Collage of a map of Portugal’s Douro Valley, the Avalon Alegria cruise ship, and vineyards.

Otter Club: Portugal Wine Tour with Avalon Waterways

Float on sunshine along the River of Gold in POUR-tugal and discover the Douro Valley aboard the Avalon Alegria as you glide past vineyards perched on steep riverbanks, where 2,000-year-old winemaking traditions thrive in the charming villages of one of Europe’s oldest countries.

Flying Otter is thrilled to sponsor an exclusive vineyard and wine-themed river cruise along Portugal's breathtaking Douro River, departing on September 23, 2026. Otter Club members are invited to join this journey, but don’t wait—the intimate riverboat has a limited capacity of just 102 guests, and spots are filling up fast.

Bob Utter, the Wine Curmudgeon Emeritus, will be your host on the cruise. Please contact him directly or email info@flyingotter.com for more information.

To learn more, watch this video: Avalon Waterways Avalon Alegria Cruise Ship Tour

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