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S.S. São Rafael
S.S. São Rafael is a new Uniworld Boutique River Cruises cruise ship, due to enter service in 2027. She will carry 94 guests with a crew of 37. She is set to sail Douro itineraries.
S.S. São Rafael is a new ship for Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, due to join the fleet in 2027. No maiden voyage date has been announced yet. Every new ship on the way
About S.S. São Rafael
S.S. São Rafael is an upcoming 94-guest river ship, 262 feet (80 m) long, that Uniworld will add on Portugal's Douro River in 2027 alongside S.S. São Gabriel. Its name recalls the ship commanded by Paulo da Gama in his brother Vasco da Gama's 1497 fleet. The published deck plan matches São Gabriel's, with a pool on the top terrace, the Feitoria Restaurant, the Vintage Bar and Heritage Bistro, and a deck given over to suites. Uniworld lists it on the eight-day Douro River Valley round trip from Porto and an 11-day Portugal and Spain itinerary that ends in Lisbon. Only the year of its debut has been announced.
Deck plans
Where she will sail
Home port: Porto, Portugal.
Flying in for your cruise?
S.S. São Rafael sails from Porto, Portugal. The airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.
The lounge at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Porto, PortugalQuick answers
Which cruise line operates S.S. São Rafael?
S.S. São Rafael is being built for Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.
When does S.S. São Rafael enter service?
S.S. São Rafael is a new ship for Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, due to join the fleet in 2027. No maiden voyage date has been announced yet.
How big is S.S. São Rafael?
S.S. São Rafael measures 80 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How many passengers does S.S. São Rafael carry?
S.S. São Rafael will carry 94 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 37 (about 2.5 guests per crew member).
Where does S.S. São Rafael sail?
S.S. São Rafael is set to sail Douro itineraries. Her home port will be Porto, Portugal.
Which airport should I fly into for S.S. São Rafael?
S.S. São Rafael sails from Porto, Portugal. Fly into Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), which has 1 airport lounge listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for S.S. São Rafael?
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises publishes the deck plans for S.S. São Rafael; this page links to Deck plans.
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