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Blue Fox Cafe doubles as an alternative dining venue with waiter service and light lunch menu (pizzas, pasta, burgers, seafood, salads, soups, sandwiches). The only areas that ever felt crowded were the pools at the Aquatic Club and Gym and Tonic, which is pretty typical of any cruise ship, especially on sea days. But besides feeling like we had the ship to ourselves, there was the feeling of inclusion aboard Valiant Lady. The sold-out cruise featuring 1,400 cabins across 16 decks of Valiant Lady could have turned our vacation into a nightmare – trapped on a smaller cruise ship than, say, Oasis of the Seas, at full capacity worried us. But our fears were for naught because even during our one at-sea day, Valiant Lady never felt crowded. RockStars get the first access to book restaurants and experiences and are moved to the front of the line for any shows that do not require reservations.
Ultimate France
For an even more expert dining experience, La Cave des Vins is an intimate venue where connoisseurs can enjoy a six-course tasting menu paired with wines. This ‘chef’s table’ style dining is highly recommended while on-board. Another tour option was a countryside bike tour, combining fresh air with the gorgeous scenery and fine wine in the Médoc vineyards. Starting with your bicycle in Paulliac, you set a course through the landscapes of historic estates and towns that have seemingly remain unchanged for centuries. Learning about the history of the region and its chateaus, you end the experience with another indulgent wine tasting. Explore Uniworld's luxury river ship staterooms, suites, junior suites and Owners or Presidential suites - each with completely unique décor.
Former name: River Royale
All cabins are fitted with UK-made Savoir beds with top-luxury bedding sets and pillows. All staterooms on Deck 3 (Bordeaux) are with French Balconies - an electronically-controlled, sliding floor-ceiling window opening to a railing. All passenger cabin bathrooms were completely renovated (tiles, new furniture, LED lighting, marble vanity tops). The signature Savoir beds are handcrafted, with ample under-bed suitcase storage space, luxury bedding sets (100% Egyptian cotton), duvets, pillow menu. The fully remodeled ship has standard cabins sized 14 m2 (150 ft2), while the French Balconies are 13 m2.
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French Balcony Cabin
Aft on Upper Deck (Bordeaux) is the circular-shaped Wellness Center, consisting of Fitness Center (modern Gym), Serenity River Spa (massage room for treatments) and Sauna Room. Serenity River Spa (at a fee) has floor-ceiling windows (portside views) and is serviced by a professional masseur/therapist using Ritual spa products. The semicircular Gym Room features floor-ceiling windows and modern equipment.
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Following this, we headed to a small winery where a passionate, informative and engaging owner gave us a wine tasting tour. Exploring his wine cellar, which had champagnes and wines, we were offering generous tastings of his favourite choices, many of which were sold at a price of €325 for six bottles. Bon Voyage immediately elicits a feeling of welcome luxury, as the Reception staff greets you by name (a daily acknowledgement which added a comforting touch).
SS Bon Voyage Itineraries
Engage in Uniworld's onboard activities, including fresh dining, sun deck lounging, river sight-seeing, boutique shopping and more. Enjoy Uniworld's onboard river cruise entertainment, including performances by local musicians, dancers and other entertainers. In 2019, the renamed River Royale (SS Bon Voyage) introduced a new 7-day itinerary (themed "Brilliant Bordeaux") roundtrip from homeport Bordeaux.
Not only did we have amazing views from our perch as we sailed by Richard Branson’s private Necker Island, but we caught Sir Richard aboard his catamaran, waving to the ship as it passed while his staff on the island lit a bonfire to guide our way. We were told he always greets his ships when he’s on the island, sometimes with fireworks. The luxury UNIWORLD riverboat SS Bon Voyage has a total of 62 staterooms, including 4x Suites, 22x French Balcony, 30x Deluxe (with Picture Window) and 6x Classic (with Porthole Windows).
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Of the ship’s additional restaurants, we loved Pink Agave’s taste of Mexico through tlayuds, memelas, sopes, tortas, esquites, and tamales, but were less impressed by Test Kitchen. When my best friend suggested we needed some one-on-one girl time, we knew we wanted to spend a week in the Caribbean sun and escape winter’s wrath. It just so happened that Virgin Voyages, which has only been in operation since the pandemic, had recently launched a 7-night itinerary from San Juan to island hop in Antigua, Barbados, the British Virgin Islands, Guadeloupe, and St. Lucia. Always one to enjoy Sir Richard Branson’s hotels and airlines, a trip aboard the Valiant Lady seemed like an ideal match. The obliging Frenchman gave her every assistance, and bade her bon voyage smilingly as he helped her aboard the train.
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They might be different when you book your Uniworld Dordogne and Garonne river cruise only or cruise tour deals, influenced by travel agency promotions, special offers and discounts, group travel booking or last-minute deals rates. Uniworld offers air-inclusive cruise deals and pre/post-cruise hotel packages as extensions (at additional cost). This informative and in-depth guide offers not only a fascinating overview of the world’s most incredible regions, but also some of their most exciting ports and cities as well as all the amazing things you can do there. To help you get the very best out of these destinations, we've assembled a selection of exclusive tailor-made offers in each region, which include voyages on the world's best cruise ships as well as stays in a selection of hand-picked hotels. Learn about Uniworld's special river cruises, including Christmas Markets sailings in Europe and culinary-focused Epicurean Adventurer Program. Sail on rivers that have seen times, borders and cultures change.
Beneath one bed were two large drawers, and the closet/armoire featured another set of drawers so that everything had a place. We couldn’t fit our suitcases under the beds, but because of all the drawer space, we could fit them into the closet. While the vanity space in the bathroom was almost non-existent, we used two baskets from the closet to hold our toiletries on the shelf below the sink to keep things organized and within reach. The SS Bon Voyage cruise ship cabins page is conveniently interlinked with its deck plans showing deck layouts combined with a legend and review of all onboard venues. After meeting our personal butler and enjoying our own tour of the ship’s decks, and enjoying the in-suite touches such as macarons and a handsomely-stocked mini-bar, we delved into the harmonious fusion of French decor with regional culture and cuisine. Uniworld River Cruises sends its regal fleet down some of the most incredible rivers in the world, giving each passenger the opportunity to immerse themselves in the destination and culture.
All cabins on deck 1-Beaujolais are with 2x Porthole Windows (non-opening, round-shaped) located at water-level (high-up on the riverside wall). The 2006-built Uniworld SS Bon Voyage cruise ship (formerly River Royale) cruises in France (on Dordogne and Garonne rivers) departing from homeport Bordeaux. UNIWORLD also offers combined B2B (back-to-back) itineraries with departures from Paris France. They additionally include a Seine cruise from Paris City (roundtrip on the UNIWORLD ship River Baroness).
The new cruise tour includes wine tasting and walking tour at Saint-Emilion (shore excursion from Libourne, the farmer’s market in Libourne, wine tasting at Chateau de Cazeneuve (in Bordeaux' immediate vicinity), a Medoc vineyards cycling tour. We're here to answer your questions about Uniworld cruises and ships, as well as any of our special offers. We tried a similar excursion in Barbados but were disappointed when the catamaran took us in view of the ship, deposited us on a crowded beach, and then sailed us back after a quick swim, claiming the waves were too rough. We later discovered others who took the same excursion and sailed further afield through the same company. We think our detour was due to being the last excursion of the day.
Wellness trainers lead here yoga and fitness classes (sometimes also ashore), plus sports-themed tours - like hiking and biking. Healthy food items ("Traveling Lite" dining options) are included in all onboard menus. Beauty and massage appointments using premium French brand toiletries are easy to book at the Reception (midship). Uniworld's 6th "super ship" SS Bon Voyage officially joined the fleet on April 11, 2019, following an 8-month drydock refit and refurbishment in Holland. The reconstructed riverboat now features 4 new suites, 4 dining/drinking venues, Upper Deck with infinity pool, Cafe Lounge housing cooking classes.
Imagine sailing down the historic Nile River, stopping at ports to explore ancient pyramids or view the massive Sphinx. Or, envision a serene voyage along the Mekong River, filled with unique cultural expeditions and culinary delights of Southeast Asia. Uniworld also cruises along Europe's most interesting rivers, winding through Europe's finest ports and cities, such as the Danube, Moselle and Po Rivers. Le Cafe du Soleil is an outdoor dining venue that serves a salad bar with fresh greens, hand-picked tomatoes, salad topping and the French flatbread tarte flambee (made to order). At night, Le Cafe du Soleil transforms into La Belle Etoile - an outdoor bar lounge / nightclub with a cocktail menu. Poolside service features casual French cuisine and cooking demos.
The quintessential La Brasserie, with its natural green and pops of yellow décor inspired by the famous Bouillon Pigalle, serves traditional bistro fare. Le Grand Fromage offers menus reflective of the local cuisine, prepared from locally-sourced ingredients. La Cave du Vin is an intimate space where connoisseurs can gather for expert food and wine pairing dinners upon request. Emma has more than seven years' experience as a writer and has been in the travel industry for nearly five years. She loves learning about new places and cruise ships coming to market, as well as discovering fun and exciting activities to do while you sail.
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