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2026 LGBT Duoro River Cruise (Brand g)
Brand g is repeating their popular all LGBT Duoro cruise in 2026!
Your LGBT+, all-inclusive, guaranteed full ship charter adventure begins in Lisbon, the stunning capital city of Portugal and one of the most charismatic and vibrant cities in Europe. You’ll spend two days exploring the historic sites of this scenic and romantic city built on the sea.
Your cruise journeys from the picturesque Roman city of Porto, the home of Port wine. Portugal’s once-wild river Douro has been tamed by locks into a series of finger lakes, adding greatly to the valley’s ambience. Leaving behind the Atlantic influenced greenery of the coast, and you are soon immersed in a Mediterranean land of olives, vines, and picturesque, medieval hilltop villages. Your destination is the higher reaches of the valley from where we visit Salamanca – home of one of Europe’s oldest universities, two of its finest cathedrals, Spain’s finest city square and even the Inquisition!
On board the gorgeous AmaSintra, you will be pampered by an attentive crew ensuring first-class personal service. Plus a friendly ‘small ship’ feel enables the ever-attentive crew to take care of all those little things – leaving you to simply sit back, relax and enjoy every minute of your sensational all-LGBT+ river cruise experience.
This cruise vacation has it all – historic sites, charming villages, world-class port wines and cuisine and more!
Luxury Level: ***** Five Star Activity Level: Low to Moderate Guest Count: 102
Highlights
- Two nights in a 5-star hotel in central Lisbon
- Guided tour of Lisbon with its magnificent squares, Baixa and Moorish quarters, cathedrals and castles
- Seven nights onboard the 5-Star AmaWaterways brand new AmaSintra
- Wine tasting and lunch at a typical Portuguese quinta
- Visits to Castelo Rodrigo, Mateus Palace gardens and Lamego
- A walking tour of Salamanca, followed by lunch and a flamenco show
- Sample local traditional specialties, such as bôlas de Lamego, bread filled with smoked ham; presunto, a type of dry-cured ham; and Espumante, a Portuguese sparkling wine
- Brand g Signature Entertainment
Inclusions
- FROM THE TIME YOU LAND UNTIL YOU LEAVE, NEARLY EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED.
- Guaranteed all-LGBT+ charter
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Lisbon, including daily buffet breakfast
- Welcome reception in Lisbon
- Half-day guided tour in Lisbon
- Transfer from the hotel in Lisbon to the ship in Porto
- 7 nights cruise accommodation
- Complimentary beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the cruise
- Superb Dining: all meals included during your cruise
- Complimentary shore excursions offered daily
- Brand g Signature Entertainment
- Full-day tour to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Salamanca
- Airport transfers in Lisbon (LIS) and Porto (OPO)
Entertainment
Itinerary
Day 1
Lisbon
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Meet your fellow guests at a welcome gathering in the early evening, at approximately 5:30pm. (Welcome Reception)
Day 2
Lisbon
Thursday June 18, 2026
Day 3
Lisbon/Vila Nova de Gaia (Porto)
Friday June 19, 2026
Day 4
Vila Nova de Gaia (Porto)/Regua
Saturday June 20, 2026
Day 5
Regua/Vega Terron
Sunday June 21, 2026
Day 6
Vega Terron/Barca d’Alva/Pocinho
Monday June 22, 2026
Day 7
Pocinho/Pinhao
Tuesday June 23, 2026
Day 8
Pinhao/Regua/Vila Nova de Gaia (Porto)
Wednesday June 24, 2026
Red tile roofs over historical city center of Porto city, Portugal.
Day 9
Vila Nova De Gaia (Porto/Afurada)
Thursday June 25, 2026
Day 10
Porto/Disembarkation
Friday, June 26, 2026
This morning, the crew bids you farewell before you disembark with memories of one of the most beautiful and unspoiled corners of Europe. (Breakfast)
Ship
AmaSintra
Staterooms also include: unlimited wifi; Entertainment-On-Demand, featuring movies, music and English-language TV stations; climate-controlled air conditioning; and an in-room safe. AmaSintra’s Panoramic Lounge is a stylish and inviting space to enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail along with our nightly entertainment.
The ship also features a massage room, fitness room, sun-deck, swimming pool and a gift shop, as well as the culinary delights of the Main Restaurant, where you’ll be able to sample the region’s famous Port wine.
Accommodating just 102 guests in the most exquisite of surroundings, the ship’s spectacular design and high specification ensures this vessel feels exceptionally light and airy. The generous ratio of 3:1 guests per crew member ensures first-class personal service plus a friendly ‘small ship’ feel, and enables the ever-attentive crew to revel in taking care of all those little things – leaving you to simply sit back, relax and enjoy every minute of your sensational river cruise experience.
Dates of Stay: June 19 – 26
Hotel Accommodations
Intercontinental Lisbon OR Similar
The spacious Classic rooms with 366 square feet boast a unique natural light and upscale modern decor in soft tones, as well as free Wi-Fi. The rooms also include a large working desk for anyone looking to work in a relaxed environment. Alternatively, guests can also relax in the available armchairs, and read a book or watch TV.
Dates of Stay: June 17 – 19
Pricing/Ship Accommodations (Note: Prices below include port charges/fees of $231 a person)
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Suite
- Porto Deck (301 – 304)
Single occupancy pricing is double the per person pricing
323 sq ft – Including a large sitting area, desk & chair, floor-to-ceiling windows and outside balcony. Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads. Beautifully appointed with deluxe amenities, including hotel-style bedding that can be converted from one to two beds, individual temperature control, large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone. Flat-screen TV with Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library. Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi, and complimentary bottled water replenished daily.
Category A
- Porto Deck (305 – 316)
For single occupancy pricing add $2500 to the per person pricing
215 sq ft – Including both outside balcony and floor to ceiling window, desk and chair. Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads. Beautifully appointed with deluxe amenities, including hotel-style bedding that can be converted from one to two beds. Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone. Flat screen TV with Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library. Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi, and complimentary bottled water replenished daily.
Category B
- Lisbon Deck (201 -217)
For single occupancy pricing add $2500 to the per person pricing
215 sq ft – Including both outside balcony and floor to ceiling window, desk and chair. Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads. Beautifully appointed with deluxe amenities, including hotel-style bedding that can be converted from one to two beds. Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone. Flat screen TV with Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library. Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi, and complimentary bottled water replenished daily.
Category C
- Porto Deck (317 – 320)
For single occupancy pricing add $2,500 to the per person pricing
161 sq ft – Including French balcony, desk and chair. Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads Beautifully appointed with deluxe amenities, including hotel-style bedding that can be converted from one to two beds. Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone. Flat screen TV with Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library. Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi, and complimentary bottled water replenished daily.
Category D
- Douro Deck 101 – 108)
For single occupancy pricing add $2,500 to the per person pricing listed above
161 sq ft – Including panoramic window, desk and chair. Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads. Beautifully appointed with deluxe amenities, including hotel-style bedding that can be converted from one to two beds. Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone. Flat screen TV with Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library. Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi, and complimentary bottled water replenished daily.
Category E
- Douro Deck (109 – 114)
For single occupancy pricing add $2,500 to the per person pricing listed above
161 sq ft – Including panoramic window, desk and chair. Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads. Beautifully appointed with deluxe amenities, including hotel-style bedding that can be converted from one to two beds. Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone. Flat screen TV with Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library. Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi, and complimentary bottled water replenished daily.
Single supplement of $2,500 applies to single occupancy bookings in categories A – E.
A 100% single supplement applies in the Suite category.
A $1,500 per person credit card deposit is required to confirm your space. The balance of the trip is due 120 days before departure. Failure to make payment(s) in a timely manner may cause your reservation to be cancelled.
Brand g’s Best Price Guarantee ensures that you’ll get the best advertised rate.
If a lower fare is ever offered on the Brand g website, you can request (either directly or through us to have that savings applied to your final payment.
Consider purchasing travel insurance to help protect your trip. Brand g offers travel insurance as part of a travel protection plan from Travel Insured International. Click here, or call Brand g at 952-405-9309 for pricing information. Please note, to be eligible for certainadditional travel protection benefits you must purchase your plan within 21 days of the date your initial trip deposit is received
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