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Short Escape to Charming Honfleur (France), a cruise by Ambassador Cruise Line

Cruise · 3 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Short Escape to Charming Honfleur

A gentle three-night cruise from Bristol Royal Portbury to the Norman port of Honfleur aboard Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition, finishing at London Tilbury for a short but unhurried taste of northern France’s coast.

Duration
3 nights
Departs
18 Nov 2027
Sails from
Bristol Royal Portbury
Ends in London Tilbury
Ship
Ambition
From
£219
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Two nights docked in Honfleur’s historic port

  2. Departure from Bristol Royal Portbury

  3. Arrival at London Tilbury

  4. A short Channel crossing

  5. Slate-roofed houses lining Honfleur’s old harbour

About the trip

This short escape begins in Bristol Royal Portbury, where the Ambition departs for a brief voyage across the Channel to Honfleur. Known for its old harbour rimmed with slate-roofed houses, Honfleur has long attracted painters and visitors alike. Its cobbled streets and the weightier smell of salt and fish markets make it feel more like a working port than a postcard.

The return leg docks at London Tilbury, where the cruise concludes. The Ambition, a modest-sized ship, offers straightforward comforts without fuss — a fit companion for this three-night rhythm, which moves at a steady rather than breathless pace. Passengers can enjoy watching the Channel’s changing light and the occasional fishing boat while onboard.

It is a brief introduction to coastal France, bookended by two different English ports, making it suitable for travellers seeking a modest stretch of sea air and some uncomplicated French harbour scenes without the need for a long itinerary or complicated logistics.

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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 Honfleur
  2. 2 Bristol
  3. 3 London

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Bristol Royal Portbury

  2. Day 2

    Honfleur

  3. Day 3

    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 Bristol Royal Portbury
What’s included
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Accessibility
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Questions people ask

How long is Short Escape to Charming Honfleur?
Short Escape to Charming Honfleur is a 3 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Short Escape to Charming Honfleur depart from?
Short Escape to Charming Honfleur departs from Bristol Royal Portbury and returns to London Tilbury.
Who operates Short Escape to Charming Honfleur?
Short Escape to Charming Honfleur is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Ambition.
How much does Short Escape to Charming Honfleur cost?
Prices for Short Escape to Charming Honfleur start from £219, 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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