Luxury cruise through Bordeaux reveals the French wine region in a new way
It is a fitting start for this seven-day 'Châteaux, Rivers & Wine' voyage through France's sumptuous Bordeaux wine region – home of some of the world's most coveted wines – sailing aboard Viking Cruises' sleek and beautiful 190-passenger longship, the Viking Forseti.
Docked on the Garonne river at Bordeaux's city centre, Viking Forseti gleams beneath the setting sun, showing off its streamlined Scandinavian design. It is the ideal transport for journeying to Aquitaine, home to vineyards and fine wines.
The ship has inviting public spaces, including a small library and a sundeck with shaded seating.
The restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows for enjoying the ever-changing scenery. The lounge, with its floor-to-ceiling glass doors, is the ship's gathering space and nearly everyone joins in the fun for the nightly cocktail hour.
The Viking Forseti has a capacity of 190 passengers. Photo: Viking River Cruises
The Aquavit Terrace & Lounge at the bow of the ship is an indoor/outdoor viewing area and open-air cafe that serves a breakfast buffet, a casual lunch menu with burgers, soups and salads, and a multicourse dinner service.
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