Wine lovers doing Bordeaux who want a pool deck.
Think twice if: Uniworld's US page lists the ship's sailings by year; deck layouts can change between sailing years, so check the plan for your year.
See her Europe sailings ↓ · Where is she now? → · Uniworld Boutique River Cruises's page for this ship →
What she's like
Docks close to the town centre in most ports. Under 200 guests, so no lines and no tender boats.
Each touring group has an English-speaking guide; crew language not stated
Our judgment, from $ (budget) to $$$$$ (ultra-luxury).
Drinks all day (wines, beers, spirits), gratuities, shore excursions, transfers (Uniworld blog, Apr 2025); Wi-Fi on select ships only.
Minimum age 5 (Europe); under-18s with parent/guardian; FAQ says under-4s usually too young to enjoy it
Smart-casual day wear; no shorts at dinner
Where she sails in Europe
- A Portrait of Majestic France
- Brilliant Bordeaux
- Ultimate France
- Wine Roads of France & Portugal
We don't have her sailing-by-sailing schedule yet. See the line's site for dates.
What it costs beyond the fare
| Tips for the crew | included; Added to your bill automatically? n/a (in fare) |
|---|---|
| Drinks package | included |
| Wifi | Free on select ships only; check with Uniworld |
| Money on board | unknown (limited cash exchange on board, no ATMs) |
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Her restaurants · 0 included, 0 extra
| Where to eat | Cost |
|---|---|
| La Brasserie | Not stated |
| Le Café du Soleil (poolside) | Not stated |
Which cabin to book, and which to avoid
| Cabin type | Size | Decks |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Suite | 280 sq ft | |
| Suite | 210 sq ft | |
| French Balcony | 140 sq ft | |
| Deluxe | 151 sq ft | |
| Classic | 151 sq ft |
Good to know before you pick
- Classic staterooms have windows at the water line.
If you use a wheelchair or walk with difficulty
No wheelchairs or mobility devices provided; full accessibility not guaranteed Our accessibility guide →
Find your way around
We couldn't read this ship's deck plan deck by deck yet, so the drawing shows only how many guest decks she has.
What to book, and when
Booking, check-in and reservations
Deposit at least 10% of fare within 48 hours of booking. Final payment 120 days before start. Passenger Information Form must be in by final payment or documents are not issued. Some Masterpiece Collection optional tours bookable in advance.
Paying and cancelling
$250 at 120+ days, 25% at 119-90, 50% at 89-60, 75% at 59-30, 100% under 30 days (2027 terms)
Tips for her Europe sailings
Uniworld currently warns of unusually low water on parts of the Rhine, Main and Danube affecting select sailings.
Where she docks
"In many ports, your river ship is small enough to dock within easy walking distance of the historic city center"; otherwise a motorcoach
If the river is too high or too low
Itineraries may change for water levels or wind; no refund for changes; cancelling because of a change follows the normal penalty schedule
How much walking on the included tours
"A significant amount of walking over uneven terrain"
Low bridges and the sun deck
Not addressed. Sun deck can be closed by crew under low bridges. †
The ship in numbers
- Cruise line
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
- Kind of ship
- River
- Built
- 2006
- Last refit
- 2019
- Guests
- 122
- Crew
- 51
- Cabins
- 62
- Length
- 110 m (361 ft)
- Width
- 11 m (37 ft)
- Flag
- Netherlands
- Class
- Uniworld 361-ft Super Ship (own design)
- In Europe 2026–27
- Dordogne, Garonne
- Rivers
- Dordogne, Garonne
Highlights
- Inaugurated 2006; 122 guests, 51 staff, 62 staterooms (Uniworld Quick Facts).
- Remodeled 2019 (Uniworld page).
- Soleil Deck infinity pool, which Uniworld calls the only infinity pool on the rivers.
- Sails Bordeaux's Garonne and Dordogne.
More pictures
Sources & what we could not confirm · 5 sources · checked 2026-11
- S.S. Bon Voyage: Uniworld ship page (Quick Facts, staterooms, deck plan, cruises)
- VesselFinder vessel record (registry, flag/size)
- Uniworld FAQ (via WebFetch)
- Uniworld 2027 Terms & Conditions
- Uniworld blog: What is included (Apr 2025)
- Flag inferred from the country code of the ship's MMSI on VesselFinder, not from Uniworld.
- Deck plan image on the Uniworld page could not be downloaded for reading (site blocked repeat requests); decks left empty.
- Le Grand Fromage and La Cave des Vins appear in photo captions; what they are is not stated.
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruises: Onboard currency not stated.
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruises: Specialty dining pricing not published.
- Deck plan: Deck positions not read