RIVER CRUISES OUT OF BORDEAUX ALONG THE GARONNE
Bordeaux ~ Cadillac/Sauternes ~ Blaye/Medoc ~ Libourne/St Emilion

If idyllic countryside, steeped in fascinating history, rich in gastronomy and offering some of the world’s best wine appeals, then a Bordeaux River Cruise should be top of your list.


We’ve partnered with the expert team of Cruise Connoisseurs at the award-winning firm Panache Cruises, who have a combined experience of over 100 years in the cruise sector and will create the perfect cruise for you.

Speak direct to a Panache Connoisseur by calling  ☎  0161 513 8208   Panache is open seven days a week, ten hours a day between 09:00 and 19:00 UK time. They’ll be delighted to tell you more and find you your perfect river cruise in and around Bordeaux.

Your river cruising enquiry will be sent to Laurie Reitman who has over 20 years of experience, traveled all over the world, and cruised on more than 15 of the top river and ocean lines.

Speak direct to Laurie by calling 469-269-3763. She will be delighted to tell you more and find you your perfect river cruise in France. Please tell Laurie that you’re making contact through French Waterways.

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A selection of Garonne & Bordeaux river cruises

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S.S. Bon Voyage by UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises From
£3,689pp
Garonne, Gironde
UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises

Brilliant Bordeaux
ABOARD
S.S. Bon Voyage

Destinations: Bordeaux, Garonne, Gironde
Class: Luxury
Departure: 05 Oct 2025
Length: 7 nights
S.S. Bon Voyage by UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises From
£3,419pp
Garonne, Gironde
UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises

Brilliant Bordeaux
ABOARD
S.S. Bon Voyage

Destinations: Bordeaux, Garonne, Gironde
Class: Luxury
Departure: 20 Jul 2025
Length: 7 nights
MS Cyrano de Bergerac by CroisiEurope From
£1,686pp
Dordogne, Garonne
CroisiEurope

Cruise through the Aquitaine Region from Bordeaux…
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MS Cyrano de Bergerac

Destinations: Bordeaux, Dordogne, Garonne
Class: Premium
Departure: 16 Sep 2024
Length: 6 nights
S.S. Bon Voyage by UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises From
£3,419pp
Garonne, Gironde
UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises

Brilliant Bordeaux
ABOARD
S.S. Bon Voyage

Destinations: Bordeaux, Garonne, Gironde
Class: Luxury
Departure: 19 Oct 2025
Length: 7 nights
Scenic Diamond by Scenic From
£3,349pp
Garonne, Gironde
Scenic

Beautiful Bordeaux
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Scenic Diamond

Destinations: Bordeaux, Garonne, Gironde
Class: Luxury
Departure: 08 Apr 2024
Length: 10 nights
MS Cyrano de Bergerac by CroisiEurope From
£860pp
Garonne
CroisiEurope

The exceptional region of Bordeaux (port-to-port…
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MS Cyrano de Bergerac

Destinations: Bordeaux, Cadillac, Garonne
Class: Premium
Departure: 22 Oct 2025
Length: 4 nights

Garonne River and Bordeaux Cruises Itineraries in France

Bordeaux to Bordeaux River Cruise

Bordeaux, the capital of New Aquitaine in southwest France, sits on the Garonne River, and all cruises begin and end at its quaysides. Effortlessly elegant and cosmopolitan, Bordeaux sets the scene for the days to come. With magnificent neoclassical buildings, a vibrant riverfront and exceptional dining and shopping, it’s a city in which to immerse oneself.

Bordeaux Wine and Cognac

Beyond the enchanting attractions of Bordeaux, you will discover that river cruises in this fertile region take you to some of the finest wine ports and châteaux in France. Cruising Bordeaux’s stunning Gironde Estuary, and the Dordogne and the Garonne rivers, you will discover places that hold legendary status in the wine world, from Saint-Émilion and Pomerol, to Sauternes and Médoc – tasting some of the world’s finest wines and sampling the best regional produce on the way.

Blaye is the nearest port to Cognac, although the vineyards here on the right bank of the Gironde also produce fabulous wine too. Wandering around its 17th century citadel, however, you will quickly find this is a fabulous destination in its own right.

Libourne and St Emilion

A visit to the small town of Libourne and its bustling, foodie market will give you a real taste of authentic French life. Libourne is also the gateway to Saint-Émilion, where you won’t fail to be enchanted by 12th century churches, ancient catacombs and simply superb wine. Some say Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is even more beautiful than Bordeaux, but we’ll let you be the judge of that.

Cadillac

Cadillac is a picturesque fortified town dating back to 1280, but the star attraction is the majestic 17th century château that epitomises aristocratic life of the time. Wine lovers too will be delighted with an excursion to the vineyards of Sauternes and the chance to sample this legendary dessert wine.

Aquitaine countryside

Some Bordeaux to Bordeaux cruises also visit the beautifully sheltered Arcachon Bay, renowned for its oyster farming, where a trip to the surrounding fishing villages to eat just-caught oysters is one that will not be forgotten.

So, whether you are truffle hunting, cognac blending, wine tasting or simply sitting back enjoying superb food and beautiful Aquitaine countryside, a cruise from Bordeaux is something you are sure to savour for a long time to come.


Beautiful Aquitaine Places

– [below] In the region: Bordeaux, Duras, Moissac, St Emilion, Bordeaux Wine, Canal de Garonne, Serignac, Agen –

Duras © Michel Michelot | Bordeaux vineyard ©Chateau Raba | Tasting ©Nicolle Croft | Others ©FW, wikimedia, n/a

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