Cruise · 7 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Belgium & France with the River Seine
Seven nights on Balmoral sailing from Portsmouth to Antwerp and along the River Seine, including calls at Rouen and Honfleur, with calm river cruising and visits to centres of French and Belgian craft and culture.
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Departs
- 6 Feb 2028
- Sails from
- Portsmouth
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £699
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Historic centre of AntwerpWith Belgian beer and diamonds
Cruising the River SeineAboard a smaller ship
Overnight call at RouenWith medieval streets
Visit to Honfleur with Calvados brandy sampling
Access to Paris from Rouen without docking in the capital
About the trip
Fred. Olsen's Balmoral sets out from Portsmouth for a week that takes in two ports larger ships cannot reach and a gentle passage up the River Seine. After a day in the historical centre of Antwerp, with its traditional breweries and diamond merchants, Balmoral heads into France.
The river section is an opportunity to see the Normandy coast from a different perspective. Rouen’s medieval streets, where Joan of Arc was tried, are an invitation to wander and spot the half-timbered houses. Honfleur, once home to the Impressionists, has a harbour ringed by old quayside buildings and is known for its apple-based Calvados brandy.
The cruise is timed for an overnight call in Rouen, which makes a visit to Paris accessible by train or coach, without the bustle of docking in the capital itself. Take the river and the small-ship approach as an invitation to observe quietly rather than race on. Balmoral’s smaller size has advantages on a short break like this, though it means space to stretch your legs rather than a whirl of activity on board.
- 1 Portsmouth
- 2 Antwerp
- 3 Rouen
- 4 Honfleur
- 5 Paris
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Portsmouth, England
Day 2
Antwerp, Belgium
Day 3
At sea
Day 4
River Seine, France
Scenic cruising
Day 5
Rouen, France
Day 6
Honfleur, France
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 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 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Flights
- Not needed if you join at Portsmouth
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Room
For full details of what’s included, check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Belgium & France with the River Seine?
- Belgium & France with the River Seine is a 7 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Belgium & France with the River Seine depart from?
- Belgium & France with the River Seine departs from Portsmouth.
- Who operates Belgium & France with the River Seine?
- Belgium & France with the River Seine is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Belgium & France with the River Seine cost?
- Prices for Belgium & France with the River Seine start from £699, subject to availability.
The operator
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Smaller-ship cruises, many from UK ports
A Norwegian family name in shipping since the nineteenth century, known for smaller ships that can reach the narrower fjords and harbours.
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