“Taste of Bordeaux” River Cruise – Intro

This has been planned for some time, and now it is time to get this amazing river cruise underway!

This is my second river cruise on AmaWaterways (the first was on the Danube River from Bucharest into Lower Bavaria). I have been on over a dozen other river and ocean cruise lines, and I am really in love (get the Latin “Ama” in the name?) with cruising on AmaWaterways.

I will be telling you about different aspects of the cruise: the ports and places we’ve visited; the exquisite meals (the appetizers at lunch are breath-taking and mouth-watering); the local entertainment, and the talks about this famous wine region.
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I’ve been in Bordeaux for a few days already; the city is vibrant and exciting. The weather has been on an upward warming trend, but it is not as bad as other parts of the world that have been in the news because of horrible heat waves. I am packed and ready to get on AmaDolce.

Here is a one-minute introduction video to the AmaDolce in Bordeaux, France.

• Built in The Netherlands, the ship is 360 feet long (this is about 70 feet shorter than most other Europe river cruise ships)
• Its maximum passenger capacity is 140 passengers (some ships carry up to 190 passengers) — we had only 72 on our weekly cruise
• The are 45 crew members on board to manage the sailing, cook, feed, manage staterooms, and clean up after us
• There are bikes onboard for those so inclined
• The Lounge usually offers a continental breakfast plus a Bistro Lunch most days. The Dining Room is also open for most meals every day.
• There is a Chef’s Table Restaurant at the rear that serves intimate tasting menu dinners; reservations are typically needed
• The sun deck has plenty of deck chairs under an awning as well as tables and chairs, AND a whirlpool for relaxing under the evening stars
• There are massage services and a hair salon

Here are more posts [in progress] about “The Taste of Bordeaux” cruise on AmaDolce:
1. “Taste of Bordeaux” River Cruise – Intro

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