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Rivers, Harbours & Vineyards of France Balmoral · departs Sun 12 Sep 2027 · 9 nights from Southampton
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 9 nights · from Southampton · 12 Sep 2027
9 nights on Balmoral from Southampton, departing Sun 12 Sep 2027 and calling at La Pallice (for La Rochelle), Bordeaux, Rouen and 1 more ports. From £1,149 per person (Interior Cabin), price checked 10 Nov 2026.
- Sails
- Sun 12 Sep 2027
- Returns
- Tue 21 Sep 2027
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Departs
- Southampton
- Ship
- Balmoral
- Cruise line
- Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
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Price from
£1,149 per person
Cabin: Interior Cabin
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Price checked 10 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.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines says:Discover France's famous wine regions and scenic rivers in autumn. Experience world-class vineyards and beautiful harvest season.
Highlights
- Enjoy two days in Bordeaux’s centre and explore its wide boulevards
- Scenic cruise along the River Seine past châteaux and rolling countryside
- From Rouen, perhaps take a tour to explore the romantic city of Paris
Itinerary
- 1 Southampton · England
- 2 La Pallice (for La Rochelle) · France
- 3 Bordeaux · France
- 4 Rouen · France
- 5 Honfleur · France
- 6 Southampton · 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
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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.
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Rouen · France
Rouen is a port of call on this cruise — see the port page for the map and what is within reach of the terminal.
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Honfleur · France
Honfleur, a charming commune in northwestern France, offers historic attractions and scenic views within walking distance of the port.
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