Where do cruise ships dock in Bordeaux?
River cruise ships mainly dock at Quai des Chartrons and Quai Louis XVIII, right in the city centre. Ocean cruise ships moor at the Bordeaux Bassens cruise terminal or at Pauillac (Médoc) for larger vessels.
Best excursions from Bordeaux port by VTC
- →Saint-Émilion (40 min): UNESCO city, vineyards, tastings — ideal 4h excursion
- →Médoc / Margaux (45 min): Route des Châteaux, classified grands crus
- →Arcachon / Dune du Pilat (60 min): beach, Dune du Pilat, oysters
- →Bordeaux centre: Saint-Pierre, Water Mirror, Cité du Vin, Rue Sainte-Catherine
How long does a Bordeaux stopover last?
Stopover duration varies from 6 to 12 hours depending on the cruise company. For Saint-Émilion, allow a minimum of 4 hours (travel + visit + tasting). For the Médoc, a full day is recommended.
Organise your excursion from the port
Connect-Cab picks up cruise passengers directly from the Bordeaux quays.
How to book a VTC from the ship?
- →Book at least 48 hours before your stopover
- →Provide your ship's name and disembarkation time
- →Your driver will wait on the quay with a name sign
- →Payment possible on board, in cash or by card
- →Bilingual FR/EN service available
A Bordeaux stopover is the ideal opportunity to discover the UNESCO vineyards of Saint-Émilion or the splendour of the Médoc. Connect-Cab offers all-inclusive, flexible, fixed-price excursions from the Bordeaux quays.
