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Atlantic Loop: Coastal France, Scilly Isles & Irish Charm, a cruise by Ambassador Cruise Line

Cruise · 9 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Atlantic Loop: Coastal France, Scilly Isles & Irish Charm

Nine nights aboard Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition from Liverpool around coastal France to the Isles of Scilly, then on to Cork and Belfast before returning home, blending quiet harbour towns with island seascapes and a touch of Irish welcome.

Duration
9 nights
Departs
20 Sep 2028
Sails from
Liverpool
Returns to the same port
Ship
Ambition
From
£979
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Medieval city walls at St. Malo

  2. Isles of Scilly’s St. Mary’s island seascapes

  3. Access to Cork’s food markets and Georgian squares

  4. Belfast’s blend of history and urban culture

  5. Voyage starting and ending in Liverpool

About the trip

This nine-night cruise with Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition sets out from Liverpool, heading first to Cherbourg and St. Malo, where medieval walls stand against the Atlantic tides. Brest follows, a working port with a naval past before the ship crosses to the Isles of Scilly. St. Mary’s offers gentle seascapes, a refreshing change from the continent’s bustle.

Next comes Ireland, with Ringaskiddy serving as a gateway to Cork — a city known for its food markets and Georgian squares — and Belfast, where recent history sits alongside emerging urban culture. The evening return to Liverpool closes the loop, arriving where the voyage began, with time to reflect on the mixture of French harbours, Irish charm, and island calm that it has covered.

The ship itself is small enough to slip into smaller harbours and quiet anchorages, avoiding the crowds more common to bigger cruise liners. The pace rarely feels rushed, making it suitable for those who prefer travel measured by the changing view from the deck rather than by how many sights get ticked off.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Liverpool
  2. 2 Cherbourg
  3. 3 St. Malo
  4. 4 Brest
  5. 5 St. Mary's
  6. 6 Ringaskiddy
  7. 7 Cork
  8. 8 Belfast

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Liverpool

  2. Day 2

    Cherbourg

  3. Day 3

    St. Malo

  4. Day 4

    Brest

  5. Day 5

    St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly

  6. Day 6

    Ringaskiddy, for Cork

  7. Day 7

    Belfast

  8. Day 8

    Liverpool

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Ambassador Cruise Line confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on
Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
Check with Ambassador Cruise Line
Flights
Not needed if you join at Liverpool
What’s included
Check with Ambassador Cruise Line
Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with Ambassador Cruise Line. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Atlantic Loop: Coastal France, Scilly Isles & Irish Charm?
Atlantic Loop: Coastal France, Scilly Isles & Irish Charm is a 9 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Atlantic Loop: Coastal France, Scilly Isles & Irish Charm depart from?
Atlantic Loop: Coastal France, Scilly Isles & Irish Charm departs from Liverpool.
Who operates Atlantic Loop: Coastal France, Scilly Isles & Irish Charm?
Atlantic Loop: Coastal France, Scilly Isles & Irish Charm is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Ambition.
How much does Atlantic Loop: Coastal France, Scilly Isles & Irish Charm cost?
Prices for Atlantic Loop: Coastal France, Scilly Isles & Irish Charm start from £979, subject to availability.

The operator

Ambassador Cruise Line

Adult-focused cruises from UK ports

A British cruise line sailing from ports around the country, which spares its passengers the airport altogether.

You book with Ambassador Cruise Line directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

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