Cruise itinerary
18-Night Seine Cruise from Bordeaux
18 nights · Seine · 14 ports of call
18-night Seine cruise aboard Scenic Diamond, departing Bordeaux and calling at Libourne, Pauillac, Blaye, Cadillac-sur-Garonne, Bourg-sur-Gironde and Paris and 7 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Scenic Diamond
- Cruise line
- Scenic
- Duration
- 18 nights
- Region
- Seine · Garonne · Europe
- Departs
- Bordeaux
- Returns
- Paris
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Scenic Diamond sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Bordeaux
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
- Day2
Libourne
A riverside town in France's Bordeaux wine country, set where the Isle meets the Dordogne. It serves the prestigious Saint-Émilion vineyards nearby, with their medieval village, underground monolithic church and limestone wine cellars.
- Saint-Émilion
- Bordeaux vineyards
- Monolithic church
- Day3
Pauillac
A small wine town on the Gironde estuary in France's Médoc, lined with quays and shaded squares. It is the heart of the great red-wine appellations, surrounded by the gravel vineyards of celebrated châteaux, with Bordeaux a short drive upriver.
- Médoc châteaux
- estuary quays
- Pauillac lamb
- Day4
Blaye
- Day5
Cadillac-sur-Garonne
- Day6
Bordeaux
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Bourg-sur-Gironde
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Bordeaux
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
- Day11
Paris
The French capital on the Seine, the start or finish of many river cruises through northern France. Ships moor near the centre, putting the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre-Dame within easy reach across a city built for walking.
- Eiffel Tower
- The Louvre
- Notre-Dame
- Day12
Les Andelys
A small town on a loop of the Seine in Normandy, France, overlooked by the ruined Château Gaillard. Richard the Lionheart's clifftop fortress dominates the river bend, and the surrounding valley of chalk cliffs and orchards is classic Norman countryside.
- Château Gaillard
- Seine valley
- Norman countryside
- Day13
Rouen
A historic city on the Seine in Normandy, where river ships moor within walking distance of the centre. Its medieval old town keeps half-timbered houses and a soaring Gothic cathedral, and it is the place where Joan of Arc was put to death in 1431.
- Rouen Cathedral
- Old town
- Joan of Arc
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Honfleur
A picturesque harbour town at the mouth of the Seine in Normandy, France, its tall slate-fronted houses ringing the old basin. The port inspired the Impressionist painters, and it lies within reach of the Normandy landing beaches and the city of Rouen.
- Vieux Bassin
- Sainte-Catherine church
- Normandy beaches
- Day16At sea
- Day17
Rives-en-Seine
- Day18
Chateau de La Roche-Guyon
- Day19
Paris
The French capital on the Seine, the start or finish of many river cruises through northern France. Ships moor near the centre, putting the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre-Dame within easy reach across a city built for walking.
- Eiffel Tower
- The Louvre
- Notre-Dame
Upcoming departures
- 20 May 2026
- 30 May 2026
- 9 Jun 2026
- 5 Sep 2026
- 13 Apr 2027
- 10 May 2027
- 20 May 2027
- 6 Jul 2027
- 9 Aug 2027
- 5 Sep 2027
- 15 Sep 2027
- 2 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
18-Night Seine Cruise from Bordeaux FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 18-night Seine cruise calls at Bordeaux, Libourne, Pauillac, Blaye, Cadillac-sur-Garonne, Bourg-sur-Gironde, Paris, Les Andelys, Rouen, Honfleur, Rives-en-Seine, Vernon, Chateau de La Roche-Guyon and Conflans-Sainte-Honorine.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Bordeaux and ends in Paris.
How long is this cruise?
18 nights aboard Scenic Diamond.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 20 May 2026, 30 May 2026, 9 Jun 2026 and 5 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.