Take a river cruise in Bordeaux, France, and visit castles, historic sites and vineyards. Taste different wines and understand the winemaking process.
- 8 days & 7 nights Duration 8 days & 7 nights
- 6 vineyards Included 6 vineyards
- Hotel boat Accommodation Hotel boat
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Our MS Bordeaux cruise ship
The river cruise ship MS Bordeaux is 78 metres long and 10 metres wide. A maximum of 96 people can stay in 49 cabins. In order for all guests to have a comfortable space, a maximum of 80 passengers are boarded during multi-day trips. Sailing is done under experienced management. The on-board personnel speak French, English and German. Customers come from all over Europe, the United States and other regions. The bicycle routes have been chosen so that you can enjoy the most beautiful wine-growing regions, cultural sites and tastings of great wines.
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The ship has a very cosy atmosphere, with lots of wood and warm colors. Comfortable carpets characterize the family atmosphere of the riverboat, which is very different from modern floating hotels. It is in harmony with the beauty of the landscape.
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The day begins with a breakfast buffet, including fruits, eggs, fruit juices, sausages, cheese, croissants, toasted bread… There are new dishes every day, and everyone can enjoy the buffet to prepare their lunch picnic.
The evening menus are freshly prepared in the French tradition and are accompanied by a large selection of wines.
All cabins have an opening to the outside, carpet, individually controlled air conditioning, satellite TV and a safe. Each one is equipped with a bathroom with shower, sink and toilet.
Lower deck cabins
There are 34 cabins with two separate beds, side by side, which can be folded during the day. The cabins are about 7.5 to 8.0 m².
Two junior suite cabins
These are approx. 11.6 m² with a small additional lounge area and two beds 1.90 metres long, convertible into a 160 cm double bed (on request).
Upper Deck Cabins
There are 11 double cabins with the same equipment as the cabins on the lower deck. The windows are larger and can be opened, too.
Two simple cabins
The bed is one meter wide and 1.90 meters long. The cabins are about 7.5m².
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At the front of the boat, the living room is tastefully decorated and surrounded by large bay windows. The well-stocked bar faces a small dance floor. At the back, there is the restaurant, separated from the lounge by the reception and a corridor. The terrace is a platform for rest and relaxation in the sun, with an outdoor lounge and sun loungers. Part of the terrace is covered.
Bicycles are kept in the back.
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- Free wireless Internet on board
- Breakfast buffet and dinner. Lunch baskets can be packed during breakfast.
- Security system, heating and air conditioning in all cabins
- Daily cleaning of the cabins
- Tea and coffee the whole day
- Wine during dinner
Trip to Bordeaux
Whatever your means of transport, a shuttle bus located behind Bordeaux station (Gare Saint-Jean) will take you to the ship’s mooring site. Depending on your choice of cruise, bus transfer is included or optional.
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Flights to Bordeaux are becoming more and more frequent. The airport is located in Mérignac, to the west of the city. There is a regular shuttle service to the train station. There are many direct flights from Amsterdam, Paris, Lisbon, Birmingham, Barcelona, Nizza, Athens, Marseille, Rome, Lyon and other destinations.
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Your destination is the Saint-Jean station arriving by TGV (high-speed train).
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We offer parking spaces for your car. Please email us!
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In Gare Saint-Jean station, follow the signs for “Car Rental” or “Parking Bercier”.
An underground corridor will take you to the car rental area located at the back of the station, on Rue des Terres de Borde.
The bus and driver of the MS Bordeaux will wait for you until 2 pm at the exit behind the station with a sign that reads Aquitaine Croisières.