
Cruise · 9 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line
Highlights
Two days alongside in Bordeaux region at Le Verdon
Port of Lorient with naval heritage
Sail along northern coast of Spain to Santander and El Ferrol
Visit Brest and its military harbour
Return to Bristol Royal Portbury
Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition sets off from Bristol Royal Portbury and heads to Lorient, a Breton port known for its maritime history and proximity to the preserved naval base at the Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly. From there, the ship calls at Le Verdon, the gateway to Bordeaux, with its sweeping riverfront and châteaux beyond.
Journeys
A nine-night cruise aboard Ambassador’s Ambition, tracing a West European coastal route from Bristol to the vineyards of Bordeaux, then north along northern Spain’s rugged coast to Galicia and Brittany.
The journey continues up the northern coast of Spain with stops in Santander and El Ferrol, the latter a less familiar naval town near Santiago de Compostela. A short run inland would reveal the cathedral city famous for its medieval pilgrimage route. Brest offers a final French stop, its military harbour and cliff-top views overlooking the Atlantic.
The ship returns to Bristol after nine nights, having brought a quiet intensity to a part of the Atlantic coast that combines portside industry with historic towns and a cluster of world heritage sites. The Ambition is a ship small enough for these varied calls and steady enough for overnight passages without fuss.
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When to go
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The operator
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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