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“The Royal Barge was excellent, maintained a very high standard, and crewed by a friendly and efficient team.”
- ACE customer on the 2024 Douro River Cruise aboard the Spirit of Chartwell
Used by Her Late Majesty the Queen and Prince Philip during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012, the 'Spirit of Chartwell' is the flagship vessel on the River Douro.
Spirit of Chartwell deck plan © DouroAzul
Cabins
The Spirit of Chartwell has a total of 15 cabins. There is one master suite, the Royal Suite, (19mtrs squ/200 ft square) with a double bed on the main deck. There are 14 comfortable outside facing cabins (11mtrs squ/120 ft square), each with separate twin beds.
All cabins have the following amenities:
• Private bathroom
• TV
• Telephone (for internal calls only)
• Safe
• Independent air-conditioning
• Electricity 220V
• Wi-Fi
• Hair dryer
• Selection of bath products
• Towels
Facilities
The vessel is fully equipped with a restaurant, piano bar, and sun deck with a covered area (solarium). Professional and highly attentive crew members provide unequalled service during this calm passage through the Douro River Valley.
There is no laundry service on board the ship.
Spirit of Chartwell - standard twin cabin © DouroAzul
Spirit of Chartwell - standard twin cabin © DouroAzul
Spirit of Chartwell - standard twin cabin bathroom © DouroAzul
Spirit of Chartwell - the Royal Suite © DouroAzul
Spirit of Chartwell on the Douro River © DouroAzul
Spirit of Chartwell - sun deck © DouroAzul
Spirit of Chartwell sun deck © DouroAzul
Spirit of Chartwell - bar area © DouroAzul
Spirit of Chartwell - bar area © DouroAzul
Spirit of Chartwell - restaurant © DouroAzul
