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

Cruise · 5 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Historic Harbours of Normandy & Brittany

A five-night cruise from London Tilbury to the historic harbours of Normandy and Brittany aboard Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience, visiting walled St Malo, Cherbourg and the timber-framed quayside of Honfleur.

Duration
5 nights
Departs
25 Mar 2029
Sails from
London Tilbury
Returns to the same port
Ship
Ambience
From
£399
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Walk the ramparts of St Malo walls

  2. Visit Cherbourg’s naval and ferry port

  3. Timber-framed quayside houses in Honfleur

  4. Short crossings across the English Channel

  5. Calm springtime harbour calls in Normandy and Brittany

About the trip

Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience sets off from London Tilbury for five nights calling in at three coastal towns with distinct identities. First is St Malo, a Breton walled town whose ramparts once served English raiders and privateers. From the water the battlements look almost theatrical, a reminder that these walls have long been a statement as much as a defence.

The next call is Cherbourg on the Normandy coast, where naval history and maritime industry are never far below the surface. The port’s location close to the Channel means arrivals tend to be a combination of ferries, fishing vessels and occasional cargo ships. Finally, Honfleur offers something quite different, with timber-framed houses leaning over a harbour once home to explorers and painters. The town’s mix of colourful quays and narrow streets has encouraged a softer pace here in spring.

The itinerary is straightforward and unfussy, with time for a stroll or a coffee ashore before heading back to London. There’s no party atmosphere, just a quiet way to appreciate some familiar, yet still mildly surprising, slices of history and coast.

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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 London
  2. 2 St Malo
  3. 3 Cherbourg
  4. 4 Honfleur

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    London Tilbury

  2. Day 2

    St. Malo

  3. Day 3

    Cherbourg

  4. Day 4

    Honfleur

  5. Day 5

    London Tilbury

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 London Tilbury
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 5 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Historic Harbours of Normandy & Brittany depart from?
Historic Harbours of Normandy & Brittany departs from London Tilbury.
Who operates Historic Harbours of Normandy & Brittany?
Historic Harbours of Normandy & Brittany is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Ambience.
How much does Historic Harbours of Normandy & Brittany cost?
Prices for Historic Harbours of Normandy & Brittany start from £399, 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.

New to United Kingdom? Our United Kingdom guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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