

Cruise itinerary
8-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Greenock
8 nights · Northern Europe · 9 ports of call
8-night Northern Europe cruise aboard Le Lapérouse, departing Greenock and calling at Portrush, Warrenpoint, Cobh, Fowey, Roscoff and Quiberon and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Lapérouse
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Departs
- Greenock
- Returns
- Bordeaux
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 Le Lapérouse sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

Greenock
Depart 18:00
A port on the Firth of Clyde in western Scotland, set below green hills downriver from Glasgow. Long a shipbuilding centre, it is the main cruise gateway to Glasgow, Loch Lomond and the Highlands, with the Victorian Custom House on its waterfront.
- gateway to Glasgow
- Loch Lomond
- Firth of Clyde
- Day2

Portrush
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day3
Warrenpoint
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 14:00
- Day4

Cobh
Arrive 08:15 · Depart 14:00
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

Fowey
Arrive 08:15 · Depart 18:00
- Day6
Roscoff
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 14:00
- Day7
Quiberon
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day8

Pauillac
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
A small wine town on the Gironde estuary in France's Médoc, lined with quays and shaded squares. It is the heart of the great red-wine appellations, surrounded by the gravel vineyards of celebrated châteaux, with Bordeaux a short drive upriver.
- Médoc châteaux
- estuary quays
- Pauillac lamb
- 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
- 24 Sep 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Greenock FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Northern Europe cruise calls at Greenock, Portrush, Warrenpoint, Cobh, Fowey, Roscoff, Quiberon, Pauillac 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 Greenock and ends in Bordeaux.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Le Lapérouse.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 24 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.