From romantic walks to red wine, Bordeaux is the cultural capital of all that is quintessentially French. Follow wine’s journey from countryside to cask as you tour centuries-old vineyards and taste Bordeaux’s finest vintages throughout your river cruise experience. Step into living history when you visit historic Roquetaillade Castle and Château Boutinet, delighting in their elegant décor and regal architecture.

Then, contrast their grandeur with the pastoral gems including the historic village of Saint-Émilion and the seaside resort of Soulac-sur-Mer. Explore the cobblestone streets of Bordeaux and the rolling hills of the French countryside by foot or by bicycle, experiencing southern France according to your tastes. After indulging in Bordeaux’s colorful culture and rich flavors, you and your palate will remember this journey for years to come.

For information on the ship, a detailed itinerary and pricing, please visit www.RickBraun.com – then click the link to register which will bring you back here.  You can then proceed to register for your cabin using the TICKETS button above on the right.  THE ONLY CABIN CATEGORIES THAT WILL DISPLAY ARE THOSE AVAILABLE.

PLEASE NOTE: the $1000 registration fee required with your registration here is non-refundable (see terms below). Once the cruise is confirmed to sail, we will complete your registration and collect the cruise booking deposit of $1000 PER PERSON (minus credit of the registration fee) within 7 business days.   The remaining total be collected as per below.

Please read all the payment terms below BEFORE PROCEEDING. 

TOTAL CRUISE PAYMENT (does not include any other purchases such as travel insurance, pre and post bookings, etc.) and paid by credit card:

Monthly – 1/12 of the remaining balance each month, starting in January 2024.

Standard – 1/4 of the remaining balance in January, April, August, and December 2024.

(If you purchase once the payment cycle has begun, you will catch up on your first payment and then go into the payment cycles described above.)REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS

All payments made are non-refundable at the time of payment. Guests are urged to purchase Travel Insurance when your Cruise Booking Deposit is made to offset this risk. Our travel agent will be offering this to all our guests as an option when you make your deposit. NOTE: In the event that you cannot attend, you can transfer your reservation for a fee of $200 PER PERSON. The monetary arrangements are between you and the person taking your place. We can pick up payments, if mid payment year, for a transfer.

What this means: When you make any payment – the registration fee $1000, completed $2000 cruise booking deposit, monthly payments, or the three payments standard plan, that money is not refundable.

• For example, if you pay your registration fee here, the cruise is confirmed and you cancel prior to completing your deposit, you will lose the $1000 registration fee.
• For example, if you pay your registration fee here, make your cruise booking deposit and you cancel prior to your first regular due payment, you will lose the registration fee and the entire cruise booking deposit.
• For example, if you pay the registration fee here, make your cruise booking deposit and one of the monthly payments, you will lose the registration fee, cruise booking deposit and first month’s payment.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

By registering, you understand and accept the following terms.

I assume full and complete responsibility for checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of my destination and connecting points, and all conditions regarding health, safety, security, political stability, and labor or civil unrest at such destinations. Many countries require that the passport be valid for six months or more after date of entry. Some countries will not admit persons convicted of a crime. I assume full and complete responsibility for health-related requirements that travel suppliers and governments may impose from time to time, such as health affidavit forms, health screenings prior to departure or upon arrival, face coverings, vaccinations, or quarantines.

I understand that all prices are PER PERSON, based on double occupancy, and include administrative costs, taxes, gratuities, port charges and fees FOR THE CRUISE.

I understand that my cruise booking deposit here is for TWO people in a cabin.  ONE registration is ONE cabin for TWO people – except for the Single cabins. If you need more than one cabin OF THE SAME TYPE, you will need to complete one registration and do a second registration if you desire the same cabin type. 

My credit card will be charged by AMA WATERWAYS for the payments when the cruise is confirmed. These payments are for Rick Braun’s River Cruise Getaway ONLY (i.e. the seven day cruise on the AmaVerde).

I understand that I will be responsible for all other fees for travel to and from the ship and any other activities I chose to do while on this trip.    NOTE: we also offer transfers and additional pre and post cruise hotel/activities, for an additional fee.  

All fees are nonrefundable, but can be used by another person. See specific payment terms above.