Cruises
Cruises from Port of Bordeaux
Port of Bordeaux — departures, itineraries, shore excursions and the practical details.
Photos for Bordeaux are still on their way. Every listing below is real.
The port: Port of Bordeaux
A real cruise port on the Garonne: ocean ships dock at the Bassins à Flot / Port de la Lune terminals, 5 km from the centre — and Bordeaux is one of Europe's great RIVER cruise hubs (Garonne/Dordogne wine cruises).
Cruise lines sailing here
- Viking (river)
- AmaWaterways (river)
- Uniworld (river)
- Ponant (ocean calls)
- Azamara (ocean calls)
Lines and deployments change yearly — verify the season's schedule on each line's official site before booking.
Itineraries
River: 7–8 day Bordeaux wine-region loops (Saint-Émilion, Médoc, Blaye). Ocean: British Isles and repositioning calls. The river cruises are the signature product.
Compare departure dates — the same cabin can swing hundreds between peak and shoulder season.
Shore excursions
- La Cité du Vin (10 min)
- Saint-Émilion (40 min — the wine-town excursion)
- Médoc châteaux (45 min)
- Place de la Bourse & the old town (10 min)
Getting to the port
The terminals are close to the centre (tram/taxi). Pre-cruise: stay central; the river ships dock in the city.
What to pack & when to book
Book wine-harvest (September–October) river cruises 9+ months ahead — the premium season. Pack layers for the river in spring/autumn.
Pre-cruise hotel: stay near the port the night before — book via Booking.com and compare.
Common questions
Which cruise lines sail from Port of Bordeaux?
See the lines above — deployments change yearly, so verify the season's schedule.
What are the best shore excursions?
See the excursions above — the port's highlights, with honest travel times.
How far is the port from the city?
See 'Getting to the port' above.
When is the best time to book?
Book peak season 6–9 months ahead; shoulder and repositioning sailings are the value window.
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