France Intensive Cruise: Saint-Malo, Rouen & Honfleur
11 nights
Azamara Quest
16 Jun '26Cruise 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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Bordeaux
At sea
Saint Peter Port
Saint-Malo
Cherbourg
Rouen
Rouen
Honfleur
Dunkerque
Antwerp
Amsterdam
What's Included
Here’s what’s included in your Azamara Quest cruise:
- Dining in a variety of venues
- 24-hour room service
- Beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks
- Gratuities
- Exclusive AzAmazing Evenings events
- Unlimited self-service laundry
Interior Guarantee
With the polished style and stellar service of a Club Interior Stateroom, you’ll enjoy our plush cotton robes, slippers upon request, French bath products, and 24-hour room service. Explore the world in comfort and luxury in this stylish, elegant stateroom featuring all the amenities of a boutique hotel at sea. Relax with plush cotton robes, 24-hour room service, and more.
Amenities
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
- Mini Bar (Additional Cost)
- Lounge Area
- Vanity Area
Ship features
Azamara Quest embodies the essence of boutique cruising with luxurious touches, personalised service, and immersive itineraries tailored for discerning travellers.
- 690-guest mid-size ship
- Comprehensive 2016 refurbishment
- Nine dining venues and cafés
- Sanctum Spa and Thalassotherapy Pool
- Expansive pool deck with two whirlpools
- Casino and Drawing Room library
- Broadway-style entertainment and cabaret
- Fitness centre with yoga and Pilates
- Award-winning Azamara service
- Destination Immersion itineraries worldwide
