ms Cyrano de Bergerac

MS Cyrano de Bergerac cruises on the Dordogne and Garonne rivers in France, departing from her homeport Bordeaux. Itineraries also include the Gironde Estuary. The riverboat operates on the Gironde River together with CroisiEurope’s MS Princesse d’Aquitaine.

Cabins

MS Cyrano de Bergerac has a total of 87 riverview cabins (no suites) in five categories, located on three decks: Main Deck (25 doubles with porthole windows), Middle Deck (25 doubles, including one adapted for passengers with reduced mobility), and Upper Deck (41 doubles). Each stateroom measures 140 ft² (13 m²). Main Deck cabins have riverview portholes (non-opening), Middle Deck cabins feature large picture windows (non-opening), and Upper Deck cabins are fitted with French balconies (sliding glass doors). All cabins include a private bathroom (toilet, sink, and shower), satellite TV, radio, internal phone, hairdryer, personal safe, and individual air-conditioning.

Shipboard facilities

Onboard facilities include a lounge with bar, dance floor, and outdoor terrace; a restaurant; an upper deck lounge with terrace; and a sundeck relaxation area with loungers, deckchairs, and a bar service. Additional amenities include a gift shop, library, elevator, complimentary bicycles, and free Wi-Fi. CroisiEurope’s gourmet dining and themed excursions with food and wine tastings allow guests to enjoy the regional cuisine and wines along the itinerary routes.

Dordogne and Garonne itineraries

MS Cyrano de Bergerac’s river cruise itineraries from Bordeaux are themed as follows:

• "A Renowned Land of Plenty" – visits Pauillac, Blaye, Libourne, Saint-Émilion, Cadillac
• "Nature’s Authentic Heritage" – visits Libourne (Bourg), Saint-Émilion, Pauillac, Blaye
• "The Gironde Estuary and the Garonne River" – visits Pauillac, Blaye, Libourne (Bourg), Saint-Émilion
• "The Heart of the Bordeaux Vineyards" – visits Pauillac, Libourne, Saint-Émilion, Cadillac
• "Three Mighty Rivers" – visits Pauillac, Blaye, Libourne, Saint-Émilion, Cadillac

Excursions and tours offered during Cyrano de Bergerac’s Bordeaux cruises include:

• Bordeaux (embarkation) – sailing along the Garonne and Gironde rivers to Pauillac; Médoc wine region tour with tasting
• Gironde Estuary – arrival in Blaye (guided tour, overnight stay); optional Corniche excursion or Bourg vineyards hiking tour
• Dordogne River – arrival in Libourne; optional Saint-Émilion excursion
• Passing Cazeau Island and Bordeaux; arrival in Cadillac (overnight stay); guided tour and Roquetaillade Castle visit
• Bordeaux (overnight before disembarkation) – guided bus tour of city attractions
• Libourne (overnight) – hiking tour and wine tasting in Saint-Laurent-des-Combes or visit to Saint-Émilion church
• Garonne River – passing Cazeau and Patiras islands; arrival in Pauillac (overnight); hiking in St-Seurinoise loop or Médoc vineyards tour with tasting
• Bordeaux (overnight before disembarkation) – optional full-day excursions to Arcachon Bay or the Cognac region

CroisiEurope also operates the Dordogne–Garonne riverboat MS Princesse d’Aquitaine.

MS Cyrano de Bergerac cruise prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and serve as indicative CroisiEurope rates. Actual fares may vary depending on booking conditions, agency promotions, discounts, or last-minute offers. CroisiEurope cruises in France are all-inclusive for beverages (coffee, tea, juice, soft drinks, wine, and beer at lunch and dinner), while shore excursions are optional and available at an extra cost.

The Cyrano de Bergerac ship cruises on the Garonne, Dordogne, and Gironde estuary in southwest France, departing from Bordeaux. The line’s other vessel operating in this region is MS Princesse d’Aquitaine.

Other ships of the same class include CroisiEurope’s MS Gerard Schmitter, MS L’Europe, MS Vivaldi, and the company’s Portugal-based vessels MS Fernao de Magalhaes, MS Gil Eanes, MS Infante Don Henrique, and MS Vasco de Gama.

CroisiEurope is a family-owned cruise company based in Strasbourg, France. Established in 1976, this premium line manages every aspect of its operations, from ship design and construction to cuisine and hospitality services. CroisiEurope is one of Europe’s largest river cruise operators.

CroisiEurope’s river cruise fares include soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (wine and beer served with lunch and dinner year-round). During Europe’s high season (April through October), the line also offers packages with unlimited drinks. However, unlike most river cruise companies, CroisiEurope charges extra for shore excursions.

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