Enticing Douro (Taste of Christmas) (Smithsonian Journeys)
From $3,329 per person
8 days
Ship: AmaSintra
From $3,329 per person
8 days
Ship: AmaSintra
AmaWaterways
From $3,329 per person
Why Book With Us
The cruise fare is identical whether you book direct with AmaWaterways or by Small Ship Travel. Cruise lines set their fares, and they do not discount them for direct bookings. Loyalty Program members earn 2% to 5% credit per booking, in addition to any rewards from the cruise line, and points carry across every cruise line we book.
| Book Direct | Book by Small Ship Travel | |
|---|---|---|
| The cruise fare | From $3,329 per person | From $3,329 per person. The fare is the fare. |
| Loyalty credit | The line's own program | 2–5% credit earned per booking for members, in addition to any rewards you receive from the cruise line* |
| Advice | AmaWaterways's ships, known well | We compare across Viking, AmaWaterways, Silversea, and the rest, then put you on the right one |
| Cabin selection | Brochure categories | Which cabins to target on this ship, and which lose their view and natural light when a second ship moors alongside |
| If plans change | The line's call center | An advocate who knows you, your booking, and people at the line |
* Credit applies to a non-cruise portion of your booking. $250 credit for new clients who have not previously booked with Small Ship Travel. Loyalty Program details
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Dates & Prices
(per person*)
* Per double occupancy. Some pricing may reflect single traveler rate.
** Double asterisk - for reverse direction indication
Your ship
River cruise · AmaWaterways
102
Guests
2025
Launched
Designed specifically for the golden landscapes and winding contours of Portugal’s Douro River, AmaSintra offers a refined, boutique cruise experience for just 102 guests. Purpose-built for this UNESCO-designated region, the ship delivers elegance, warmth, and cultural immersion at every turn.
From the moment you step aboard, AmaSintra feels like a floating retreat—complete with panoramic lounges, a sun deck and heated pool, a fitness and wellness area, and locally inspired cuisine served in the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table specialty venue.
Staterooms feature clean, contemporary styling and private balconies or panoramic windows to make the most of the Douro’s stunning terraced vineyards and ancient riverbanks. With carefully curated shore excursions and AmaWaterways' award-winning service, AmaSintra offers a graceful, immersive way to explore Portugal’s most treasured river valley.
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