Cruise · 7 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Coastal Charm of France
A gentle week aboard Fred. Olsen's Bolette, sailing from Newcastle to Normandy and the Channel Islands with time in Honfleur’s timbered streets and Guernsey’s medieval castle.
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Departs
- 1 May 2027
- Sails from
- Newcastle
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Bolette
- From
- £1,049
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Two days at Cherbourg, France
Visit to St. Peter Port and Castle Cornet in Guernsey
Time in Honfleur’s timbered streets and waterside cafés
Sailing from and returning to Newcastle
About the trip
This seven-night cruise on Fred. Olsen’s Bolette sets off from Newcastle, crossing the southern North Sea before dropping anchor in the French port of Cherbourg. There’s a day to roam before continuing to St. Peter Port, Guernsey, where Castle Cornet stands just offshore, offering a quiet reminder of the island’s maritime past.
From Guernsey, the ship crosses to Honfleur, a Norman harbour town with cobbled streets lined by wooden buildings painted in soft, weathered hues. Local waterside cafés serve Normandy cider and calvados, both worth sampling while watching the fishing boats come and go. The pace is unhurried, with plenty of opportunity to enjoy small-town life along this stretch of French coast.
Completing the loop, Bolette returns to Newcastle having revisited some of Britain’s nearest neighbours without rushing. It’s a route that carries the familiarity of English-speaking ports yet offers enough distinct character to make a week feel well spent.
- 1 Newcastle
- 2 Cherbourg
- 3 St. Peter Port
- 4 Honfleur
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Newcastle, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Cherbourg, France
Day 4
St. Peter Port, Guernsey
Day 5
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 Newcastle
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Cabin
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 Coastal Charm of France?
- Coastal Charm of France is a 7 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Coastal Charm of France depart from?
- Coastal Charm of France departs from Newcastle.
- Who operates Coastal Charm of France?
- Coastal Charm of France is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Bolette.
- How much does Coastal Charm of France cost?
- Prices for Coastal Charm of France start from £1,049, 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.
You book with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 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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