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Overview

Known as “The River of Gold,” explore the Douro River in Portugal in luxury onboard Avalon Alegria. In Portuguese, “Alegria” means happy, and you’ll certainly be happy with everything Avalon Alegria offers for river cruisers. Grab some boots from the Adventure Center for a hike through the stunning vineyards of the Douro Valley or grab binoculars and a glass of vino in the Observation Lounge of Avalon Alegria for panoramic views of the rolling hills along the Douro River.

Quick Facts

Year Built

2024

Refurbished

-

Wheelchair Accessible

No

Godmother

Cheri Oteri

Passenger Capacity

102

Crew

33

Passenger to Crew Ratio

3.09

Activities & Amenities

Club Lounge
Club Lounge
Sky Deck Pool
Sky Deck Pool
Sky Deck
Sky Deck

Deck Plans

Sky Deck

Royal Deck

Sapphire Deck

Indigo Deck

The Reviews Are In

Avalon Waterways Alegria river cruise ship exterior

5.0

Based on 1 reviews

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Oct 1, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Awesome experience! This was our 3rd Avalon river cruise and it certainly exceeded our expectations once again!

Pros: Great valley...unbelievable views and people in the valley.

Cons: Most towns along the river are very small. Nice, but creates the need for longer bus trips to get to the excursions...

Accommodations

5

Activities

4

Entertainment

5

Food

5

Staff

5

Itinerary

5

Value

0

Overall

5

Recommend

Yes

Staterooms

Panorama Suite
Panorama Suite

on

Royal Deck

Size: 200 sq. ft. Stateroom Amenities: Comfort Collection by Avalon • Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens • European-style duvets • Choice of soft or firm...

Panorama Suite
Panorama Suite

on

Sapphire Deck

Size: 200 sq. ft. Stateroom Amenities: Comfort Collection by Avalon • Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens • European-style duvets • Choice of soft or firm...

Panorama Suite
Panorama Suite

on

Sapphire Deck

Size: 200 sq. ft. Stateroom Amenities: Comfort Collection by Avalon • Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens • European-style duvets • Choice of soft or firm...

Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom

on

Indigo Deck

Size: 172 sq. ft. Stateroom Amenities: Comfort Collection by Avalon • Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens • European-style duvets • Choice of soft or firm pillows • Extra blankets &b...

Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom

on

Indigo Deck

Size: 172 sq. ft. Stateroom Amenities: Comfort Collection by Avalon • Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens • European-style duvets • Choice of soft or firm pillows • Extra blankets &b...

Avalon Alegria Cruises

A beautiful panoramic shot from a garden in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, showcasing meticulously manicured flower beds in geometric patterns with the city and the Atlantic Ocean in the background.
Avalon Waterways

11-night Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along The Douro With 3 Nights In Lisbon And A Taste Of Madeira Cruise/Land Package

Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon
Coimbra
Porto (Oporto)
Peso da Regua
Pocinho
Barca d'Alva
Ferradosa
Leverinho
Porto (Oporto)
Porto (Oporto)
Funchal (Madeira)
Funchal (Madeira)
Funchal (Madeira)
Lisbon
+10 more

Aboard

Avalon Alegria

From

Lisbon, Portugal

33 Sailings

Mar 21 - Nov 14, 2027

Published prices from

$7,949

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A beautiful panoramic shot from a garden in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, showcasing meticulously manicured flower beds in geometric patterns with the city and the Atlantic Ocean in the background.
Avalon Waterways

11-night Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along The Douro With A Taste Of Madeira Cruise/Land Package

Porto (Oporto)
Peso da Regua
Pocinho
Barca d'Alva
Ferradosa
Leverinho
Porto (Oporto)
Porto (Oporto)
Funchal (Madeira)
Funchal (Madeira)
Funchal (Madeira)
Lisbon
+6 more

Aboard

Avalon Alegria

From

Porto (Oporto), Portugal

33 Sailings

Mar 24 - Nov 17, 2027

Published prices from

$6,650

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
An aerial view of a green railway bridge crossing the tranquil Douro River, surrounded by the steep, terraced vineyards and lush hills of Ferradosa in Portugal.
Up to $3,000 off 2026 Europe Cruises*+ 1 more offer
Avalon Waterways

7-night Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along The Douro With 3 Nights In Lisbon Cruise/Land Package

Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon
Porto (Oporto)
Peso da Regua
Pocinho
Barca d'Alva
Ferradosa
Porto (Oporto)
+3 more

Aboard

Avalon Alegria

From

Lisbon, Portugal

34 Sailings

Mar 15, 2026 - Nov 14, 2027

Published prices from

$5,024

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A serene landscape of Pocinho, Portugal, showing a small village nestled along the banks of the Douro River, with the surrounding hills covered in terraced vineyards and lush vegetation under a blue sky.
Up to $3,000 off 2026 Europe Cruises*+ 1 more offer
Avalon Waterways

7-night Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along The Douro Cruise

Porto (Oporto)
Peso da Regua
Pocinho
Barca d'Alva
Ferradosa
Porto (Oporto)

Aboard

Avalon Alegria

From

Porto (Oporto), Portugal

34 Sailings

Mar 18, 2026 - Nov 17, 2027

Published prices from

$3,755

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A serene landscape of Pocinho, Portugal, showing a small village nestled along the banks of the Douro River, with the surrounding hills covered in terraced vineyards and lush vegetation under a blue sky.
FREE Guided Tours, Drinks, Fine Dining, Wi-Fi & More*+ 1 more offer
Avalon Waterways

7-night Vida Portugal:Vineyards & Villages Along The Douro with 3 Nights in Lisbon Cruise/Land Package

Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon
Porto (Oporto)
Peso da Regua
Pocinho
Barca d'Alva
Ferradosa
Porto (Oporto)
+3 more

Aboard

Avalon Alegria

From

Lisbon, Portugal

32 Sailings

Mar 21 - Nov 7, 2027

Published prices from

$5,450

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A serene landscape of Pocinho, Portugal, showing a small village nestled along the banks of the Douro River, with the surrounding hills covered in terraced vineyards and lush vegetation under a blue sky.
FREE Guided Tours, Drinks, Fine Dining, Wi-Fi & More*+ 3 more offers
Avalon Waterways

7-night Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along The Douro Cruise

Porto (Oporto)
Peso da Regua
Pocinho
Barca d'Alva
Ferradosa
Porto (Oporto)

Aboard

Avalon Alegria

From

Porto (Oporto), Portugal

32 Sailings

Mar 25, 2026 - Nov 10, 2027

Published prices from

$3,980

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
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