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Europe and Mediterranean: Brilliant Bordeaux Cruise
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Uncover the proud legacy and heritage of Southwest France. Set sail along three stunning rivers, the Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde, on one fascinatingly historical and invigorating journey. Explore the country’s breathtaking backdrops, wines and cultural treasures across the region in Bordeaux, Fort Médoc, Cadillac, Blaye, Libourne and more. Wander through archaeological marvels, historic landmarks and magnificent vineyards where you’ll be treated to a sampling of quintessentially French experiences. Enjoy an exquisite wine tasting in Fort Médoc before discovering World War II in France from the enemy’s point of view with a visit to a defensive army camp and portions of the Atlantic Wall. Embark on a scenic drive from Blaye to Bourg along the Route de la Corniche Fleurie and marvel at the sights of Blaye Fortress and Lansac Windmill along the way. Or, choose to experience that same impressive scenery from the seat of a bike. Slow things down in Libourne and on your return to Bordeaux with multiple wine tastings, village tours, a farmers’ market visit and Bordeaux Heritage walking tour. Join Uniworld on a showcase of the best Southwest France has to offer.
True All-Inclusive Boutique River Cruising™
All gratuities for onboard services
Unlimited fine wine, beer, spirits and nonalcoholic beverages**
Shore excursions with local experts as your guide
Internet and Wi-Fi
All arrival and departure day transfers
Executive Member Benefit
Executive Members receive an annual 2% Reward, up to $1,000, on qualified Costco Travel purchases
Receive a $50 shipboard credit per person (maximum $100 per stateroom)♦
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Sailing Itinerary
Note: Cruise itineraries are subject to change. Please verify ports and times directly with the cruise line.
Day 1
Paris
Overview
Regarded as the most romantic city in the world, Paris is definitely a wonderful place for couples to visit. It is also full of famous landmarks and museums, however, so even if you are going with some friends or on your own, you won't find it hard to fill your days.Paris was founded over 2000 years ago when Gauls of the Parisii tribe set down there between 250 and 200 BC, making the French capital more than 2000 years old. They settled on an island in the River Seine that today is known as Ile de la Cité. It is from here that the city centre developed. Lutetia (Lutece), as Paris was known in ancient times, was conquered by Julius Caesar in 52 BC making it a Roman centre in the Middle Ages. It wasn’t until Hugh Capet, the Count of Paris, was crowned King of France that the city’s position as France’s capital became established. Under the leadership of Etienne Marcel between 1355-1358 , Paris finally declared themselves an independent commune. Then again in 1528 Paris was named the capital of the French monarchy under Francais I. It was he who reconstructed the fortress of the Louvre and also decided to build a city hall in Paris, as it was the capital. With a city steeped in so much history, it isn’t surprising that there is so much to see and do in this city. Paris’, and arguably France’s , best known landmark towers over the city, while the Champs Elysées is one of Europe’s most impressive boulevards. Above all Paris will never get rid of the stereotype that is the city of lovers. Indeed, many happy couples get engaged on the Eiffel Tower, and hundreds of others are joined at the hip for their weekends away, but it doesn’t take anything away from the time the budget traveler can have over the space of a few days in the French capital.
Day 2
Vernon/France
Overview
Vernon is a very ancient town attested by prehistorical, Celtic, Gallo-Roman and Merovingian remains. It became like Gisors an important military town after the foundation of the Duchy of Normandy. Richard de Reviers, Captain of Vernon, took part in the battle of Hastings in 1066 and settled down in England. Vernon played a political and military part during the long rivalry between the Capetians and Plantagenets. It was attached to the French kingdom by Philippe Auguste in 1196, even before the rest of Normandy (1204). Philippe Auguste had the castle of Vernon built, the Keep and a tower still remain. Saint-Louis often came to Vernon where he used to meet his friend Eudes Rigaud, archbishop of Rouen. He founded the Hotel-Dieu (the present Saint-Louis Hospital) and endowed it richly, as precious charters testify. In the 18th century, Vernon, like Gisors, les Andelys, Lyons-la-Forêt was transfered by Louis XV to the Count of Belle-Isle in exchange for the island of Belle-Isle-en-Mer. After his death, his properties passed back to the crown, then they were granted to the Duke of Bourbon-Penthièvre, grandson of Louis XIV and Madame de Montespan, and grand-father of Louis-Philippe. Vernon keeps the memory of the heroic battles fought in 1870 by the mobile troops of Ardeche. The town was partially destroyed in 1940 but it rose from its ruins. It is presently the second town in the departement.
Day 3
Rouen
Overview
Rouen is a must for anyone who loves the arts, fine foods and long strolls through cobblestone streets. From the most classical to the most innovative, the city offers a wide array of cultural activities. Rouen's museums, theatres, art galleries and other attractions are amongst the richest and most dynamic in France outside of Paris. Its richly endowed museums include the Musee des Beaux-Arts (or Fine Arts Museum), where visitors can appreciate one of the finest art collections in France, with world-class masterpieces by Velasquez, Gericault, Monet and others. The Theatre of the Arts/Normandy Opera House presents a vast programme of lyrical music, as well as other forms from classical to rock and roll. Each year, more than 400 concerts are music to the ears in Rouen. Cultural activities and other festivities make their way onto the streets of Rouen during a number of popular events attended by thousands and even hundreds of thousands of people. Theatre, painting, dance, music, cinema and architecture: the muses still grace the birthplace of Corneille and Flaubert.
Day 4
Caudebec-en-Caux
Overview
CAUX, a town of France, in the department of Seine-Inferieure. It is situated on the right bank of the Seine, the tidal wave of which (mascaret) can be well seen at this point. The chief interest of the town lies in its church, a building of the 15th and the early 16th centuries. Round its top run balustrades formed of Gothic letters, which read as part of the Magnificent. Its west portal, the decoration of the spire of the tower. The town also possesses’ several old houses. Its industries include tanning and leather currymg, and there fs trade in grain. The port has a small trade in coal, live-stock and farm produce.
Day 5
Rouen
Overview
Rouen is a must for anyone who loves the arts, fine foods and long strolls through cobblestone streets. From the most classical to the most innovative, the city offers a wide array of cultural activities. Rouen's museums, theatres, art galleries and other attractions are amongst the richest and most dynamic in France outside of Paris. Its richly endowed museums include the Musee des Beaux-Arts (or Fine Arts Museum), where visitors can appreciate one of the finest art collections in France, with world-class masterpieces by Velasquez, Gericault, Monet and others. The Theatre of the Arts/Normandy Opera House presents a vast programme of lyrical music, as well as other forms from classical to rock and roll. Each year, more than 400 concerts are music to the ears in Rouen. Cultural activities and other festivities make their way onto the streets of Rouen during a number of popular events attended by thousands and even hundreds of thousands of people. Theatre, painting, dance, music, cinema and architecture: the muses still grace the birthplace of Corneille and Flaubert.
Day 6
Versailles
Day 7
Paris
Overview
Regarded as the most romantic city in the world, Paris is definitely a wonderful place for couples to visit. It is also full of famous landmarks and museums, however, so even if you are going with some friends or on your own, you won't find it hard to fill your days.Paris was founded over 2000 years ago when Gauls of the Parisii tribe set down there between 250 and 200 BC, making the French capital more than 2000 years old. They settled on an island in the River Seine that today is known as Ile de la Cité. It is from here that the city centre developed. Lutetia (Lutece), as Paris was known in ancient times, was conquered by Julius Caesar in 52 BC making it a Roman centre in the Middle Ages. It wasn’t until Hugh Capet, the Count of Paris, was crowned King of France that the city’s position as France’s capital became established. Under the leadership of Etienne Marcel between 1355-1358 , Paris finally declared themselves an independent commune. Then again in 1528 Paris was named the capital of the French monarchy under Francais I. It was he who reconstructed the fortress of the Louvre and also decided to build a city hall in Paris, as it was the capital. With a city steeped in so much history, it isn’t surprising that there is so much to see and do in this city. Paris’, and arguably France’s , best known landmark towers over the city, while the Champs Elysées is one of Europe’s most impressive boulevards. Above all Paris will never get rid of the stereotype that is the city of lovers. Indeed, many happy couples get engaged on the Eiffel Tower, and hundreds of others are joined at the hip for their weekends away, but it doesn’t take anything away from the time the budget traveler can have over the space of a few days in the French capital.
Day 8
Paris
Overview
Regarded as the most romantic city in the world, Paris is definitely a wonderful place for couples to visit. It is also full of famous landmarks and museums, however, so even if you are going with some friends or on your own, you won't find it hard to fill your days.Paris was founded over 2000 years ago when Gauls of the Parisii tribe set down there between 250 and 200 BC, making the French capital more than 2000 years old. They settled on an island in the River Seine that today is known as Ile de la Cité. It is from here that the city centre developed. Lutetia (Lutece), as Paris was known in ancient times, was conquered by Julius Caesar in 52 BC making it a Roman centre in the Middle Ages. It wasn’t until Hugh Capet, the Count of Paris, was crowned King of France that the city’s position as France’s capital became established. Under the leadership of Etienne Marcel between 1355-1358 , Paris finally declared themselves an independent commune. Then again in 1528 Paris was named the capital of the French monarchy under Francais I. It was he who reconstructed the fortress of the Louvre and also decided to build a city hall in Paris, as it was the capital. With a city steeped in so much history, it isn’t surprising that there is so much to see and do in this city. Paris’, and arguably France’s , best known landmark towers over the city, while the Champs Elysées is one of Europe’s most impressive boulevards. Above all Paris will never get rid of the stereotype that is the city of lovers. Indeed, many happy couples get engaged on the Eiffel Tower, and hundreds of others are joined at the hip for their weekends away, but it doesn’t take anything away from the time the budget traveler can have over the space of a few days in the French capital.
Onboard the S.S. Bon Voyage
S.S. Bon Voyage
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Year Built: 2006
Year Refurbished: 2019
Double Occupancy Capacity: 124
With her transformation, the S.S. Bon Voyage will debut a completely different look—including a redesigned top deck with an added swimming pool and lounge area, with an adjacent casual dining venue featuring lighter fare with a local spin and chef-led cooking classes. Inside, four new gorgeously-appointed suites will be introduced, as well as marble bathrooms throughout the ship, an enhanced dining room with an added chef demonstration area, and a new bistro inspired by Bouillon Pigalle in Paris. All finished perfectly in the unique and beautiful design aesthetic that Uniworld is known for, and paired with the addition of more crew members for a higher crew-to-guest ratio.
Onboard Activities
Activities & Services (included in cruise)
Sundeck
- Fitness Center
- Culinary Arts Center
- Guest Lecturers
- Pool - Indoor/Covered
- Bars/Lounges
- Concierge Desk
- Elevators
- Safe Deposit Boxes
Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)
Spa
- Spa Services/Massage
- Dry Cleaning/ Laundry Service
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Dining
Main Dining
Main Restaurant (open seating): This seating option allows you to choose when and with whom you dine. Menus are a blend of classic cuisine with a touch of contemporary elegance, and are created using only the finest and freshest ingredients often brought onboard from local ports of call. You'll be surrounded by the beauty of passing riverbank towns and villages.
Times, costs and other specifics are outside the control of Costco Travel. All information is at the sole discretion of the cruise line and is subject to change without notice. Dining time and table size preferences are submitted to the cruise line on a first-come, first-served request basis and are confirmed aboard ship. Questions, concerns and/or special needs regarding dining arrangements must be addressed with the maitre d' hotel aboard ship. Every effort is made to accommodate travelers' preferences; however, Costco Travel cannot guarantee dining arrangements. In specialty restaurants, space is limited and reservations are recommended. A cover charge and dress code may apply.
Staterooms
Classic Stateroom with Window (Category: CL)
Classic Stateroom with Window (Category: CL)
Category: CL
- Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (162-180 sq. ft. - 15-17 sq m)
- Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite
- Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, backlit magnifying mirror, comfortable bathrobes and slippers
Stateroom with French Balcony (Category: FB)
Stateroom with French Balcony (Category: FB)
Category: FB
- Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms (194 sq.ft – 18 sq.m) with a French balcony
- Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite
- Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, backlit magnifying mirror, comfortable bathrobes and slippers
Deluxe Stateroom with French Balcony (Category: DF)
Deluxe Stateroom with French Balcony (Category: DF)
Category: DF
- Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms (194 sq.ft – 18 sq.m) with a French balcony
- Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite
- Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, backlit magnifying mirror, comfortable bathrobes and slippers
Suite with French Balcony (Category: S)
Suite with French Balcony (Category: S)
Category: S
- Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (260 sq.ft – 24 sq.m) with a French balcony
- Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite
- Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, backlit magnifying mirror, comfortable bathrobes and slippers
- Additional amenities and services include in-suite butler service, packing and unpacking assistance, in-room breakfast, daily fruit and cookie plate and an elegant evening snack, Nespresso coffee machine and fine teas, fully stocked mini bar, bottle of wine upon request, shoeshine, and free laundry service
Grand Suite with French Balcony (Category: GS)
Grand Suite with French Balcony (Category: GS)
Category: GS
- Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (410 sq.ft – 38 sq.m) with a French balcony
- Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite
- The Grand Suite offers extra benefits, including a separate spacious living room, bathroom with a separate rain shower and tub, and secluded toilet and bidet area
- Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, backlit magnifying mirror, and comfortable bathrobes and slippers
- Additional amenities and service include: in-suite butler service; packing and unpacking assistance; in-room breakfast; daily fruit and cookie plate, and an elegant evening snack; Nespresso coffee machine and fine teas; fully stocked mini bar; bottle of wine upon arrival; shoe shine; and free laundry service
Deck Plan
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
 | Elevator |
 | Triple accommodation available |
Ship Facts
- Ship Name: S.S. Bon Voyage
- Year Built: 2006
- Year Refurbished: 2019
- Year Entered Present Fleet: 2006
- Ship Class: River "Super Ship"
- Number of Passenger Decks: 3
- Number of Crew: 54
- Officers' Nationality: European/International
- Ocean-View without Balcony: 36
- Ocean-View with Balcony: 22
- Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 124
- Country of Registry: The Netherlands
- Total Staterooms: 62
- Suites with Balcony: 4
- Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: European/International
Costco Travel makes every effort to verify the accuracy of all information provided. Additional fees for amenities or services may be charged by
the hotel, resort or cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the provider without notice. Hotels, resorts, ships or accommodations
designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet ADA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.