Overview

Sail with Bill & Dawn Williamson, guest Winemaker and Proprietors of Sonoma County’s Williamson Wines along the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers of France.

From romantic walks to red wines, Bordeaux is the cultural capital of all that is quintessentially French.  Follow wine’s journey from the countryside to cask as you tour centuries-old vineyards and taste Bordeaux’s finest vintages.  Visit Roquetaillade Castle and Chateau Boutinet, delighting in their elegant decor and regal architecture. then the historic village of Saint-Emilion.  You and your palate will remember this journey for years to come.

With Bill & Dawn as the ship’s wine host. you will be treated to a menu of exclusive wine and culinary experiences designed by AmaWaterways.  This unique opportunity gives way for the entire ship to experience the Williamson’s expertise in the world of wine, that Williamson Wines club members and fans know all too well!


Program Highlights
  • Cruise hosted by AmaWaterways guest Winemaker and Proprietors- Bill & Dawn Williamson of Williamson Wines
  • AmaWaterways onboard wine program including wine-related experiences and excursions – all at no additional charge
Includes
  • Accommodations aboard AmaWaterways elegant and spacious 140-guest AmaDolce 
  • Multiple fine dining venues, including The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant and La Chaīne des Rôtisseurs exclusive dining experience
  • Unlimited complimentary wines, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Sip & Sail cocktail hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
  • Captain’s cocktail and gala dinner
  • Airport transfers to ship on arrival / departure dates (with purchase of AmaWaterways air program)
  • Guided complimentary AmaWaterways shore excursions in every port
  • Complimentary WiFi access
  • Complimentary use of bicycles

  • Cruise Line

    AmaWaterways

  • Ports of Call

    Bordeaux to Bordeaux

Experts

Bill & Dawn Williamson

Proprietors, Williamson Wines

Itinerary

Williamson Wines & AmaWaterways – Celebration of Wine Cruise

Destination:  France

To & From: Roundtrip Bordeaux
Dates: July 23 – 30, 2026
Length: 7 Nights
Ship: AmaDolce

July 23
2026
Bordeaux
Embark Ship
Depart Evening
July 24
2026
Libourne (Saint-Emilion)
Overnight
July 25
2026
Liborune (Saint-Emilion)
July 26
2026
Blaye & Bourg
July 27
2026
Pauillac
July 28
2026
Cadillac
July 29
2026
Bordeaux
Overnight
July 30
2026
Bordeaux
Disembark Ship AM

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