7-night Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages Cruise

September 1, 2026

Avalon Waterways: Avalon Artistry II®

Roundtrip Bordeaux

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Cruise Inclusions

Choice of complimentary sightseeing excursions in every port – choose between Classic, Active or Discovery options
Whisper headsets for all excursions
Digital Signage ship-wide with daily agenda, menus, key details
Unlimited free Wi-Fi
Visits to UNESCO Sites
Enrichment lectures & local entertainment, dance floor and nightly song lists
Meals with regional specialties, including local wine
Sky Deck grill for lunch – weather permitting
Welcome Dinner & Farewell Dinner
Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner – sparkling wine with breakfast
24-hour specialty coffees, teas & water filling station, including flavored waters
24-hour Club Lounge (includes coffee machine), games, books, TVs, great views!
Walking track & sky deck
Fitness room with machines and free weights
Adventure Host and Adventure center (maps, binoculars, walking sticks, etc)
Afternoon tea (coffee, tea, sandwiches and cookies)
16 bikes on board
Movie Night
Elevator between stateroom decks
24-hour guest services
All port taxes & fees
Airport transfers on embarkation/disembarkation day with Avalon Air purchase
No single use plastics

YOUR STATEROOM INCLUDES:

River-view stateroom Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration; Comfort Collection bedding, including choice of pillow and firmness (Panorama Suites 200 sq feet)
Desk area with chair
Spacious closets and under bed storage
Panorama Suites include Wall-to-wall window with Open-Air Balcony
Panorama Suites include loveseat and table with chair seating area
Panorama Suites include extra large bathroom and spacious glass enclosed shower
Flat-screen LCD TV with complimentary Movies On Demand
110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
Mini Bar; security safe; hair dryer
L’Occitane® toiletries; plush robes & slippers in every stateroom
Stateroom steward & multiple times daily housekeeping

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Bordeaux Bordeaux 09/01/2026 BORDEAUX, FRANCE (EMBARKATION) Welcome to France! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for BoardingFlights 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.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BORDEAUX(D)Ship may sail in the evening to Cadillac-sur-Garonne based on tide and water levels.BORDEAUX_CITY.jpg Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Bordeaux - About Grape Varietals… - 8 hours Several possibilities based on the theme of grape varietals, be it wine tastings or, practical activities. The great Bordeaux wines will no longer hold any secrets for you. It's possible to have this activity in any Bordeaux wine appellation! Wine tasting: Merlot or Cabernet? There are 2 major top grape varieties in Bordeaux: Cabernet Sauvignon produces Ch. Mouton Rothschild and Merlot Pétrus. Each grape variety taste very different. The terroir and the work carried out by Man can exalt each grape and create amazing Bordeaux wines. During the blind tasting find out which grape has been used in the wine before or after its oak ageing. Merlot or Cabernet? Theory put in practice: Blending is an art Several grape varieties tasting different are available to the wine maker. He/she is an artist making rational or subjective choices in order to elaborate a great wine. Be the wine maker and create your own cuvée but explain your logic first. Does it match? Each group forms a team. Wine taster & Expert Learn how to taste wines like a professional with fun. You also learn about the tricks of the trade. Words like single variety, futures, blended wines, bottled wine and ageing wine will have no more secrets for you. While tasting several wines, you may recognize which wine and term match together. 09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux 10:00 am - First winery tour 12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch 02:30 pm - Wine tasting separate grapes varieties and then have a blending session 05:00pm - End of the tour Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light, Package price includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car 2 winery visits Blending sessions Bordeaux - Wine Architecture in Saint-Emilion - 8 hours Modern Temples of Bacchus To wine lovers everywhere, the grand vintages of the Bordeaux region of France have long been regarded as the true pinnacle of excellence. The methods and philosophies used in their production have by and large remained true to the old traditions; modern technology however has undeniably played an ever-more important role in recent years. To add even more significance to this glorious culture of the grape, if that was possible, the past decade has seen some of Europe’s most highly-acclaimed and imaginative architects taking time off from their ground-breaking and spectacular major urban projects to contribute their innovative designs to the cellars and vat rooms of some of the region’s top châteaux. Discover Architectures / Understand Classification/Discover techniques of wine making and appreciate wine tastings! 09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux 10:00 am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères 11:30 am - Discover the enchanting medieval village of Saint-Emilion, classified by Unesco in 1999. A luminous, ochre-colored jewel built of limestone and Roman roof tiles, it’s perched on a plateau and completely surrounded by a sea of vineyards. The steep and narrow cobblestone streets are lined with remnants of monasteries and convents dating from the 11th to 18th centuries that tell the story of the village. A Unesco World Heritage-inspired scavenger hunt will bring you face to face with the art, wine and stunning landscapes of Saint-Emilion. 12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch 02:30 pm - Wine tasting Chateau La Dominique 05:00pm - End of the tour Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: no Physical Activity Level: Light, Package price includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car 2 winery visits Monument tour in Saint-Emilion Bordeaux - Gourmet tour - 8 hours We invite you to enjoy a gourmet guided tour of Bordeaux which has been listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco in June 2007. “The historic centre of Bordeaux forms an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble, created in the Age of Enlightenment, whose values continued up to the first half of the 20th century, with more protected buildings than any other French city, except Paris. It is also recognized for its historic role as a place of exchange of cultural values over more than 2,000 years, particularly since the 12th century due to commercial links with Britain and the Low Countries. From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the 18th Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work. Our visit offers to combine historic discovery with regional and typical "delicacies" punctuated by three stops at specialized producers: •Tasting of ewe cheese with jam of cherries from Pyrenean mountains •Tasting of “cannelé” a very local sweet specialty at Baillardran, •And of course a "wine tasting" in a bistro… Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - All entrance fees & tasting - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year Not available during French Bank Holiday Bordeaux - Cultural tour - 8 hours “The historic centre of Bordeaux forms an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble, created in the Age of Enlightenment, whose values continued up to the first half of the 20th century, with more protected buildings than any other French city, except Paris. It is also recognized for its historic role as a place of exchange of cultural values over more than 2,000 years, particularly since the 12th century due to commercial links with Britain and the Low Countries. From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the 18th Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work. The futuristic tram network established in 2005 is evidence of the dynamism of today’s Bordeaux and the historic heart which has been given back to pedestrians, allow the visitors to discover the principal monuments illustrating the city’s History: the Palais Gallien amphitheatre (4th century), the Saint Seurin Basilica (11th century foundations), the Saint André Cathedral (13th century), the Porte Cailhau and the "Grosse Cloche" ("big bell", 15th century). The 18th century gave the city its outstanding "Grand Theatre", a national opera house built in 1781, and the Allées de Tourny, as well as the remarkable waterfront buildings and the Place de la Bourse (formerly the Place Royale), a quarter over 4 kilometres in length which serves as the backdrop for the port’s trading activities. Tour Duration:8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal All entrance fees All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year Not available on May 1st, January 01st & December 25 Bordeaux -Saint Emilion Wine Tour - 8 hours In the morning, departure with your English speaking driver guide to Saint Emilion. Surrounded by its vineyards, the city offers ancient ramparts, monuments and narrow streets. The village and the vineyards have been classed as a World Heritage Site by the Unesco in 1999. “Grape production was introduced into this fertile region of Aquitaine by the Romans and was intensified during the Middle Age. The area of Saint-Émilion benefited from its position on the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostella and several churches, monasteries and hospices were built there from the XIth century onwards. It was granted its own jurisdictional status during the period of English rule in the XIIth century. This is an exceptional landscape entirely given over to grape-production and whose towns and villages are home to outstanding historic monuments.” (Unesco Cit.) Centuries after the Latin poet Ausonius, the hermit Emilion found here peace and tranquility, which were necessary for his meditation. He discovered a grotto watered by a natural spring in the rocky centre of what is now the town bearing his name, where he lived until his death. Private guided tour of the principal sights of the medieval town: the Emilion Hermitage, the Tour du Roy built in the 13th century by Richard the Lion heart, the collegiate church and its 14th century cloister and, above all, the exceptional monolithic church and its catacombs dug out of the limestone cliff between the 9th and the 11th centuries. Its 38 metre span makes it the largest such church in Europe. Lunch will take place at a restaurant located in the city. In the afternoon, visit with wine tasting at a Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion. Tour Duration:8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Light, Package Includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal All entrance fees & tasting All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year May 1st - due to French law, cost double and most of the Wine estate are close Bordeaux - A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… - 8 hours A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… Taste and identify the differences between the great Bordeaux wines, according to the vintage… Wine experts give a great importance to Vintages. Why is it so important? How to recognize the quality of the vintage? How to guess the vintage? Should we agree or is it a matter of taste? Let us taste 4 vintages from the same wine property and comment. The expert guides you and shares his knowledge while you comment and learn tricks of the trade. Château Grand Vertical Tasting Workshop The privilege of tasting 6 great vintages dating back as far as 20 years: • Château de Ferrand 1988 & 1989 • Château de Ferrand 1998 & 1999 • Château de Ferrand 2008 & 2009 This workshop includes a private tour, an initiation into aromas, a tasting of 6 vintages, and a food/wine pairing with our “Assiette Gourmande”. Schedule: 09:00am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux 10:00am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères 11:30am - Discover the enchanting medieval village of Saint-Emilion, classified by Unesco in 1999. A luminous, ochre-colored jewel built of limestone and Roman roof tiles, it is perched on a plateau and completely surrounded by a sea of vineyards. The steep and narrow cobblestone streets are lined with remnants of monasteries and convents dating from the 11th to 18th centuries that tell the story of the village. A Unesco World Heritage-inspired scavenger hunt will bring you face to face with the art, wine and stunning landscapes of Saint-Emilion. 12:30pm to 02:00pm - Time to stroll and have lunch 02:30 pm - Wine tasting at Chateau La Dominique 05:00pm - End of the tour Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light, Package price includes Transportation: Pick up/drop off at the Port Day Tour: English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car 2 winery visits and vertical workshop	09/01/2026	09/01/2026
Cadillac Cadillac 09/02/2026 CADILLAC-SUR-GARONNE On the Steps of MontesquieuCLASSIC Take a guided tour of Château de la Brêde—birthplace of Montesquieu—political philosopher and author of “The Spirit of Law.” Visit the fortress-style castle still reflected in its impressive moat, OR:DISCOVERY Join a Guided Visit with wine tasting at a local château. Sip the sweet notes and fresh acidity of Sauternes, the beloved golden-yellow wine.This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your Suite Ship®.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN CADILLAC-SUR-GARONNE (B,L,D)*Sailing to Cadillac-sur-Garonne pending tides and water levels. Alternative motorcoach transportation for today’s excursions provided.CADILLAC-SUR-GARONNE.jpg	09/02/2026	09/02/2026
Fort Medoc Fort Medoc 09/03/2026 CUSSAC FORT MÉDOC Bikes, Vines, and Wines This morning, enjoy a leisurely sailing to Cussac Fort MédocVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Enjoy a relaxing E-bike guided tour in Bordeaux’s finest wine region. You will be amazed by the picturesque countryside while you enjoy a wonderful ride through the vineyards, OR:DISCOVERY Take a Guided Visit to an historic Château in the Médoc area and enjoy a tasting of their wonderful wines, with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon as protagonists.This evening, enjoy a brief sailing to Blaye.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BLAYE(B,L,D)CUSSAC FORT MEDOC_BIKING.jpg	09/03/2026	09/03/2026
Blaye Blaye 09/04/2026 BLAYE–BOURG Fine Art, Fine Bubbly, and a Fine Day for a DriveAsk your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.CLASSIC Take a guided visit to the Citadel of Blaye, an UNESCO World Heritage site, followed by a panoramic drive following the famed Route de la Corniche along the right banks of the River Dordogne, OR: DISCOVERY Join a Guided Tour to discover Blaye from a different perspective, including a visit to a local art gallery with wine tasting.Scenic afternoon sailing on the Dordogne River to Bourg. Enjoy free time to explore this storybook village or join an optional guided excursion to learn how the Fine Champagne of Cognac is made while enjoying a Rémy Martin tasting. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BOURG(B,L,D)BLAYE_CITADEL.jpg	09/04/2026	09/04/2026
Bourg-sur-Gironde	09/04/2026	09/04/2026
Libourne Libourne 09/05/2026 LIBOURNE. EXCURSION TO SAINT-ÉMILION The Village Amid the VineyardsCLASSIC Join a guided tour of the medieval village of Saint-Émilion—a UNESCO World Heritage site of legends and legendary landscapes. Later, sail Bordeaux.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BORDEAUX(B,L,D)SAINT-EMILION.jpg	09/05/2026	09/05/2026
Bordeaux Bordeaux 09/06/2026 BORDEAUX Bordeaux Sights and Brilliant Lights Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.CLASSIC Join a guided walking tour to discover the heart of Bordeaux with a stroll amid its stunning squares, avenues, and cathedrals sights.This afternoon, consider an optional guided excursion to Les Bassins des Lumières for a breathtaking visit to the submarine base where art and music surround you in an immersive experience.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BORDEAUX(B,L,D) BORDEAUX_PLACE DE LA BOURSE.jpg Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Bordeaux - About Grape Varietals… - 8 hours Several possibilities based on the theme of grape varietals, be it wine tastings or, practical activities. The great Bordeaux wines will no longer hold any secrets for you. It's possible to have this activity in any Bordeaux wine appellation! Wine tasting: Merlot or Cabernet? There are 2 major top grape varieties in Bordeaux: Cabernet Sauvignon produces Ch. Mouton Rothschild and Merlot Pétrus. Each grape variety taste very different. The terroir and the work carried out by Man can exalt each grape and create amazing Bordeaux wines. During the blind tasting find out which grape has been used in the wine before or after its oak ageing. Merlot or Cabernet? Theory put in practice: Blending is an art Several grape varieties tasting different are available to the wine maker. He/she is an artist making rational or subjective choices in order to elaborate a great wine. Be the wine maker and create your own cuvée but explain your logic first. Does it match? Each group forms a team. Wine taster & Expert Learn how to taste wines like a professional with fun. You also learn about the tricks of the trade. Words like single variety, futures, blended wines, bottled wine and ageing wine will have no more secrets for you. While tasting several wines, you may recognize which wine and term match together. 09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux 10:00 am - First winery tour 12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch 02:30 pm - Wine tasting separate grapes varieties and then have a blending session 05:00pm - End of the tour Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light, Package price includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car 2 winery visits Blending sessions Bordeaux - Wine Architecture in Saint-Emilion - 8 hours Modern Temples of Bacchus To wine lovers everywhere, the grand vintages of the Bordeaux region of France have long been regarded as the true pinnacle of excellence. The methods and philosophies used in their production have by and large remained true to the old traditions; modern technology however has undeniably played an ever-more important role in recent years. To add even more significance to this glorious culture of the grape, if that was possible, the past decade has seen some of Europe’s most highly-acclaimed and imaginative architects taking time off from their ground-breaking and spectacular major urban projects to contribute their innovative designs to the cellars and vat rooms of some of the region’s top châteaux. Discover Architectures / Understand Classification/Discover techniques of wine making and appreciate wine tastings! 09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux 10:00 am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères 11:30 am - Discover the enchanting medieval village of Saint-Emilion, classified by Unesco in 1999. A luminous, ochre-colored jewel built of limestone and Roman roof tiles, it’s perched on a plateau and completely surrounded by a sea of vineyards. The steep and narrow cobblestone streets are lined with remnants of monasteries and convents dating from the 11th to 18th centuries that tell the story of the village. A Unesco World Heritage-inspired scavenger hunt will bring you face to face with the art, wine and stunning landscapes of Saint-Emilion. 12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch 02:30 pm - Wine tasting Chateau La Dominique 05:00pm - End of the tour Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: no Physical Activity Level: Light, Package price includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car 2 winery visits Monument tour in Saint-Emilion Bordeaux - Gourmet tour - 8 hours We invite you to enjoy a gourmet guided tour of Bordeaux which has been listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco in June 2007. “The historic centre of Bordeaux forms an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble, created in the Age of Enlightenment, whose values continued up to the first half of the 20th century, with more protected buildings than any other French city, except Paris. It is also recognized for its historic role as a place of exchange of cultural values over more than 2,000 years, particularly since the 12th century due to commercial links with Britain and the Low Countries. From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the 18th Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work. Our visit offers to combine historic discovery with regional and typical "delicacies" punctuated by three stops at specialized producers: •Tasting of ewe cheese with jam of cherries from Pyrenean mountains •Tasting of “cannelé” a very local sweet specialty at Baillardran, •And of course a "wine tasting" in a bistro… Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - All entrance fees & tasting - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year Not available during French Bank Holiday Bordeaux - Cultural tour - 8 hours “The historic centre of Bordeaux forms an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble, created in the Age of Enlightenment, whose values continued up to the first half of the 20th century, with more protected buildings than any other French city, except Paris. It is also recognized for its historic role as a place of exchange of cultural values over more than 2,000 years, particularly since the 12th century due to commercial links with Britain and the Low Countries. From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the 18th Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work. The futuristic tram network established in 2005 is evidence of the dynamism of today’s Bordeaux and the historic heart which has been given back to pedestrians, allow the visitors to discover the principal monuments illustrating the city’s History: the Palais Gallien amphitheatre (4th century), the Saint Seurin Basilica (11th century foundations), the Saint André Cathedral (13th century), the Porte Cailhau and the "Grosse Cloche" ("big bell", 15th century). The 18th century gave the city its outstanding "Grand Theatre", a national opera house built in 1781, and the Allées de Tourny, as well as the remarkable waterfront buildings and the Place de la Bourse (formerly the Place Royale), a quarter over 4 kilometres in length which serves as the backdrop for the port’s trading activities. Tour Duration:8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal All entrance fees All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year Not available on May 1st, January 01st & December 25 Bordeaux -Saint Emilion Wine Tour - 8 hours In the morning, departure with your English speaking driver guide to Saint Emilion. Surrounded by its vineyards, the city offers ancient ramparts, monuments and narrow streets. The village and the vineyards have been classed as a World Heritage Site by the Unesco in 1999. “Grape production was introduced into this fertile region of Aquitaine by the Romans and was intensified during the Middle Age. The area of Saint-Émilion benefited from its position on the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostella and several churches, monasteries and hospices were built there from the XIth century onwards. It was granted its own jurisdictional status during the period of English rule in the XIIth century. This is an exceptional landscape entirely given over to grape-production and whose towns and villages are home to outstanding historic monuments.” (Unesco Cit.) Centuries after the Latin poet Ausonius, the hermit Emilion found here peace and tranquility, which were necessary for his meditation. He discovered a grotto watered by a natural spring in the rocky centre of what is now the town bearing his name, where he lived until his death. Private guided tour of the principal sights of the medieval town: the Emilion Hermitage, the Tour du Roy built in the 13th century by Richard the Lion heart, the collegiate church and its 14th century cloister and, above all, the exceptional monolithic church and its catacombs dug out of the limestone cliff between the 9th and the 11th centuries. Its 38 metre span makes it the largest such church in Europe. Lunch will take place at a restaurant located in the city. In the afternoon, visit with wine tasting at a Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion. Tour Duration:8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Light, Package Includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal All entrance fees & tasting All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year May 1st - due to French law, cost double and most of the Wine estate are close Bordeaux - A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… - 8 hours A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… Taste and identify the differences between the great Bordeaux wines, according to the vintage… Wine experts give a great importance to Vintages. Why is it so important? How to recognize the quality of the vintage? How to guess the vintage? Should we agree or is it a matter of taste? Let us taste 4 vintages from the same wine property and comment. The expert guides you and shares his knowledge while you comment and learn tricks of the trade. Château Grand Vertical Tasting Workshop The privilege of tasting 6 great vintages dating back as far as 20 years: • Château de Ferrand 1988 & 1989 • Château de Ferrand 1998 & 1999 • Château de Ferrand 2008 & 2009 This workshop includes a private tour, an initiation into aromas, a tasting of 6 vintages, and a food/wine pairing with our “Assiette Gourmande”. Schedule: 09:00am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux 10:00am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères 11:30am - Discover the enchanting medieval village of Saint-Emilion, classified by Unesco in 1999. A luminous, ochre-colored jewel built of limestone and Roman roof tiles, it is perched on a plateau and completely surrounded by a sea of vineyards. The steep and narrow cobblestone streets are lined with remnants of monasteries and convents dating from the 11th to 18th centuries that tell the story of the village. A Unesco World Heritage-inspired scavenger hunt will bring you face to face with the art, wine and stunning landscapes of Saint-Emilion. 12:30pm to 02:00pm - Time to stroll and have lunch 02:30 pm - Wine tasting at Chateau La Dominique 05:00pm - End of the tour Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light, Package price includes Transportation: Pick up/drop off at the Port Day Tour: English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car 2 winery visits and vertical workshop	09/06/2026	09/06/2026
Bordeaux Bordeaux 09/07/2026 BORDEAUX. EXCURSION TO ARCACHON’S BAY Seas, Shells, and Sips ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along Bordeaux’ postcard river views of the Les Quais, OR:CLASSIC Join a full-day guided tour of the seaside resort of Arcachon on the Atlantic coast. Gaze upon its 19th-century architectural treasures and taste its local delicacy of oysters and wine.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BORDEAUX(B,L,D)ARCACHONS BAY_OYSTERS.jpg Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Bordeaux - About Grape Varietals… - 8 hours Several possibilities based on the theme of grape varietals, be it wine tastings or, practical activities. The great Bordeaux wines will no longer hold any secrets for you. It's possible to have this activity in any Bordeaux wine appellation! Wine tasting: Merlot or Cabernet? There are 2 major top grape varieties in Bordeaux: Cabernet Sauvignon produces Ch. Mouton Rothschild and Merlot Pétrus. Each grape variety taste very different. The terroir and the work carried out by Man can exalt each grape and create amazing Bordeaux wines. During the blind tasting find out which grape has been used in the wine before or after its oak ageing. Merlot or Cabernet? Theory put in practice: Blending is an art Several grape varieties tasting different are available to the wine maker. He/she is an artist making rational or subjective choices in order to elaborate a great wine. Be the wine maker and create your own cuvée but explain your logic first. Does it match? Each group forms a team. Wine taster & Expert Learn how to taste wines like a professional with fun. You also learn about the tricks of the trade. Words like single variety, futures, blended wines, bottled wine and ageing wine will have no more secrets for you. While tasting several wines, you may recognize which wine and term match together. 09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux 10:00 am - First winery tour 12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch 02:30 pm - Wine tasting separate grapes varieties and then have a blending session 05:00pm - End of the tour Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light, Package price includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car 2 winery visits Blending sessions Bordeaux - Wine Architecture in Saint-Emilion - 8 hours Modern Temples of Bacchus To wine lovers everywhere, the grand vintages of the Bordeaux region of France have long been regarded as the true pinnacle of excellence. The methods and philosophies used in their production have by and large remained true to the old traditions; modern technology however has undeniably played an ever-more important role in recent years. To add even more significance to this glorious culture of the grape, if that was possible, the past decade has seen some of Europe’s most highly-acclaimed and imaginative architects taking time off from their ground-breaking and spectacular major urban projects to contribute their innovative designs to the cellars and vat rooms of some of the region’s top châteaux. Discover Architectures / Understand Classification/Discover techniques of wine making and appreciate wine tastings! 09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux 10:00 am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères 11:30 am - Discover the enchanting medieval village of Saint-Emilion, classified by Unesco in 1999. A luminous, ochre-colored jewel built of limestone and Roman roof tiles, it’s perched on a plateau and completely surrounded by a sea of vineyards. The steep and narrow cobblestone streets are lined with remnants of monasteries and convents dating from the 11th to 18th centuries that tell the story of the village. A Unesco World Heritage-inspired scavenger hunt will bring you face to face with the art, wine and stunning landscapes of Saint-Emilion. 12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch 02:30 pm - Wine tasting Chateau La Dominique 05:00pm - End of the tour Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: no Physical Activity Level: Light, Package price includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car 2 winery visits Monument tour in Saint-Emilion Bordeaux - Gourmet tour - 8 hours We invite you to enjoy a gourmet guided tour of Bordeaux which has been listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco in June 2007. “The historic centre of Bordeaux forms an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble, created in the Age of Enlightenment, whose values continued up to the first half of the 20th century, with more protected buildings than any other French city, except Paris. It is also recognized for its historic role as a place of exchange of cultural values over more than 2,000 years, particularly since the 12th century due to commercial links with Britain and the Low Countries. From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the 18th Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work. Our visit offers to combine historic discovery with regional and typical "delicacies" punctuated by three stops at specialized producers: •Tasting of ewe cheese with jam of cherries from Pyrenean mountains •Tasting of “cannelé” a very local sweet specialty at Baillardran, •And of course a "wine tasting" in a bistro… Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - All entrance fees & tasting - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year Not available during French Bank Holiday Bordeaux - Cultural tour - 8 hours “The historic centre of Bordeaux forms an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble, created in the Age of Enlightenment, whose values continued up to the first half of the 20th century, with more protected buildings than any other French city, except Paris. It is also recognized for its historic role as a place of exchange of cultural values over more than 2,000 years, particularly since the 12th century due to commercial links with Britain and the Low Countries. From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the 18th Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work. The futuristic tram network established in 2005 is evidence of the dynamism of today’s Bordeaux and the historic heart which has been given back to pedestrians, allow the visitors to discover the principal monuments illustrating the city’s History: the Palais Gallien amphitheatre (4th century), the Saint Seurin Basilica (11th century foundations), the Saint André Cathedral (13th century), the Porte Cailhau and the "Grosse Cloche" ("big bell", 15th century). The 18th century gave the city its outstanding "Grand Theatre", a national opera house built in 1781, and the Allées de Tourny, as well as the remarkable waterfront buildings and the Place de la Bourse (formerly the Place Royale), a quarter over 4 kilometres in length which serves as the backdrop for the port’s trading activities. Tour Duration:8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal All entrance fees All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year Not available on May 1st, January 01st & December 25 Bordeaux -Saint Emilion Wine Tour - 8 hours In the morning, departure with your English speaking driver guide to Saint Emilion. Surrounded by its vineyards, the city offers ancient ramparts, monuments and narrow streets. The village and the vineyards have been classed as a World Heritage Site by the Unesco in 1999. “Grape production was introduced into this fertile region of Aquitaine by the Romans and was intensified during the Middle Age. The area of Saint-Émilion benefited from its position on the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostella and several churches, monasteries and hospices were built there from the XIth century onwards. It was granted its own jurisdictional status during the period of English rule in the XIIth century. This is an exceptional landscape entirely given over to grape-production and whose towns and villages are home to outstanding historic monuments.” (Unesco Cit.) Centuries after the Latin poet Ausonius, the hermit Emilion found here peace and tranquility, which were necessary for his meditation. He discovered a grotto watered by a natural spring in the rocky centre of what is now the town bearing his name, where he lived until his death. Private guided tour of the principal sights of the medieval town: the Emilion Hermitage, the Tour du Roy built in the 13th century by Richard the Lion heart, the collegiate church and its 14th century cloister and, above all, the exceptional monolithic church and its catacombs dug out of the limestone cliff between the 9th and the 11th centuries. Its 38 metre span makes it the largest such church in Europe. Lunch will take place at a restaurant located in the city. In the afternoon, visit with wine tasting at a Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion. Tour Duration:8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Light, Package Includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal All entrance fees & tasting All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year May 1st - due to French law, cost double and most of the Wine estate are close Bordeaux - A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… - 8 hours A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… Taste and identify the differences between the great Bordeaux wines, according to the vintage… Wine experts give a great importance to Vintages. Why is it so important? How to recognize the quality of the vintage? How to guess the vintage? Should we agree or is it a matter of taste? Let us taste 4 vintages from the same wine property and comment. The expert guides you and shares his knowledge while you comment and learn tricks of the trade. Château Grand Vertical Tasting Workshop The privilege of tasting 6 great vintages dating back as far as 20 years: • Château de Ferrand 1988 & 1989 • Château de Ferrand 1998 & 1999 • Château de Ferrand 2008 & 2009 This workshop includes a private tour, an initiation into aromas, a tasting of 6 vintages, and a food/wine pairing with our “Assiette Gourmande”. Schedule: 09:00am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux 10:00am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères 11:30am - Discover the enchanting medieval village of Saint-Emilion, classified by Unesco in 1999. A luminous, ochre-colored jewel built of limestone and Roman roof tiles, it is perched on a plateau and completely surrounded by a sea of vineyards. The steep and narrow cobblestone streets are lined with remnants of monasteries and convents dating from the 11th to 18th centuries that tell the story of the village. A Unesco World Heritage-inspired scavenger hunt will bring you face to face with the art, wine and stunning landscapes of Saint-Emilion. 12:30pm to 02:00pm - Time to stroll and have lunch 02:30 pm - Wine tasting at Chateau La Dominique 05:00pm - End of the tour Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light, Package price includes Transportation: Pick up/drop off at the Port Day Tour: English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car 2 winery visits and vertical workshop	09/07/2026	09/07/2026
Bordeaux Bordeaux 09/08/2026 BORDEAUX (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)BORDEAUX_CORKS.jpg Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Bordeaux - About Grape Varietals… - 8 hours Several possibilities based on the theme of grape varietals, be it wine tastings or, practical activities. The great Bordeaux wines will no longer hold any secrets for you. It's possible to have this activity in any Bordeaux wine appellation! Wine tasting: Merlot or Cabernet? There are 2 major top grape varieties in Bordeaux: Cabernet Sauvignon produces Ch. Mouton Rothschild and Merlot Pétrus. Each grape variety taste very different. The terroir and the work carried out by Man can exalt each grape and create amazing Bordeaux wines. During the blind tasting find out which grape has been used in the wine before or after its oak ageing. Merlot or Cabernet? Theory put in practice: Blending is an art Several grape varieties tasting different are available to the wine maker. He/she is an artist making rational or subjective choices in order to elaborate a great wine. Be the wine maker and create your own cuvée but explain your logic first. Does it match? Each group forms a team. Wine taster & Expert Learn how to taste wines like a professional with fun. You also learn about the tricks of the trade. Words like single variety, futures, blended wines, bottled wine and ageing wine will have no more secrets for you. While tasting several wines, you may recognize which wine and term match together. 09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux 10:00 am - First winery tour 12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch 02:30 pm - Wine tasting separate grapes varieties and then have a blending session 05:00pm - End of the tour Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light, Package price includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car 2 winery visits Blending sessions Bordeaux - Wine Architecture in Saint-Emilion - 8 hours Modern Temples of Bacchus To wine lovers everywhere, the grand vintages of the Bordeaux region of France have long been regarded as the true pinnacle of excellence. The methods and philosophies used in their production have by and large remained true to the old traditions; modern technology however has undeniably played an ever-more important role in recent years. To add even more significance to this glorious culture of the grape, if that was possible, the past decade has seen some of Europe’s most highly-acclaimed and imaginative architects taking time off from their ground-breaking and spectacular major urban projects to contribute their innovative designs to the cellars and vat rooms of some of the region’s top châteaux. Discover Architectures / Understand Classification/Discover techniques of wine making and appreciate wine tastings! 09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux 10:00 am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères 11:30 am - Discover the enchanting medieval village of Saint-Emilion, classified by Unesco in 1999. A luminous, ochre-colored jewel built of limestone and Roman roof tiles, it’s perched on a plateau and completely surrounded by a sea of vineyards. The steep and narrow cobblestone streets are lined with remnants of monasteries and convents dating from the 11th to 18th centuries that tell the story of the village. A Unesco World Heritage-inspired scavenger hunt will bring you face to face with the art, wine and stunning landscapes of Saint-Emilion. 12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch 02:30 pm - Wine tasting Chateau La Dominique 05:00pm - End of the tour Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: no Physical Activity Level: Light, Package price includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car 2 winery visits Monument tour in Saint-Emilion Bordeaux - Gourmet tour - 8 hours We invite you to enjoy a gourmet guided tour of Bordeaux which has been listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco in June 2007. “The historic centre of Bordeaux forms an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble, created in the Age of Enlightenment, whose values continued up to the first half of the 20th century, with more protected buildings than any other French city, except Paris. It is also recognized for its historic role as a place of exchange of cultural values over more than 2,000 years, particularly since the 12th century due to commercial links with Britain and the Low Countries. From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the 18th Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work. Our visit offers to combine historic discovery with regional and typical "delicacies" punctuated by three stops at specialized producers: •Tasting of ewe cheese with jam of cherries from Pyrenean mountains •Tasting of “cannelé” a very local sweet specialty at Baillardran, •And of course a "wine tasting" in a bistro… Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - All entrance fees & tasting - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year Not available during French Bank Holiday Bordeaux - Cultural tour - 8 hours “The historic centre of Bordeaux forms an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble, created in the Age of Enlightenment, whose values continued up to the first half of the 20th century, with more protected buildings than any other French city, except Paris. It is also recognized for its historic role as a place of exchange of cultural values over more than 2,000 years, particularly since the 12th century due to commercial links with Britain and the Low Countries. From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the 18th Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work. The futuristic tram network established in 2005 is evidence of the dynamism of today’s Bordeaux and the historic heart which has been given back to pedestrians, allow the visitors to discover the principal monuments illustrating the city’s History: the Palais Gallien amphitheatre (4th century), the Saint Seurin Basilica (11th century foundations), the Saint André Cathedral (13th century), the Porte Cailhau and the "Grosse Cloche" ("big bell", 15th century). The 18th century gave the city its outstanding "Grand Theatre", a national opera house built in 1781, and the Allées de Tourny, as well as the remarkable waterfront buildings and the Place de la Bourse (formerly the Place Royale), a quarter over 4 kilometres in length which serves as the backdrop for the port’s trading activities. Tour Duration:8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal All entrance fees All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year Not available on May 1st, January 01st & December 25 Bordeaux -Saint Emilion Wine Tour - 8 hours In the morning, departure with your English speaking driver guide to Saint Emilion. Surrounded by its vineyards, the city offers ancient ramparts, monuments and narrow streets. The village and the vineyards have been classed as a World Heritage Site by the Unesco in 1999. “Grape production was introduced into this fertile region of Aquitaine by the Romans and was intensified during the Middle Age. The area of Saint-Émilion benefited from its position on the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostella and several churches, monasteries and hospices were built there from the XIth century onwards. It was granted its own jurisdictional status during the period of English rule in the XIIth century. This is an exceptional landscape entirely given over to grape-production and whose towns and villages are home to outstanding historic monuments.” (Unesco Cit.) Centuries after the Latin poet Ausonius, the hermit Emilion found here peace and tranquility, which were necessary for his meditation. He discovered a grotto watered by a natural spring in the rocky centre of what is now the town bearing his name, where he lived until his death. Private guided tour of the principal sights of the medieval town: the Emilion Hermitage, the Tour du Roy built in the 13th century by Richard the Lion heart, the collegiate church and its 14th century cloister and, above all, the exceptional monolithic church and its catacombs dug out of the limestone cliff between the 9th and the 11th centuries. Its 38 metre span makes it the largest such church in Europe. Lunch will take place at a restaurant located in the city. In the afternoon, visit with wine tasting at a Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion. Tour Duration:8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Light, Package Includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal All entrance fees & tasting All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year May 1st - due to French law, cost double and most of the Wine estate are close Bordeaux - A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… - 8 hours A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… Taste and identify the differences between the great Bordeaux wines, according to the vintage… Wine experts give a great importance to Vintages. Why is it so important? How to recognize the quality of the vintage? How to guess the vintage? Should we agree or is it a matter of taste? Let us taste 4 vintages from the same wine property and comment. The expert guides you and shares his knowledge while you comment and learn tricks of the trade. Château Grand Vertical Tasting Workshop The privilege of tasting 6 great vintages dating back as far as 20 years: • Château de Ferrand 1988 & 1989 • Château de Ferrand 1998 & 1999 • Château de Ferrand 2008 & 2009 This workshop includes a private tour, an initiation into aromas, a tasting of 6 vintages, and a food/wine pairing with our “Assiette Gourmande”. Schedule: 09:00am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux 10:00am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères 11:30am - Discover the enchanting medieval village of Saint-Emilion, classified by Unesco in 1999. A luminous, ochre-colored jewel built of limestone and Roman roof tiles, it is perched on a plateau and completely surrounded by a sea of vineyards. The steep and narrow cobblestone streets are lined with remnants of monasteries and convents dating from the 11th to 18th centuries that tell the story of the village. A Unesco World Heritage-inspired scavenger hunt will bring you face to face with the art, wine and stunning landscapes of Saint-Emilion. 12:30pm to 02:00pm - Time to stroll and have lunch 02:30 pm - Wine tasting at Chateau La Dominique 05:00pm - End of the tour Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light, Package price includes Transportation: Pick up/drop off at the Port Day Tour: English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car 2 winery visits and vertical workshop	09/08/2026	09/08/2026

Part of Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Artistry II features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the incomparable opportunity to wake each morning to splendid passing scenery from your window-facing bed. Stretch out on your Comfort Collection bed and cruise with the world at your feet. Onboard amenities include an alternative light dining option in the Panorama Bistro, a Fitness Center, complimentary Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the Sky Bistro on the Sky Deck. A true work of art in relaxed luxury on board and amazing adventures on shore!

Ship Statistics

Built Year: 2013
Ship Length: 361
Number of Crew: 37
Dining / Restaurants: 2

Bars / Lounges: 6
Fitness Center: Yes
Kids Friendly: No

Oceanview

Deluxe Stateroom (E) $3,930

Category: E
Indigo Deck

Size: 172 sq. ft. Stateroom Amenities: Two windows • Comfort Collection by Avalon • Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens • European-style duvets • Choice of soft or firm pillows • Extra blankets • Choice of bed configuration • Nightly turn-down service • Bedside tables with reading lamps • Hairdryer • L'Occitane bath amenities • Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage • Easy under-bed luggage storage • Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels • Alarm clock • Direct-dial telephone • Bathrobes & slippers • Well-stocked minibar • Complimentary bottled water • In-room safe • Individual climate control • Modern Finishings • Large mirror in bathroom

Deluxe Stateroom (D) $3,930

Category: D
Indigo Deck

Suite

Panorama Suite (B) $5,679

Category: B
Sapphire Deck

Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with French Balcony, Full shower with glass door, Writing desk, Vanity, Bed, Sink, Toilet. Size: 172 sq. ft. Stateroom Amenities: • Comfort Collection by Avalon • Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens • European-style duvets • Choice of soft or firm pillows • Extra blankets • Choice of bed configuration • Nightly turn-down service • Bedside tables with reading lamps • Hairdryer • L'Occitane bath amenities • Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage • Easy under-bed luggage storage • Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels • Alarm clock • Direct-dial telephone • Bathrobes & slippers • Well-stocked minibar • Complimentary bottled water • In-room safe • Individual climate control • Modern Finishings • Large mirror in bathroom

Panorama Suite (A) $5,779

Category: A
Sapphire Deck

Panorama Suite (P) $5,829

Category: P
Royal Deck

Royal Suite (S) $7,029

Category: S
Royal Deck

Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with French Balcony, Full shower with glass door, Writing desk, Vanity, Bed, Sink, Toilet, Sofa, Coffee table. Size: 258 sq.ft. Stateroom Amenities: • Comfort Collection by Avalon • Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens • European-style duvets • Choice of soft or firm pillows • Extra blankets • Choice of bed configuration • Nightly turn-down service • Bedside tables with reading lamps • Hairdryer • L'Occitane bath amenities • Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage • Easy under-bed luggage storage • Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels • Alarm clock • Direct-dial telephone • Bathrobes & slippers • Well-stocked minibar • Complimentary bottled water • In-room safe • Individual climate control • Modern Finishings • Large mirror in bathroom • Marble countertops in bathroom

Price is per person (double occupancy) and includes cruise taxes and port charges.

"Starting at" or "From" price is per person (double occupancy) and includes cruise taxes and port charges but does not include airfare to or from your vacation. Some cruise/tour packages require intra-vacation flights (and in some cases intra-vacation segments must be purchased from Avalon Waterways) in which case intra-vacation air and taxes are included in the price shown.

Important Notes

Vacation departures, itineraries and prices are subject to change.
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The hotels and accommodations listed are provisional and subject to change and may be substituted with properties of similar standard. Hotels are confirmed approximately 30 days prior to departure and can be found in your travel documents, but are not guaranteed until check-in.
The following charges are not included in the land/cruise vacation price unless otherwise noted: airfare to and from the start of your vacation; intra-vacation air, unless specified in the itinerary; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security fee up to $11.20 per person, passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $4.10 per segment, and U.S. and international arrival and departure and other government-imposed added by the airline and applicable at time of booking; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ship's crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Avalon menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant or onboard your vessel (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; optional excursions; additional activities and excursions purchased online; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection; and all other items of a personal nature.
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