Cruise · 8 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
France & Belgium Easter Break
An eight-night cruise with Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral from Southampton to Belgium and northern France, featuring a sail down the River Seine and two days in Rouen, close enough to Paris for a day trip.
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Departs
- 25 Mar 2027
- Sails from
- Southampton
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £949
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Shore tour of Bruges from Zeebrugge
Cruise along the River Seine
Two days in Rouen with option to visit Paris
Visit to Honfleur’s historic harbour
About the trip
This Easter break on Balmoral begins in Southampton before crossing to Zeebrugge, the main port for Bruges, where medieval streets and canals invite slow wandering. The ship’s smaller size suits the next stage: a gentle cruise upriver along the Seine. Balmoral slips past villages and overgrown quaysides, the hillsides clothed in spring greenery.
Two days in Rouen follow, a place of half-timbered houses and a cathedral that caught Monet’s eye more than once. It’s close enough to Paris for a visit that manages the city’s highlights without an overnight stay. The itinerary closes with time in Honfleur, where timber-framed buildings lean over a busy harbour once favoured by painters.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines makes the most of Balmoral’s size here, offering a slower pace and easy access to river and sea ports. The route mixes familiar landscapes with a few less-frequented stops, making it a straightforward way to mark Easter in northern Europe.
- 1 Southampton
- 2 Zeebrugge
- 3 Rouen
- 4 Honfleur
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Southampton, England
Day 2
Zeebrugge, 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 Southampton
- 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 France & Belgium Easter Break?
- France & Belgium Easter Break is a 8 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does France & Belgium Easter Break depart from?
- France & Belgium Easter Break departs from Southampton.
- Who operates France & Belgium Easter Break?
- France & Belgium Easter Break is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does France & Belgium Easter Break cost?
- Prices for France & Belgium Easter Break start from £949, 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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