Portugal, Spain, and the Douro River Valley (Lisbon to Porto)

Entered service 2005; 63 cabins; 126-passenger capacity; European officers and crew; 10-night cruise/tours in Portugal, Spain, and along the Douro River.

The Douro Queen is a deluxe ship launched in 2005. Uniworld has partnered with the most renowned river cruise provider in Portugal and selected the most luxurious ship on the Douro River to operate our Douro Valley cruises. Douro Queen accommodates a maximum of 126 guests, providing the intimate small-ship ambiance preferred by Uniworld’s experienced travelers.

Facilities onboard Douro Queen:

• All staterooms have riverviews and those on the upper deck have private balconies. All are appointed with a vanity and make-up mirror, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and bathroom
• Main lounge with a full-service bar and dance floor
• Elegant restaurant with open seating
• Sun deck, Jacuzzi, small swimming pool, and boutique
• Elevator
• Wireless Internet access in public areas

• Complimentary red and white wine, port wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee, tea and water during dinner time 
• L’Occitane bath amenities in staterooms
  
• Quality bed linens
  
• Complimentary bottled water in staterooms each day
  
• Complimentary coffee and tea (station open 6am to 6pm)
  

_{Note: While the Douro Queen is one of the best ships to sail the Douro River, she may
not have all the same amenities as a Uniworld company-owned ship.}

Category 1 Stateroom: approximately 135 sq ft including balcony

Category 2 & 3 Stateroom: approximately 135 sq ft

• All Staterooms have rivervies and those on the upper deck have private balconies. All are appointed with vanity and make-up mirror, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and bathroom
• Main lounge with a full-service dar and dance floor
• Elegant restaurant with open seating
• Sun deck, Jacuzzi, small swimming pool, and boutique
• Elevator
• Wireless Internet access in public areas

Cabin Size: Upper deck (cat 1) approximately 161.5 sq. ft. (including the balcony); Main deck (cat. 2 & 3) approximately 134.5 sq.ft.
Window Size: Upper deck = floor to ceiling windows; Main Deck = picture windows, 12.5 sq.ft.
Voltage: 220 volts
Elevator: Yes
Restaurant: Open seating
Laundry Service: Available
Ironing Facilities: Yes

The price of your cruise includes:

• Intimate, boutique hotel-style cruise ships with an average capacity of 134 guests
  
• Luxurious riverview staterooms appointed with hotel-style beds draped in 100% Egyptian cotton linens, cashmere/wool blankets, and European-style comforters. Plus, bathrooms stocked with plush robes, thick towels from Christie’s of Manchester, and L’Occitane body products.
  
• A world-class, award-winning all English-speaking attentive staff with a ratio of one staff member to every three guests Guest service satisfaction rates of over 98%
  
• Unlike most of our competition all meals are prepared fresh daily using only the finest ingredients from the local ports of call
  
• Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner, bottled water in staterooms, and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas on board Uniworld’s company-owned ships in Europe
  
• Evening al fresco dining on the sun deck
  
• Captivating shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking local guides who use state-of-the-art Quietvox portable headset systems to enhance guests’ sightseeing experience
  
• Complimentary use of bicycles on company-owned ships
  
• Exciting onboard local entertainment and insightful lectures
  
• Epicurean Adventurer Program on nine itineraries in which guests enjoy a host of culinary delights including private wine tastings, special wine and food pairing dinner, cooking demonstrations, and unique onshore excursions
  
• All transfers on arrival and departure days*
• All riverview staterooms and suites are serviced twice-a-day

• Inviting ambiance of an elegant restaurant with a beautiful scenic backdrop
• A professionally-trained culinary staff who stands ready to fulfill your requests including providing recommendations from our wine list planned by our award winning European sommelier
• Gourmet cuisine prepared fresh daily with the finest ingredients, often brought onboard from local markets
• International chefs from London’s five-star Meridian Piccadilly and Relais & Châteaux Hotels
• Al fresco evening dining on the beautiful open-air sun deck
• Open seating for all dining occasions

• Breakfast
  Full buffet breakfast, including made-to-order omelets, pancakes, Belgian waffles, French toast, bacon and sausages to lighter fare – cereals, an assortment of homemade breads, pastries, fresh fruits and juices, fine teas and French Press coffee from organic pure Arabica coffee beans.

• Lunch
  Fresh salads, seasonal vegetables, artisan cheeses, homemade soups and bread, hearty sandwiches and delectable sweets

• Dinner
  Gourmet entrees from homemade ravioli to filet mignon accompanied by complimentary fine wine, beer, soft drinks, and divine desserts*

^{*Complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks are offered on Europe cruises only. Dining choices may vary on cruises in Egypt and China.}