A hosted ultra-luxury river journey with Briar Rose Winery
Hosted by Dorian Linkogle

Picture this: waking up to soft river light, stepping onto your private lounge-window balcony, and drifting through France’s most legendary wine region—where every detail is already handled. This is French river cruising at its most elegant: castles, vineyards, medieval villages, unforgettable flavors, and the ease of unpacking once while the world comes to you.

Limited space. Click the button below for more information! Contact our travel agent, Joan Qualls, directly for additional questions, Group Rates, Solo Travelers Rates and more information 

Why Scenic?

This isn’t just a 5-star river cruise—it’s ultra-luxury, all-inclusive travel done flawlessly. From the moment you arrive, Scenic takes care of the details to an extraordinary degree, so you can fully sink into the experience: the beauty, the wine, the culture, the slow-living magic of France.
Your Space Ship - the Scenic Diamond, and world-class crew are the heart of the journey, delivering the kind of thoughtful service you feel in the little things: remembering your preferences, anticipating your needs, and making every day feel effortless. 

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Your hosted cruise includes:

  •    7-night cruise onboard the Scenic Diamond
    •    Seven nights of luxury accommodation in an outside suite (most with balconies)
    •    All meals onboard in world-class dining venues
    •    Premium beverages all day
    •    All tipping and gratuities (onboard and onshore)
    •    16 Scenic Freechoice excursions + 1 Scenic Enrich event
    •    Invitation to L’Amour once per cruise for a multi-course wine-paired dinner
    •    In-suite dining (11:00 AM–midnight)
    •    Wi-Fi


Signature suite comforts:
    •    Butler service
    •    Complimentary mini-bar replenished daily
    •    Marble bathrooms + luxury amenities
    •    Pillow menu + luxury bathrobe & slippers
    •    Scenic Slumber Bed
    •    In-suite safe, hairdryer, international power sockets
    •    Movies on demand + in-suite infotainment


Wellness + thoughtful extras:
    •    Salt Therapy Lounge
    •    Complimentary laundry concierge service (once per cruise)
    •    Shoeshine & valet service
    •    Early morning tea/coffee service
    •    Nordic walking sticks


Suite category enhancements (as applicable):
    •    Balcony Suites: Beverage service in-suite + access to the Scenic Sun Lounge
    •    Diamond Deck Suites: Daily pressing (2 items), in-suite breakfast service, priority dining reservations (plus Balcony inclusions)
    •    Junior & Royal Suites: Daily canapés/fruit + invitation to Table La Rive (plus Balcony + Diamond inclusions)
    •    Royal Suites: Enhanced amenities, unlimited laundry, newspaper delivery, packing/unpacking, welcome Champagne, wellness onboard credit, private transfers (plus all other inclusions)


Transfers: Airport transfers are included with purchase of air through Scenic.

What’s not included:

    •    International airfare
    •    Travel insurance
    •    Personal or incidental expenses
    •    Independent travel arrangements before or after the 7-night cruise

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Itinerary highlights


A preview of the journey (subject to change):
    •    Day 1: Arrive in Bordeaux + welcome aboard
    •    Day 2: Cruise to Libourne + explore Saint-Emilion
    •    Day 3: Freechoice experiences + sail toward Blaye
    •    Day 4: Blaye + evening Enrich event at Château d’Agassac
    •    Day 5: Fort Médoc + Bourg discoveries (wine tasting or cycling options)
    •    Day 6: Cadillac + Sauternes excursion choices
    •    Day 7: Bordeaux exploration + final afternoon at leisure (don’t miss La Cité du Vin if you love wine culture)
    •    Day 8: Disembark + transfers after breakfast


River note: The Gironde, Dordogne River, and Garonne River are part of a tidal waterway system, which can affect routing and timing.