Cruise itinerary
11-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Bordeaux
11 nights · Northern Europe · 9 ports of call
11-night Northern Europe cruise aboard Azamara Quest, departing Bordeaux and calling at Guernsey, Saint-Malo, Cherbourg, Rouen, Honfleur and Dunkirk and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Azamara Quest
- Cruise line
- Azamara
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Departs
- Bordeaux
- Returns
- IJmuiden
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Bordeaux
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
- Day2
Bordeaux
Arrive 19:45 · Depart 19:45
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Guernsey
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day5
Saint-Malo
Arrive 09:15 · Depart 20:15
A walled corsair city on the coast of Brittany, built of granite within ramparts above the sea. The tidal beaches, the offshore forts and the long sweep of the Emerald Coast define a town once home to privateers and explorers.
- City ramparts
- Emerald Coast
- Tidal forts
- Day6
Cherbourg
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:30
A naval port at the tip of France's Cotentin peninsula in Normandy, sheltered by one of the world's largest artificial harbours. It is known for the Cité de la Mer maritime museum in its old transatlantic terminal and as a gateway to the D-Day landing beaches.
- Cité de la Mer
- D-Day beaches
- artificial harbour
- Day7
Rouen
Arrive 10:35 · Depart 22:30
A historic city on the Seine in Normandy, where river ships moor within walking distance of the centre. Its medieval old town keeps half-timbered houses and a soaring Gothic cathedral, and it is the place where Joan of Arc was put to death in 1431.
- Rouen Cathedral
- Old town
- Joan of Arc
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Honfleur
Arrive 05:00 · Depart 18:00
A picturesque harbour town at the mouth of the Seine in Normandy, France, its tall slate-fronted houses ringing the old basin. The port inspired the Impressionist painters, and it lies within reach of the Normandy landing beaches and the city of Rouen.
- Vieux Bassin
- Sainte-Catherine church
- Normandy beaches
- Day10
Dunkirk
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day11
Antwerp
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 22:00
A Belgian port city on the Scheldt and one of Europe's largest harbours. Its medieval Grote Markt and Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady anchor the old centre, in a city long tied to Rubens, diamond trading and Flemish art.
- Grote Markt
- Cathedral of Our Lady
- Diamond district
- Day12
IJmuiden
Arrive 06:00
A North Sea port at the mouth of the North Sea Canal in the Netherlands, the seaward gateway to Amsterdam. Set behind long harbour piers and broad beaches, it sits within easy reach of the capital and the bulb fields of the surrounding region.
- Amsterdam gateway
- North Sea beach
- Harbour locks
Upcoming departures
- 16 Jun 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Bordeaux FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Northern Europe cruise calls at Bordeaux, Guernsey, Saint-Malo, Cherbourg, Rouen, Honfleur, Dunkirk, Antwerp and IJmuiden.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Bordeaux and ends in IJmuiden.
How long is this cruise?
11 nights aboard Azamara Quest.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 16 Jun 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.