October 12, 2026 — Amadeus River Cruises will add Portugal’s Douro River to its program in 2028 with a newly built ship.
What was announced
Executive vice president Marcus Leskovar confirmed the plan: “We are going to add the Douro River in Portugal to our portfolio.” The Douro ship joins a growing fleet: Amadeus Aurea entered service earlier in 2026, and Amadeus Mira is expected next spring.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| River | Douro, Portugal |
| Year | 2028 |
| Ship name and capacity | TBA |
| Itineraries and embarkation port | TBA |
| Bookings | TBA |
What it means for airline travelers
- Nothing to book yet. Itineraries, the embarkation port and dates have not been released.
- Confirm the embarkation city before you book any flights to Portugal; Amadeus has not named it yet.
- No travel-industry or interline rate was mentioned.
Sources
- Cruise Industry News: Amadeus to Enter the Douro With New Ship in 2028
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