Rivers, Harbours & Vineyards of France

£1149 per person

📅 12th September 2027

🚢 Sails from Southampton

9 Nights

🛏️ Interior Cabin

Based on 2 Adults Sharing 

🍴Full Board

⚓Onboard Balmoral

£45 per person on board spend

💸 £1149 per person 

✨ Itinerary ✨

Sun 12 Sep, Southampton, England

Mon 13 Sep, Cruising

Tue 14 Sep, La Pallice (for La Rochelle), France

Wed 15 Sep, Bordeaux, France

Thu 16 Sep, Bordeaux, France

Fri 17 Sep, Cruising

Sat 18 Sep, Cruising Seine River

Sat 18 Sep, Rouen, France

Sun 19 Sep, Rouen, France

Mon 20 Sep, Honfleur, France

Tue 21 Sep, Southampton, England

Slow down and savour the charms of France at a gentler pace, when the light softens and the crowds ease. Balmoral is small enough to dock in the centre of Bordeaux, placing you among boulevards, wine bars and celebrated vineyards, with opportunities for château tastings that reveal the secrets of this world-famous region. Cruising the River Seine is another highlight, gliding past châteaux, villages and rolling countryside – a scenic passage only possible on smaller ships. In Rouen, cobbled lanes and colourful half-timbered houses invite exploration, while tours further afield uncover Paris and its iconic sights. Elsewhere, La Pallice provides the gateway to La Rochelle’s old port, and Honfleur enchants with its art galleries, harbour views and pavement cafés. 

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Price correct at time of publication on 17/07/2026 

Subject to change, availability and booking T&Cs. See more details below.

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Pricing and additional charges: 
Price per person is based on two adults sharing an interior cabin including all mandatory fees and taxes payable locally. Optional or additional charges, upgrades, discretionary excursions, or amendments, are not included in this price and may apply. Please ask for further details.

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Agent identity & role:

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Ltd trading as Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, registered company number 02672435, trading address 2nd Floor, 36 Broadway, London, SW1H 0BH, is acting as an agent on behalf of the tour operator Fred Olsen Cruise Line for this holiday package. We are not the organiser for the purposes of Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018.

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Cancellation/change of terms:

Booking terms and conditions, including cancellation and amendment policies, apply to this holiday package. Full details are available on request or at the time of booking. You may be entitled to a refund or to make changes subject to applicable fees and timelines.

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Financial protection (ATOL/ABTA/our pledge):

Your holiday is protected by Fred Olsen’s Air Travel Organiser’s Licence (ATOL number: 5016). In the unlikely event of the operator’s financial failure, you will receive a full refund of all money paid for your package holiday. For full details of your financial protection and the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018, please visit here  or contact us. As a member of ABTA (P5888), you also have additional protection regarding non-flight elements and access to ABTA’s complaints and dispute resolution process. 

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Complaints handling:

We are a member of ABTA (membership number P5888) and adhere to its Code of Conduct. If you have any queries or complaints, please contact your local travel branch initially. If we are unable to resolve your complaint, you may use ABTA’s arbitration or alternative dispute resolution services. For further information, see www.abta.com.

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Cancellation and booking terms:

All offers are subject to availability and our full booking terms and conditions, which detail your rights regarding cancellation, changes, and refunds. These are available upon request or can be found here.

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