9-Night Bordeaux to London
9 nights
World Navigator
14 May '27Cruise overview
Itinerary
Bordeaux
Bordeaux as a whole, rather than any particular points within it, is what you’ll want to visit in order to understand why Victor Hugo described it as Versailles plus Antwerp, and why the painter Francisco de Goya, when exiled from his native Spain, chose it as his last home (he died here in 1828). The capital of southwest France and the region’s largest city, Bordeaux remains synonymous with the wine trade: wine shippers have long maintained their headquarters along the banks of the Garonne, while buyers from around the world arrive for the huge biennial Vinexpo show (held in odd-number years).Bordeaux is, admittedly, a less exuberant city than many others in France, but lively and stylish elements are making a dent in its conservative veneer. The cleaned-up riverfront is said by some, after a bottle or two, to exude an elegance reminiscent of St. Petersburg, and that aura of 18th-century élan also permeates the historic downtown sector—“le vieux Bordeaux”—where fine shops invite exploration. To the south of the city center are old docklands undergoing renewal—one train station has now been transformed into a big multiplex movie theater—but the area is still a bit shady. To get a feel for the historic port of Bordeaux, take the 90-minute boat trip that leaves Quai Louis-XVIII every weekday afternoon, or the regular passenger ferry that plies the Garonne between Quai Richelieu and the Pont d’Aquitaine in summer. A nice time to stroll around the city center is the first Sunday of the month, when it’s pedestrian-only and vehicles are banned.
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Adventure Ocean Stateroom
Cozy, stylish staterooms with panoramic windows offering inspiring views of the passing scenery.
Amenities
- Queen or twin configuration
- Marble bathroom
- Desk
- Minibar
- Robe and slippers
- TV
Ship features
World Navigator redefines small-ship luxury, combining expedition capability with elegant living spaces and Atlas Ocean Voyages’ signature all-inclusive style.
- 196-guest small-ship experience
- Polar-class hull for expedition cruising
- Nine categories of ocean-view accommodation
- Multiple dining venues including Alma al Fresco
- L’Occitane-partnered SeaSpa and wellness area
- Outdoor pool, whirlpool and jogging track
- Observation lounge with 270-degree views
- Complimentary shore excursions and Zodiac landings
- Daily lectures and enrichment programmes
- All-inclusive dining, beverages and gratuities
