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Scenic Sapphire October 29-November 15 2026 Cruise & Offers | Scenic Cruises

Spectacular South of France & Delightful Douro: Lyon to Porto

VoyageFRDS291026.1Journey beginsLyon, FranceJourney endsPorto, PortugalDatesOctober 29-November 15 2026Duration18 daysShipScenic Sapphire

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Published cruise sector details

Official ports, codes, and sector times
Official cruise sectorPorto Pier (OP1) to Porto Pier (OP1)8 November 2026, 16:00 to 15 November 2026, 09:00

Scenic Azure. Sector timestamps are reproduced from Scenic; the source does not supply a timezone.

Official cruise sectorLyon (LYS) to Lyon (LYS)29 October 2026, 16:00 to 8 November 2026, 07:00

Scenic Sapphire. Sector timestamps are reproduced from Scenic; the source does not supply a timezone.

Itinerary at a Glance

October 29-November 15 2026
Day 1 | 29 October 2026LyonArrival and departure times not published

Welcome to France and the ancient city of Lyon. Upon arrival, transfer to Scenic Sapphire, where your friendly crew await to welcome you on board. Spend the afternoon exploring your Scenic Space-Ship. Relax in your luxurious suite or take a beverage to the Sun Deck and admire the magnificent views across the city of Lyon.

Day 2 | 30 October 2026Lyon > MâconArrival and departure times not published

Spend a leisurely morning on board as you cruise towards Macon. Perhaps ask your butler to bring coffee to your suite admiring views from your Scenic Sun Lounge as the riverside scenery glides by. An idyllic base for exploring the Burgundy wine region, Mâcon is renowned for its charming old town, quaint riverside streets, and its celebrated white wines.

Day 3 | 31 October 2026VienneArrival and departure times not published

Wake up to gentle morning light as your ship glides into Vienne, a historic town nestled on the Rhône River just south of Lyon. Known for its remarkable Roman ruins and medieval charm, Vienne invites you to step ashore and discover centuries of rich heritage.

Day 4 | 1 November 2026TournonArrival and departure times not published

Arrive in the pretty town of Tournon early this morning. This hillside village is known for its terraced vineyards, enchanting castle dating back to the 10th century and quaint cobblestoned streets. Tournon is a published destination on Spectacular South of France & Delightful Douro: Lyon to Porto aboard Scenic Sapphire.

Day 5 | 2 November 2026AvignonArrival and departure times not published

Dock in the ancient city of Avignon after lunch. Known as the City of the Popes, Avignon is rich in history and astounding medieval architecture. At the same time, it also has a youthful energy and a buzzing arts scene.

Day 6 | 3 November 2026AvignonArrival and departure times not published

Spend a full day in Avignon, soaking up more of its charms. It is known as the gateway to Provence, a region blanketed in vineyards and lavender fields, rolling hills and historic villages. Today you will have the chance to explore more of this captivating part of southern France.

Day 7 | 4 November 2026ArlesArrival and departure times not published

The southernmost point of your journey, Arles is in the Provence region and close to the Mediterranean coast. Founded around 56BC by Julius Caesar, the city has a rich Roman heritage and is thought to have the largest number of Roman ruins outside the Eternal City itself.

Day 8 | 5 November 2026ViviersArrival and departure times not published

This morning you will arrive in Viviers, often described as an open-air museum thanks to its rich medieval heritage and architecture. The town was founded in the fifth century, and as you walk down the narrow, zig-zagging lanes, you will feel as though little has changed in the past 1,600 years.

Day 9 | 6 November 2026LyonArrival and departure times not published

Enjoy a relaxed day on board as you cruise back towards Lyon, admiring the beautiful vistas of the Rhone River. Bask on the Sun Deck, soothe your muscles in the Salt Therapy Lounge or sharpen your skills with a French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire.

Day 10 | 7 November 2026LyonArrival and departure times not published

Greet the day in Lyon. You may like to arrange for your butler to deliver a coffee to your suite and enjoy it in your private Scenic Sun Lounge before venturing out for the day. Sitting at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers, Lyon was founded by the Romans in 43BC.

Day 11 | 8 November 2026Lyon > PortoArrival and departure times not published

Board an included flight from Lyon to Porto where you will board the luxurious Scenic Azure for your 7 night cruise along the Douro River. Lyon > Porto is a published destination on Spectacular South of France & Delightful Douro: Lyon to Porto aboard Scenic Sapphire.

Day 12 | 9 November 2026Porto > PinhãoArrival and departure times not published

Relax as your Scenic Space-Ship meanders its way through the spectacular Douro Valley towards Pinhão. Admire the beaty along the steep riverbanks lined with terraced vineyards and majestic quintas as you cruise along the Douro River. This afternoon you’ll dock in Pinhão, set on one of the prettiest parts of the Douro River.

Day 13 | 10 November 2026Pinhão > Barca D’AlvaArrival and departure times not published

This morning, you have the special opportunity to visit the charming village of Provesende, located on a plateau with spectacular views of the region’s fertile rolling landscape. Wander through the village and visit the church, discover the old bakery, witness traditional handicraft being made, and look inside the historic manor house, Morgadio da Calçada, where you’ll enjoy a tasting of delicious bola.

Day 14 | 11 November 2026Barca d’Alva > PocinhoArrival and departure times not published

Barca d’Alva > Pocinho is a published destination on Spectacular South of France & Delightful Douro: Lyon to Porto aboard Scenic Sapphire. It provides the setting for this stage of the journey; arrival, departure, berthing and excursion details are displayed only when they appear in the stored Scenic schedule, and final operating information should be reconfirmed before sailing.

Day 15 | 12 November 2026Pocinho > RéguaArrival and departure times not published

Wake in the village of Pocinho, which was established as the terminus of the Douro Railway in 1887. It’s a great location to explore more of the Douro Valley. Pocinho > Régua is a published destination on Spectacular South of France & Delightful Douro: Lyon to Porto aboard Scenic Sapphire.

Day 16 | 13 November 2026Régua > PortoArrival and departure times not published

Awake in Régua. Why not ask your butler to bring coffee to your suite if you would like a slower start to the day? Explore the Douro Valley today with a choice of excursions that include visiting one of the most beautiful towns in northern Portugal, exploring an enchanting palace or kayaking along a scenic river.

Day 17 | 14 November 2026PortoArrival and departure times not published

Porto is a published destination on Spectacular South of France & Delightful Douro: Lyon to Porto aboard Scenic Sapphire. It provides the setting for this stage of the journey; arrival, departure, berthing and excursion details are displayed only when they appear in the stored Scenic schedule, and final operating information should be reconfirmed before sailing.

Day 18 | 15 November 2026PortoArrival and departure times not published

Your cruise concludes this morning in Porto. Disembark and take with you lifelong memories of a remarkable journey across Portugal. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions.

Schedule source status: Scenic publishes the complete day-by-day itinerary text in its official catalog, but daily arrival and departure times are not included. No times have been estimated. Daily port-call times and dock, anchor, or tender status were not published in the audited catalog. All available itinerary information is presented on DeluxeCruises.com.

A closer look at this sailing

Spectacular South of France & Delightful Douro: Lyon to Porto aboard Scenic Sapphire

On October 29-November 15 2026, Scenic Sapphire follows official voyage FRDS291026.1 from Lyon, France to Porto, Portugal over 18 days. Its published progression includes Lyon, Lyon > Mâcon, Vienne, Tournon, Avignon.

From the tranquil waterways of southern France to the sun-drenched vines of the Douro, this is a journey of wines and wonders. Travelling at a relaxed pace, you’ll have more time to indulge in the wine, food and culture of France and Portugal.

Scenic's official catalog provides 18 day-by-day entries for this departure but does not publish daily arrival and departure times. Those times remain explicitly unpublished here rather than being estimated.

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Scenic Sapphire | Voyage FRDS291026.1 | October 29-November 15, 2026 | 18 days Spectacular South of France & Delightful Douro: Lyon to Porto
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Luxury cruise planning summary

Scenic Sapphire October 29-November 15 2026: is Voyage FRDS291026.1 right for you?

This 18-day voyage aboard Scenic Sapphire sails Spectacular South of France & Delightful Douro: Lyon to Porto, with calls including Lyon > Mâcon, Vienne, Tournon, and Avignon. Voyage FRDS291026.1 matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure.

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What is included and not included on Scenic Sapphire Voyage FRDS291026.1?

For the October 29-November 15, 2026 Spectacular South of France & Delightful Douro: Lyon to Porto sailing aboard Scenic Sapphire: Scenic River publishes meals, selected beverages, butler service, gratuities, complimentary Wi-Fi and the applicable Scenic Freechoice and Scenic Enrich experiences. Transfers and land components must follow the exact itinerary, while personal services and optional experiences can cost extra. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Scenic Sapphire Voyage FRDS291026.1?

For the October 29-November 15, 2026 Spectacular South of France & Delightful Douro: Lyon to Porto sailing aboard Scenic Sapphire: River-suite occupancy and primary beds vary by ship and category, and a universal current child policy is not safely verified for Scenic river cruises. The extra sleeping surface is not named by the current record, so Deluxe Cruises will obtain written sailing-specific confirmation before booking. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Scenic Sapphire Voyage FRDS291026.1, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the October 29-November 15, 2026 Spectacular South of France & Delightful Douro: Lyon to Porto sailing aboard Scenic Sapphire: Applicable Scenic Freechoice excursions and Scenic Enrich experiences are published as included on Scenic River voyages. Capacity, local conditions, participant rules, optional experiences and the exact itinerary still control. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard Scenic Sapphire for Voyage FRDS291026.1?

For the October 29-November 15, 2026 Spectacular South of France & Delightful Douro: Lyon to Porto sailing aboard Scenic Sapphire: Complimentary Wi-Fi is published for Scenic Ocean and River cruises. Satellite or regional coverage, allowances, device rules and uninterrupted performance can vary, so the exact departure terms must be confirmed. The exact booking confirmation controls.

What are Scenic Sapphire's verified headline statistics?
Up to 163Guests
What clothes should I bring for this October itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this October itinerary

  • Pack versatile layers suited to the route and season, including a light sweater and compact wind- and water-resistant outer layer.
  • Bring comfortable, supportive, non-slip walking shoes for piers, steps, cobbled streets, and longer touring days.
  • Add sun protection, a compact umbrella, and clothing that covers shoulders and knees where local religious or cultural sites require modest dress.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours dress guidance

  • European river ships: smart casual is standard, with somewhat more formal dress suggested for Table La Rive; no special formal wardrobe is required.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Scenic Sapphire?
  • European river Space-Ships publish butler service for every suite, dining and lounge spaces and selected e-bikes; wellness, pools, salt therapy and cooking facilities vary by ship and route.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Scenic Sapphire have?
  • River fitness rooms, pools, e-bikes and wellness facilities vary by ship. Salt Therapy Lounges are not fleetwide, and e-bikes are route- and ship-dependent.

Exercise-space availability, deck access, operating hours, and equipment are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Scenic Sapphire guests expect?
  • European Space-Ships publish Standard, Balcony, Junior and Royal categories. Scenic Sun Lounges apply to selected balcony and suite categories rather than every room, while butler service is published for every suite.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage FRDS291026.1 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Scenic Sapphire?
  • A current universal infant, child and childcare rule for Scenic river cruises was not verified; mark it unknown and obtain written sailing-specific confirmation.
  • A generic older passenger-ticket wording uses a different sixth-month expression, and a current universal river rule was not verified. Use the voyage contract and obtain written confirmation.

For Voyage FRDS291026.1: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Scenic Sapphire handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • Notify Scenic at booking and when circumstances change. A guest who needs personal care or substantial assistance must travel with a capable companion.
  • River ships can have incomplete elevator coverage, narrow doors and corridors, changing gangways and coaches that cannot carry wheelchairs. Accessible rooms must be requested and confirmed before booking.
  • Scenic river ships do not carry a doctor. Crew have first-aid capability and arrange shoreside assistance at the next suitable port.
  • Guests must carry adequate medication and insurance and should never treat shipboard care as equivalent to a shoreside hospital.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Scenic Sapphire?
  • The current official FAQ pages reviewed did not expose a reliable ship-by-ship smoking-location answer.
  • Do not publish an exact indoor or outdoor smoking-area claim for Scenic ocean or river ships until the selected voyage's current official documentation or onboard plan confirms it.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.

How can I find the best cruise airfare for Scenic Sapphire Voyage FRDS291026.1?

For flights to Lyon before this Scenic Sapphire cruise and home from Porto after Voyage FRDS291026.1, compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connection times, and change options—not airfare alone. Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to explore flight options designed around your cruise and potential ways to save money. Airfares and savings vary, and Deluxe Cruises will help confirm suitable travel dates and connection time before booking.

Where can I review cruise travel insurance information?

Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Travel Insurance page to prepare for a quote and compare optional protection with Travel Insured.

You can also search the Deluxe Cruises Cruise-Line Travel Insurance Directory for cruise-line-specific plan companies, insurer or administrator contacts, available policy-document links, and published pre-existing-condition purchase guidance. Plan terms and availability can change; the policy or certificate issued for your state controls.

How do I access Scenic Sapphire Voyage FRDS291026.1 in Scenic Trip Personaliser after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Scenic Sapphire Voyage FRDS291026.1, use Scenic's booking number from the Scenic confirmation and the booked guest's surname. Trip Personaliser is a booking lookup, not a password account; a Deluxe Cruises invoice, receipt, or payment reference will not replace Scenic's booking number.

  1. Step 1 — Open Manage Booking: Choose Manage Booking or Trip Personaliser from Scenic's official website.
  2. Step 2 — Enter the booking details: Enter the Scenic booking number and the guest surname. First name is optional and can be used to limit the display to one passenger.
  3. Step 3 — Open the trip: Submit the booking details and select Scenic Sapphire Voyage FRDS291026.1. There is no account-creation or Forgot Password step because the portal uses booking details rather than a password.
  4. Step 4 — Complete personal information: Provide the requested date of birth, address, contact, next-of-kin, passport, and applicable frequent-flyer, visa, or independent-flight details exactly as documented.
  5. Step 5 — Review released requirements: Check the Trip Personaliser for travel information, forms, and any medical or expedition requirements Scenic releases for the reservation.

If Scenic does not recognize Scenic Sapphire Voyage FRDS291026.1, recheck the booking number and surname exactly as shown on the Scenic confirmation. Then contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can verify the booking record with Scenic.

Trip Personaliser content and forms vary by itinerary and departure stage. Deluxe Cruises remains your travel advisor for booking changes and assistance. Do not share passport or personal data outside the verified Scenic portal.

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