Cruise itinerary
9-Night Europe Cruise from London (Greenwich)
9 nights · Europe · 9 ports of call
9-night Europe cruise aboard Le Champlain, departing London (Greenwich) and calling at At Sea, Caen, Saint-Malo, Bilbao, La Coruña and Vigo and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Champlain
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Departs
- London (Greenwich)
- Returns
- Lisbon
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
London (Greenwich)
Depart 23:59
London's maritime quarter on the south bank of the Thames, where the city's historic deep-water moorings sit beside the Cutty Sark and the Old Royal Naval College. The Prime Meridian line runs through the hilltop observatory, with central London a short river boat ride upstream.
- Cutty Sark
- Royal Observatory
- Old Royal Naval College
- Day2
London (Greenwich)
Depart 09:00
London's maritime quarter on the south bank of the Thames, where the city's historic deep-water moorings sit beside the Cutty Sark and the Old Royal Naval College. The Prime Meridian line runs through the hilltop observatory, with central London a short river boat ride upstream.
- Cutty Sark
- Royal Observatory
- Old Royal Naval College
At Sea
- Day3
Caen
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day4
Saint-Malo
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
Bilbao
Arrive 11:30 · Depart 16:30
The largest city of the Basque Country in northern Spain, set inland on the Nervión estuary. Once an industrial port, it was reshaped around Frank Gehry's titanium Guggenheim Museum, with pintxo bars and the old quarter close by.
- Guggenheim Museum
- Casco Viejo
- Pintxos bars
- Day7
La Coruña
Arrive 14:30 · Depart 18:30
A port city on the Atlantic coast of Galicia in northwest Spain, set on a peninsula reaching into the sea. Its emblem is the Tower of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse still in use, and a long seafront promenade rings the headland.
- Tower of Hercules
- Riazor Beach
- Old town squares
- Day8
Vigo
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day9
Leixões
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:30
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
- Day10
Lisbon
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 5 Sep 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Europe Cruise from London (Greenwich) FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Europe cruise calls at London (Greenwich), At Sea, Caen, Saint-Malo, Bilbao, La Coruña, Vigo, Leixões and Lisbon.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from London (Greenwich) and ends in Lisbon.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Le Champlain.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 5 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.