Cruise through the Aquitaine Region from Bordeaux to Royan, along the Gironde Estuary and the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers (port-to-port cruise) (from Royan to Bordeaux)

7 days

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Start and end in Bordeaux

3.8 (4 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Embarkation
Embarkation
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail and crew introduction
Landmarks
Garonne River
Gironde River
Cazeau Island
Patiras Island
Cussac-Fort-Médoc
Day 2
Royan
Royan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Médoc vineyards
- Wine tasting of regional wines
- Panoramic tour of Royan
- Guided tour of Royan's Foncillon District church
- Dinner and dancing
Optional Activities
- Explore Royan's covered market
- Visit Palais des Congrès
- Visit the shell auditorium
- Shopping in Royan
- Dining at waterfront restaurants
Landmarks
Château Lafite-Rothschild
Château Latour
Château Mouton Rothschild
Royan
Foncillon District Church
Palais des Congrès
Day 3
La Rochelle
La Rochelle
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Rochefort's historic downtown area
- Visit to Corderie Royale
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Guided tour of La Rochelle old town and port
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of La Rochelle
- Shopping in La Rochelle
Landmarks
Rochefort
Corderie Royale
La Rochelle
Grosse-Horloge Gate
La Rochelle Cathedral
Dordogne River
Day 4
Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Saint-Émilion's underground monuments
- Visit to monolithic church
- Vineyard visit and wine tasting with local products
Landmarks
Saint-Émilion
Saint-Émilion Monolithic Church
Libourne
Bordeaux
Day 5
Cadillac - Bordeaux
Cadillac - Bordeaux
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Festive gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Château de Roquetaillade
- Sauternes wine tasting
- Guided tour of Cadillac
Landmarks
Château de Roquetaillade
Cadillac
Sauternais
Day 6
Bassins des Lumières
Bassins des Lumières
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served onboard), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bassins des Lumières
- Dinner and evening entertainment
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Bordeaux
Landmarks
Bassins des Lumières
Day 7
Disembarkation
Disembarkation
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Garonne River
Gironde River
Cazeau Island
Patiras Island
Cussac-Fort-Médoc

Landmarks
Château Lafite-Rothschild
Château Latour
Château Mouton Rothschild
Royan
Foncillon District Church
Palais des Congrès

Landmarks
Rochefort
Corderie Royale
La Rochelle
Grosse-Horloge Gate
La Rochelle Cathedral
Dordogne River

Landmarks
Saint-Émilion
Saint-Émilion Monolithic Church
Libourne
Bordeaux

Landmarks
Château de Roquetaillade
Cadillac
Sauternais

Landmarks
Bassins des Lumières

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services

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CroisiEurope River Cruises

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Rating: 4.3 (485 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 88%
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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

MS Cyrano de Bergerac
One riverboat CroisiEurope has launched into the French waters in 2013 is Cyrano de Bergerac, the riverboat everyone wants to take for a… Read more
Built
2013
Guests
174
Crew
25
Length
110m
Width
11.4m
Staterooms
87
Electricity
220v
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Traveler Reviews

3.8

Overall rating based on 4 Reviews

Itinerary
3.0
Transport
4.5
Guide
4.5
Accommodation
5.0
Food
4.5
Tour Operator
4.3

Lillian3.0•May 2026
The Bordeaux region is beautiful and we enjoyed the cruise. Food was very good, but dietary restrictions were not...
The Bordeaux region is beautiful and we enjoyed the cruise. Food was very good, but dietary restrictions were not easily accommodated for one member of our party. I would not recommend this cruise for non red meat eaters. The boat did not spend enough time in Libourne and Cadillac and spent too much time anchored in Bordeaux. Evening activities were basic. Staff were not as friendly as other Croisi cruises.Show more
Traveled in May 2026
Anonymous3.0•July 2025
Disappointed in the selection of places to visit Not very interesting yet expensive.
Traveled in June 2025
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the selection of visits did not meet your expectations. Your comments are important to us, and we’ll review them carefully as we continue working on improving our itineraries. We do hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you again on board under better circumstances. The CroisiEurope Team
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Christine4.0•July 2025
Croisieurope tours are well organised and I love the fact that I don't have to choose what to eat, the menus are...
Croisieurope tours are well organised and I love the fact that I don't have to choose what to eat, the menus are ready for you although if you have specific food requests they will accommodate you. Breakfast is a buffet. The cabin was great, very clean and comfortable, we chose the top deck which was great. They are spacious enough and clean with a daily cleaning service. We particularly like the the cost includes food and drinks, including tea, coffee water. My only criticism on this tour is Cussac is just a fort at the side of the river, there was no way to get to the village. The staff were marvellous and couldn't be any more helpfulShow more
Traveled in June 2025
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Dear Mrs. DUNN, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the comfort of your cabin, the all-inclusive meals and drinks, and the attentive service of our crew. We also value your feedback about the excursion, which helps us improve. We look forward to welcoming you on board again soon! The CroisiEurope Team
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Barbara5.0•June 2024
Food and staff were superb together with the excursions and facilities on the boat.
Traveled in June 2024

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Cruise through the Aquitaine Region from Bordeaux to Royan, along the Gironde Estuary and the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers (port-to-port cruise) (from Royan to Bordeaux)

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Royan

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Optional Activities

La Rochelle

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Optional Activities

Bordeaux

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Cadillac - Bordeaux

Included Activities

Bassins des Lumières

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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