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Springtime France and Fjords
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Springtime France and Fjords Balmoral · departs Thu 27 Apr 2028 · 16 nights from Portsmouth

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 16 nights · from Portsmouth · 27 Apr 2028

16 nights on Balmoral from Portsmouth, departing Thu 27 Apr 2028 and calling at Bordeaux, St. Peter Port, Honfleur and 4 more ports. From £2,049 per person (Interior Cabin), price checked 8 Nov 2026.

Sails
Thu 27 Apr 2028
Returns
Sat 13 May 2028
Duration
16 nights
Departs
Portsmouth
Ship
Balmoral
Cruise line
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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Price from

£2,049 per person

Cabin: Interior Cabin

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Price checked 8 Nov 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.

Highlights

  • Explore Bordeaux's wine regions over the Bank Holiday
  • Scenic cruise along six different Norwegian fjords
  • Enjoy hiking, kayaking or riding on Norway's highest cable car

Itinerary

  1. 1 Portsmouth · England
  2. 2 Bordeaux · France
  3. 3 St. Peter Port · Guernsey
  4. 4 Honfleur · France
  5. 5 Portsmouth · England
  6. 6 Ålesund · Norway
  7. 7 Olden · Norway
  8. 8 Skjolden · Norway
  9. 9 Ulvik · Norway
  10. 10 Portsmouth · England (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

  • 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

  • Ålesund · Norway

    Ålesund is a Norwegian fjord port with Art Nouveau architecture, scenic viewpoints and aquarium attractions. Visit May to September.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Olden · Norway

    Olden is a Norwegian fjord village ideal for families and nature lovers, with highly-rated attractions including glacier viewpoints and farm experiences within walking distance of the port.

    4 things to do on a port day

  • Skjolden · Norway

    Skjolden sits at the innermost point of the Sognefjorden in Norway's Luster Municipality. Explore The Hand attraction and dramatic fjord scenery.

    1 thing to do on a port day

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