S.S. São Gabriel

Sails from Porto, Portugal · Fly into OPO

Editorial score

4.0/ 5

6 of 6 metrics scored

Page updated October 2026

About S.S. São Gabriel

S.S. São Gabriel is a Uniworld Boutique River Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2021. She carries 98 guests with a crew of 37. She sails Douro itineraries. We rate her 4.0 out of 5.

S.S. São Gabriel is a 98-guest river ship, 262 feet (80 m) long, that Uniworld introduced on Portugal's Douro River in 2021 under a charter arrangement. It takes its name from the ship Vasco da Gama sailed in 1497 and is decorated with azulejo tilework, polished wood and a bright summer palette. One whole deck, the Azores Deck, holds suites with butler service, and the top Blue Azzelij Terrace has a pool. Meals are served in the Feitoria Restaurant, the Heritage Bistro and the Douro Wine Cellar, with the Vintage Bar as the lounge. Most sailings are round trips from Porto, and others end in Lisbon or link with Bordeaux.

Ship facts

Guests: 98; Crew 37 · 1:2.6
Entered service: 2021
Length: 80 m; Shorter than 91% of 575 ships
Decks: 4

Ratings

How she ranks

Cabins: 5/5, fleet average 5.0
Dining: 5/5, fleet average 5.0
Entertainment: 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Service: 5/5, fleet average 5.0
Pools & decks: 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Value: 3/5, fleet average 3.0

Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Uniworld Boutique River Cruises fleet average across 17 rated ships in service.

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Official deck plans

Deck plans on uniworld.com

Where she sails

DouroPorto and the port-wine valley

Home port: Porto, Portugal.

Flying in for your cruise?

S.S. São Gabriel sails from Porto, Portugal. The airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.

ANA LoungeOPO Main Terminal2.9 ★

The lounge at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport on Lounge Frog Every ship sailing from Porto, Portugal

Quick answers

Which cruise line operates S.S. São Gabriel?

S.S. São Gabriel is operated by Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.

How big is S.S. São Gabriel?

S.S. São Gabriel measures 80 metres in length, with 4 decks.

How many passengers does S.S. São Gabriel carry?

S.S. São Gabriel carries 98 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 37 (about 2.6 guests per crew member).

When did S.S. São Gabriel enter service?

S.S. São Gabriel entered service in 2021.

Where does S.S. São Gabriel sail?

S.S. São Gabriel sails Douro itineraries. Her home port is Porto, Portugal.

Which airport should I fly into for S.S. São Gabriel?

S.S. São Gabriel 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 Gabriel?

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises publishes the deck plans for S.S. São Gabriel; this page links to Deck plans.

How is S.S. São Gabriel rated?

Cruise Frog rates S.S. São Gabriel 4.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on value (3/5).

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