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Porto Mirante

Porto Mirante is a 120-guest VIVA Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2024. This page collects its itineraries, ports of call and technical specifications. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

✓ Travelers wanting a compact Douro river ship ✓ Couples preferring mostly outside cabins ✓ Guests who value included dining and drinks
Class Douro river cruiser
Built 2024
Guests 120
Crew 30
Length 80.0 m
Beam 11.5 m
Decks 3
Cabins 60
Max speed 12.0 kn
Flag Portugal (Madeira)
Guests per crew 4.0

Porto Mirante at a glance

Best for

  • Travelers wanting a compact Douro river ship
  • Couples preferring mostly outside cabins
  • Guests who value included dining and drinks
  • Passengers who enjoy panoramic lounges and open-deck relaxation

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers seeking large-ship entertainment variety
  • Guests needing fully accessible, step-free facilities
  • Families looking for dedicated kids facilities
  • Passengers wanting full private balconies

Live Position ● 37 minutes ago

Heading to: PORTO
0.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Porto Mirante

PORTO MIRANTE is a 2024-built Douro river cruiser operated by VIVA Cruises and designed for the locks and navigational conditions of the Douro. The 80-meter ship accommodates 120 guests in 60 outward-facing cabins, with French balconies on the upper and middle decks. Passenger spaces include two restaurants, a panoramic lounge with bar, a two-level sky lounge, fitness room, pool and sun deck. An elevator serves the three passenger decks, excluding the sun deck.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
VIVA Cruises
Builder / shipyard
Kladovo Shipyard, Kladovo, Serbia
Registry / flag
Portugal (Madeira) (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
MMSI
255915783

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

Purpose-built for the Douro River, PORTO MIRANTE combines a compact 80-meter profile with spacious public areas. Its main features include a panoramic lounge, two-level sky lounge, pool, sun loungers, fitness center and elevator between the passenger decks.

For families

The ship offers a relaxed small-ship environment, an outdoor pool and spacious sun deck. No dedicated children's facilities are identified in the current operator description.

Pools, spa & wellness

Facilities include a fitness center equipped with a treadmill, exercise bike and weights. The sun deck has a pool, loungers and shaded seating areas.

Accessibility

An elevator connects the Emerald, Ruby and Diamond passenger decks. The sun deck is not served by the elevator, and no further accessibility specifications are published on the current operator page.

Environmental features

No ship-specific sustainability systems or environmental certifications are identified in the current operator or supporting vessel sources.

Deck plans

Sun Deck100200300

Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 300 · Diamond Deck

Bistro Panoramic Lounge & Bar Skylounge Double Cabin (French Balcony)

Cabins & suites

Balcony 80% Oceanview 20%
CategoryTypeCabinsSizeSleepsDecks
Double Cabin (French Balcony)The operator lists these as double cabins with French balconies; published sizes vary by cabin. Balcony 48 — 2 200, 300
Double Cabin (Fixed Windows)The operator lists these as double cabins with windows that cannot be opened; published sizes vary by cabin. Oceanview 12 — 2 100

Dining, bars & venues

4 included 0 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

RIVERSIDE Included
Deck 200
The main restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks with flexible dining times.
Bistro Included
Deck 300
A second onboard dining venue shown in the operator's ship materials.

Bars & lounges

Panoramic Lounge & Bar Varies
Deck 300
A panoramic lounge with bar service and evening entertainment.
Skylounge Varies
Deck 300-4
A two-deck lounge area connected with the sun deck and bar service.

History & sister ships

Other Douro river cruiser ships

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Porto Mirante FAQ

What flag does Porto Mirante sail under?

Porto Mirante is registered in Portugal (Madeira).

How many passengers does Porto Mirante hold?

Porto Mirante carries about 120 guests with roughly 30 crew.

How old is Porto Mirante?

Porto Mirante entered service in 2024.

What is the dress code on Porto Mirante?

Daytime dress is casual. Dinner is classic casual, with long trousers requested for gentlemen in the restaurant; swimwear and flip-flops are not encouraged.

What dining is included on Porto Mirante?

VIVA Cruises includes full board with breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. The standard package also includes selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, while some purchases or services may be charged separately.

Are gratuities included on Porto Mirante?

Yes. The crew gratuity is included in the VIVA All-Inclusive package.

Is Wi-Fi included on Porto Mirante?

Wi-Fi is included throughout VIVA Cruises ships, although service can be restricted depending on the sailing area.

Is Porto Mirante suitable for passengers with reduced mobility?

The ship is not fully barrier-free and has stairs, narrow doors and narrow corridors. An elevator connects the Emerald, Ruby and Diamond decks, but the sun deck is reached by stairs and passengers should be able to manage some steps without a wheelchair.

Does Porto Mirante have facilities for children?

No dedicated kids facility is confirmed in the operator's material. VIVA Cruises offers age-based child discounts, but children aged four and older generally require their own regular bed and cannot use an extra bed in their parents' cabin.