BlueSun Cruises | Picturesque Southern France

Cruise Line: Nicko Cruises
Ship: Bijou Du Rhone
Package Departs: 24 September 2025
Package Duration: 7 Nights
Offer Type: Cruise Only
Embark Ship: Lyon, France
Disembark Ship: Lyon, France

Picturesque Southern France Cruise prices include:
- 7 night cruise aboard the river cruise ship Bijou Du Rhone from Lyon return
- All shipboard main meals as well as coffee and cake or midnights snacks depending on the daily programme
- Welcome and Farewell reception
- Excursion package with four excursions included - tours of Burgundy, Arles, Avignon & Lyon (valued at EUR170 per person)^
- The services of a Nicko cruise director and local tour guides
- A bi-lingual departure with English-speaking service on board and excursions
- Comfortable Sennheiser Audio system is used on all excursions
- Onboard entertainment programme
- Use of the spa with sauna, whirlpool and rest area
- Use of the outdoor fitness equipment on the sun deck
- All port and government charges
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DISCOUNTS:
A range of earlybird and combination discounts may be available on this cruise. Please contact us for your current best offer and availability. All rates shown are in Euros per person twin share based on full brochure fare. Single supplements apply.

^Included Shore Tours: Nicko Cruises guarantee that the excursions will be carried out in English provided at least 1 person has booked the excursion package in advance. It is therefore strongly recommended for guests to book the package in advance. For other excursions the minimum number of pax is between 20 and 25 pax (depending on the excursion).
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BEVERAGE PACKAGE*:
For an additional cost you may include a beverage package in your cruise. Please advise your consultant at time of booking.

River Cruise Beverage Package: priced from EUR 203 per person includes:
• House wine by the glass (white, rose and red)
• Sparkling house wine by the glass
• Draft and bottled beers, non-alcoholic beer
• Cocktails and long drinks
• All non-alcoholic house beverages
• Water provided in the cabins and on daily excursions
• All coffee specialities (alcohol-free)
• Hot chocolate and tea
(served from 9am to midnight)

Special Conditions

*Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin in EURO, based on full brochure cruise fare and are correct as of 09Dec24. Some cabins may have obstructed views. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions may apply - please ask for full details at time of inquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Offer subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Not included: International or domestic airfares, hotel accommodation or transfers, and onboard purchases, visas, vaccinations or medical visits. Discount offers are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn without prior notice. Beverage package terms and conditions: Beverage packages can only be booked for the entire duration of the cruise and for all persons sharing the cabin. They are not transferrable to other people. Nicko beverage packages are valid only during the cruise and they are non-refundable. Beverage packages may not be booked for persons under 18 years of age. they do not include mini bar content.

Special Validity Dates

Special is valid from 12 December 2024 to 17 September 2025 or until sold out/withdrawn.

Cruise Itinerary

Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
24 Sep 2025	Lyon, France	Embark
25 Sep 2025	Chalon-sur-Saone, France
25 Sep 2025	Macon, France		Overnight
26 Sep 2025	Macon, France
26 Sep 2025	Belleville, France
26 Sep 2025	Trevoux, France
27 Sep 2025	Viviers, France
28 Sep 2025	Arles, France
28 Sep 2025	Avignon, France		Overnight
29 Sep 2025	Avignon, France
29 Sep 2025	Chateauneuf du Pape, France
30 Sep 2025	Lyon, France		Overnight
1 Oct 2025	Lyon, France	Disembark

8 days | Lyon • Chalon • Arles • Lyon

This cruise takes you through the colourful landscapes of southern France and its beautiful, historical cities. The route passes through the Ardèche Gorge, Provence and the Camargue, the region with the incomparable atmosphere that inspired van Gogh to create his wonderful paintings. In the towns of Mâcon and Arles you get a real sense of why the Romans chose them as settlements. In Avignon magnificent buildings such as the Papal Palace await you.

Our precious jewel in Southern France welcomes you - guaranteeing the highest feel-good factor from the first day. The famous "Laissez faire" is everywhere on board the MS BIJOU DU RHÔNE. You can relax everywhere on-board, being in the comfortably stylish furnished cabins, the large panorama saloon or in the inviting sun deck. Naturally, the tasty kitchen along with the one or other drop of wine should not be missing during a trip through the cuisine landscapes of France, our experienced kitchen chef will ensure for that every day.

At meal times, all guest will find a place in the generously arranged panorama restaurant. Let yourself be pampered by the friendly staff. International specialities can be found in the menu, as well as dishes from kitchens of the countries along the travelling route.

Theme evenings, quiz events, bingo (depending on the programme) as well as live music ensure that there is no time for boredom on-board. Books, board and card games are also available.

Ship Profile & Stats

Length: 114.3 m
Beam: 11.4 m
Draft: 1.5 m
Passenger capacity (dbl): 150

Ship Amenities

Television
Telephone
Hair Dryer
Safe
Individual Climate Control

Ship Facilities

Panorama Restaurant
Panorama Saloon with Bar
Souvenir Shop
Library
Sun Deck

nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH is one of the most dynamic cruise providers in Germany. In recent years, the company has evolved from a leading river cruise provider with more than 30 years of experience into a well-known provider of small ships with destination-oriented ocean routes. With its fleet, which is as modern as it is comfortable, nicko cruises travels the world’s oceans as well as all domestic waterways and coastal sections that are in demand for tourists. In 2023, the programme includes not only 22 river ships, but also the classic ocean-going vessel VASCO DA GAMA.

With its "time to discover" philosophy, nicko cruises focuses on cruise schedules that are rich in discovery and on intensive travel experiences in the product fields river and ocean. The product features of so-called “slow cruising”, such as small ships and long anchorage times, are combined with emotional moments at nicko cruises. During the cruises, guests always have plenty of time for exploring. Thanks to the large variety of products, everyone will find just the right trip at nicko cruises, individually tailored to their needs. The ships in the fleet are all in the 4 to 5-star category according to German land hotel trade standards. Attractive inland excursions and the varied culinary offers on board round off the travel experience. nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH has its company headquarters in Stuttgart, where it employs roughly 110 highly motivated members of staff.

OX - 2 Bed Upper Deck Deluxe Aft with French Balcony

The cabins are furnished in style and comfort with an air conditioning system that can be regulated separately, shower/WC SAT TV, telephone, hair dryer and safe. The cabins have an approx. size of 15 m² and have larger panorama windows that can be opened in the deluxe cabins. They offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. The main cabins have a size of approx. 12?m², have large panorama windows that cannot be opened and are all equipped with a fold-down bed and a sofa bed.