Cruise · 5 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Hamburg Christmas Markets & Honfleur
A five-night festive cruise on Fred. Olsen’s Borealis from Southampton to the timber-framed streets of Honfleur and the Christmas markets of Hamburg, including a relaxed day at sea between ports.
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Departs
- 17 Dec 2027
- Sails from
- Southampton
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Borealis
- From
- £699
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Christmas markets of Hamburg
Timber-framed streets and harbour of Honfleur
A day sailing between French and German coasts
Seasonal treats including Calvados and lebkuchen onboard
About the trip
This short cruise aboard Fred. Olsen’s Borealis begins and ends in Southampton, threading through northern Europe’s cooler corners. The call at Honfleur introduces you to classic French Normandy with timbered houses and the harbour where Impressionists set up their easels, while Calvados is never far from reach.
After a day at sea, the ship docks in Hamburg — a city known not for subtlety but for markets that spill across squares and streets. Here, stalls piled with lebkuchen and wooden toys compete with the scent of mulled wine and baked almonds. The contrast between Normandy’s quiet charm and Hamburg’s bustling festival is one of the cruise’s small pleasures.
Days on board offer time to settle into the ship’s pace, perhaps sampling seasonal treats alongside fellow guests. There is nothing rushed about this itinerary, just enough variation to shake up December’s routine before returning to Southampton.
- 1 Southampton
- 2 Honfleur
- 3 Hamburg
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Southampton, England
Day 2
Honfleur, France
Day 3
At sea
Day 4
Hamburg, Germany
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 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 Hamburg Christmas Markets & Honfleur?
- Hamburg Christmas Markets & Honfleur is a 5 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Hamburg Christmas Markets & Honfleur depart from?
- Hamburg Christmas Markets & Honfleur departs from Southampton.
- Who operates Hamburg Christmas Markets & Honfleur?
- Hamburg Christmas Markets & Honfleur is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Borealis.
- How much does Hamburg Christmas Markets & Honfleur cost?
- Prices for Hamburg Christmas Markets & Honfleur 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.
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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