MS Saudade

Purposefully-built by our long-time partner Scylla for cruising to historic quintas and picturesque villages along Portugal's golden Douro River from coastal Porto to the Spanish border, our newly constructed, 80-meter (263-foot) custom Douro riverboat debuts in 2020 with spacious accommodations for just 84 guests, featuring 12 300-sq.-ft. Tauck Suites among her five cabin categories. Guest amenities inside her lush 300-square-foot, Category 5 Tauck Suites include brocade upholstery, roomy walk-in closets with built-in drawers, spacious bathrooms with separate showers, and two French balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows that open to the idyllic riverscapes of Portugal's golden Douro River Valley – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world. She also sports 20 roomy 225-square-foot cabins in Categories 3 and 4, and six 200-square-foot Category 2 cabins, similarly furnished. Four 150-square-foot Category 1 cabins are cozy and comfortable, and are similar in décor and style to our larger suites. Most have floor-to-ceiling windows with real French balconies that open on to a balcony in the fresh air; all have in-room movies, minibar, adjustable heating and cooling, private bathroom and shower with pampering toiletries and feature amenities from the renowned Portuguese soap manufacturer Portus Castelbel. The color scheme as well as the patterns used in the artwork, carpets and fencing are inspired by the typical decorative tiles which can be found throughout Portugal and on board the boat. Various lighting fixtures on board are custom made and resemble vines in the many vineyards along the Douro river. In addition to our main dining room, The Compass Rose, the ship also features Arthur's, a second dining venue offering casual fare.