SS Bon Voyage

Former name: River Royale

SS Bon Voyage current position

SS Bon Voyage current location is at North East Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 44.86434 N / -0.55294 W) cruising en route to BORDEUX. The AIS position was reported 27 minutes ago.

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Current itinerary of SS Bon Voyage

SS Bon Voyage current cruise is 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux, themed as "Easter". Prices start from USD 3999 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 24 Mar, 2024 and ends on 31 Mar, 2024.

Date / TimePort
24 Mar    Departing from Bordeaux, France hotels
25 Mar    Cadillac, France
26 Mar    Pauillac, France
27 Mar    Blaye, Cussac-Fort-Medoc, France
28 Mar - 29 Mar    Libourne, France
30 Mar - 31 Mar    Arriving in Bordeaux, France hotels

Specifications of SS Bon Voyage

Year of build2006  /  Age: 18
Flag state Netherlands
BuilderVahali Shipyards (Belgrade, Serbia)
Ferry route / homeportsBordeaux
Speed13 kn / 24 km/h / 15 mph
Length (LOA)110 m / 361 ft
Beam (width)11 m / 36 ft
Passengers124
Crew50
Decks4
Cabins62
Decks with cabins3
Last Refurbishment2019
Sister-shipsRiver Ambassador (THE A), River Baroness (THE B), River Countess (SS La Venezia), River Duchess, River Empress, River Princess, River Queen
Former namesRiver Royale
Owner(TravCorp) The Travel Corporation
OperatorUniworld River Cruises

SS Bon Voyage Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortPrice from
2024 Mar 24 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3999
2024 Mar 24 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux
2024 Mar 24 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux
2024 Mar 31 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $4199
2024 Mar 31 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $9099
2024 Apr 07 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $2049
2024 Apr 07 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $9799
2024 Apr 07 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux $14699
2024 Apr 14 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $2549
2024 Apr 14 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux
2024 Apr 21 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $4899
2024 Apr 21 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux
2024 Apr 21 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux
2024 Apr 28 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3499
2024 Apr 28 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $7999
2024 May 05 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $2299
2024 May 05 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux
2024 May 05 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux
2024 May 12 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3999
2024 May 12 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux
2024 May 19 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3999
2024 May 19 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux
2024 May 19 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux
2024 May 26 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3999
2024 Jun 02 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $4199
2024 Jun 09 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3499
2024 Jun 09 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $7999
2024 Jun 16 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3999
2024 Jun 16 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux
2024 Jun 16 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux
2024 Jun 23 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3499
2024 Jun 23 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux
2024 Jun 30 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $2999
2024 Jun 30 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $7399
2024 Jun 30 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux $11199
2024 Jul 07 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3999
2024 Jul 07 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $17899
2024 Jul 14 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $2499
2024 Jul 14 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $9799
2024 Jul 14 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux $13199
2024 Jul 21 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3099
2024 Jul 28 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3999
2024 Aug 04 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3099
2024 Aug 11 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3099
2024 Aug 11 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $7399
2024 Aug 11 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux $11199
2024 Aug 18 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $2499
2024 Aug 18 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $9799
2024 Sep 01 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $4199
2024 Sep 01 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $8299
2024 Sep 08 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $4199
2024 Sep 08 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $8299
2024 Sep 08 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux $12499
2024 Sep 15 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $4499
2024 Sep 15 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $8299
2024 Sep 22 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $4499
2024 Sep 22 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $8299
2024 Sep 22 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux $12499
2024 Sep 29 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $4199
2024 Sep 29 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $8299
2024 Oct 06 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $4199
2024 Oct 06 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $8299
2024 Oct 06 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux $11599
2024 Oct 13 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3999
2024 Oct 13 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $10399
2024 Oct 20 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3999
2024 Oct 20 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux
2024 Oct 27 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $4299
2024 Oct 27 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $9099
2025 Mar 30 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $2969
2025 Mar 30 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $6119
2025 Mar 30 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $7199
2025 Mar 30 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux
2025 Apr 06 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3149
2025 Apr 06 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $6389
2025 Apr 06 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $7469
2025 Apr 13 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3149
2025 Apr 13 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $6659
2025 Apr 13 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $8009
2025 Apr 13 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux $10079
2025 Apr 20 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3419
2025 Apr 20 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $6839
2025 Apr 20 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $8189
2025 Apr 27 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3419
2025 Apr 27 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $7289
2025 Apr 27 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $8189
2025 Apr 27 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux $10799
2025 May 04 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3689
2025 May 04 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $8459
2025 May 11 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3689
2025 May 11 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $7469
2025 May 11 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $8459
2025 May 11 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux $10979
2025 May 18 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3689
2025 May 18 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $7469
2025 May 18 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux
2025 May 25 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3689
2025 May 25 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $7469
2025 May 25 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $8459
2025 May 25 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux $10979
2025 Jun 01 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3689
2025 Jun 01 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $7469
2025 Jun 01 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $8459
2025 Jun 08 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3689
2025 Jun 08 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $7469
2025 Jun 08 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $8459
2025 Jun 08 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux $10979
2025 Jun 15 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3689
2025 Jun 15 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $7469
2025 Jun 15 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $8459
2025 Jun 22 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3689
2025 Jun 22 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $7109
2025 Jun 22 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $8459
2025 Jun 22 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux $10349
2025 Jun 29 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3419
2025 Jun 29 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $6839
2025 Jun 29 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $7739
2025 Jul 06 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $7739
2025 Jul 06 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux $10079
2025 Jul 06 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $6839
2025 Jul 06 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3419
2025 Jul 13 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $7739
2025 Jul 13 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $6839
2025 Jul 13 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3419
2025 Jul 20 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $7739
2025 Jul 20 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $6839
2025 Jul 20 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3419
2025 Jul 27 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $7739
2025 Jul 27 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $6839
2025 Jul 27 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3419
2025 Aug 03 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux $10079
2025 Aug 03 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $7739
2025 Aug 03 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $6839
2025 Aug 03 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3419
2025 Aug 10 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $7739
2025 Aug 10 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $6839
2025 Aug 10 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3419
2025 Aug 17 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux $10079
2025 Aug 17 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $7739
2025 Aug 17 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $6839
2025 Aug 17 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3419
2025 Aug 24 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $8189
2025 Aug 24 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $6839
2025 Aug 24 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3419
2025 Aug 31 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux
2025 Aug 31 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $8189
2025 Aug 31 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $7289
2025 Aug 31 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3419
2025 Sep 07 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $8999
2025 Sep 07 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $9629
2025 Sep 07 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $4139
2025 Sep 14 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux $11159
2025 Sep 14 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $8459
2025 Sep 14 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $7469
2025 Sep 14 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3689
2025 Sep 21 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $8459
2025 Sep 21 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $7469
2025 Sep 21 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3689
2025 Sep 28 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux $10979
2025 Sep 28 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $8459
2025 Sep 28 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $7469
2025 Sep 28 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3689
2025 Oct 05 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $8459
2025 Oct 05 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $7469
2025 Oct 05 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3689
2025 Oct 12 21 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Arles Bordeaux $9539
2025 Oct 12 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $8189
2025 Oct 12 14 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Paris City Bordeaux $6839
2025 Oct 12 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3419
2025 Oct 19 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $8099
2025 Oct 19 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $3419
2025 Oct 26 17 days, one-way from Bordeaux to Lisbon Bordeaux $7559
2025 Oct 26 7 days, round-trip Brilliant Bordeaux Bordeaux $2969

SS Bon Voyage Review

Review of SS Bon Voyage

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).

Uniworld (officially "Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection") is a major river cruise company part of The Travel Corporation group.

SS Bon Voyage cruise ship (Uniworld) River Royale

The vessel (ENI number 02327301) is Holland-flagged (MMSI 244030083) and was launched in 2006 under the name "River Royale". The ship was constructed in Serbia (at Vahali Shipyards, Belgrade). Its initial owner was the Dutch company Rex Rheni BV (based in Arnhem).

River Royale had the same design features and amenities are the Uniworld ships Ambassador (1993, now THE A), Baroness (1994, now THE B), Countess (2003, now SS La Venezia), Duchess (2003), Empress (2001), Princess (2001), Queen (1999). In July 2018, Uniworld announced that River Royale will be removed from service (October 28, 2018, through April 14, 2019) as the ship enters drydock for refit and refurbishment. Following the 2018-2019 refurb project, the boat was renamed "SS Bon Voyage" - the company's 6th "Super Ship" and 2nd transformed (after SS Beatrice / River Beatrice in 2018). UNIWORLD intends to transform into a Super Ship also River Empress. River Royale was last refurbished in 2014.

Cabins

Of all SS Bon Voyage staterooms (total 62), 4x are Suites, 22x French Balcony, 30x Deluxe (with Picture Window) and 6x Classic (with Porthole Windows). River Royale had a total of 65 cabins in 9 grades (including 1x Suite). In comparison to River Royale, SS Bon Voyage has a higher staff-passenger ratio (reduced passenger capacity from 128 to 124 and added more staff).

The fully remodeled ship has standard cabins sized 14 m2 (150 ft2), while the French Balconies are 13 m2. French Balcony Suites are sized 19 m2 each. Two-Room Grand Suites are sized 26 m2. 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.

Standard cabin amenities include boutique decor (decadent-style interiors with high-quality wooden furniture, brass finishings, wooden wall panels), Queen-size double bed (some convertible to twins / 2x single beds), bedside cabinets (3-drawer), wall-mounted reading lamps, large wardrobe (2-3x built-in closets), smart HDTV (satellite reception, infotainment system / Internet, movies-on-demand, View From the Bridge/real-time webcam views), direct-dial phone (intercom), electronic safe box (in the closet), dressing table (mirrored, marble-topped), chair, bottled water (replenished daily), individually controlled air-conditioning (thermostat), 110-220 V power outlets, en-suite marble bathroom (WC-toilet, single-sink vanity, magnifying mirror, glass shower cubicle, hairdryer, towel warmer, waffle bathrobes, plush towels, slippers), Asprey bath products (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion).

Two-Room Grand Suites (midship-aft on deck 3-Bordeaux) each has two French balconies (one in the bedroom, one in the living room), larger bathroom (with double-sink vanity, separate shower, bathtub, rain shower, Hermes bath products), bedroom (fixed Queen bed / non-convertible), living room (3-seater sofa, 2x chairs, 2x glass-top coffee tables). The two French Balcony Suites (midship on deck 3-Bordeaux) are with a 2-seater sofa and also with a fixed double bed and larger bathroom (double-sink vanity, separate shower, rain shower, Hermes bath products, no bathtub).

All cabins on deck 2-Medoc are same-sized (14 m2) and with a large (wall-to-wall, half-height) non-opening Picture Window. 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).

Two pairs of French Balcony staterooms (305-307 and 306-308) are connecting and can be booked as family cabins with quad capacity.

Shipboard facilities

The re-designed riverboat has four dining venues.

Forward on Middle Deck (Medoc) is the Le Grand Fromage Restaurant (single-seating capacity Dining Room) with large windows on both sides. The food is high-quality, with locally sourced ingredients. The Restaurant is waiter-served and operates with preset dining times depending on the daily scheduled port activities. Breakfast (7-9 am) is buffet-style (large station located in the middle) with cereals, selection of bread, pastries, French cheeses, cold meats, fruits, yogurt, smoothies, sausage. There is a designated chef for made-to-order eggs, omelets and other dishes ordered separately (at no extra charge). Lunch (12:30-2 pm) is usually waiter-served (except on days with scheduled port excursions that require time changes). Lunch menu options include soups, carvery, salads bar, hot dishes, pasta and sandwiches, desserts, with local delicacies also provided (like sausages and wiener schnitzel). Dinners (7-7:30 pm /starting after the Gascogne Lounge's cocktail hour) are more formal, waiter-served (until 9 pm) and feature an a la carte menu that includes plenty of regional favorites but also offers favorites like grilled steak and poached salmon. The 4-course dinner menu has several starters, 2 soups, 3 entrees (fish, meat, vegetarian), desserts, cheese plates. At dinner, the complimentary wines are itinerary-based (reflecting the sailing region). Outside of the MDR, there is a small tea and coffee station, open at all hours.

In the Lobby hall (Medoc Deck) are the Reception, Travel Desk (Uniworld tours booking) and Boutique Shop (corner with glass cases). Midship is the new La Cave des Vins (specialty dining venue at surcharge) for wine-pairing dinners and gourmet meals (made-to-order upon request). The set menu is a step above the cuisine offered in the main restaurant. The food and wine pairing dinner ranges between EUR 155-195 (about US$200-250) per person.

SS Bon Voyage cruise ship pool deck

On River Royale's redesigned Sun Deck are located Navigation Bridge (Wheelhouse), bike station (storage for complimentary bicycles and Nordic walking sticks, all bicycles have locks, helmets are provided on request), Le Cafe du Soleil (forward), Blue Fox Cafe (aft), deckgames area (Giant Chess Set), aft sunbathing area with swimming pool. The swimming pool is infinity-edge type, heated plunge pool at the rear of the cruise ship - the first of its kind on a riverboat. It features blue and white mosaic tiles imported from South Africa. Cafe seating around the pool includes umbrella-shaded lounge chairs with plump cushions (in white and blue patterns).

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). Soup and grilled meats are offered at lunchtime. 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.

Blue Fox Cafe (added during River Royale's refurbishment in 2014) is a multipurpose lounge, designed as a conservatory. It is glass-enclosed (with retractable roof and glass walls), with live plants for decoration and 14 tables (capacity 2-2-6 seats) Depending on the weather, the whole structure can be opened or closed. Blue Fox Cafe doubles as an alternative dining venue with waiter service and light lunch menu (pizzas, pasta, burgers, seafood, salads, soups, sandwiches).

SS Bon Voyage cruise ship (Uniworld) River Royale

Le Salon Champagne i(Bordeaux Deck) s the boat's Main Bar Lounge decorated with palm trees, brass architectural pieces, deluxe plush seating (sofas and armchairs), dance floor and stage (for live performances). During the day, Le Salon Champagne is a popular place to use the boat's free wireless Internet or relax with a book. In the Salon's forward section, there are 2 doors leading to the staircases that access Sun Deck's forward section. In the Lounge, there is a 24-hour station for complimentary specialty coffee/tea (with cookies and candies).

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. 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).

La Brasserie (Bordeaux Deck forward) is a French-style restaurant that offers traditional bistro fare and a la carte menu items at dinner. The brasserie also offers light refreshments at any time daily. This is the boat's best venue to enjoy a more leisurely dining and a special dinner.

Itineraries

In 2019, the renamed River Royale (SS Bon Voyage) introduced a new 7-day itinerary (themed "Brilliant Bordeaux") roundtrip from homeport Bordeaux. 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. Next table shows the ports sequence.

Date / TimePort
12 JulDeparting from Bordeaux
13 JulBlaye
14 JulPauillac
15 JulCadillac
16-17 Jul (overnight)Libourne
18-19 Jul (overnight)Arriving in Bordeaux

SS Bon Voyage river cruise prices are per person and based on double occupancy. These are only indicative Uniworld France cruise rates. 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).

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MS River Royale was drydock remodelled in 2014. Uniworld Royale boat is one of the most expensive river ships ever built. It offers one of the most refined river travel experiences in France, and especially among those leaving from homeport Bordeaux. This vessel also has one of the highest ratio staff-to-passenger on the European inland shipping market.

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. All staterooms were redesigned, completely renovated and upgraded with marble bathrooms.

Note: You can see the CruiseMapper's list of all river cruise ships and riverboats in the "itinerary" section of our River Cruises hub. All companies and their fleets are listed there.