Cruise · 8 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Harbours & Vineyards of France
A gentle loop from Liverpool to France aboard Fred. Olsen’s Bolette, calling at Normandy’s Honfleur, Bordeaux’s Pauillac and Brittany’s Lorient, with plenty of time to take in market stalls and vineyards ashore.
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Departs
- 8 Oct 2026
- Sails from
- Liverpool
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Bolette
- From
- £1,799
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
A day at Honfleur’s cobbled streets and timber-framed buildings
Time ashore in Pauillac, Bordeaux’s wine-producing town
Visit to Lorient and its Breton maritime atmosphere
One day sailing from Liverpool to the French coast
About the trip
Fred. Olsen’s Bolette sets off from Liverpool for a coastal cruise to northern France. After a day at sea, the ship docks at Honfleur, where timber-framed houses line narrow cobbled streets beside the Seine estuary. The town’s old port has a certain timelessness, with seafood stalls and cafés spilling onto quaysides.
Next is Pauillac, in the heart of Bordeaux’s wine country. This is strictly a place for those who enjoy red more than white—the famous vineyards of Médoc are close to hand and well worth a stroll. From the ship, vineyards stretch onto the rolling land, a patchwork that properly signals you’ve arrived in wine territory.
Lorient brings a change of pace in Brittany, where crêpes are a common lunchtime choice and maritime history threads through the streets. It’s a port suffused with fishing and naval heritage, a reminder that France’s coastline is far more varied than the Riviera. The cruise returns to Liverpool after eight days and three ports, modest in scale but with enough character to merit a second glance.
- 1 Liverpool
- 2 Honfleur
- 3 Pauillac
- 4 Lorient
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Liverpool, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Honfleur, France
Day 4
Pauillac, France
Day 5
Lorient, 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 Liverpool
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Ocean View Cabin
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Questions people ask
- How long is Harbours & Vineyards of France?
- Harbours & Vineyards of France is a 8 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Harbours & Vineyards of France depart from?
- Harbours & Vineyards of France departs from Liverpool.
- Who operates Harbours & Vineyards of France?
- Harbours & Vineyards of France is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Bolette.
- How much does Harbours & Vineyards of France cost?
- Prices for Harbours & Vineyards of France start from £1,799, 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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