Tourist boat services on the Douro carried 1,142,540 passengers between January and September 2026, according to the Lusa information included in the source file. The total highlights the scale of demand for tourism experiences on the river.

Trips within a single reservoir account for 80% of recorded traffic. This breakdown shows that most activity involves journeys confined to these sections of the navigable waterway.

For businesses linked to the destination, understanding the nature of these routes can help them adapt services and complementary experiences. The summary provided does not state the percentage change compared with 2025, so the passenger total alone cannot quantify annual growth.

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