Autumn is an ideal time to cruise, offering the chance to escape increasingly cold and gloomy UK weather and enjoy quieter destinations.
Harvest time in Burgundy
The village of Beaujolais in Autumn (Photo: Alec Issigonis/Getty)
For wine lovers, autumn in Burgundy is something to celebrate. A themed cruise aboard CroisiEurope’s 138-passenger vessel Rhône Princess visits vineyard destinations, including Beaune – Burgundy’s viticultural capital – and Mâcon, plus a scenic drive and tasting along the Beaujolais Wine Route. Coinciding with the 2026 release of Beaujolais Nouveau, there’s an evening in medieval Beaujeu where guests can join the soirée prestige, which marks the end of the harvest with music, food and fireworks. Back on board, all drinks are included, providing ample excuse for another toast.
The four-night round-trip Exceptional Wine Tasting Cruise in Burgundy: Beaujolais Nouveau, sailing from Lyon, costs from £892pp, excluding flights. Departs 15 Nov, croisieurope.co.uk
