Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)
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7 Night Bonjour Bordeaux Chateaux Wineries and Charming Villages Cruise from Bordeaux
Ship: Avalon Artistry II
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026 from Bordeaux, France
Ended: Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026
departure of the Avalon Artistry II. If Avalon Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing
, the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Welcome to France! Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Flights into Bordeaux must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Your day is free to explore the city before starting your cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne. Get acquainted with this city, capital of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and famous worldwide for its vineyards and wines. This evening, enjoy a very special sailing featuring the illuminated skyline of Bordeaux. (Dinner)
Day 2 - Wednesday - Apr 22, 2026
Bordeaux, France
Pauillac, France
On the Steps of Montesquieu. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 - Thursday - Apr 23, 2026
Fort Medoc, France
Blaye, France
Bikes, Vines, and Wines. This morning, enjoy a leisurely sailing to Cussac-Fort-Medoc. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. This evening, enjoy a brief sailing to Blaye. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Friday - Apr 24, 2026
Blaye, France
Bourg, France
Fine Art, Fine Bubbly, and a Fine Day for a Drive. Ask your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Relaxing afternoon sailing on the Dordogne River to Bourg. Alternatively, join an optional guided excursion to learn how the Fine Champagne of Cognac is made while enjoying a Remy Martin tasting. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Saturday - Apr 25, 2026
Libourne, France
Bus Travel
Saint-Emilion, France
Bus Travel
Libourne, France
The Village Amid the Vineyards. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Sunday - Apr 26, 2026
Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux Sights and Brilliant Lights. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Monday - Apr 27, 2026
Bordeaux, France
Bus Travel
Arcachon, France
Bus Travel
Bordeaux, France
Seas, Shells, and Sips. This afternoon, consider an optional guided excursion to Les Bassins de Lumieres for a breathtaking visit to the submarine base where art and music surround you in an immersive experience. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Tuesday - Apr 28, 2026
Bordeaux, France
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)