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MS Gil Eanes

Named after the famous Portuguese navigator, Gil Eanes is a Premium three-deck ship specially designed for the river Douro. Its elegant taupe, bronze, and white interior are perfectly combined with blue shades to match Portuguese tile designs and colours. Along with great cuisine, you'll experience comfortable cabins and modern amenities on every deck. These include a lounge and bar area with a dance floor, evening entertainment, a restaurant, a sun deck with loungers and a terrace area. Wi-Fi and air-conditioning are featured throughout and there's also a 24-hour reception.

Key Facts

  • Built: 2018
  • Registry: France
  • Length x Width: 82 x 10.8m / 169 x 35.4 ft
  • Decks: 3
  • Cabins: 66
  • Max. passengers: 132

On-board your ship

The Gil Eanes has a bright, modern feel and plenty of space throughout for passenger comfort with splendid panoramic windows. It features a bar and lounge area, which is an ideal place to enjoy a relaxing drink and simply watch the passing scenery float gently by or socialise with your fellow travellers. There's also a spacious sun deck furnished with deck chairs and recliners, where you can unwind with a book or admire the impressive views (weather permitting).

Ship Features

• Lounge & Bar • Dance Floor • Dining Room • Sun Deck • Wi-Fi
• Gift Shop • Air Conditioning • Lift  • Reception • Tea & Coffee Making Facilities in Cabins

Serene sleeps

Serene sleeps

All cabins on Gil Eanes are tastefully decorated and are equipped with all amenities required for your comfort. Climate control means you'll be able to keep the temperature comfortable, creating a space that's all your own during your time on board. A safe is provided for your peace of mind and your ensuite bathroom comes with included toiletries.

Delicious dining

Delicious dining

The restaurant onboard Gil Eanes offers traditional open seating, with fixed meal times. Wake up to buffet style breakfasts, serving both hold and cold dishes, enjoy 3-course lunches, accompanied by pasta and salad stations, and sit down to lavish waiter-served dinners that are inspired by local gastronomy. Prepaid drinks cards are available to purchase on board ship for use in the bar and restaurant.

DeckPlan

Click on the deck names to view their layout, and on the cabin numbers to view more details.

Your Cabin

Upper Deck Suite with Terrace

Situated on the highest deck possible, these cabins enjoy the best views on board with panoramic windows and a private terrace allowing you to make the most of the passing landscapes. Also included are tea & coffee making facilities, a choice of double or twin beds, a flat-screen television, individual climate control, an en-suite bathroom with shower and W.C, a hairdryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Upper Deck Superior Cabin

Situated on the highest deck possible, these cabins enjoy the best views on board with panoramic windows allowing you to make the most of the passing landscapes. Also included are tea & coffee making facilities, a choice of double or twin beds, a flat-screen television, individual climate control, an en-suite bathroom with shower and W.C, a hairdryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Middle Deck Suite

These cabins sit on the middle level of the ship and feature panoramic windows as well as tea & coffee making facilities, a double bed, flat-screen television, individual climate control, an en-suite bathroom with shower and W.C, a hairdryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Middle Deck Superior Cabin

These cabins sit on the middle level of the ship and feature panoramic windows as well as tea & coffee making facilities, a choice of double or twin beds, flat-screen television, individual climate control, an en-suite bathroom with shower and W.C, a hairdryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Middle Deck Classic Cabin - Accessible

These cabins sit on the middle level and feature panoramic windows as well as a French balcony, tea & coffee making facilities, a choice of double or twin beds, flat-screen television, individual climate control, an en-suite bathroom with shower and W.C, a hairdryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Main Deck Classic

These cabins sit on the middle level and feature panoramic windows as well as a French balcony, tea & coffee making facilities, a choice of double or twin beds, flat-screen television, individual climate control, an en-suite bathroom with shower and W.C, a hairdryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Main Deck Superior Cabin

Situated on the main deck of the ship, these cabins have windows (which can't be opened), tea & coffee making facilities, a choice of double or twin beds, a flat-screen television, individual climate control, an en-suite bathroom with shower and W.C, a hairdryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

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