
Inaugurated in 2011, the Douro Spirit is a innovative ship and has all the facilities of a true luxury hotel. Equipped with the latest technology has a capacity of 130 people. The DouroSpirit has 62 double cabins and 3 suites spread over 80 meters long.
This elegant vessel is equipped with french balconies, pool, spa, gym, restaurant, bar with a dance floor, elevator, video-on-demand, internet connectivity in all cabins and also in hotspots. All the details of this vessel were designed to maximize the comfort and well-being on board.
Elevator: yes
For Douro Azul passengers’ safety is very important. DouroAzul complies thoroughly with the requirements established by competent authorities.
In a few words it should be mentioned that all ships of the fleet are equiped, among other equipments, with electronic navigation systems, several communication bands, life jackets both for adults and children, rafts, floats, fire detection and extinguishing devices (fixed and movable), a complete on board pharmacy capable of answering to first aid situations.
All DouroAzul crew members have first aid, fire prevention and suppression, survival techniques and personal safety and social responsibilities courses.
Emergency drills supervised by a safety officer are carried out periodical and regularly in order to practice and motivate the crews for all and any emergency situation.
Every year are carried out emergency drills in which several entities participate such as the Port Authority, Fire Department (professional and volunteer), INEM (National Institute of Medical Emergency), Civil Protection, among other entities, in order to test in real time the intervention of the several emergency entities.
The Douro Spirit project has a total cost of 12.019.577,05€, and was presented and approved for financing within Sistema de Incentivos à Inovação, inserted in Quadro de Referência Estratégico Nacional (QREN).
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