CRUISE INFORMATION

Ship

  • Our ship is the Uniworld S.S. Bon Voyage and information can be found on the cruise line website by clicking here.

Itinerary

  • The itinerary can be found on the cruise line website by clicking here.

ITINERARY

August 8, 2021 (Sunday) - Bordeaux, France (Embarkation)

  • Embark on the ship today.

August 9, 2021 (Monday) - Blaye, Bourg sur Gironde, France

  • The Route de la Corniche Fleurie…could this be the most beautiful road you’ve ever traveled? Find out today on the drive to Blaye Fortress, passing through one impossibly picturesque hamlet after another. Once you arrive, you’ll find your center with a unique and expertly led yoga session in the heart of this historic fortress, a UNESCO-designated citadel that once protected Bordeaux from attacks by sea.

    Featured Excursion:

    Bourg sur Gironde walking tour

    Choice of Panoramas of Route de la Corniche Fleurie with Blaye Fortress or “Let’s Go” yoga in the historic heart of Blaye Fortress

    In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

August 10, 2021 (Tuesday) - Cussac Fort Médoc, Pauillac la Fayette, France

  • The legendary Médoc region abounds with prestigious wine châteaux in a dizzying array of architectural styles, as well as miles of grapevines stretching to infinity. Take a scenic drive through the storied Médoc wine route, followed by a wine tasting at a beautiful wine estate. Enjoy the waters of the Garonne River and the Gironde Estuary before heading to the pretty town of Pauillac, gateway to the storied Médoc wine route, the Atlantic coast and remnants of the Atlantic Wall erected during WWII.

    Featured Excursion:

    Fresh Médoc oysters tasting

    Choice of Médoc Châteaux route with private wine tasting or Bunker archaeology tour or “Let’s Go” bike in the Médoc vineyards

August 11, 2021 (Wednesday) - Cadillac, France

  • The French phrase “la douceur de vivre” is an accurate description for your time in Cadillac, known for its deliciously flavored dessert wines. Visit Château Royal de Cazeneuve, site of Henry IV’s and Queen Margot’s tempestuous love. Meet the owner around a glass of Sauternes in the reception hall.

    Choice of The colorful life of Toulouse Lautrec at Château de Malromé or Private owner's tour of Royal Château with Sauternes toast

    Note: Sailing this stretch of the Garonne depends on the tides. If it is not possible to sail to Cadillac, you will be transferred to your destination via motorcoach.

August 12, 2021 (Thursday) - Libourne (Saint-Émilion), France

  • The medieval town of Saint-Émilion is an ideal place to linger. Wander its cobblestone lanes lined with wine shops and bakeries, and stop to admire the amazing rock-hewn church that extends beneath the city’s streets. Another treasure awaiting you underground? A wine tasting in the cellars of a Grand Cru estate. With Libourne as your base, travel to nearby breathtaking Saint-Émilion and immerse yourself more deeply in the region’s history and wine culture.

    Featured Excursion: Saint-Émilion walking tour with wine tasting

August 13, 2021 (Friday) - Libourne, Bordeaux, France

  • France’s rich agricultural tradition is the heart and soul of the region’s exquisite cuisine—and what better way to get a taste for the freshest vegetables, cheeses, breads and fruits than with a visit to Libourne’s lively farmers’ market?

    Featured Excursion: Libourne “Village Day” with farmer's market

August 14, 2021 (Saturday) - Bordeaux, France

  • Discover Bordeaux’s many charms today, either on foot with a local expert or on two wheels—the locals’ preferred way to navigate the city’s charming backstreets. You have a wonderful selection of active opportunities to see this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Featured Excursion: Cité du Vin museum visit

    Choice of “Do as the Locals Do” Bordeaux walking tour or ”Let’s Go” bike Bordeaux backstreets

    In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

August 15, 2021 (Sunday) - Bordeaux, France (Disembarkation)

  • Disembark the ship.

STATEROOM PRICES

Prices are subject to change and availability and include all taxes and fees.
Other stateroom types are available other than our reserved group staterooms below.

Classic Stateroom - PORTHOLES ONLY / NO BALCONY

  • $3,200 single occupancy

Deluxe Stateroom - WINDOWS ONLY / NO BALCONY

  • $3,650 single occupancy

French Balcony Stateroom

  • $4,250 single occupancy

INCLUSIONS

Host

  • Onboard host during the duration of the trip

Accommodations

  • 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the breathtaking S.S. Bon Voyage
  • Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
  • Free Internet and Wi-Fi access

Dining

  • All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
  • 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
  • Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
  • Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water

Excursions

  • 6 days of excursions, including “Choice Is Yours” options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
  • Guided “Let's Go,” “Do as the Locals Do” and “Village Day” programs
  • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
  • Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks

Experiences

  • 1 country: France
  • 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Captivating onboard local entertainment
  • Cultural enrichment, including Signature Lectures
  • Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
  • Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour

EXCLUSIONS

Insurance

Miscellaneous

  • Anything not expressly stated as being included.

Transportation

  • Airfare to/from our embarkation/disembarkation port cities

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • The accommodations, activities, and other inclusions and/or their order may change and/or be cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control and/or for any other reason we deem necessary. In the event this occurs, we will try our best to arrange similar accommodations, activities, and other inclusions.
  • You are required to abide by all COVID regulations imposed by any destination, cruise line, supplier, or any other entity related to participating in this cruise.
  • You are bound by all policies of Uniworld, including cancellation policies.

TRIP OVERVIEW

Port Embarkation Information

  • Bordeaux, France (BOD)
  • August 8, 2021 (Sunday)

Port Dismbarkation Information

  • Bordeaux, France (BOD)
  • August 15, 2021 (Sunday)

Destinations Visited

  • Bordeaux, France
  • Blaye, Bourg sur Gironde, France
  • Cussac Fort Médoc, Pauillac la Fayette, France
  • Cadillac, France
  • Libourne (Saint-Émilion), France
  • Libourne, Bordeaux, France

Payment

  • PAYMENT DUE IN FULL

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