Clydeport, Scotland Cruise from Greenock to Bordeaux — 9 Days

8 nights · Clydeport, Scotland · Departs Greenock-Glasgow · Visiting Belfast, Dublin, Cobh-Cork, Brest, Concarneau, Saint-Nazaire, Royan, Bordeaux · Aboard Ponant Cruises on the Le Champlain

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Cruise linePonant Cruises
ShipLe Champlain
Duration8 nights
Port calls9
Departures1 sailings
From fare$5,550 per person
Year built2018
Guests264
Cabins92
Crew112
Length131 m
Beam18 m
Cruising speed15.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    Greenock-Glasgow

    Greenock places you on the broad Firth of Clyde, with the hills of Argyll rising across the water. Once a shipbuilding and trading powerhouse, this port rewards a closer look at its waterfront. The neoclassical Custom House, built between 1818 and 1822, is one of Scotland’s finest examples of its kind. Glasgow’s museums and architecture are within reach, while the Clyde coast offers quieter views and small-town stops.

  2. Day 2

    Belfast

    Belfast pairs a proud maritime past with a lively, walkable centre. At Titanic Belfast, the story of the famous liner unfolds beside the shipyard where she was built. Nearby, grand City Hall and the Cathedral Quarter reveal different sides of the city, from civic confidence to café-lined lanes. Across west Belfast, political murals offer a vivid perspective on its recent history. With the Giant’s Causeway within reach, Belfast also makes a compelling starting point for Northern Ireland’s dramatic coast.

  3. Day 3

    Dublin, Ireland

    Dublin is a city best explored on foot, where Georgian squares, lively lanes and centuries of history sit close together. From Dublin Port, the centre is a short drive away, making a day ashore easy to shape. See the Book of Kells at Trinity College, then trace the Liffey through the city centre. A pint in a traditional pub is an invitation to linger.

  4. Day 4

    Cobh-Cork, Ireland

    Cork is Ireland’s most independent-minded city, built on islands in the River Lee and shaped by its maritime past. Most cruise ships berth at Cobh, a handsome harbour town about 15 miles from Cork. A direct railway connects the two. Browse the English Market, visit St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, or seek out the city’s cafés and pubs. Allow time for Blarney Castle, a short drive away.

  5. Day 5

    Brest, France

    Brest stands at France’s western edge, where the Atlantic has shaped a formidable naval port. Rebuilt after extensive wartime destruction, the city has broad avenues and a distinctly modern feel. The harbor’s Château de Brest houses the National Maritime Museum, a vivid introduction to France’s maritime past. Visit Océanopolis for a different view of ocean life, then look beyond the city toward Brittany’s rugged coast.

  6. Day 6

    Concarneau, France

    Concarneau is a working fishing port on Brittany’s southern coast, where the harbor still sets the pace. At its heart, the Ville Close occupies a narrow island, enclosed by medieval ramparts. Cross the bridge to explore its lanes, visit the Fishing Museum, and watch boats pass through the harbor. Beyond the walls, sandy beaches offer a quieter side of this lively coastal town.

  7. Day 7

    Saint-Nazaire, France

    Saint-Nazaire is a working Atlantic port where ocean liners, wartime history and broad beaches meet the Loire estuary. Its vast submarine base, built during the German occupation, now houses Escal’Atlantic, a museum devoted to ocean travel. Nearby, Chantiers de l’Atlantique builds some of the world’s largest passenger ships. At the fortified lock, step aboard Espadon, a former French Navy submarine now open to visitors.

  8. Day 8

    Royan, France

    Royan sits where the Gironde estuary meets the Atlantic, with broad beaches and a lively seafront. After wartime destruction, the town was rebuilt in a confident 1950s style. Its landmarks include the sweeping Notre-Dame church and shell-shaped central market. Stroll the waterfront and sample oysters with local wine. Boat trips reach Cordouan Lighthouse, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the estuary. Sheltered coves and villas recall Royan’s long life as a seaside resort.

  9. Day 9

    Bordeaux, France

    Bordeaux is best approached through its river: the Garonne leads into a city shaped by trade, wine and ambitious architecture. Along the UNESCO-listed Port of the Moon, eighteenth-century façades frame broad quays and the Place de la Bourse. Beyond the centre, renowned wine estates and the Médoc’s château-lined roads invite a longer excursion. Stay in town for a market, a riverside walk and a glass of local claret. Venture farther for vineyard landscapes that explain Bordeaux’s global reputation.

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Published August 18, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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