France Cruise from Bordeaux to London — 12 Days

11 nights · France · Departs Bordeaux (France) · Visiting Belle-Ile-en-Mer, Saint-Malo, Guernsey Island, Honfleur, Poole, Ostend, London-Tilbury · Aboard Scenic Cruises on the Scenic Eclipse 2

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Cruise lineScenic Cruises
ShipScenic Eclipse 2
Duration11 nights
Port calls8
Departures1 sailings
Year built2023
Guests228
Cabins114
Crew176
Length168 m
Beam22 m
Cruising speed17.0 kn
  1. Days 1–2

    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.

  2. Day 3

    Belle-Ile-en-Mer, France

    Belle-Île-en-Mer lies off southern Brittany, yet feels distinct from the mainland. Arrive in Le Palais, where a working harbor sits beneath the 16th-century Vauban citadel. Quiet lanes lead to Sauzon’s colorful waterfront. At the western tip, Pointe des Poulains faces Atlantic cliffs and open water. Explore on foot or by road, and see the coast Claude Monet painted in 1886.

  3. Day 4

    Saint-Malo, France

    St-Malo rises from the Breton coast in granite, its old town enclosed by formidable seventeenth-century ramparts. Walk the walls for sea views, then enter Intra-Muros, where narrow lanes lead to cafés, shops and the cathedral. Privateers once sailed under royal authority; their story gives the city a character beyond its handsome stones. St-Malo’s tides rank among Europe’s highest, lending each visit a changing edge; save time for oysters and Breton crêpes.

  4. Day 6

    Guernsey Island

    Guernsey rewards travellers who look beyond its handsome harbour. St Peter Port rises from the waterfront, its lanes climbing past Georgian houses and independent shops. At the harbour entrance, Castle Cornet has guarded the island for centuries. Beyond town, cliff paths, sheltered coves and country lanes reveal a landscape shaped by sea and history. Guernsey is a self-governing Crown Dependency, not part of the United Kingdom. It uses sterling, and issues its own banknotes and coins.

  5. Day 7

    Honfleur, France

    Honfleur’s old harbour is one of Normandy’s most distinctive waterfronts, framed by narrow, slate-fronted houses. Walk its quays, then step into Sainte-Catherine, France’s largest wooden church, built by local shipwrights. Art belongs here: painter Eugène Boudin was born in Honfleur, and its light helped inspire the Impressionists. Beside the Seine estuary, this compact port invites an unhurried visit, with excellent seafood and Normandy’s rich local produce.

  6. Day 9

    Poole

    Poole gives you a handsome harbour, a lively old town and easy access to Dorset’s celebrated coast. Step ashore to explore the quayside, where fishing boats and pleasure craft share one of Europe’s largest natural harbours. Nearby, Sandbanks and the beaches of Studland offer broad sands, while Brownsea Island shelters red squirrels and rare wildlife. Choose a harbour cruise for the finest perspective, or linger over seafood before discovering Poole’s Georgian streets.

  7. Day 10

    Ostend, Belgium

    Ostend offers a bracing North Sea welcome, with a broad beach and lively seafront promenade. Its harbour serves fishing and trade, while seafood restaurants bring the catch close to the table. Art lovers can explore the former home of local painter James Ensor, now a museum. Direct trains link Ostend with Bruges and Brussels, making inland excursions straightforward.

  8. Days 11–12

    London-Tilbury

    London puts royal ceremony beside a working city, with history written across its streets, squares and riverfront. From the Tower of London to Westminster Abbey, landmark visits reward unhurried exploration. The British Museum and National Gallery offer world-class collections, while Covent Garden and the South Bank make excellent walking territory. Cruise ships serving London commonly dock at Tilbury, about 25 miles east of the centre. Confirm your berth and transfer arrangements before setting out.

Scenic Eclipse 2 Cruises

Published August 5, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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