Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. Our ship will begin to cruise. We'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

This morning, join us for an excursion along the Grands Crus Wine Route in the Médoc region. Visit the prestigious lands nurturing the most renowned red wines on the planet. We’ll come across most of the famed names in the Médoc region—Saint-Julien, Haut-Médoc, etc.—stopping along the celebrated wine route to have a sampling of the illustrious regional wines. While we are on the road, we’ll also get a glimpse of the famous label vineyards and domains such as Châteaux Lafite-Rothschild, Latour, and Mouton Rothschild.
We'll return on board the ship
to cruise the Gironde until we reach the estuary.
Onboard presentation: "The Gironde Estuary: The Largest and Most Protected in Europe."
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We’ll pass by marshes, the steep cliffs of Meschers-sur-Gironde, troglodyte homes, and fishing cabins before arriving in Royan at the end of the afternoon.
Join us for a tasting of oysters.
Enjoy an evening of traditional entertainment on board.

This morning, the included excursion is: Royan, guided tour on foot. You'll set out on foot with your guide to discover this Atlantic seaside resort known for its early- to mid-20th-century architecture and vibrant energy. Old villas, luxuriant gardens, quaint boutiques, and the beautiful harbor forge the city's charm. The impressive church was rebuilt in the 1950s using sleek lines and natural light as the focus. Enjoy some time on your own.

After our excursion, we’ll return on board for lunch.

This afternoon, join us for an included excursion: The charming city of Cognac. Take a stroll along the history-laden cobblestones within the oldest section—from the château where King Francis I was born to the homes of wealthy salt and brandy merchants. Learn about five centuries of the city's history. Afterwards, we’ll visit the Musée des Arts du Cognac, where you’ll discover the liquor’s passionate history through recollection of its viticulture, oenology, distillation, cooperage, commerce, and glassworks—as well as its modern packaging designs. Of course, we'll enjoy a tasting of the world's most famous brandy before returning to Royan.

After we return on board, the ship will begin to cruise to Libourne, arriving in the evening.

Tonight is our festive gala.

Tucked between the confluence of the Isle and Dordogne Rivers, Libourne's heritage expanded progressively over the centuries.
Included excursion: Saint-Émilion. This extraordinary medieval city has retained its original charm, including golden-hued stone buildings, clay roof tiles, and a labyrinth of small streets—all snuggled within an expanse of beautiful vineyards. We'll stop at one of the wine cellars for a tasting of local spirits.
We’ll then spend the afternoon cruising to Bordeaux. Our ship will glide past the village of Bourg before reaching the tip of Ambès, a small city at the confluence of the Dordogne and Garonne Rivers. We'll continue our trip on the Garonne up to Bordeaux.
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Included excursion: Guided tour of Bordeaux by night. Discover the most beautiful sites in Bordeaux at night. See the nocturnal illuminations highlighting the city's magnificent structures, including the spectacular reflecting pool designed by landscape artist Michel Corajoud and the historic Palais de la Bourse. At nightfall, we'll visit Bordeaux's Old Town as the spectacle of thousands of lights begins to dazzle onlookers.

Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9 a.m. End of our services.