Your Cabin/Suite

The MS Amalia Rodrigues features 66 outside cabins, all of which are stylishly decorated and feature individually controlled air-conditioning, private bathroom with shower, TV, hairdryer, safe and wardrobe. The cabins have twin beds which can be positioned separately or together as a double bed. Category C, D & E cabins measure 13.3 square metres with the exception of the Category E cabins on the Middle deck which are 12 square metres. Category B cabins measure 15.5 square metres and Category A cabins are the largest at 19 square metres. Cabins on the Main Deck feature two windows, and those on the Middle and Upper Decks boast French balconies and sliding floor-to-ceiling windows.

Your Dining

Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner are served in the stylish restaurant located on the Main Deck which seats all passengers in one sitting. The excellent cuisine features delicious local and international dishes. Breakfast and lunch are buffet style with hot and cold items, and dinners are a served set menu with a choice of three main courses including a vegetarian option. Drinks are included during mealtimes and are also available until late in the Lounge Bar.

Your Space

The vessel offers plenty of space to relax unwind and watch the world go by. The Sun Deck is equipped with comfortable loungers and for those who prefer the shade, an awning, under which are tables and chairs. The Lounge Bar is situated on the Middle Deck. Stylishly decorated with clusters of armchairs and sofas set around tables, this area boasts panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and is the perfect place to spend time at leisure and mix with your fellow guests whilst enjoying complimentary drinks from the bar from 10am until 11pm. The entrance to the ship is also on the Middle Deck and you can find the reception desk here, manned from morning through evening and offering assistance when required. On the same deck is a small shop selling a selection of souvenirs. Wi-Fi is available throughout the vessel.

Life On Board

Our cruises along the Douro are a leisurely experience with plenty of time to relax on board. During the day, comfortable and casual attire is appropriate whereas in the evenings the dress code is smart casual. The charming and friendly French and Portuguese crew members speak excellent English and provide a great, personal service. In addition to our Cruise Director and Tour Manager, we will also be joined by a Guest Speaker who will deliver informative and interesting lectures on board, adding to your enjoyment of the cruise and interest of the area.

Ship Directory

Please find below further details pertaining to the ship or click on the adjacent Directory to download. 

SHIP TECHNICAL DETAILS
Capacity: 110 passengers
Passenger cabins: 62
Length: 82 metres
Width: 10.8 metres
Draft: 1.4 metres
Built: 2018

AIR-CONDITIONING

All cabins have individually controlled heating and air-conditioning.

ALARM

An alarm will be sounded in the event of emergency. Please follow the instructions provided on board for what to do should an emergency occur.

BAR/BEVERAGES

All-inclusive drinks are provided on board (excluding premium brands and sparkling wine) between 10.00 am and 11.00 pm daily.

CABINS

All cabins have a bathroom with shower, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, and closet and twin cabins can have a twin or double bed configuration. Cabins 214, 216 and 220 measure 12 square metres. Suites 201 and 202 measure 15.5 square metres. Suites 301 and 302 measure 19 square metres. All other cabins measure 13.5 square metres.

CURRENCY

The currency on board is the Euro. While Visa and MasterCard are accepted, personal cheques and debit cards are not. Regrettably, the ship is not able to offer a money-changing service on board as this would be contravening official regulations.

DAILY PROGRAMME

A Daily Programme, detailing the following day’s arrangements as well as any specific information about the day’s activities is produced on board and delivered to your cabin each evening.

DRESS CODE

Comfortable and practical attire is recommended during the day for excursions and something dressier for the evening. More formal dress is required only for the welcome and Captain’s dinner (black tie is not necessary).

ELECTRICITY

Electricity onboard is 220v with 2-pin power outlets. We recommend you take an adaptor with you.

EMERGENCY & SAFETY PROCEDURES

Full details of the ship’s emergency and safety procedures will be provided following your embarkation. Please note there is no doctor on board the vessel.

FIRE SAFETY

On your cabin door is a deck plan displaying your closest (and all other) emergency exits. Emergency exits are marked in green and fire extinguishers fitted in all corridors.

FIRST AID

A number of crew are fully trained and certified to provide First Aid. Further medical assistance can be sought from one of the hospitals along the river in the event of emergency.

GRATUITIES

Gratuities have been included in your holiday price.

GIFT SHOP

There is a small gift shop selling various practical and souvenir items.

HOUSEKEEPING

Your cabin will be cleaned once a day and you will be provided with a ‘turn down’ service at night.

LAUNDRY

Please note there are no laundry facilities on board.

LIFT

There is a lift on board which serves the Main, Middle and Upper Decks.

LOST PROPERTY

Lost property can be handed in to the ship’s reception. Please ensure you have all of your belongings with you before you return home. Should you leave items on board the ship, please contact Noble Caledonia. If we are able to recover your item(s) we will contact you to arrange delivery or collection and to advise of any associated costs.

MEALS

Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner are served on board. Breakfast and lunch are buffet style with hot and cold items, and dinners are a served set menu with a choice of three main courses including a vegetarian option.

If you have any dietary requirements such as vegetarian, low salt, gluten free and low cholesterol, please notify the Reservations Department. We regret that not all dietary requests can be guaranteed. If you have any specific or special foods that you require, we recommend that you take some with you although we will endeavour to accommodate your needs. Once on board, please speak to the Hotel Manager at dinner on your first night on board to reconfirm your needs.

MOORING

Docking space is allocated by the local river authorities. On occasion other river cruise vessels may be required to dock alongside our ship. This may result in restricted cabin views and may also entail us being required to embark and disembark the ship through another vessel’s public area and/or for the other ship’s passengers to do the same.

POST

The vessel’s gift shop may sell postcards and stamps for you to purchase (subject to availability) and, items can be posted on your behalf by the ship’s crew (although as they are unable to do so at every port of call, this could take longer than if you were to post yourself).

QUESTIONNAIRES

We are always looking for ways to improve our holidays and the services provided and in order to do this we welcome feedback from our guests. Your comments are important to us therefore we request that you complete the questionnaire that will be provided to you on board.

QUIETVOX/AUDIO SYSTEM

Noble Caledonia has arranged for all passengers to have access to a ‘Quietvox’ audio system for shore excursions. Further details shall be provided to you following your embarkation.

RECEPTION

Reception is staffed throughout the day and then between 10.00 pm and 7.00 am a night watchperson will be on duty.

SAFE

All cabins are fitted with a safe and we recommend you place your valuables inside the safe whenever you are away from your room.

SMOKING

Smoking within your cabin or any of the vessel’s public areas is strictly prohibited. Designated smoking areas are provided and can be advised by the ship’s reception upon embarkation.

SUN DECK

The ship has a Sun Deck which is available for guests to enjoy. There may be times whereby it is necessary to close the Sun Deck. Please listen carefully to the Captain and Crew for instruction. Please also note that the Sun Deck and its steps may become slippery if the weather is cool or dew forms.

TELEPHONE

A telephone is available in your cabin for internal calls only.

WATER

Complimentary water is available during breakfast, lunch and dinner. A glass bottle of water will be provided in your cabin upon embarkation which you can replenish using the water dispenser in the lounge. We recommend that you bring a refillable water bottle for use whilst on board and during the excursions.

WI-FI

Wi-Fi is available without charge but please be advised that it is not possible to download large data files. There may also be times when internet connection is slow or not available.

Please note: These details should be used as a guideline only. Information is subject to change.