Tauck has revealed the first interior images of its upcoming new ship, ms Andorinha, which enters service in the next few months. The images reveal decor and design details influenced heavily by elements of Portuguese culture, befitting a ship that’s been purpose-built to sail exclusively along the Douro River.

Tauck has commenced sea trials in the Netherlands of its purpose-built ship for Portugal’s Douro River, the 84-guest ms Andorinha riverboat. The test run has also meant that future guests can now preview some of the ship’s facilities ahead of her full launch.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has postponed the debut of its brand new Portugal-based ship by two weeks. The setback comes as Uniworld revealed a first look of the Super Ship S.S. São Gabriel, now launching from Porto on 12 April, 2020. S.S. São Gabriel was originally slated to commence service on 26 March 2020.

AmaWaterways has christened its newest river cruise ship, AmaDouro, with a festive ceremony in Porto, Portugal.