Normandy & Gems of the Seine & Beautiful Bordeaux
20 nights
Scenic Diamond
30 May '26Cruise overview
Itinerary
Bordeaux
Welcome to the city of Bordeaux, at the heart of one of the world’s most famous wine regions. Bordeaux is one of the most desirable places in France to live and visit, with its waterfront rich in architecture and bustling with locals and visitors promenading, sipping coffee or wine from the surrounding renowned vineyards. The landscape is also dotted with beautiful castles.
Step aboard the luxurious Scenic Diamond to sail the waters of the Gironde, Garonne and Dordogne. Meet your fellow guests and toast to the start of an exceptional journey.
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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Royal Owners Suite
These Suites on the Diamond Deck are the ultimate in luxury with more space (315ft²), impeccable service, thoughtful touches, an outdoor balcony, lounge area and an oversized bathroom.
Suite Highlights
- A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed
- Scenic Sun Lounge, for wide-angle splendour at the press of a button
- Separate lounge area
- Oversized bathroom with separate shower and bath, and upgraded bathroom amenities
Amenities & Features
- Exclusive invitation to dine at Table La Rive or Table d’Or
- Priority reservations at selected dining venues
- A complimentary welcome bottle of champagne (750ml)
- €200 per suite on board credit for use in the Wellness Centre
- Private arrival and departure transfers in Europe*
- Personalised butler service, including unlimited complimentary laundry, shoeshine and valet, early morning tea and coffee services and a daily delivery of savoury and sweet canapés or fruit
- Mini bar, replenished daily
- Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows
- Nightly turndown service
- Bathrobes and slippers
- In-suite safe
Amenities
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- Bath
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- Suite Benefits
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
Ship features
Accomodation
Our suites are among the largest on Europe’s rivers and are finished with modern, elegant furnishings, spacious bathrooms and a Queen-sized Scenic Slumber Bed. Balcony Suites, Junior Suites and Royal Suites feature the innovative, all-weather Scenic Sun Lounge – a window to the world to admire the beautiful passing landscapes.