Date: October 15, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Blaye, Medoc, Cadillac, Saint-Emilion, Libourne, Bordeaux, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
BEST EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISES
Dordogne River Cruise 2023
There is no better way to spend your vacation time in 2023 than on a boat down the stunning Dordogne River. A sail along the Dordogne seems like a peaceful way to view some of Europe's most historic cities. Rising in the Massif Central, Dordogne River flow west to Bec d'Ambes, north of Bordeaux, where it unites with the Garonne to form the Gironde Estuary. Enjoy a spectacular river cruise along the along the Garonne and Dordogne, two of France's most scenic rivers.
Dordogne River
Dordogne river cruise, at first glance, seems like a wonderfully tranquil way to see some of the most historic towns and cities in this part of Europe. Enjoy a stunning river cruise along the Dordogne River as it flows through the Bordeaux wine region. The Bordeaux region has many treasures that can be discovered as you cruise along the mighty rivers of the Dordogne, Garonne and Gironde estuary. Rising in the Massif Central and flowing west for 483 km to the Gironde estuary near Bordeaux, the Dordogne River is the cleanest river in France and has been is listed as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Dordogne River is also the fifth longest river in France and one of the most popular holiday destination. The best time for Dordogne River cruise is during the harvest months of September and October.
Departure port on Dordogne River
The most common starting points for the Dordogne River river itinerary are As you cruise along the Dordogne, you will have the opportunity to see some of the most picturesque landscapes and towns in Europe.
Stops on a Dordogne River cruise
The Dordogne passes through and France. Passengers on a Dordogne River cruise will have the unique opportunity to learn about and participate in a wide variety of local customs, traditions, and pastimes. On a Dordogne River cruise, major ports like Bourg, Libourne, are frequently visited, but there are also some lesser-known ports that are not any less intriguing than the more well-known ones.
Cruise Lines on Dordogne River
Embark on an unforgettable adventure on a luxury river cruise on the Danube in 2023. Danube river cruises are offered by a number of cruise lines, such as AmaWaterways, CroisiEurope River Cruises, Uniworld River Cruises, and Viking River Cruises. Every river cruise line has its own range of prices as well as its own level of included amenities.
Length of Dordogne cruises
In 2023, Dordogne river cruises range from 5 to 22 days. You can choose between 5-day, 6-day, 7-day, 8-day, 15-day, and 22-day, depending on the length of your holiday.
The best time of year for a Dordogne river cruises
The Dordogne season for river cruising generally runs from March through December. However, the months of late spring (April–May) and early fall (September–October) are considered to be the finest times to take a Dordogne river cruise. In the end, it all depends on the time of year you choose to explore the banks of the Dordogne. You will find a Dordogne river cruise in September 2023, October 2023, November 2023, and December 2023. River cruising offers a unique and relaxing way to visit some of Europe’s most beautiful destinations, so any month you choose, you won't go wrong.
2023 Dordogne River Cruise Schedule
Find out more about the Dordogne river cruises that depart from Bordeaux, and other European cities in 2023.
Date: September 30, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Cadillac, Libourne, Blaye, Pauillac, Bordeaux, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: October 14, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Cadillac, Libourne, Blaye, Pauillac, Bordeaux, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: December 28, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Medoc, Libourne, Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: November 11, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Cadillac, Libourne, Blaye, Pauillac, Bordeaux, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: October 8, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Blaye, Medoc, Cadillac, Saint-Emilion, Libourne, Bordeaux, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: October 3, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Medoc, La Rochelle, Libourne, Cadillac, Arcachon Bay, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: September 24, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Blaye, Medoc, Cadillac, Saint-Emilion, Libourne, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Beaches of Normandy, Versailles, Paris, Lyon, Macon, Lyon, Tournon, Viviers, Avignon, Arles, Avignon; View Itinerary
Date: October 24, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Medoc, Blaye, Libourne, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: October 9, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Medoc, Blaye, Saint-Emilion, Libourne, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: October 7, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Cadillac, Libourne, Blaye, Pauillac, Bordeaux, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: October 12, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Libourne, Blaye, Bourg, Pauillac, Cadillac, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: October 22, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Blaye, Medoc, Cadillac, Saint-Emilion, Libourne, Bordeaux, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: September 28, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Libourne, Blaye, Bourg, Pauillac, Cadillac, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: October 18, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Medoc, La Rochelle, Libourne, Cadillac, Arcachon Bay, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: November 2, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Libourne, Blaye, Bourg, Pauillac, Cadillac, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: October 5, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Libourne, Blaye, Bourg, Pauillac, Cadillac, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: October 8, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Blaye, Medoc, Cadillac, Saint-Emilion, Libourne, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Beaches of Normandy, Versailles, Paris, Lyon, Macon, Lyon, Tournon, Viviers, Avignon, Arles, Avignon; View Itinerary
Date: October 19, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Libourne, Blaye, Bourg, Pauillac, Cadillac, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: October 1, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Blaye, Medoc, Cadillac, Saint-Emilion, Libourne, Bordeaux, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: September 24, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Blaye, Medoc, Cadillac, Saint-Emilion, Libourne, Bordeaux, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: September 24, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Blaye, Medoc, Cadillac, Saint-Emilion, Libourne, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Beaches of Normandy, Versailles, Paris, Paris; View Itinerary
Date: November 9, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Libourne, Blaye, Bourg, Pauillac, Cadillac, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: October 29, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Blaye, Medoc, Cadillac, Saint-Emilion, Libourne, Bordeaux, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: November 4, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Cadillac, Libourne, Blaye, Pauillac, Bordeaux, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: October 15, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Blaye, Medoc, Cadillac, Saint-Emilion, Libourne, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Beaches of Normandy, Versailles, Paris, Paris; View Itinerary
Date: October 21, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Cadillac, Libourne, Blaye, Pauillac, Bordeaux, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: October 8, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Blaye, Medoc, Cadillac, Saint-Emilion, Libourne, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Beaches of Normandy, Versailles, Paris, Paris; View Itinerary
Date: October 14, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Medoc, Blaye, Libourne, Bordeaux; View Itinerary
Date: September 23, 2023
Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Cadillac, Libourne, Blaye, Pauillac, Bordeaux, Bordeaux; View Itinerary