Cruise itinerary
10-Night Atlantic Cruise from Lisbon
10 nights · Atlantic · 9 ports of call
10-night Atlantic cruise aboard L'Austral, departing Lisbon and calling at Leixões, Vigo, At Sea, Santander, Bordeaux and Saint-Malo and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- L'Austral
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Atlantic · Azores
- Departs
- Lisbon
- Returns
- Honfleur
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact L'Austral sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Lisbon
Depart 18:00
Portugal's hilly capital, spread across seven hills above the Tagus estuary. Yellow trams climb to the Alfama's tangled lanes and the Castle of São Jorge, while Belém's monastery and pastéis de nata anchor the riverside to the west.
- Alfama district
- Belém Tower
- Tram 28
- Day2
Leixões
Arrive 12:30 · Depart 19:00
The deep-water port serving Porto in northern Portugal, at the mouth of the Leça river. A short ride reaches the city's riverside Ribeira quarter, the port-wine lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia and the seafront promenades of Matosinhos.
- Porto Ribeira
- Port-wine lodges
- Matosinhos seafront
- Day3
Vigo
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:30
A port city in Galicia on Spain's green Atlantic northwest, set along one of the region's deep coastal inlets. Famed for fresh oysters and seafood, it has an old fishermen's quarter above the harbour and serves as a stop on the Camino pilgrim routes.
- Oyster street
- Cíes Islands
- Old town
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Santander
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day6
Bordeaux
Arrive 14:30 · Depart 23:59
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
- Day7
Bordeaux
Depart 13:00
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
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Saint-Malo
Arrive 06:45 · Depart 18:45
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
- Day10
Guernsey
Arrive 05:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day11
Honfleur
Arrive 08:15
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
Honfleur
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
Upcoming departures
- 8 May 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Atlantic Cruise from Lisbon FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Atlantic cruise calls at Lisbon, Leixões, Vigo, At Sea, Santander, Bordeaux, Saint-Malo, Guernsey and Honfleur.
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 Lisbon and ends in Honfleur.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard L'Austral.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 8 May 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.