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AmaWaterways | May 11-18, 2028

Taste of Bordeaux

Sail through the heart of French wine country aboard AmaDolce on a 7-night roundtrip journey from Bordeaux.

Exclusive CruiseOne Pricing

Save $500 Per Person Through September 30

Special pricing from $4,499 per person

Per person, based on double occupancy. Port charges of $290 per person are additional. New booking and deposit must be made by September 30, 2026 to receive the full promotional savings. Pricing and stateroom availability are subject to change.

Discover Southwestern France

Why Bordeaux?

Bordeaux is more than one of the world's great wine regions. It is a landscape of vineyard-covered hills, medieval villages, elegant chateaux and historic river towns, all connected by the Dordogne and Garonne Rivers.

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Legendary Wine Country

Journey through some of France's most celebrated wine regions, including the vineyards surrounding Saint-Emilion, Pauillac and the Medoc, where generations of winemaking tradition are woven into the landscape.

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Villages, Chateaux and History

Beyond the vineyards, discover fortified towns, graceful estates, centuries-old architecture and charming communities that reveal the history and character of southwestern France.

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Explore at a Relaxed Pace

Unpack once aboard AmaDolce and let the rivers bring Bordeaux wine country to you, with opportunities to explore ashore while returning each evening to the comfort of your river ship.

Another Nice Advantage — A Tidal River System

Bordeaux's Garonne and Dordogne Rivers flow into the tidal Gironde Estuary, giving this itinerary a natural buffer against the low water levels that can affect other inland European river cruises. That generally makes Bordeaux less vulnerable to the drought-related low-water conditions that can sometimes disrupt cruising on rivers such as the Rhine and Danube.

River conditions can never be guaranteed and itinerary changes are always possible, but Bordeaux's strong tidal influence is another practical advantage of this distinctive river-cruise region.

From celebrated vineyards to the city of Bordeaux itself, this itinerary combines wine, food, culture and scenery in a region that rewards taking your time.

Exclusive CruiseOne Group Offer

Save $500 Per Person Through September 30

Our special AmaWaterways group pricing gets even better when you reserve early. Book and deposit by September 30, 2026 to receive the full $500 per person savings shown below.

$250 PP CruiseOne Group Discount
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$250 PP Early Booking Reward Through Sept. 30

Additional Limited Opportunity

Future Cruise Benefits May Save You Even More

We have a limited number of Future Cruise Benefits available on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible bookings can receive an additional 5% savings on the qualifying cruise fare and a reduced $200 per person deposit. Contact us to confirm availability and eligibility.

Suite

$7,898

per person, double occupancy

+ $290 per person port charges

Includes $500 PP Savings

Category A+

$7,398

per person, double occupancy

+ $290 per person port charges

Includes $500 PP Savings

Category A

$6,398

per person, double occupancy

+ $290 per person port charges

Includes $500 PP Savings

Category B

$6,298

per person, double occupancy

+ $290 per person port charges

Includes $500 PP Savings

Category C

$6,098

per person, double occupancy

+ $290 per person port charges

Includes $500 PP Savings

Category D

$4,549

per person, double occupancy

+ $290 per person port charges

Includes $500 PP Savings

Booking Details

$400 PP Standard DepositRequired to confirm your reservation.
$200 PP with Eligible FCB Limited Future Cruise Benefits are available first come, first served.
September 30, 2026 Deadline for the additional $250 Early Booking Reward.
Traveling Solo? A limited number of single-occupancy reservations are available. Select stateroom categories may be booked with a 50% single supplement, subject to availability. Higher single supplements apply to Category A+ and Suites. Ask us about current solo options.

Promotional cruise prices shown reflect the $250 per person CruiseOne group discount and the additional $250 per person Early Booking Reward. Port charges of $290 per person are shown with each fare above. The Early Booking Reward applies to qualifying new 2028 group bookings made and deposited by September 30, 2026. Future Cruise Benefit savings, when available and applicable, are not reflected in the prices shown and are calculated on qualifying cruise fare. Group space is not being held, and all staterooms, rates, promotions and single-occupancy availability are subject to availability and applicable terms at time of booking.

Optional Ocean + River Combination

Sail to Europe Instead of Flying

This is how Suzanne and Steve are getting to Bordeaux in 2028. Rather than flying across the Atlantic, we are sailing Celebrity Eclipse from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona, then continuing to Bordeaux for AmaDolce. You can join us for either cruise on its own or combine both journeys.

Palma de Mallorca cathedral photographed during our Mediterranean travels
Celebrity Eclipse | April 22-May 8, 2028

16-Night Spain & Morocco Transatlantic

Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona

The crossing visits Key West, Bermuda, Casablanca, Gibraltar, Malaga, Alicante and Palma de Mallorca before arriving in Barcelona on May 8. AmaDolce departs Bordeaux on May 11, leaving time to make the connection across southern France. We can help plan the Barcelona-to-Bordeaux transportation and hotel arrangements.

April 22-May 816 nights aboard Celebrity Eclipse from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona.
May 8-11Travel from Barcelona to Bordeaux with time for a hotel stay before embarkation.
May 11-187 nights aboard AmaDolce on Taste of Bordeaux.
Current Celebrity Group Fare Includes A refundable-deposit fare, Celebrity's Classic Beverage Package and Surf Wi-Fi, with limited group inventory available first come, first served.

Celebrity Eclipse Group Pricing

Ocean View$1,833.58starting per person
Veranda$2,228.58starting per person
Concierge Class$2,805.58starting per person
AquaClass$3,730.58starting per person

Celebrity group rates and stateroom inventory are limited and subject to change. Space is first come, first served, and all pricing, fare conditions, package inclusions and final totals are verified at the time of booking before deposit.

Dordogne and Garonne Rivers

Explore the Journey

Over seven nights, AmaDolce carries you through the heart of southwestern France, connecting Bordeaux with celebrated wine regions, historic towns and beautiful countryside.

May 11-18, 2028 Seven nights in the heart of Bordeaux wine country
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Bordeaux

Arrive in Bordeaux and board AmaDolce, your home for the next seven nights as your journey through southwestern France begins.

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Libourne and Saint-Emilion

Enter one of Bordeaux's most celebrated wine-growing regions, with opportunities to discover historic Libourne, beautiful vineyards and the medieval character of Saint-Emilion.

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Libourne and the Countryside

Spend another day exploring this scenic corner of the Dordogne, where vineyard landscapes, villages and local traditions offer a deeper look at Bordeaux life.

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Blaye

Discover the historic fortified town of Blaye and the surrounding countryside as AmaDolce continues through the Bordeaux wine region.

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Pauillac and the Medoc

Journey into the renowned Medoc wine region, home to some of the world's most celebrated vineyards, wine estates and appellations.

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Cadillac

Explore the landscapes south of Bordeaux, an area known for elegant estates, historic architecture and picturesque countryside.

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Bordeaux

Return to Bordeaux for a final day to experience the architecture, culture and atmosphere of this celebrated riverside city.

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Bordeaux

Disembark AmaDolce after breakfast, or continue your travels with one of AmaWaterways' optional post-cruise land packages.

Itinerary, ports, excursions and schedules are subject to change. Optional excursions and activity choices may vary by sailing.

Make More of Your Time in Europe

Extend Your Journey

AmaWaterways offers two ways to begin your vacation in Spain and two ways to continue exploring France after your Bordeaux cruise. Choose the combination that best fits the kind of European vacation you want.

Before Your CruiseSpain and the Basque Country

Both four-night pre-cruise choices begin on May 7, 2028 and bring you to Bordeaux to embark AmaDolce on May 11. Choose between starting in Bilbao or Madrid before spending two nights in beautiful San Sebastian.

4 Nights May 7-11, 2028

Bilbao and San Sebastian

2 Nights Bilbao + 2 Nights San Sebastian

A wonderful choice for travelers who want to experience the distinctive culture, cuisine, history and coastline of Spain's Basque Country before their river cruise.

Explore Bilbao and the historic Basque town of Guernica
Visit Bilbao's acclaimed Guggenheim Museum
Experience San Sebastian's beautiful bay and Old Town
Travel through French Basque country and Bayonne on the way to Bordeaux

$1,760 per person, double occupancy

Single occupancy: $2,420

4 Nights May 7-11, 2028

Madrid and San Sebastian

2 Nights Madrid + 2 Nights San Sebastian

Begin in Spain's vibrant capital before heading north to the Basque coast, combining the grand sights of Madrid with the relaxed seaside atmosphere and celebrated food culture of San Sebastian.

Panoramic sightseeing through Madrid
Explore the Royal Palace and historic Old Town
Spend two nights in seaside San Sebastian
Continue through Bayonne before embarking in Bordeaux

$1,980 per person, double occupancy

Single occupancy: $2,820

After Your CruiseThe Loire Valley or Paris

Both three-night post-cruise choices run from May 18-21, 2028. They happen to have the same double-occupancy price, but they offer two very different experiences: France's magnificent Loire Valley chateaux or three nights immersed in Paris.

3 Nights May 18-21, 2028

Loire Valley and Paris

2 Nights Loire Valley + 1 Night Paris CDG

Leave Bordeaux for the storybook landscapes of the Loire Valley, where Renaissance chateaux, royal history and beautiful countryside create one of France's most memorable regions.

Travel from Bordeaux through Cognac to the Loire Valley
Explore Chateau de Chenonceau and Clos Luce
Visit Amboise, Chambord and Blois
Finish with an overnight in the Paris area before your journey home

$1,950 per person, double occupancy

Single occupancy: $2,400

3 Nights May 18-21, 2028

Paris

3 Nights Paris

Spend three nights in the City of Light, combining guided sightseeing with time to enjoy Paris at your own pace — from its landmarks and museums to cafes, neighborhoods and elegant boulevards.

See signature Paris sights including the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower
Enjoy time at leisure for museums, shopping or cafes
Explore the historic streets of Montmartre
Experience Paris illuminated during an evening tour

$1,950 per person, double occupancy

Single occupancy: $2,880

AmaWaterways Land Packages Include

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4- and 5-star hotel accommodations
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Daily breakfast at your hotel
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Guided sightseeing and excursions
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Transfers and portage between hotel and ship
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AmaWaterways Cruise Manager services
Land packages are optional and additional to the cruise fare. Prices shown are from our current AmaWaterways group proposal and are subject to availability and change. Intra-air flight segments, when required, are not included in the quoted package prices. Specific hotels, sightseeing and program details are subject to AmaWaterways' final itinerary.

Your Home on the Rivers

Meet AmaDolce

Intimate, comfortable and designed for river cruising, AmaDolce provides a relaxed home base as you explore the vineyards, villages and historic cities of Bordeaux.

AmaWaterways AmaDolce sailing through Bordeaux wine country

Small-Ship River Cruising Through France

With just 140 guests, AmaDolce offers the intimate atmosphere that makes river cruising so appealing. Spend your days exploring ashore, then return to comfortable accommodations, inviting public spaces and dining inspired by the regions you visit.

140Guests
71Staterooms
45Crew
360 ft.Ship Length

French Balcony Staterooms

Many accommodations feature French balconies with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to the passing scenery and fresh river air.

Dining with a Sense of Place

Enjoy regionally inspired cuisine in the Main Restaurant, along with an intimate multi-course experience at The Chef's Table.

Room to Relax

The Sun Deck offers a walking track and whirlpool, while additional onboard amenities include a fitness room, massage services and salon.

Unpack Once

Your comfortable stateroom travels with you while the scenery outside changes from Bordeaux city streets to vineyards, chateaux and riverside villages.

More Intimate by Design

With only 140 guests aboard, AmaDolce offers a much more personal atmosphere than a large ocean ship while bringing you directly into the heart of the region.

Made for Bordeaux

AmaDolce's Taste of Bordeaux itinerary is designed around the Dordogne and Garonne Rivers, placing celebrated wine country, historic towns and Bordeaux itself within easy reach.

More Built Into Your Cruise Fare

What's Included with AmaWaterways?

River cruising is about more than getting from one destination to the next. AmaWaterways includes many of the experiences, meals and amenities that make exploring Bordeaux easy and enjoyable from the moment you step aboard.

Dining, Drinks, Excursions and Wi-Fi Are Already Included That means fewer decisions about what to add once you're aboard and more time simply enjoying your journey through France.
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All Meals Onboard

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included throughout your cruise, with menus featuring international favorites alongside cuisine inspired by the regions you're visiting.

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Wine and Beer with Meals

Complimentary wine and beer are included with lunch and dinner, making Bordeaux an especially fitting destination for an AmaWaterways river cruise.

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Daily Sip and Sail

Enjoy AmaWaterways' daily Sip and Sail cocktail hour before dinner, with complimentary beverages and time to relax with fellow travelers.

04

Shore Excursions

Guided shore excursions are included throughout the itinerary, bringing you closer to the history, culture, vineyards and communities of the Bordeaux region.

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Choices for How You Explore

Depending on the destination, excursion choices can include traditional sightseeing, culinary and wine experiences, walking tours, hikes and cycling adventures.

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Complimentary Wi-Fi

Stay connected during your journey with complimentary Wi-Fi available aboard AmaDolce in staterooms and public areas.

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And the Convenience of Unpacking Just Once

While AmaDolce travels the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, your hotel, dining and transportation travel with you — leaving more of your vacation for actually experiencing France.

Inclusions are based on AmaWaterways' currently published AmaDolce program and are subject to change. Premium beverages, gratuities and certain optional tours or services may be additional.

AmaWaterways Taste of Bordeaux

Ready to Experience Bordeaux?

Join AmaDolce for seven nights through one of France's most celebrated wine regions, with our special CruiseOne pricing available for this May 2028 departure.

May 11-18, 20287-Night Roundtrip Bordeaux
From $4,499 PP Double occupancy + $290 PP port charges
Save $500 PPBook and Deposit by Sept. 30

Let us help you choose the right stateroom and travel plan. We can also help coordinate your airfare, the optional Celebrity Eclipse transatlantic from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona, pre- or post-cruise land arrangements, and the other details that turn this Bordeaux sailing into a complete European vacation.

Vacations by Suzanne | CruiseOne
Personal planning, special group pricing and support before, during and after your vacation.

Promotional cruise pricing shown includes the $250 per person CruiseOne group discount and $250 per person Early Booking Reward for qualifying new bookings made and deposited by September 30, 2026. Port charges of $290 per person are additional and displayed with advertised cruise pricing. Staterooms, promotions and pricing are subject to availability and change.