Signature highlights
Three-deck Douro river ship with panoramic windows, French-balcony cabins, a forward outdoor terrace, and a sun-deck pool. The décor uses contemporary taupe, bronze, white, and Portuguese blue accents.
MS Gil Eanes
MS Gil Eanes is a 132-guest CroisiEurope river cruise ship, in service since 2015. This page lists 17 upcoming departures across 6 itineraries in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Small-ship river cruising
✓ Douro Valley sightseeing
✓ Travelers wanting French balconies
MS Gil Eanes at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 4%
A small expedition-size ship at 1,200 gross tons — #537 of 566 ships we track. 9 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Small-ship river cruising
- Douro Valley sightseeing
- Travelers wanting French balconies
- Guests preferring included meals and drinks
- Passengers who enjoy lounge entertainment
Think twice if you want
- Travelers seeking extensive specialty dining
- Families needing dedicated kids facilities
- Guests wanting a full fitness center
- Passengers requiring many accessible cabins
- Travelers seeking large private balconies
Live Position ● 46 minutes ago
Heading to: BARCA D'ALVACurrently on: From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise) (7 nights) — Currently at Porto
Coming up
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About MS Gil Eanes
MS Gil Eanes is a modern CroisiEurope river ship built in 2015 for Douro River cruising. The three-deck vessel carries up to 132 guests in 66 cabins and combines panoramic views with a relaxed, intimate onboard atmosphere. Upper- and middle-deck cabins have French balconies, while the sun deck includes a small pool and loungers. Its compact size is well suited to the Douro’s locks and scenic wine-country landscapes.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- CroisiEurope
- Builder / shipyard
- Meuse & Sambre, Namur, Belgium
- Registry / flag
- France (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- FM 6198
- MMSI
- 226010820
- Draft
- 1.8 m
Onboard Experience
Pools, spa & wellness
The sun deck provides loungers and a small outdoor pool for relaxation while cruising the Douro.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 4 · Sun Deck
Pool Sun Loungers Large shaded areaDeck 3 · Upper Deck
Relaxation area Private Terrace Double cabin - Category A Double cabin - Category B Suite with private terraceDeck 2 · Middle Deck
Lounge / Bar Reception Terrace Lounge/bar with dancefloor with terrace at the front Double cabin - Category A Double cabin - Category B Double cabin - Category C Accessible cabin SuiteDeck 1 · Main Deck
Restaurant Double cabin - Category A Double cabin - Category B Double cabin - Category CView the official MS Gil Eanes deck plans from CroisiEurope →
Cabins & suites
Balcony 92%
Other 2%
Suite 6%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double cabin - Category AFrench balcony on Middle and Upper decks; windows on Main Deck. | Balcony | 32 | 145 sq ft | 2 | 1, 2, 3 |
| Double cabin - Category BFrench balcony on Middle and Upper decks; windows on Main Deck. | Balcony | 23 | 145 sq ft | 2 | 1, 2, 3 |
| Double cabin - Category CFrench balcony on the Middle Deck; windows on the Main Deck. | Balcony | 6 | 129 sq ft | 2 | 1, 2 |
| Accessible cabinPRM cabin with one large bed and a French balcony; category code varies between operator materials. | Other | 1 | 145 sq ft | — | 2 |
Dining, bars & venues
3 included 0 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Restaurant
Included
The ship’s dining room serves all cruise meals on the Main Deck.
Bars & lounges
Lounge / Bar
Varies
Middle Deck lounge and bar with a dance floor and forward terrace.
Where MS Gil Eanes sails, month by month
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| Mediterranean | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | €291 | €271 | €333 | 0 | €272 | €274 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
7 Nights
Family Club - From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise)
From €2,080 · €297/night
Ports of CallNext: Jul 8, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise)
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 21, 2026
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise)
From €1,919 · €274/night
Ports of CallNext: Mar 25, 2027
6 upcoming departures
5 Nights
Lisbon, Porto and the Douro valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise)
From €1,355 · €271/night
Ports of CallNext: Apr 15, 2027
5 upcoming departures
From €1,145 · €229/night
Ports of CallNext: Oct 28, 2026
3 upcoming departures
From €1,525 · €305/night
Ports of CallNext: Aug 26, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 6 itineraries and their departure dates
- Family Club - From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise) 8 Jul 2027
- From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise) 21 Oct 2026
- From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise) 25 Mar 2027, 22 Jul 2027, 29 Jul 2027, 5 Aug 2027, 12 Aug 2027, 8 Oct 2027
- Lisbon, Porto and the Douro valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise) 15 Apr 2027, 16 May 2027, 21 May 2027, 14 Jun 2027, 3 Jul 2027
- Porto and the Douro Valley (port-to-port cruise) 28 Oct 2026, 20 Mar 2027, 10 Nov 2027
- Porto, the Douro valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise) 26 Aug 2027
All Upcoming Departures
MS Gil Eanes FAQ
What flag does MS Gil Eanes sail under?
MS Gil Eanes is registered in France.
How many passengers does MS Gil Eanes hold?
MS Gil Eanes carries about 132 guests with roughly 25 crew.
How old is MS Gil Eanes?
MS Gil Eanes entered service in 2015.
How big is MS Gil Eanes?
At 1,200 gross tons and 80 m long, MS Gil Eanes is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 4% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What dining is included on MS Gil Eanes?
All meals are served in the Main Deck restaurant. CroisiEurope’s standard onboard package includes full board and selected drinks with meals and at the bar, while special wine-list items and some premium drinks cost extra.
What is the dress code on MS Gil Eanes?
Daytime dress is casual. A gala evening is held, but CroisiEurope says no formal dress code is imposed.
Are gratuities included on MS Gil Eanes?
Gratuities are left to passengers’ discretion and are collected for equitable distribution among the crew. CroisiEurope gives 5 to 10 euros per person per day as a general average, not a mandatory charge.
Is Wi-Fi available on MS Gil Eanes?
Wi-Fi is provided free of charge on CroisiEurope’s European river fleet, including in the ship’s lounges and reception areas. The operator’s ship page also lists Wi-Fi among the cabin amenities.
Does MS Gil Eanes have an accessible cabin?
Yes. The ship has one cabin designated for passengers with reduced mobility on the Middle Deck, and the ship fact sheet lists an elevator.
Are there children’s facilities on MS Gil Eanes?
The operator’s ship materials name no dedicated kids club, children’s pool or other children’s facility on this ship.