Cruise · 17 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
South of France & Corsica
Seventeen days aboard Fred. Olsen’s Borealis from Liverpool, sailing through the south of France and Corsica with two unhurried days in Ajaccio and stops along the Spanish and French Mediterranean coasts.
- Duration
- 17 nights
- Departs
- 3 Jun 2027
- Sails from
- Liverpool
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Borealis
- From
- £3,499
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Two days in Ajaccio, Corsica’s main town
Strolls along the yacht-lined harbour of Villefranche
Historic centres of Málaga and Cartagena
A call at Toulon with its naval heritage
Visit to Gibraltar’s Rock and town
About the trip
This seventeen-night cruise on Fred. Olsen’s Borealis sets sail from Liverpool, easing into the Mediterranean with calls in Málaga and Cartagena, two Spanish ports known for their historic centres and seafaring past. After a day at sea, the ship reaches Ajaccio, Corsica’s main town, where you can take time to wander past citrus trees and recognise the man himself—Napoléon’s birthplace is palpable in the streets.
The itinerary includes three stops along the French Riviera: Villefranche’s harbour, where yachts moor close enough to touch, Toulon with its naval history and markets, and Port-Vendres, a small harbour town near the Spanish border known for its seafood. Gibraltar caps the trip, where the Rock watches over a jumble of British and Mediterranean life. The pacing allows for a relaxed cruise rather than a checklist of ports, with enough time to look out from the deck without rushing.
Setting off and returning to Liverpool keeps the travel straightforward for those heading north, avoiding a complicated finish. The Borealis is well suited to this route, small enough to slip into quieter ports yet comfortable for a long voyage through some of the Mediterranean’s less tourist-thick spots.
- 1 Liverpool
- 2 Málaga
- 3 Cartagena
- 4 Ajaccio
- 5 Villefranche-sur-Mer
- 6 Toulon
- 7 Port-Vendres
- 8 Gibraltar
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Liverpool, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Málaga, Spain
Day 4
Cartagena, Spain
Day 5
At sea
Day 6
Ajaccio, 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
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 South of France & Corsica?
- South of France & Corsica is a 17 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does South of France & Corsica depart from?
- South of France & Corsica departs from Liverpool.
- Who operates South of France & Corsica?
- South of France & Corsica is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Borealis.
- How much does South of France & Corsica cost?
- Prices for South of France & Corsica start from £3,499, 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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