Fernao de Magalhaes Review

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The 142-passenger Fernao de Magalhaes is one of five CroisiEurope river vessels that sail on Portugal's Douro. The ships, which also include Vasco de Gama, Gil Eanes and Infante don Henrique, each measure 246 feet in length. The line has since introuduced two newer and bigger (262 feet) vessels -- Amalia Rodrigues and Miguel Torga.

Fernao de Magalhaes, which was built in 2003 and refurbished in 2010, sails on five-night itineraries.

There are 71 cabins -- each measuring 129 square feet -- which are divided between 38 on the upper deck, 19 on the middle deck and 14 on the main deck. They all have double beds that can be configured as twins, floor-to-ceiling picture windows, showers, TVs, hair dryers, safes and air-conditioning.

In addition to the three cabin decks, there's also a sun deck. The panoramic lounge, with a bar and dance floor, is on the middle deck, and the dining room is on the main deck. Other onboard facilities include a shop and an elevator. Wi-Fi is available at additional cost.

CroisiEurope places a lot of emphasis on its French heritage, and meals onboard are inspired by French culinary traditions. Three-course lunches and dinners feature many of the country's classic dishes. And with Alain Bohn, the company's head chef, serving as an active member of the French culinary association Maitres Cuisiniers de France -- which champions French food and drink -- you can expect the menu to be decidedly French. Lunches and dinners are set menus, and breakfast is buffet-style, featuring baguettes, yogurt, muesli and cold cuts among the options.

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Passengers: 142
Crew: 26
Passenger to Crew: 5.46:1
Launched: 2003

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Dreamy drifting down the Douro

The cabins were small and when moored next to the sister ships, all glistening with chrome and glass, the Fernao did feel a little like Thomas the Tank Engine but we grew to love our friendly, comfortableRead More
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That was a great cruise although quite expensive.The cruise itself was great.Read More
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