Cruise itinerary
8-Night Europe Cruise from Glasgow
8 nights · Europe · 9 ports of call
8-night Europe cruise aboard Le Champlain, departing Glasgow and calling at Belfast, Dublin, Cobh, Brest, Concarneau and Saint-Nazaire and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Champlain
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe
- Departs
- Glasgow
- Returns
- Bordeaux
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Glasgow
Depart 18:00
- Day2
Belfast
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Northern Ireland, set where the River Lagan meets the sea. The city that built the Titanic now centres its waterfront on a striking museum to the ship, with Victorian halls and the green Antrim coast within reach.
- Titanic Belfast
- City Hall
- Giant's Causeway
- Day3
Dublin
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
Ireland's capital on the river Liffey, a Georgian city of literary pubs and brick terraces. The cruise berth sits in the working port east of centre, with Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse and the medieval streets of Temple Bar all within the compact core.
- Trinity College
- Guinness Storehouse
- Temple Bar
- Day4
Cobh
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 12:30
The historic deep-water harbour outside Cork, and the last port of call for the Titanic in 1912. Its waterfront terraces of coloured houses climb to St. Colman's Cathedral, with an Emigration museum recalling the millions who left Ireland from these quays.
- St. Colman's Cathedral
- Titanic Experience
- deck of cards houses
- Day5
Brest
Arrive 13:30 · Depart 21:30
- Day6
Concarneau
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day7
Saint-Nazaire
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 19:00
- Day8
Royan
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day9
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
Upcoming departures
- 1 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Europe Cruise from Glasgow FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Europe cruise calls at Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Cobh, Brest, Concarneau, Saint-Nazaire, Royan and Bordeaux.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Glasgow and ends in Bordeaux.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Le Champlain.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 1 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.