AmaWaterways AmaDouro Cruise Reviews

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This is the view from the ship docked in Porto which is a beautiful city with a famous bridge Luis I.
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Travelling along the Douro Valley
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"Hopefully they will go back to their pre-covid standards and we will enjoy their good dining room again.The worst was the service in the dining room, we never knew what our waiter would bring us, no training and no talent...."Read More
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Fabulous Scenery

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seattlebeachlover
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I needed a specific date so chose AMA after previously enjoying three river cruises with Tauck which is tops and a good recommendation from my travel agent. I did not expect things to be as nice as Tauck and I was pleasantly surprised. The ship (built in 2019) was lovely, the staff was outstanding, the itinerary wonderful, the food delicious and the scenery more beautiful than I had imagined. I ...
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Dear guest, We sincerely appreciate you taking a moment to write about your experience on board AmaDouro, and we are glad you enjoyed your time with us in Portugal. We look forward to...

Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony Stateroom


Beautiful river

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on AmaDouro

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Pendlewitch
6-10 Cruises • Age 80s

We chose this cruise after recommendation and I have say we were not disappointed with the Douro Valley. It was breathtaking., However, although the cruising experience was wonderful, the trips involved lots of coach travel and my partner does not travel well in a coach. Also most trips involved wine tasting which, after a while, become a little repetitive. Unfortunately, if one chose not to ...
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Thank you for your kind words and positive feedback! We’re so happy to hear that you received such excellent service while sailing with us and that everything was to your liking during your...

Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony Stateroom


Very disappointing as we were told to expect a 5-star experience

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on AmaDouro

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Chiro0814
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise as it was our first time on AMA Waterways and were told it was 5-star all the way, Several people told us it was better than Uniworld (our only other river cruise experience). Halfway through the cruise former AMA customers told us NOT to judge this cruise as it is the smallest of the AMA ships; so much for their initial 5-star assessment. We booked a A-stateroom (just ...
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Response from SocialMediaA, Coordinator, Social Media

Hello valued guest, We sincerely apologize for the disappointing experience you had with us on board our AmaDouro. We appreciate you taking the time to document your concerns regarding the...

Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony Stateroom


Good, but the rough spots were irritating

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on AmaDouro

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watcher30
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This was our fifth Ama cruise and the first since Covid; I'm glad we went, but there were some issues that made me drop my rating to four stars. Let me start with the things that went right: the ship was comfortable; our room was big enough and had storage in the right places (and bedside power, for which we were grateful). Most of the crew was great to interact with, especially our room ...
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Response from SocialMediaA, Coordinator, Social Media

Hello! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback – it is truly appreciated. We were very sorry to read your review and learn that certain aspects of your first river cruise experience...

Sail Date: June 2022

Cabin Type: Balcony Stateroom


Beautiful scenery

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on AmaDouro

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Lolotte
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

After not traveling for 2 years we were eager to go. We did other amacruises in the past ( Danube, Vietnam). The experience was amazing, the experiences they gave us visiting quintas and gardens were very well organized and interesting. We also enjoyed Salamanca. Entertainment onboard was not great and the food mediocre. The worst was the service in the dining room, we never knew what our ...
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Response from SocialMediaA, Coordinator, Social Media

Greetings from AmaWaterways, thank you for sharing your river cruise experience with us! It is great to know that our team was welcoming and helpful during your stay. We are delighted you had...

Sail Date: May 2022

Cabin Type: Standard Stateroom with Large Picture Window


Very Disappointed

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on AmaDouro

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Babs28
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This was our 9th river cruise but our first on AMA. We have also been on more that 45 ocean cruises as well. It is advertised as a deluxe cruise line, but we did not find it to be that. Portugal and the Douro River are beautiful and the tours for the most part were ok, but the food was not good, the breakfast buffet was good but the few lunches served on board and the dinners were not good. ...
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Response from SocialMediaA, Coordinator, Social Media

Hello Babs28, Thank you very much for sharing your recent experience here on Cruise Critic. We were very sorry to read your review and learn that certain aspects of your first river cruise...

Sail Date: May 2022

Cabin Type: Balcony Stateroom


Unless you like bus rides to vineyards, skip this one

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on AmaDouro

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imatravelinwoman
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

This was my third cruise with AMA and it was as disappointing as the other two were marvelous. First, the pros: large comfortable cabin with a balcony; SUPERB crew, service, food, onboard entertainment. Now the cons: there's no there there, nothing much to see along the banks of the Douro but vineyards, scrub bushes and more vineyards. Passengers spend as much time on a bus as on the ship (not ...
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Sail Date: October 2021


Amazing Portugal

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on AmaDouro

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BannisterBabe
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

The AmaDouro was a beautiful small ship. We really liked that it was small and intimate. The staff and crew were some of the best we have experienced. The cruise manager Pau was an example of what a cruise manager should be. He was very personal and organized and he went to lengths to help the passengers comply with the many confusing Covid requirements. The tours were very interesting and ...
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Sail Date: September 2021

Cabin Type: Balcony Stateroom


Cruising down the Douro River in Portugal for 8 days

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Lmsgrandma
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Considering this cruise was during COVID, Ama Waterways and the staff did an excellent job cruising down the Douro River. Safety precautions were in place. Masks were required while you were moving about the ship. All the staff were masked at all times.The precautions did not deter from having an enjoyable cruise. We were a small group of 36. I understand that Ama Waterways books at 50% right ...
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Sail Date: August 2021

Cabin Type: Balcony Stateroom


Not top rated

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on AmaDouro

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AS3
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Suggested by travel agent. supposed to be top of the line experience, which it was not. Overpriced for what they provide. Highs: Service and staff. Salamance. Porto. Medium: Rooms were OK. They were small because ship has to be lower and narrower than other Ama boats because the locks on the Douro are small. Some noise from other rooms. We had a balcony and floor to ceiling sliding glass ...
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Response from SocialMediaA, Coordinator, Social Media

Dear AS3, We sincerely apologize for the disappointing experience you had with us on the Douro River. We appreciate you taking the time to document your concerns, as it gives us an...

Sail Date: September 2019


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