Fall Festival: History, Wine, and Heritage on Rivers in Southwestern France
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- Onboard presentation
- Onboard contest: Win a five-day cruise for one person or a €500 discount on the cruise of your choice(1)
- ONLY WITH CROISIEUROPE: Cruise all the way to Royan in the Gironde Estuary
- Evening of traditional entertainment on board
- ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
- THE MUSTS:
- The prestigious Médoc region
- Cognac, its world-famous brandy and art museum
- The medieval city of Saint-Émilion
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
- All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
- Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Headsets are included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
The charming, retro city of Royan
Route
Boarding.
Our ship will begin to cruise to Cussac-Fort-Médoc.
We’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.
Included excursion: Tour through the Médoc vineyards.
In the afternoon, cruise to Royan on the Gironde to its estuary.
Presentation: "The Gironde Estuary: The Largest and Most Protected in Europe."
Onboard contest.(1)
Tasting of oysters on board.
Enjoy an evening of traditional entertainment on board.
Included excursions:
- Royan
- Cognac
Our ship will cruise to Libourne.(2)
Festive gala evening.
Included excursion: Saint-Émilion.
We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Bordeaux.
Onboard contest.(1)
Included excursion: Bordeaux by night.
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9 a.m. End of our services.
Dates & Prices
Choose your departure dateSTART IN 2026
Lowest all-inclusive per-person price in a double cabin for the selected cruise references and dates, excluding supplements, transportation, transfers, fees, taxes, and optional services. The final price varies depending on cabin category, deck, and selected options.
- Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%
- 30% off for the 3rd occupant of the triple cabin
- Under 2 years of age, meals and accommodation are provided free of charge by CroisiEurope
Ships
Several ships available for this cruiseFor navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary.
(1) Participants will answer questions and the winner will be entered in the random drawing at the end of the cruise. A five-day cruise for one person in a Main Deck cabin OR a €500 discount on the cruise of your choice (one cruise per departure – does not include the Rivers and Cultures of the World tours and cruises).
(2) Depending on mooring availability, the stopover in Libourne could be replaced by a stopover in Bourg.
(3) Depending on weather conditions, the Royan stopover may be replaced by Blaye.
Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.
Valid information for year 2026