14 nightsFrom Newcastle, UK8 ports of call
European Cities & Scenic Rivers
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral
Overview
A 14-night voyage aboard Balmoral, departing Newcastle, UK on 2 Sept 2026 and returning to the same port, calling at 8 destinations along the way.
Newcastle, UKHonfleurSt. Peter Port, GuernseyBordeauxCherbourgRouen, FranceAntwerpNewcastle, UK
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Itinerary
14 nights · 15 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Newcastle, UKEmbark
2 Sept 2026The cruise terminal in Newcastle offers fast and efficient check-in areas, a spacious departure lounge with seating areas, a café-bar and smart washrooms all resulting in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. If you wish to travel by car and park for the duration of your cruise, no pre-booking is required. - 2
Day 2 ·At Sea
3 Sept 2026 - 3
Day 3 ·Honfleur, France
4 Sept 2026It's a place of great historic charm, notably around the Vieux Basin, where lofty slate-and-timber fronted houses overlook the colourful yacht and fishing harbour, and sloping cobbled streets recall 16th century Honfleur. Not to be missed are the 15th century wooden church and the Impressionist paintings of the Museé Eugene Boudin. - 4
Day 4 ·St Peter Port, Guernsey
5 Sept 2026The picturesque capital of Guernsey, and the main port of the Channel Islands, St. Peter Port, is a bustling, historic town where Georgian and Regency architecture has been refined by French émigrés.
The result of these influences is a charming mix of styles, with tumbling terraces and tiered gardens, stylish boutiques and chic cafés that are an absolute joy to explore. Of course, many visitors tour the town on the hunt for a bargain in the low-tax stores.
The author of Les Misérables, Victor Hugo, was exiled in Guernsey, living in Hauteville House for 15 years. Now known as Victor Hugo House, it is a museum owned and operated by the Paris city government. Castle Cornet, the ancient harbour fortress, sits atop a rock outcrop reached along a bridge and breakwater, and houses several museums. - 5
Day 5 ·At Sea
6 Sept 2026 - 6
Day 6 ·Bordeaux
7 Sept 2026Widely regarded as the world’s wine capital, the graceful French city of Bordeaux offers far more than just vineyards and claret. Having shaken off its rather sleepy image over the last few years, Bordeaux is now amongst France's most exciting and dynamic cities. While a sizeable number of the city's visitors are still enticed by the chance to taste what makes this wine-rich region so special, Bordeaux has many other surprising secrets.
Stretched along the banks of the Garonne River, this City of Art and History is home to 362 historic monuments, with some buildings dating back to Roman times. Awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2007, Bordeaux’s historic centre is home to the Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André, 18th century mansions and popular art museums, such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux, and many other impressive treasures to discover. This urban and architectural ensemble includes public gardens that line the curving river quays, and the imposing Place de la Bourse, which overlooks the reflecting pool, Show lessMiroir d’Eau. The Place des Quinconces, one of the largest squares in Europe, is a fine space to while away some hours.
Alternatively, other distractions include barista-run coffee shops, delicious food trucks, and exceptional restaurants and, of course, more fine wine than can ever be possibly drunk. - 7
Day 7 ·Bordeaux
8 Sept 2026Widely regarded as the world’s wine capital, the graceful French city of Bordeaux offers far more than just vineyards and claret. Having shaken off its rather sleepy image over the last few years, Bordeaux is now amongst France's most exciting and dynamic cities. While a sizeable number of the city's visitors are still enticed by the chance to taste what makes this wine-rich region so special, Bordeaux has many other surprising secrets.
Stretched along the banks of the Garonne River, this City of Art and History is home to 362 historic monuments, with some buildings dating back to Roman times. Awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2007, Bordeaux’s historic centre is home to the Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André, 18th century mansions and popular art museums, such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux, and many other impressive treasures to discover. This urban and architectural ensemble includes public gardens that line the curving river quays, and the imposing Place de la Bourse, which overlooks the reflecting pool, Show lessMiroir d’Eau. The Place des Quinconces, one of the largest squares in Europe, is a fine space to while away some hours.
Alternatively, other distractions include barista-run coffee shops, delicious food trucks, and exceptional restaurants and, of course, more fine wine than can ever be possibly drunk. - 8
Day 8 ·At Sea
9 Sept 2026 - 9
Day 9 ·Cherbourg, France
10 Sept 2026Strategically built on the Channel in the extreme west of Normandy, Cherbourg has survived a tumultuous past! It was sacked by the English in 1295 and captured by the British in 1758 when its port facilities were destroyed. It was also occupied by the Germans in 1940 but recaptured by the allies in 1944. Normandy offers a host of visitor themes including impressionism, Norman history and many delightful chateaux, parks and gardens. - 10
Day 10 ·Rouen,France
11 Sept 2026The spire of the vast Gothic cathedral soars over a superbly restored medieval and Renaissance old town - Ruskin's 'labyrinth of delight'.
The city is rich in monuments and museums, with narrow pedestrianised streets lined by tall, half-timbered houses, and of course, the statue marking the spot where Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake. - 11
Day 11 ·Rouen,France
12 Sept 2026The spire of the vast Gothic cathedral soars over a superbly restored medieval and Renaissance old town - Ruskin's 'labyrinth of delight'.
The city is rich in monuments and museums, with narrow pedestrianised streets lined by tall, half-timbered houses, and of course, the statue marking the spot where Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake. - 12
Day 12 ·Antwerp, Belgium
13 Sept 2026The Flanders city of Rubens and Diamonds, renowned for the richness of its art and architecture, a showcase of ancient cobbled streets, medieval churches, handsome guild domes, and fascinating galleries and museums. The illustrious past of this easy ‘walking' city is complemented by a vibrant modern mood, with a wealth of restaurants, inviting cafes and superb shops. Don't overlook the famous mosselen mussels and praline chocolates! - 13
Day 13 ·Antwerp, Belgium
14 Sept 2026The Flanders city of Rubens and Diamonds, renowned for the richness of its art and architecture, a showcase of ancient cobbled streets, medieval churches, handsome guild domes, and fascinating galleries and museums. The illustrious past of this easy ‘walking' city is complemented by a vibrant modern mood, with a wealth of restaurants, inviting cafes and superb shops. Don't overlook the famous mosselen mussels and praline chocolates! - 14
Day 14 ·At Sea
15 Sept 2026 - 15
Day 15 ·Newcastle, UKDisembark
16 Sept 2026The cruise terminal in Newcastle offers fast and efficient check-in areas, a spacious departure lounge with seating areas, a café-bar and smart washrooms all resulting in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. If you wish to travel by car and park for the duration of your cruise, no pre-booking is required.
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