Welcome to France! Your Suite Ship^® is ready for boarding. Flights into Bordeaux must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Your day is free to explore the city before starting your cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne. Get acquainted with this city, capital of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and famous worldwide for its vineyards and wines.

Overnight Docking in Bordeaux*
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*Ship may sail in the evening to Cadillac-sur-Garonne based on tide and water levels.

On the Steps of Montesquieu

Join a Discovery experience with a delicious onboard tasting of Bordeaux wines and a presentation by a world-class wine sommelier. Join a guided Discovery visit with wine “discovery” tasting at a local wine estate. Sip the sweet notes and fresh acidity of Sauternes, the beloved golden-yellow wine. Or, take a Classic guided tour of Château de la Brède—birthplace of Montesquieu—political philosopher and author of The Spirit of Law. Visit the fortress-style castle still reflected in its impressive moat. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your Suite Ship^®.

Overnight docking in Cadillac-sur-Garonne
(B/L/D)

*Sailing to Cadillac-sur-Garonne pending tides and water levels. Alternative motorcoach transportation for today’s excursions provided.

Bikes, Vines, and Wines

This morning, enjoy a leisurely sailing to Cussac Fort Médoc. Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. Enjoy an Active, relaxing E-bike guided tour in Bordeaux’s finest wine region. You will be amazed by the picturesque countryside while you enjoy a wonderful ride through the vineyards. Or, take a Discovery scenic drive through the famed Médoc wine country and enjoy a tasting of their wonderful wines, with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon as protagonists. This evening, enjoy a brief sailing to Blaye.

Overnight docking in Blaye
(B/L/D)

Fine Art, Fine Bubbly, and a Fine Day for a Drive

Ask your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. Join a refreshing Active power walk through the historic Citadel of Blaye with your Adventure Host. Or, join a Discovery guided tour to discover Blaye from a different perspective, including a visit to a local art gallery with wine tasting. Or, take a Classic panoramic drive following the famed Route de la Corniche along the right banks of the River Dordogne, followed by guided visit to the Citadel of Blaye, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon sailing on the Dordogne River to Bourg. Take a Classic wonderful walking tour in the Citadel of Bourg on the banks of the Dordogne River and visit the carriage museum. Alternatively, join an optional guided excursion to learn how the Fine Champagne of Cognac is made while enjoying a Rémy Martin tasting. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.

Overnight Docking in Bourg
(B/L/D)

The Village Amid the Vineyards

Enjoy a guided Discovery visit to Saint-Émilion to discover one Bordeaux’ must-see wine-growing towns and celebrate your day with a wine tasting. Or, join a guided Classic tour of the medieval village of Saint-Émilion—a UNESCO World Heritage site of legends and legendary landscapes. Or, take an orientation walking Classic tour to discover the history and beauty of Libourne, where wine and wonderful views are cherished in the 12^th-century fortified town.

While we include your choice of many excursions on your trip, you may wish to explore other optional excursions to enhance your free time. Take a guided optional excursion to learn the art of the perfect French cream puff with a local chef at Château Fleur de Lisse or discover one of the world's most perfect pairings with a chocolate-and-wine tasting at Château Fleur de Lisse! Otherwise, create your own custom wine blends under the guidance of expert winemakers during a hands-on experience at a local wine property.

Overnight Docking in Libourne
(B/L/D)

Bordeaux Sights and Brilliant Lights

Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. While sailing to Bordeaux, enjoy a Discovery pastry demonstration. Join your Adventure Host for an Active bike ride along Bordeaux’ postcard river views of the Les Quais. Or, join a guided walking Classic tour to discover the heart of Bordeaux with a stroll amid its stunning squares, avenues, and cathedrals sights.

Overnight Docking in Bordeaux
(B/L/D)

Seas, Shells, and Sips 

Join your Adventure Host for an Active bike ride along Bordeaux’ postcard river views of the Les Quais. Or, take a guided Classic tour to La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux’s iconic wine museum and cultural center. Or, join a full-day guided Classic tour of the seaside resort of Arcachon on the Atlantic coast. Gaze upon its 19^th-century architectural treasures and taste its local delicacy of oysters and wine. This afternoon, consider an optional guided excursion to Les Bassins des Lumières for a breathtaking visit to the submarine base where art and music surround you in an immersive experience.

Overnight Docking in Bordeaux
(B/L/D)

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
(B/-/-)