When Portuguese navigator Vasco de Gama set sail aboard the São Gabriel in 1497, his fleet was joined by the São Rafael, a matching ship captained by his brother, Paulo de Gama. Likewise, in 2027, our new S.S. São Rafael will join the S.S. São Gabriel on the Douro River to introduce even more guests to the rich flavors and wonderous landscapes of Portugal’s famed winegrowing region.
Ship Calendar
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Ship Details
Decks
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- Pool
- Sun Loungers
- Shop
- Office
- Reception
- Heritage Bistro
- Vintage Bar
- Grand Suite
- Suite
- Coffee Station
- Duoro Wine Cellar
- Feitoria Restaurant
- French Balcony
- Fitness Centre
- Guest Laundry
- Spa
- Deluxe Staterooms
- Classic Staterooms
Ship Categories
Dining
The Coffee Station can be found on the Cape Verde Deck.
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The Feitoria Restaurant can be found on the Cape Verde Deck.
The Heritage Bistro can be found on the Azores Deck.
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Entertainment
The Duoro Wine Cellar can be found on Cape Verde Deck.
The Lounge can be found on Azores Deck.
The Reception can be found on Azores Deck.
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The Shop can be found on Azores Deck.
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The Sun Deck can be found on the Blue Azzelij Terrace.
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Health & Fitness
The Fitness Centre can be found on the Madeira Deck.
The Pool can be found on the Blue Azzelij Terrace
The Spa can be found on the Madeira Deck.
Kids & Teen
- Exciting shore excursions tailor-made for families and hosted by local experts
- Kid-friendly menus for each meal and unlimited beverages onboard
- Young Travellers’ Table, a special dining table reserved on certain nights just for our younger guests and Family Hosts
- Onboard activities just for kids, such as cooking classes and dessert-making with the ship’s chef and pastry chef
- Hands-on craft workshops tailored to the destinations you visit
- Young travellers’ lounge and game room, complete with PlayStation, games, movies and local treats
- Two dedicated Family Hosts to oversee all activities for Junior Cruisers (ages 4 to 12 years) and Teen Cruisers (ages 13 to 17 years)
- Opportunities to “Live the Lingo” and learn words and phrases in other languages from our Family Hosts
- Kids-only movie nights, where kids can enjoy popcorn-fueled screenings of family-friendly films along with their new onboard friends and Family Hosts
- A special VIP ship tour with the Captain or Hotel Manager
- Complimentary bicycles, helmets and Nordic walking sticks for use onshore
- Young travellers will receive special surprise pillow gifts for each night of the cruise
- Convenient departures scheduled during summer and winter breaks
