Cruise itinerary
11-Night Europe Cruise from Brest
11 nights · Europe · 11 ports of call
11-night Europe cruise aboard Le Champlain, departing Brest and calling at At Sea, Oostende (Ostend), Rotterdam, Stavanger, Bergen and Ålesund and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Champlain
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Europe · Norwegian Fjords · Northern Europe
- Departs
- Brest
- Returns
- Tromsø
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Brest
Depart 18:00
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
Oostende (Ostend)
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 13:30
- Day4
Rotterdam
Depart 18:00
The Netherlands' great port city, rebuilt after wartime destruction into a showcase of bold modern architecture. The Erasmus Bridge spans the Maas, the cube houses tilt over the Oude Haven, and the covered Markthal anchors a skyline unlike anywhere else in the country.
- Erasmus Bridge
- Cube houses
- Markthal
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
Stavanger
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
A harbour city on Norway's southwest coast, with a well-preserved old quarter of white timber houses at Gamle Stavanger. It is a gateway to the Lysefjord and the sheer clifftop of Preikestolen, the famous Pulpit Rock high above the water.
- Gamle Stavanger
- Preikestolen
- Lysefjord
- Day7
Bergen
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
A historic port on Norway's western fjord coast, ringed by seven mountains and once the country's largest city. Bergen is known for the colourful wooden Hanseatic warehouses of Bryggen, the Fløibanen funicular, and its lively fish market.
- Bryggen wharf
- Fløibanen funicular
- Fish Market
- Day8
Ålesund
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 14:00
A port town spread across islands on Norway's northwest coast, rebuilt in Art Nouveau style after a 1904 fire. Ålesund is known for its ornate Jugendstil architecture, the viewpoint atop Mount Aksla, and access to the surrounding fjords and islets.
- Art Nouveau centre
- Mount Aksla viewpoint
- Sunnmøre fjords
- Day9
Trondheim
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 14:00
A historic Norwegian city at the head of a long fjord, once the country's Viking-age capital. The medieval Nidaros Cathedral and the colourful warehouses along the Nidelva river define its centre, with the old Bakklandet quarter and its wooden bridge close by.
- Nidaros Cathedral
- Bakklandet
- Old Town Bridge
- Day10
Crossing the Arctic Circle
At Sea
- Day11
Leknes
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 14:00
- Day12
Tromsø
Arrive 07:00
A northern Norwegian city well above the Arctic Circle, ringed by fjords and snow-streaked peaks. Known as a base for aurora viewing and Arctic expeditions, it has the soaring Arctic Cathedral, a cable car to the heights and the world's northernmost brewery.
- Arctic Cathedral
- Fjellheisen cable car
- Northern lights
Upcoming departures
- 21 Feb 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Europe Cruise from Brest FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Europe cruise calls at Brest, At Sea, Oostende (Ostend), Rotterdam, Stavanger, Bergen, Ålesund, Trondheim, Crossing the Arctic Circle, Leknes and Tromsø.
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 Brest and ends in Tromsø.
How long is this cruise?
11 nights aboard Le Champlain.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 21 Feb 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.