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Historic Harbours of Normandy & Brittany (France), a cruise by Ambassador Cruise Line

Cruise · 9 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Historic Harbours of Normandy & Brittany

A nine-night cruise on Ambassador’s Ambition from Dundee to Normandy’s harbours and Brittany’s ramparts, calling at Honfleur, St Malo and Cherbourg before crossing to Plymouth and Antwerp, then cruising the River Scheldt back to Scotland.

Duration
9 nights
Departs
19 Jul 2028
Sails from
Dundee
Returns to the same port
Ship
Ambition
From
£1,009
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Honfleur’s timber-framed harbour houses

  2. Walking St Malo’s wide granite ramparts

  3. Cherbourg’s long breakwater guarding the harbour

  4. Plymouth’s historic naval dockyards

  5. Cruise up the River Scheldt to Antwerp

About the trip

This nine-night cruise aboard Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition begins in Dundee, heading south to Honfleur on the Normandy coast. The harbour here is framed by timber-framed houses, a reminder of its long history as a Norman port, while the river mouth brings a steady parade of fishing boats and yachts.

Next is St Malo, a Breton town known for its wide ramparts and strong maritime past. From here, the ship moves to Cherbourg, where the harbour is guarded by a breakwater nearly four kilometres long. Crossing the English Channel, Ambition stops at Plymouth, where the harbour is bordered by historic naval dockyards before making an unusual call at Antwerp. The final leg includes a cruise up the River Scheldt, offering a leisurely end to this coastal route that draws together northern France, southern England and Belgium.

The cruise returns to Dundee, a port with its own industrial and maritime stories, shaded by hills behind the waterfront. The rhythm of this route lies in contrasts between historic harbours and the steady passage of the sea, on a ship built with straightforward comfort rather than flashiness.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Dundee
  2. 2 Honfleur
  3. 3 St Malo
  4. 4 Cherbourg
  5. 5 Plymouth
  6. 6 Antwerp

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Dundee

  2. Day 2

    Honfleur

  3. Day 3

    St. Malo

  4. Day 4

    Cherbourg

  5. Day 5

    Plymouth

  6. Day 6

    Antwerp, cruise River Scheldt

  7. Day 7

    Dundee

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Ambassador Cruise Line 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 Ambassador Cruise Line
Flights
Not needed if you join at Dundee
What’s included
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Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with Ambassador Cruise Line. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Historic Harbours of Normandy & Brittany?
Historic Harbours of Normandy & Brittany is a 9 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Historic Harbours of Normandy & Brittany depart from?
Historic Harbours of Normandy & Brittany departs from Dundee.
Who operates Historic Harbours of Normandy & Brittany?
Historic Harbours of Normandy & Brittany is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Ambition.
How much does Historic Harbours of Normandy & Brittany cost?
Prices for Historic Harbours of Normandy & Brittany start from £1,009, subject to availability.

The operator

Ambassador Cruise Line

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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