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AmaDolce in Regensburg, 2013, sailing from Bordeaux, France

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Cruises from Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux is the home port for cruises on the Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde through wine country.

Things to do in Bordeaux, France

  • La Cité du VinA museum of wine on the river, with a tasting bar at the top.
  • Saint-ÉmilionA medieval wine village and its underground church, an hour east.
  • Place de la Bourse and the Water MirrorBordeaux's 18th-century riverfront, reflected in a shallow pool.

When to go

  1. Jan: low season
  2. Feb: low season
  3. Mar: low season
  4. Apr: shoulder season
  5. May: high season
  6. Jun: high season
  7. Jul: shoulder season
  8. Aug: shoulder season
  9. Sep: high season
  10. Oct: high season
  11. Nov: shoulder season
  12. Dec: low season

Spring and the autumn harvest are the best times.

Flying in and getting to the ship

Easy transferBordeaux's Quai des Chartrons moorings are about 12 km from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, 25 minutes by taxi or the 30'Direct shuttle bus. River lines usually include or sell a transfer from the airport to the ship; book it with the cruise, since river moorings can change with water levels.

Rental cars: Useful for the vineyards before or after.

The airport for Bordeaux, France is Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD), with 2 lounges to wait in before you board.

Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD) on Lounge Frog

Ships sailing from Bordeaux, France

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AmaDolce in Regensburg, 20134.0 ★AmaWaterwaysAmaDolce2009 · 140 guestsAmaDolce is a 110-meter AmaWaterways ship from 2009 that now cruises the Bordeaux wine region on the Garonne, the Dordogne and the Gironde estuary. She carries 140 guests in 71…The ship as River Royale in Arles, France, 2012, before its 2019 conversion into S.S. Bon Voyage4.0 ★Uniworld Boutique River CruisesS.S. Bon Voyage2006 · 124 guestsS.S. Bon Voyage is a 124-guest river ship, 361 feet (110 m) long, based in Bordeaux for cruises on the Garonne and Dordogne. It entered service in 2006 as River Royale and was…Scenic Diamond under way near Cologne, Germany, 20113.8 ★Scenic Luxury Cruises & ToursScenic Diamond2009 · 2,721 GT · 147 guestsScenic Diamond is a 2009 Scenic Space-Ship based in Bordeaux, where she sails the Garonne and Dordogne through the region's wine country. She shares her layout with Scenic…Viking Forseti in Cologne, 20133.7 ★Viking River CruisesViking Forseti2013 · 3,138 GT · 190 guestsViking Forseti is a four-deck Viking Longship for 190 guests that joined the fleet in 2013. Forseti, the namesake, is the Norse god of justice who hears and settles the disputes…

Quick answers

Which cruise ships sail from Bordeaux, France?

On Cruise Frog, 4 ships sail from Bordeaux, France: AmaDolce (AmaWaterways), S.S. Bon Voyage (Uniworld Boutique River Cruises), Scenic Diamond (Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours) and Viking Forseti (Viking River Cruises).

Which cruise lines sail from Bordeaux, France?

AmaWaterways, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Viking River Cruises sail from Bordeaux, France.

What is the best-rated ship sailing from Bordeaux, France?

AmaDolce (AmaWaterways), at 4.0 out of 5 in Cruise Frog's editorial ratings.

Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Bordeaux, France?

Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD). Lounge Frog lists 2 open lounges there for the wait before boarding.

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