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Coastal Charms of France, Spain & Portugal Balmoral · departs Fri 30 Jun 2028 · 13 nights from Edinburgh (Rosyth / Leith)

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 13 nights · from Edinburgh (Rosyth / Leith) · 30 Jun 2028

13 nights on Balmoral from Edinburgh (Rosyth / Leith), departing Fri 30 Jun 2028 and calling at Bordeaux, Matosinhos, Lisbon and 2 more ports. From £1,599 per person (Interior Cabin), price checked 20 Oct 2026.

Sails
Fri 30 Jun 2028
Returns
Thu 13 Jul 2028
Duration
13 nights
Departs
Edinburgh (Rosyth / Leith)
Ship
Balmoral
Cruise line
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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Price from

£1,599 per person

Cabin: Interior Cabin

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Price checked 20 Oct 2026 against the cruise line's page. Prices and availability change daily and are confirmed by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines when you book. Booked direct with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · ABTA member W0637 (insolvency bond) · cruise-only: you arrange travel to the port.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines says:Thirteen nights from Rosyth sailing the Gironde and Douro rivers, with an overnight stay in Bordeaux and Lisbon's monuments along the way.

Highlights

  • Sail along narrow rivers into the heart of Bordeaux An extended stay in Bordeaux allows for deeper explorations
  • Sample Galician seafood, Port wine and pastéisde nata

Itinerary

  1. 1 Rosyth · Scotland
  2. 2 Bordeaux · France
  3. 3 Matosinhos · Portugal
  4. 4 Lisbon · Portugal
  5. 5 Vigo · Spain
  6. 6 Honfleur · France
  7. 7 Rosyth · Scotland (return)

Ports in sailing order as published by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines; sea days and scenic cruising not shown. Itineraries can change.

Ports on this cruise

  • Bordeaux · France

    Bordeaux is a port of call on this cruise — see the port page for the map and what is within reach of the terminal.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Porto · Portugal

    Porto has eight major attractions within walking distance of the cruise terminal, including the iconic Luís I Bridge and historic churches. Explore Portugal's second-largest city on a stopover.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Lisbon · Portugal

    Lisbon is Portugal's capital on the Atlantic, with iconic attractions like Praça do Comércio and Castelo de São Jorge within walking distance of the cruise port.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Vigo · Spain

    Vigo sits on the southern shore of the Ria de Vigo in Galicia. Explore castles, museums and parks within walking distance of the cruise port.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Honfleur · France

    Honfleur, a charming commune in northwestern France, offers historic attractions and scenic views within walking distance of the port.

    7 things to do on a port day

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