An Exclusive River Voyage for Athabasca District Chamber of Commerce
Join fellow Athabasca District Chamber of Commerce members on an unforgettable 9-day river cruise through Germany and the Netherlands. Sail from Cologne through Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Nijmegen, with the option to witness the Netherlands' famous tulip fields in full bloom at Keukenhof Gardens. This is a small-group departure with just 16 spaces available — reserve early.
Discover Douro: Portugal's Wine Country - Nov. 2027
Join the Athabasca District Chamber of Commerce on an unforgettable 9-day journey through Portugal's Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape of terraced vineyards, historic river towns, and the birthplace of Port wine. Sail aboard the MS Douro Queen from Porto to Pinhão, Regua, and beyond, with seven nights on board, full board dining, and the flexibility of a monthly payment plan. Space is limited to just sixteen travelers from our chamber.
Rhine Tulip Cruise Details
Book by October 15, 2026 to secure your choice of cabin! After Oct. 15 it will be first-come-first serve.
Only 16 spaces available. Booking deadline: December 7, 2026.
Book by October 15, 2026 to secure your choice of cabin! After Oct. 15 it will be first-come-first serve.
Trip at a Glance
Tour
Discover Douro Cruise with Athabasca District Chamber of Commerce
Destination
Portugal — the Douro Valley river cruise
Departure / Return
November 3, 2027 – November 11, 2027 (9 days)
Gateway City
Edmonton
Vessel
MS Douro Queen (07 nights on board + 01 night on the outbound overnight flight)
Price per Person
$4,199 CAD, double/twin occupancy
Single Supplement
$999 CAD
Deposit
$500 CAD per person, with a monthly payment plan available
Final Payment Due
75 days prior to travel (on or before August 20, 2027)
Group Size
Limited to 16 travelers
Tour Highlights
Explore Porto, the Birthplace of Port Wine, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Experience the Douro Valley, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit Regua, a port wine region of Portugal in production since the 18th century
Enjoy walking through the narrow and steep medieval streets of Castelo Rodrigo historical parish
Discover Vila Réal and the formal gardens at the Mateus Palace near Pinhão
Tour Lamego, a charming episcopal and commercial town with its “impressive stairway to heaven”
What's Included
International roundtrip airfare from Edmonton
07 nights accommodation on standard main deck, double occupancy, aboard the MS Douro Queen
Full board meal plan while on board, plus coffee/tea after lunch and dinner
Arrival and departure airport transfers, and all air taxes
Welcome and farewell reception by the captain, plus onboard entertainment
Guided tour in Pinhao and visit to a traditional Quinta
Services of an experienced, multilingual Cruise Manager and local tour guides
Complimentary use of the swimming pool and spa, plus luggage service at embarkation/disembarkation
Only $500 per person secures your cabin, with the flexibility of spreading out payments interest-free. Final payment is due 75 days prior to travel (on or before August 20, 2027). With just 16 seats available for this exclusive chamber departure, we recommend reserving early.
Athabasca District Chamber of Commerce • Jackie Shank • 780 519 1171 • [email protected]