✈ AmaWaterways · June 2027

The Epic Kerner
Cousin Cruise

Douro River Valley · Portugal & Spain
🚢 AmaDouro 📅 June 8–15, 2027 🍷 Port Wine Country 🌿 7 Nights
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Ship
AmaDouro
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Route
Roundtrip Porto
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Sail Date
June 8, 2027
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Duration
7 Nights
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Max Guests
102 Passengers
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Highlight
Port Wine Country
Day by Day

Your Douro Journey

Eight days along one of Europe's most beautiful rivers — through ancient vineyards, hilltop villages, and the world's oldest demarcated wine region.

1
Jun 8
📍 Porto, Portugal

Embarkation — City of Bridges

Board the AmaDouro and settle in. This evening enjoy a Welcome Cocktail and Dinner as you get acquainted with your fellow Kerner cousins and the crew.

🥂 Welcome Dinner
2
Jun 9
📍 Régua, Portugal

Mateus Palace & Gardens

Visit the stunning Baroque-style Palacio de Mateus and its legendary gardens — considered among the most beautiful in Portugal, with intricately carved-wood ceilings and historic furnishings.

🏛️ Palace Tour🌿 Gardens
3
Jun 10
📍 Vega de Terrón, Spain

Castelo Rodrigo — Hilltop Village

Explore a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls and sweeping views. Choose a leisurely tour or hike up — both include a tasting of regional fare.

🏰 Village Tour🥾 Optional Hike🍽️ Regional Tasting
4
Jun 11
📍 Salamanca, Spain

The Golden City — UNESCO World Heritage

Drive to Salamanca, built of golden sandstone and known as a living museum. Your escorted tour includes elegant university buildings, the New Cathedral, the House of Shells, and the grand Plaza Mayor.

🏛️ City Tour⛪ Cathedral🎓 University Quarter
5
Jun 12
📍 Pinhão, Portugal

Quinta da Avessada — Wine & Lunch

Cruise into the heart of the Douro and enjoy an exclusive lunch at Quinta da Avessada, an interactive wine museum celebrating the Alto Douro region. Discover every stage of wine production, then head to a local quinta for authentic Port tasting.

🍷 Quinta Lunch🍾 Port Wine Tasting🏡 Wine Museum
6
Jun 13
📍 Régua / Lamego, Portugal

Lamego & Holy Staircase

Visit the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios sanctuary with its nearly 700-step tiled staircase. Sample bôlas de Lamego, presunto, and Espumante sparkling wine, then enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch at a local quinta.

⛪ Sanctuary Tour🥾 Staircase Hike🥖 Bôlas Tasting🥂 Quinta Lunch
7
Jun 14
📍 Porto, Portugal

Porto by Day & Illuminations by Night

Explore Porto's UNESCO historic quarter, the Cathedral, and the stunning São Bento Railway Station with its famous blue and white azulejo tiles. Afternoon Port cellar tasting, then cap the night with a scenic illuminations cruise along the glowing waterfront.

🏛️ Historic Quarter🥾 Porto Hike🍷 Port Cellar Tasting✨ Illuminations Cruise
8
Jun 15
📍 Porto, Portugal

Disembarkation

Farewell breakfast on board, then disembark the AmaDouro. Take home memories of terraced vineyards, cobblestone villages, and world-class Port wine — and start planning the next Kerner adventure.

🍳 Farewell Breakfast
Your Home on the River

About the AmaDouro

A boutique river ship with just 51 staterooms — most featuring outside balconies — sailing through the breathtaking terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley.

260 ft
Length
51
Staterooms
102
Guests
38
Crew
2019
Built
All Included in Your Fare

Everything You Need

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All Meals & Drinks

Breakfast, lunch, and multi-course dinners. Unlimited regional wine, beer, and soft drinks with meals, plus a daily Sip & Sail cocktail hour.

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All Excursions

Every tour, tasting, hike, and cultural visit on the itinerary — operated in small groups with expert local guides. Active and gentle pace options offered.

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Elegant Staterooms

All outside accommodations, most with balconies. Marble bathrooms, multi-jet showers, robes, slippers, and bottled water replenished daily.

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Wine & Port Tastings

Multiple dedicated wine experiences including a Port Wine Cellar tasting in Porto, quinta tastings in Pinhão, and regional wines throughout.

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Wi-Fi & Entertainment

Unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi on board, plus Entertainment-On-Demand with movies, music, and English-language TV in every stateroom.

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Sun Deck Pool & Wellness

Relax in the sun deck pool as vineyards drift past. Fitness room, daily wellness classes, spa services, afternoon tea, and 24-hour coffee station.

Group Pricing

Stateroom Rates

All prices are per person based on double occupancy and include a $250/person group discount plus $280/person port charges. Deposit is $400/person due within 7 days of booking.

Category A

Porto Deck · Outside Balcony · 215 sq ft

$7,928
per person

Category B

Lisbon Deck · Outside Balcony · 215 sq ft

$7,628
per person

Category C

Porto Deck · French Balcony · 161 sq ft

$6,828
per person

Category D

Douro Deck · Panoramic Window · 161 sq ft

$5,628
per person

Category E

Douro Deck · Panoramic Window · 161 sq ft

$5,229
per person

What's included: All pricing based on double occupancy · $250/person group discount already applied · $280/person port charges included · Pre-paid gratuities $245/person additional
Payment: $400/person deposit due within 7 days of booking · 50% non-refundable at start · 100% non-refundable at 120 days to sail · Final payment due 90 days prior to sailing

🎁 $150 Onboard Credit for those who register by March 31st!

To initiate a reservation, contact our travel coordinator Dawn Androsky directly:

Reserve with Dawn →

When registering, please let Dawn know if you qualify for a military discount, a past guest discount, or if you are requesting a single occupancy cabin.

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

✈️ Is airfare available through the group booking?
Yes! We have special airline pricing from the US available until March 31, 2026. Current rates are $999/person for Economy, $2,299/person for Premium Economy, and $4,299/person for Business Class. Please note that carrier selection is not available with this pricing.
🚌 What if I book my own flights?
No problem! If you arrange your own air travel, we can organize transfers directly from the airport to the ship upon arrival, and from the ship back to the airport at the end of the cruise.
🍹 Is there a drink package available?
AmaWaterways offers a Classic Drink Package for $229/person, which covers non-top-shelf beverages. That said, complimentary wine and beer are included with all meals, and champagne is sometimes served at breakfast — so many guests find the included options more than sufficient!
🔒 What are the locks on the Douro River?
There are five locks along the Douro River in Portugal that help make the river navigable for boats: Crestuma-Lever, Carrapatelo, Bagaúste, Valeira, and Pocinho. Passing through these locks is a fascinating part of the river cruise experience!
Who's In?

Cousin Cruise Tracker

Here's where everyone stands — more confirmed cruisers coming soon!

📋 Invited
Jim
Ann
John
Teal
Chris
Sue
Barb
Bob
Pete
Rob
Holly
Kim
🥂 Cruising!
Chip & Jan
Chris & Kelly
Tracy & Joe
Jen
😢 Can't Make It
Steve
Karen
Secure Your Spot

RSVP for the Cruise

Let us know you're joining so we can keep track of the group. The AmaDouro only holds 102 guests — staterooms are limited!

🍷 Wonderful! You're on the list.
We'll be in touch soon. Start packing light layers — and a corkscrew.