Cruise · 10 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Vineyards & Harbours of France
Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral takes a calm course from Rosyth to the long wine afternoon of Bordeaux, with French islands and Norman harbours along the way on this 10-night voyage.
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Departs
- 18 Jun 2027
- Sails from
- Rosyth
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £1,349
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Two days alongside in Bordeaux
Call at Belle Île, French islandWith rugged coastline
Visits to Norman ports Cherbourg and Honfleur
Leisurely crossings of the North Sea and English Channel
About the trip
Setting off from Rosyth, Balmoral first crosses the North Sea and English Channel before dropping anchor at Belle Île. This French island is known for its craggy coastline and the quiet charm of its seaside villages.
The ship spends two days alongside in Bordeaux, giving plenty of time to walk its wide boulevards or visit vineyards a short trip from the city. Bordeaux’s reputation is well earned, and this stay lets you take the wine country at your own pace.
On the homeward leg, the itinerary calls at Cherbourg and then Honfleur, where Monet and Boudin once painted the harbour’s mix of fishing boats and pleasure craft. Balmoral then returns north to Rosyth after ten nights at sea and in port. Fred. Olsen’s moderate pace suits travellers not in a hurry, with a ship small enough to slip easily into these harbours.
- 1 Rosyth
- 2 Belle Île
- 3 Bordeaux
- 4 Cherbourg
- 5 Honfleur
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Rosyth, Scotland
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Belle Ile, France
Day 4
Bordeaux, France
Day 5
At sea
Day 6
Cherbourg, France
Day 7
Honfleur, 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 Rosyth
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Room
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 Vineyards & Harbours of France?
- Vineyards & Harbours of France is a 10 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Vineyards & Harbours of France depart from?
- Vineyards & Harbours of France departs from Rosyth.
- Who operates Vineyards & Harbours of France?
- Vineyards & Harbours of France is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Vineyards & Harbours of France cost?
- Prices for Vineyards & Harbours of France start from £1,349, 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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