. BARBARA was our captain and she was exceptional. She is very knowledgeable about the area, since she has lived there all her life. During the cruise she talked about the area, history, vineyard and explain all the wines and how they make it. She can actually be a wine maker. 2 hours flew by and I could have gone all day. We went late in the day but if you go during lunch pack a lunch and have it while you are cruising. Barbara is passionate about the duró River and her job a delight to be with. She made our experience in the duró River an amazing memory. Another thing I want to mention…it is a delight to do the private tour. You have the captains undivided attention and it is so peaceful Definitely worth the extra cost. A must in Duro valley.
Written April 25, 2024
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dghgb
Dallas, TX127 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
We reserved the small vintage wood motorboat (c 1970’s) for an hour at 7:00 pm. Our driver (Sara) was so pleasant and shared the history of the area with us. Perfect time to be out on the river. Highly recommend.
Written August 22, 2024
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David B
Farnham, UK195 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
Interesting experience!!! Tried in 2021 to book online. Did not work. Emailed and booked as they said online not yet available for 2022 but would put us down for 3 hours for 2 people on their yacht. Specifically selected the yacht as I had sailed on them to France before. Arrived in May at their mooring at allotted time. Had to call them as no one there. First thing we were told was we could only have 2 hours as someone had booked on line for our last hour very recently and their system did not reject it. So we were the disadvantaged ones!!!! Offered free bottle of wine. Then the engine on the yacht (which had been playing up!!) would not start so we were moved to their small motor launch. Cruise up and down the Douro with their employee Barbara was very good. On return the credit card machine to pay took ages to work. Had to remind the owner about the free bottle of wine!! In summary we selected them as we felt it would be a better experience than on a "volume" cruise boat, however whilst the cruise was lovely, it did come with the somewhat chaotic management!!
Written May 21, 2022
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Jasmine100
United Kingdom150 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
Forget taking packed tourist boats with recorded information about the sights. Take this trip and enjoy the silence instead. We had a wonderful time aboard Unbelievable. The boat is beautiful and the scenery exceptional. We chose the sunset option and the colours of the vines were magical as the sun was setting. Breath-taking.
Written October 28, 2022
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DeeDaQ
Beaver, PA7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
We recently enjoyed a sunset cruise along the Douro Valley river, and it was an unforgettable experience. The breathtaking views of the valley at dusk were stunning, providing a perfect backdrop for a relaxing evening. What truly enhanced the experience was the cruise guide; Barbara, whose knowledge and enthusiasm made the journey even more enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore the Douro Valley in style.
Written August 10, 2024
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Daniel H
16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
The whole experience was perfect. We had a two hour private small boat booked and set off exactly on time. Our captain and guide Nunu (sorry if I got the name wrong!) Was very friendly and knowledgeable, provided lots of information but also let us enjoy the peace and quiet of the stunning scenery - a perfect balance. We opted for the local snacks and a bottle of wine which were lovely, too. Two hours was the perfect time, although we should have brought our swim gear to jump in the douro! Thoroughly recommended, especially when you see how crowded the larger boats are, this is a far better experience for not much more money per person!
Written July 29, 2023
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Jman K
72 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Family
We were ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY with the experience!

From the breathtaking scenery, the "unbelievable" ship we cruised upon, to the most pleasant conversation we enjoyed with the Captain Barbara....it was an experience the entire family will never forget.

We cannot thank you enough nor highly recommend anyone who is seeking to experience a sliver of paradise!
Written July 7, 2024
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Tracy H
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Friends
Wonderful experience with this tour. We learned a lot about the river, and the region, and the views were amazing. The boat is beautiful and it was very relaxing. Our guide was amazing and very friendly. At the end, we had a special tasing of a port wine that was made by the owner of the boat. Truly a unique experience and one of the best parts of our trip to the Douro region.
Written June 12, 2024
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