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 hosts, 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
  • Early Booking Bonus: Save $1,000 per person if booked by August 15, 2025
Food & Wine Trails Exclusive Amenities:

Guests booked through Food & Wine Trails receive all the onboard amenities and savings offered by AmaWaterways, plus the following exclusive privileges:

  • Optional pre-cruise Basque land program, curated exclusively for Williamson Wines/F&WT guests
  • Welcome bottle of Williamson Wine in your stateroom
  • Chef’s Table dinner with Bill & Dawn
AmaWaterways 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

For Reservations Call F&WT's expert Travel Advisors at 800-367-5348
  • 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

Important Note: Events both onboard and ashore are subject to change

July 20-23
2026
Basque Country

SAVE THE DATES!  F&WT Optional 3-night pre-cruise Basque Country Land Program, exclusive only to guests booked through Food & Wine Trails.  Estimated release date: November 2025

July 23
2026
Bordeaux
Embark Ship
Depart Evening
July 24
2026
Libourne (Saint-Émilion)
Overnight

AmaWaterways Included Excursions: Saint-Émilion excursion and Grand Cru Classé wine tasting OR Saint-Émilion bike tour

July 25
2026
Liborune (Saint- Émilion)

AmaWaterways Included Excursions: Bastide town and market visit OR Ancient Watermill Visit and Breadmaking Workshop OR Château Boutinet hike with wine and tapas tasting

July 26
2026
Blaye & Bourg

AmaWaterways Included Excursions:  Citadel visit OR Blaye Chemin de Fer bike tour

Bourg Walking tour, Carriage Museum, and WWII Petrol Cistern Exclusive wine festival

July 27
2026
Pauillac

AmaWaterways Included Excursions:  Medoc Grand Cru Classé wine tasting and scenic vineyard tour OR Vineyard hike and local specialties tasting

July 28
2026
Cadillac

AmaWaterways Included Excursions:  Roquetaillade Castle with Sauternes wine tasting OR Roquetallade and Cadillac visit OR Cadillac bike tour

July 29
2026
Bordeaux
Overnight

AmaWaterways Included Excursions: UNESCO city tour and market tasting OR Bordeaux bike tour

Bordeaux Cité du Vin (wine museum) visit OR Bassins des Lumières

July 30
2026
Bordeaux
Disembark Ship AM

F&WT Optional Land Tours - Coming Soon!

Per Person Pricing - Deduct $1,000 Per Person from fares below if booked by 8/15/2025

Category/Description:Double Occupancy
E / Piano Deck with fixed windows$5,049
D / Piano Deck with fixed windows$5,348
C / Violin & Cello Deck with French Balcony$6,548
B / Violin & Cello Deck with French Balcony$6,848
A / Violin Deck with French Balcony$6,948
A+ / Violin Deck with French Balcony$7,948
Suite / Violin Deck with French Balcony$8,248

Early booking discount of $1,000 per person ($2,000 per stateroom) applies to new bookings made by August 15, 2025.  Port Taxes of $250 per person are included in the cruise fares listed, (subject to change). Prices are per person based on two people per stateroom and include shipboard accommodations, onboard meals, unlimited beverages of select wines, beers, and spirits and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner, AmaWaterways shore excursions, presentations by AmaWaterways hired onboard winemaker host. Prices do not include roundtrip air, transfers (unless air is purchased through Amawaterways), gratuities, additional food & beverages, optional pre or post- cruise programs, travel insurance, or all items of a personal nature. F&WT reserves the right to correct pricing errors or omissions. Prices will not increase after deposit received, except for fuel surcharges and any taxes, charges or levies imposed by government agencies. Single occupancy rates available upon request.

About The Ship

AmaDolce

Click here for ship’s deck plan

Category C French Balconhy

Suite

Restaurant

Lounge

Chefs Table

Terms & Conditions

  • This program with Williamson Wines is not operated by Food & Wine Trails.  Standard cruise line terms & conditions apply and are available through your Food & Wine Trails Travel Advisor.


    ITINERARY:
    Schedule and times are subject to change without notice due to water levels, wind factors and other conditions.

    PAYMENT METHODS
    If you are paying for the deposit by check, mail to: Food & Wine Trails/Adelman Travel, 6980 N. Port Washington Rd., Milwaukee, WI. 53217

    If you are paying with a credit card, please contact your Travel Advisor.

    REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
    All Guests will be required to check‐in online at amawaterways.com to complete and submit their PASSENGER INFORMATION FORM before final documentation will be processed.

    TRAVEL INSURANCE
    F&WT strongly recommends the purchase of (Allianz) travel insurance to safeguard your trip investment.


    Please note: AmaWaterways wine experts scheduled to appear and onboard programming are subject to change with or without notice.