Signature highlights
The ship offers a small swimming pool, Sun Deck, lounge with piano, outdoor bar, elevator, and a bow terrace. Its design draws on Portuguese azulejo tile patterns and local craftsmanship.
Ms Andorinha
Ms Andorinha is an 84-guest Tauck river cruise ship, in service since 2020. This page lists 33 upcoming departures across 6 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Travelers wanting unusually large riverboat cabins
✓ Couples seeking intimate small-ship cruising
✓ Scenery-focused passengers who use open-air spaces
Ms Andorinha at a glance
Best for
- Travelers wanting unusually large riverboat cabins
- Couples seeking intimate small-ship cruising
- Scenery-focused passengers who use open-air spaces
- Guests preferring included dining and beverages
- Travelers who enjoy lounge entertainment and lectures
Think twice if you want
- Travelers wanting a large selection of restaurants
- Guests seeking a full spa or fitness complex
- Passengers needing step-free access throughout
- Families looking for dedicated kids facilities
- Travelers preferring private full-size balconies
Live Position ● 3 hours ago
Heading to: FOLGOSACurrently on: Exploring the Douro, plus Lisbon & Madrid (7 nights)
Full port route isn't linked for this sailing yet.
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Ms Andorinha
ms Andorinha is a purpose-built Tauck riverboat designed for intimate cruising on Portugal’s Douro River. The 80-meter ship carries up to 84 guests in 42 cabins and combines Portuguese-inspired interiors with spacious public areas, a Sun Deck pool, and destination-focused dining.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Tauck
- Builder / shipyard
- Vahali Shipyard, Serbia; final outfitting in Hardinxveld, Netherlands
- Registry / flag
- Portugal (Madeira) (formerly Swiss; confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- CQ2140
- IMO number
- 9909481
- MMSI
- 255915682
- Draft
- 1.5 m
Onboard Experience
For families
The ship is used for Tauck Bridges family river-cruise departures and provides spacious common areas, a pool, and an elevator serving the main accommodation decks.
Pools, spa & wellness
Onboard wellness features include a small Sun Deck swimming pool and fitness or wellness facilities reported by the vessel’s fleet manager.
Accessibility
An elevator connects the principal passenger decks, and the ship is air-conditioned. Detailed accessible-cabin information should be confirmed with Tauck before booking.
Environmental features
The vessel’s technical documentation identifies solar panels near the wheelhouse; a maritime ship profile reports that they provide much of the ship’s electricity. This detail is not stated on Tauck’s current passenger-facing page.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 4 · Sun Deck
Arthur's Bar PoolDeck 3 · Diamond Deck
Arthur's Panorama Lounge and Bar Category Category 5Deck 2 · Ruby Deck
The Compass Rose CategoryDeck 1 · Emerald Deck
CategoryCabins & suites
Oceanview 24%
Balcony 48%
Suite 29%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CategoryPorthole-window staterooms; four cabins can be booked without a single supplement, subject to availability. Porthole-window staterooms with two porthole windows. Booking categories: 1, 2. | Oceanview | 10 | 150–200 sq ft | 2 | 1 |
| CategoryFrench-balcony staterooms. Booking categories: 3, 4. | Balcony | 20 | 225 sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
| Category 5Tauck Suites with French balconies and pull-out sleeping couches. | Suite | 12 | 300 sq ft | 3 | 3 |
Dining, bars & venues
3 included 0 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
The Compass Rose
Included
The main dining room offers open seating and flexible dining times.
Arthur's
Included
An alternate dining venue serving casual meals and offering indoor-outdoor seating.
Bars & lounges
Panorama Lounge and Bar
Varies
The main indoor lounge and bar has panoramic windows and hosts piano music, lectures and other entertainment.
Bar
Varies
An outdoor Sun Deck bar serving drinks beside the pool and open-air seating.
Where Ms Andorinha sails, month by month
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| Mediterranean | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Other / multi-region | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
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Itineraries & Sailings
Next: Apr 23, 2027
6 upcoming departures
Next: Jun 25, 2027
2 upcoming departures
Next: Oct 16, 2026
4 upcoming departures
7 Nights
Exploring the Douro, Plus Madrid
Next: Apr 16, 2027
12 upcoming departures
Next: Apr 9, 2027
2 upcoming departures
7 Nights
Porto Prelude: Cruising the Douro
Next: Apr 30, 2027
7 upcoming departures
All 6 itineraries and their departure dates
- Cruising the Douro River Valley 23 Apr 2027, 21 May 2027, 2 Jul 2027, 27 Aug 2027, 24 Sep 2027, 8 Oct 2027
- Douro Discovery: A Family River Cruise in Portugal plus Madrid 25 Jun 2027, 23 Jul 2027
- Exploring the Douro, plus Lisbon & Madrid 16 Oct 2026, 23 Oct 2026, 30 Oct 2026, 6 Nov 2026
- Exploring the Douro, Plus Madrid 16 Apr 2027, 10 May 2027, 14 May 2027, 21 Jun 2027, 19 Jul 2027, 2 Aug 2027, 6 Aug 2027, 16 Aug 2027, 20 Aug 2027, 13 Sep 2027, 17 Sep 2027, 25 Oct 2027
- Iberian Capitals: Lisbon, Madrid & the Douro 9 Apr 2027, 29 Oct 2027
- Porto Prelude: Cruising the Douro 30 Apr 2027, 28 May 2027, 11 Jun 2027, 9 Jul 2027, 3 Sep 2027, 1 Oct 2027, 15 Oct 2027
All Upcoming Departures
Ms Andorinha FAQ
What flag does Ms Andorinha sail under?
Ms Andorinha is registered in Portugal (Madeira). Some older references still list Swiss.
How many passengers does Ms Andorinha hold?
Ms Andorinha carries about 84 guests with roughly 43 crew.
How old is Ms Andorinha?
Ms Andorinha entered service in 2020.
What dining venues are onboard ms Andorinha?
The ship has The Compass Rose as its main dining room and Arthur's as an alternate dining venue. Meals aboard the ship are included in Tauck journeys.
Are beverages included onboard?
Tauck states that regional wine, beer, premium spirits, specialty coffee, water and soft drinks are included aboard the ship.
Is Wi-Fi available?
Complimentary Internet and email are available, although Tauck notes that service levels may vary.
Is ms Andorinha accessible for wheelchair users?
Tauck states that its Douro itinerary cannot accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters. The ship has an elevator between the Emerald and Diamond decks, with a stop at the Ruby Deck, but it does not serve the Sun Deck.
Are gratuities included?
Tauck includes gratuities for ship staff and the Cruise Director in the journey price.