--- title: "Le Verdon-sur-Mer Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/le-verdon-sur-mer description: "Bordeaux vineyards from the Gironde estuary" --- # Le Verdon-sur-Mer 🇫🇷 · France · Western Mediterranean > "Bordeaux vineyards from the Gironde estuary" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 10.9h - **Visiting Sailings:** 37 - **Cruise Lines:** 5 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jul (12 sailings), Oct (8 sailings), Mar (7 sailings) ## About Le Verdon-sur-Mer Le Verdon-sur-Mer sits at the tip of the Médoc peninsula where the Gironde estuary meets the Atlantic. The cruise dock is about two miles from the village, and there are no direct transport links, so most people take organised excursions. The surrounding area is flat, with salt marshes, pine forests, and wide sandy beaches. Bordeaux is about 90 minutes south and is the main day-trip destination. The Cordouan Lighthouse, about 7km offshore, is a UNESCO-listed 17th-century structure sometimes called the Queen of Lighthouses. Guided boat tours run from Le Verdon or Royan across the estuary. Soulac-sur-Mer, a small resort town 6km away, has a beach, cafés, and a striped Romanesque church partially buried in sand. Local food includes fresh oysters from the Arcachon beds, grilled sea bass, and cannelés from Bordeaux. French is the dominant language, and the euro is the currency. Shops close for lunch. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** French - **Timezone:** Europe/Paris (UTC+1) - **Tipping:** Service included; small change for exceptional service ## Location Coordinates: 45.5685, -1.0596 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Le%20Verdon-sur-Mer/@45.56854,-1.05959,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Le%20Verdon-sur-Mer&ll=45.56854,-1.05959&z=13) ## Things to Do in Le Verdon-sur-Mer Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~11h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [The Most Complete and Best Rated Tour of Bordeaux](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0b9cf769-9abc-453e-b587-042e950a1364.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (725) | 3h | ✓ | €99 | Viator | | [Bordeaux by Bicycle: 3-Hour Immersive Tour by Monsieur Bacchus](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c3221705-cd6a-47cd-abfc-0698c8fbc460.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (580) | 3h | ✓ | €36 | Viator | | [Bordeaux Food Tour – A Full French Meal by Do Eat Better](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fecabde9-dbb7-4310-9799-dabe91c514c4.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (513) | 3h 30m | ✓ | €85 | Viator | | [Bordeaux Old Town Food and Wine Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c2ac1acb-7e34-4798-a209-ba1e6da58e6e.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (420) | 3h | ✓ | €112 | Viator | | [Saint Emilion Wine Tour Tasting Half Day from Bordeaux](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/90eb59ef-9dad-42a2-a523-7d2e80edf9e1.md?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (380) | 5h | ✓ | €96 | Viator | | [Saint-Émilion Afternoon Tour - 2 Grand crus & French apéritif](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ebb2d3b0-71ec-4a97-aada-b672a7b12837.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (796) | 5h 30m | ✓ | €105 | Viator | | [Tasting of 6 Bordeaux wines and pairing charcuterie & cheese](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/41ff946a-a4e0-4c02-a5a8-c959edc33547.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (279) | 1h 15m | ✓ | €39 | Viator | | [Private - Best of Bordeaux Walking Tour + Glass of Bordeaux Wine](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e58c3608-8ae1-4b63-a7bc-3db1bd904edb.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (242) | 3h | ✓ | €125 | Viator | | [Bordeaux bike tour "The Best of Bordeaux"](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fc6650bb-0e1d-4267-bb89-cc83efe885c3.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (210) | 3h | ✓ | €36 | Viator | | [Professional - Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Tasting with a walking tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2faa9ccb-9d5e-4b5c-b41c-7b7f28393d4d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (219) | 2h | ✓ | €65 | Viator | | [Saint-Emilion Morning Wine Tour | Tasting & Medieval Village](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/51e70694-22a0-40f1-8736-bf5bc19d9cc4.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (197) | 4h | ✓ | €85 | Viator | | [Bordeaux Wine tasting class with charcuterie and cheese (3 wines)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/118432b3-4edd-44fa-bd5d-94cc7d364d09.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (189) | 1h | ✓ | €29 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [La Rochelle](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/la-rochelle.md): 35 nm - [Bordeaux](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/bordeaux.md): 48 nm - [Bilbao](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/bilbao.md): 158 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lisbon-to-london-porto-zeebrugge~NCL-STAR-20270418-11.md)** - **Price:** €948 per person (€1,896 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Norwegian Star](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-star.md) - **Duration:** 11 nights - **Departure:** 2027-04-18 - **Itinerary:** Lisbon to London – Porto & Zeebrugge ## Featured Cruises from Le Verdon-sur-Mer Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Lisbon to London – Porto & Zeebrugge](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lisbon-to-london-porto-zeebrugge~NCL-STAR-20270418-11.md) | Norwegian Star | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2027-04-18 | 11 | €948 | | [Iberian & French Coast – Porto, Bilbao & Paris](https://cruisello.com/cruises/iberian-french-coast-porto-bilbao-paris~CCL-MIRACLE-20270520-9.md) | Carnival Miracle | Carnival Cruise Line | 2027-05-20 | 9 | €949 | | [14 nights - Europe's Sunny Side and the Beauties of the West Coast - from Palma/to Leixões (Porto)](https://cruisello.com/cruises/14-nights-europe-s-sunny-side-and-the-beauties-of-the-west-coast-from-palma-to-leixoes-porto~TUI-MEINS6-20270708-14.md) | Mein Schiff 6 | TUI Cruises | 2027-07-08 | 14 | €2,469 | ## Browse Cruises - 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